Specialist Exposure Modelling (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We will shortly be founding a separate company in our Agricultural Solutions division, BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH (BASD). You will then be hired by this new company. Employment will begin on 1 August 2026 at the earliest.

The Environmental Fate Modelling team within BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division is responsible for assessing the environmental behavior and risks of crop protection and biocidal substances using advanced modeling and geospatial analyses. These simulations form the basis for regulatory approvals worldwide. As an Environmental Fate Modelling Scientist, you provide environmental exposure modeling solutions for regulatory risk assessment and develop regulatory strategies with regulatory affairs colleagues to ensure environmental safety and compliance.

• In your new position, you conduct exposure modeling exercises to support environmental risk assessments for active substances used in plant protection products.
• Together with your colleagues, you develop innovative approaches to describe environmental exposure routes relevant for active substances.
• You collaborate closely with interdisciplinary project teams to define realistic timelines, plan and complete tasks efficiently, and summarize key results for onward communication.
• Furthermore, you represent the Environmental Fate Modelling function in internal and external collaborations and actively support knowledge sharing.
• Lastly, you find a work environment that actively promotes the use of artificial intelligence – to support your daily tasks and drive innovative solutions. WHAT YOU OFFER

• PhD or MSc in Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Soil Science or similar
• expertise in conducting geospatial assessments related to addressing hydrological or ecological topics
• experience with exposure modeling related to the environmental fate and behavior of crop protection chemicals
• proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS), specifically with ESRI software family and/or QGIS as well as programming/scripting languages such as Fortran, Python and R
• excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus
• proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
• A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.
• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business).
• Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.
• Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
• We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.
• We offer sustainable mobility benefits - a di