We are a leading global research organization with over 3000 employees working in the field of material and analytical science, chemical synthesis, process development, bioscience, catalysis and digitalization. With our creative and diverse teams as well as our cutting-edge research, we help to make our customers more successful and drive the sustainability transformation. RESPONSIBILITIES You have the opportunity to get to know our unit of quantum chemistry during an internship and to actively contribute your acquired knowledge to the calculation of molecular properties and reactions. You calculate activation barriers for chemical reactions using existing workflows. Furthermore, you will contribute to the development of a database. In addition, you will constantly develop existing workflows as part of your work. QUALIFICATIONS ongoing studies in chemistry, natural sciences or related courses of study with above-average performance experience with quantum chemistry and knowledge of HPC systems and Python are an advantage fluent communication skills in English 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. In this way you will make numerous interesting experiences and get a deep insight into the world´s leading chemical company. ABOUT US Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Laura Bogner, laura.bogner@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56102 BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at http://on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU 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. Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents. Please upload the documents, summarized in a PDF if possible.