Master Thesis Data Science (m/f/d)

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM

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

In our efforts to refine toxicological experimentation, we are working on developing tools and methods to use data from already performed studies to enhance design and interpretation of future studies. During this 6 month master project:

·  You will collect and prepare historical data for a range of toxicological studies.
·  You will perform statistical analysis of the relevant historical data and build models for deriving correlations among various measured end-points in the data.
·  Further you will evaluate the impact of these correlations on the interpretation of study data.

QUALIFICATIONS

·  bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related areas
·  basic training in statistics
·  scripting/programming capabilities in R or Python
·  understanding of biological experimentation, particularly animal studies is a plus
·  strong communication skills in English to explain scientific results to an interdisciplinary team

BENEFITS

·  A challenging assignment in a competent team, with important responsibilities from the start coupled with attractive conditions and excellent career development possibilities in a leading international company.

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Oliver Spigaht, oliver.spigaht@basf.com

 

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess .

 

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.