Postdoc (Cryo-) Transmission Electron Microscopy (m/w)

Job Field: Research & Development
Location: Ludwigshafen, DE
Company: BASF SE
Job Type: Thesis
Job ID: EN56647188_ONLE_1

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What you can expect

We are looking for a candidate to join our Light Microscopy unit as soon as possible as a postdoc for 12 month. In this role, you will support morphological studies of polymers by means of transmission electron microscopy. You will contribute to understanding and optimizing products from a wide range of different areas at BASF.

• You will further develop various staining methods and evaluate them using transmission electron microscopy.
• You will study complex formulations by means of cryo-electron microscopy.
• Through your independent work on projects, you will actively participate in the BASF innovation process.

What we expect

• You have a doctorate in physics, chemistry, biology or a comparable discipline.
• You have solid experience in working with cryo-electron microscopy, and subject-specific knowledge in physical chemistry and polymer chemistry is desirable.
• You are a proficient user of the standard IT applications and are accustomed to mastering your tasks in English.
• You enjoy understanding complex phenomena in the context of practical applications and have high levels of creativity and initiative.
• You are able to respond flexibly to new circumstances, and you use your analytical and logical mindset to overcome challenges with a focus on solutions.

We offer

• Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
• Support of all employees by using different measures to ensure the balance of professional and private life.

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