PhD BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and
for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this
means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us. At
BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

A key success factor for our research is the tight collaboration with the InnovationLab GmbH (iL) located in
Heidelberg. iL is a combined, application-oriented platform for research and knowledge transfer in science
and business in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. For this cooperation project we are looking for a

            PhD Student in Modelling Organic Electronics (m/f)


What you can expect:
The InnovationLab GmbH is working on the future technology of organic electronics, forming a central
component of the strategy for success of the BMBF Leading-Edge Cluster Forum Organic Electronics.
Your thesis aims at understanding and predicting properties of self-assembled monolayers on electrode
surfaces for use in organic electronics by means of quantum chemistry. In close collaboration with
synthetic chemists and device engineers, you will watch your predictions and proposals set into practice.
You are an integral part of a major research project that reaches from organic synthesis of surface active
molecules to manufacturing printed organic electronics.

What we expect:
You have a master in chemistry or physical chemistry with above average grades and a sound
knowledge in molecular simulations and quantum chemistry. Programming skills and experience with
unix systems is a must. Beyond these abilities in your field, you have a very good command of
German and English, and you are enthusiastic about working in a practical research environment
cooperating with potential customers, universities and research institutes. Along with these
credentials, you are an excellent team player as well as a creative self-starter.

We offer:
BASF in Ludwigshafen offers you a challenging work environment and a committed team to be
part of. With your doctoral advisor Dr. Marek Sierka and as a member of the innovationLab
you are in direct contact with the leading research groups in the field.
For further details please contact Mr. Robert Send,
Email: robert.send.@.basf.com

Expect to be surprised by the exciting range of career opportunities at BASF.
Reference code: EN51974245_ONLE_1

Please apply online at
www.basf.com/career

or for more information please contact:
Tel.: 00800 33 0000 33
E-Mail: jobs@basf.com