Quantitative ecotoxicologist or ecologist (m/f/d)

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM

Agriculture is all about balance. The balance that is crucial to everyone's existence - also applies to our Agricultural Solutions division. We connect innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success - for farmers, agriculture and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the land and meet the needs of society.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·  You will be responsible for performing statistics and/or mechanistic effect modelling in support of aquatic, terrestrial and wildlife risk assessments.
·  In this team, you will explore ecotoxicological studies, analyse and visualize the results from simple lower tier studies to complex higher tier field studies.
·  Additionally, you will communicate the results in reports and at meetings and support risk evaluation in all areas of ecotoxicology.
·  Furthermore, you will contribute in effective communication and teamwork as part of a global and interdisciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS

·  Natural sciences degree Master/PhD (e. g., Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Ecotoxicology)
·  Experience with scientific writing, standard IT applications, programming in R, NetLogo, MATLAB, C++ or similar programs, and working in multi-disciplinary teams to jointly develop solutions
·  Good quantitative skills in statistics, ecological modelling and/or mechanistic effect modelling
·  Experience preferred in biostatistics, ecotoxicology, mechanistic effect modelling and data management
·  Prior experience with model analysis of ecotoxicological studies is an advantage

BENEFITS

·  Gross annual salary (full-time): 54.000 - 58.000€, depending on qualifications and professional experience. In addition, you can expect a bonus dependent on the company's success as well as individual performance.
·  30 days of paid vacation, special leave and sabbatical options.
·  Up to 6 weeks of mobile working from abroad.
·  Flexible working hours so that you can organize your working and  private life according to your needs.
·  Location-independent working models with defined days of presence in Berlin and residence in Germany.

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to Ms. Neha Gupta (Talent Acquisition), Tel.: +49 30 2005-59474.

For technical questions please contact Kelsey Hoth, kelsey.hoth@basf.com.

As an international service hub, the BASF Services Europe GmbH bundles a wide range of services for the BASF Group throughout Europe. In the heart of Berlin, we combine expertise in the areas of finance, HR, supply chain, procurement, product safety and IT. We focus on digital and customer-focused solutions, to create services for future. Learn more about us and our location-independent work models at basf.com/en/servicehub-berlin/smartwork

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.