Natural Science Studentship at BASF Germany
Kickstart your scientific career with a hands-on natural science studentship at BASF. This exciting studentship in Germany offers real-world exposure to Early Fungicide Biology Screening, making it a perfect studentship opportunity for life science graduates eager to gain laboratory and greenhouse experience in a global agricultural research environment.
About BASF:
At BASF, innovation meets sustainability. Through BASF Careers, students gain access to expert mentorship, collaborative teams, and cutting-edge research facilities. This natural science studentship offers an enriching environment for developing scientific and professional skills. As a studentship opportunity for life science graduates, this role helps build a strong foundation for future careers in biotechnology, agriculture, and research.
Studentship Details:
- Title: Working Student: Early Fungicide Biology – Screening (m/f/d)
- Location: Limburgerhof, Germany
- Company: BASF (via BASF Job Market GmbH)
- Department: Research & Development (Agricultural Solutions)
- Contract Type: Temporary (Working Student, ~10 hours/week)
Role Overview
At BASF, this working student role sits within the Early Fungicide Biology unit, focusing on understanding how new fungicides work at a molecular level. This is a hands-on R&D opportunity combining lab work + greenhouse experiments, making it ideal if you’re studying life sciences or agriculture and want real research exposure.
What You’ll Do
Greenhouse Work
- Care for and maintain plants used in experiments
- Support greenhouse-based biological studies
Laboratory Support
- Assist in preparation and execution of experiments
- Work with fungal (mushroom) cultures
- Help test substances for fungicidal activity
Research Exposure
- Gain practical insight into fungicide screening and development
- Contribute actively to experimental workflows
Requirements For Natural Science Studentship
- Currently enrolled in a natural science or agricultural science degree
- Interest in lab + greenhouse biological work
- Fluent German
- Hands-on mindset and motivation
What You Get?
- Real-world R&D experience in crop protection
- Mentorship (team buddy + expert guidance)
- Exposure to agricultural innovation and industry research
- Networking across teams and disciplines
- Flexible hours (possibility of more hours during semester breaks)
- Salary aligned with chemical industry agreement (~€1,784/month for full-time equivalent)
Why This Natural Science Studentship Stands Out?
- Combines biology + agriculture + applied research
- Strong entry point into agrochemical R&D
- Work at one of the world’s leading chemical/agriculture companies: BASF
- Great stepping stone toward careers in:
- Crop protection R&D
- Plant science
- Industrial biotechnology
