FYI
From: Cheng-Le Zhao <cheng-le.zhao@basf.com>
Date: April 8, 2008 5:28:24 PM GMT-04:00
To: fierke@umich.edu
Subject: Job Opening at BASF
Dear Professor Fierke,
Colleagues at BASF who are familiar with the Chemistry Department of U of M
recommended to contact you, the Chair of the Department,
regarding an open
position at BASF.
My name is Cheng-Le Zhao and I am the Manager for our
Polyurethanes R & D department.
We are looking for a candidate with strong
technical background and growth potential to become future leaders of our
Company.
The selected candidate will be sent on an overseas project
assignment in Germany for up to 2 years.
More information is as follows.
Your recommendations of qualified candidates will be highly appreciated!
REQUIREMNETS:
PhD degree in either Organic/Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or
Material Science. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education
which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
or equivalent.
Demonstrated technical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and
verbal.
Prior experience working within a diverse team environment.
Ability to relocate to Germany up to a period of 2 years on a project
assignment after the first 6-9 months of employment.
DESIRED:
Prior working knowledge of the German language and culture.
Prior experience in Urethane applications.
DESCRIPTION:
The selected candidate will receive initial training related to
the technologies and products of polyurethanes at the BASF Wyandotte R&D
department for 6-9 months. Afterwards the expectation is the candidate
will be sent on an overseas project assignment in Germany for up to 2
years.
During the project assignment in Germany and after returning back
to BASF Corporation, the Sr. Research Scientist I will work in the R&D
organizations and be involved in the following key activities:
Designing/developing new high-performance polyurethane products for
a variety of applications, ranging from energy-saving
materials, environmentally friendly protective coatings and adhesives,
to high-performance elastomers
Staying current with scientific and technical advances and explore
new building blocks (isocyanates, polyols, catalysts and other
functional additives) and unconventional applications;
Establishing structure-property relationships in polyurethanes and
providing technical support to basic raw materials development;
Establishing and maintaining close working relationships with colleagues
across the regions.
Many thanks in advance!
Cheng-Le Zhao, Ph.D.
Manager Research & Development - Urethanes
Phone:
1-734-324-6271
Mobile:
1-734-934-8549
E-Mail:
cheng-le.zhao@basf.com
BASF Corporation
1609 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
USA
BASF - The Chemical Company
