Jobs in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) is home to BASF — the world's largest chemical company — in Ludwigshafen, and BioNTech (the COVID-19 vaccine maker) headquartered in Mainz. The state has a stron...
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Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) is home to BASF — the world's largest chemical company — in Ludwigshafen, and BioNTech (the COVID-19 vaccine maker) headquartered in Mainz. The state has a strong chemicals, pharma/biotech, and wine industry. Mainz, directly across the Rhine from Frankfurt, is increasingly becoming a tech and media hub (ZDF public broadcaster, BioNTech).
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FAQ: Jobs in Rhineland-Palatinate
Why is BioNTech headquartered in Mainz?
BioNTech was founded by Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci, who were connected to the University of Mainz medical center. Mainz now has a growing biotech cluster following BioNTech's success, with spin-offs and pharma companies locating in the city.
Is Ludwigshafen only about BASF?
BASF dominates Ludwigshafen's economy but the region has a broader chemicals and speciality materials cluster. Proximity to Frankfurt and Mannheim/Heidelberg makes it attractive for scientists and engineers throughout the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.