Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Germany United States of America Worldwide
Overview
Our broad portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. In 2015, BASF posted sales of €70 billion and income from operations before special items of approximately €6.7 billion. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through research and innovation, we support our customers in nearly every industry in meeting the current and future needs of society. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future.
Details
Do you want to show us what you're made of? If so, we would love to have you as an intern at BASF. We are always looking for talented, interested students from a wide variety of fields. At BASF, we can offer an incredible amount of exciting projects and positions, for scientists, engineers, economists, and students of humanities. We are always open to new ideas and unconventional approaches to challenging issues.
Depending on the job profile, you will work on a project either independently or as part of a team. Your personal supervisor will be right by your side to answer any questions you may have, provide helpful contacts, and give you regular feedback on your work.
There are two ways to apply for an internship at BASF:
- You can search our job database for current internship opportunities and apply directly.
- You can send us an unsolicited application, specifying the area you wish to work in, the preferred duration of the internship, and your availability
Why Join BASF
We are the world’s leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers and creating chemistry for a sustainable future.
BASF’s success as a company relies on the personal engagement of our employees. We encourage our staff to develop their strengths, and we recognize their achievements. With an incredibly wide range of positions on offer, we are better placed than the competition to recruit the finest technical specialists and managers.
An exciting variety of roles, performance-related compensation and extensive opportunities for international development are just some of the factors that should attract your attention. In addition, a healthy work-life balance is a key priority for all of us.
BASF at a Glance
Setting our sights on the future
At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future.
Every day, our team members work on developing innovative solutions for customers around the world. Our employees’ passion, imagination, and determination are crucial to our success as a market leader. Whether you are a recent university graduate or an experienced professional, you have great ideas and skills, and BASF is the place to make your mark! Although we employ over 100,000 people throughout our company, we dedicate ourselves to mentoring and guiding each individual to finding the right path to their success.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
You have an excellent academic record alongside specialist knowledge and foreign language skills. You are open to other cultures and fields of work. Have you already gained practical industry experience and participated in relevant activities outside university? Even better! As teamwork is a key focus at our organization, we are pleased if you have strong communication skills and are a real team player. If you also know how to use your initiative and are keen to take on responsibility even during your internship - we are looking forward to meeting you!
In order to be able to complete an internship at BASF you need to be enrolled at a university for the entire duration.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Internships are usually offered for a duration between two and six months. It goes without saying that all internships are paid.
In Germany mandatory internships are offered for a maximum duration of six months while voluntary internships can only be offered for a maximum duration of three months. You may only do one voluntary internship per legal entity of BASF. Gap-Year internships are offered for a maximum duration of 6 months, independant if an internship with BASF was already completed.
At numerous sites, we offer a variety of events in which you can get to know the world of BASF in more detail: Introductory events, site tours, and presentations at the visitor center are organized for new starters, as well as regular intern get-togethers and specialist presentations.
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