Internship in Polymer Chemistry for Adhesives

WELCOME TO BASF
In the Dispersions & Resins business, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of resins, additives, and polymer dispersions. These raw materials are used in formulations for coatings, construction chemicals, adhesives, printing and packaging products, electronics, and paper. We develop innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers and support them in improving their formulations further.

What You Can Expect
At Adhesives II, we work closely with Marketing to develop sustainable and innovative adhesive raw materials that exceed the high technical and regulatory requirements of the market.

Support us within a full- or part-time internship.

• Together with experienced colleagues, you will plan and carry out polymer-analogous reactions on novel polymer backbones to enable crosslinking and post-functionalization.
• You will support kinetic studies in which data on reaction rates and curing behavior is collected and analyzed.
• Gain exciting insights: You will contribute to the characterization of reaction progress and reaction networks.
• We grow with you To optimize application-relevant performance, you will establish structure–property relationships.
• You will also assist in documenting experiments and consistently adhere to applicable safety and quality standards in your work.

What You Offer

• Ongoing studies in chemistry or a related field
• Ideally, initial knowledge in polymer chemistry
• Understanding of analytical methods for polymers and an interest in gaining deeper insights into these
• Motivation to learn application testing through on-the-job training
• A team player with an open and communicative mindset

What We Offer

• Practical experience: Actively apply theoretical knowledge in challenging and varied tasks and projects
• Team buddy: A dedicated contact person for any questions and regular feedback
• Networking: Gain insights into different perspectives, approaches, and areas of work
• Internship compensation: A recognition of your contribution; more information available here:
• Flexible working hours: Depending on the department and location

How To Reach Us

• Julia Looß (Talent Acquisition), , Tel.: , will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position. You can also book an appointment online.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here.
• Initial information about our application process can be found here. Feel free to take a look at our short video as well.

About Us
BASF SE, headquartered in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan economic region. BASF has stood for expertise in chemistry since 1865 and today offers a broad product portfolio across major consumer markets worldwide. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE provides a wide range of career opportunities for students, graduates, and professionals, and offers vocational training in more than 30 different occupations.

Leisure activities, sports, culture, and strong infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, where BASF is also actively involved in numerous community initiatives.

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