PostDoc Early Biology Herbicides - Target Research Biochemistry (m/f/d)

ABOUT US
Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Lea Sophie Guenther (Talent Acquisition), lea-sophie.guenther@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56150
First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess
As a reliable partner of the rural economy, Agricultural Solutions offers innovative, sustainable solutions for plant protection and health. With the agricultural center in Limburgerhof, close to the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you can expect an attractive place for both work and play in the Rhine-Neckar region. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/Headquarters
At BASF, the chemistry is right.
Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
JOIN THE TEAM
We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth
RESPONSIBILITIES
Within our global research unit Herbicides Early Biology you will join a team which provides research services to improve and support new herbicide lead chemistries.

• In your new position, you work on the biochemistry of new herbicide leads and targets using protein biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics and associated technologies.
• You use microbial expression systems to produce, purify and measure protein function in test systems.
• In addition, you are responsible for the data analysis, reporting, documentation, presentation and discussion of your results.
• Furthermore, you gain experience as a scientist in an industrial setting through participation in project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• successfully completed PhD in biology, biochemistry or a related natural scientific discipline and ideally gained solid work experience in the research area of protein biochemistry
• profound project management skills
• expertise in plant biology, structural protein biology, micro- and molecular biology
• familiar with techniques in your field of work like expression systems, protein purification and biophysical characterization technologies as well as processes within a research laboratory
• very good communication skills in English and German

BENEFITS

• From day one you will be part of the BASF family.
• You will get involved in challenging fields of activity and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Depending on the location of the respective group company you will get to know BASF and participate in various workshops and guided tours.