Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineer[...]

Research Assistant (m/f/d)

Fields: physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, physical engineering, computer science or similar.

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) is a materials research organisation in Germany. Its mission is to ensure safety in technology and chemistry through research and testing in materials science, engineering and chemistry.

Location: Berlin‑Adlershof, Germany
Salary group: E13 TVöD
Contract: Temporary until 30.11.2027
Employment: Full‑time (suitable as part‑time)

Responsibilities

• Scientific processing of the project ‘InInspekt’ (robot‑based multisensory internal inspection of rotor blades). Focus on developing, testing and validating measurement strategies for passive and active thermography and processing multimodal sensor data.
• Scientific design and definition of two‑stage thermographic inspection strategies inside rotor blades.
• Selection, procurement and integration of suitable hardware (thermographic camera, heat source) into the overall robotic system in coordination with project partners.
• Planning, organising and implementing experimental investigations on real rotor blade sections at the BAM site and participating in data collection in Germany and the EU.
• Systematic processing, fusion and analysis of multimodal raw data (RGB, 3D scans, thermography).
• Creation and publication of a scientific reference data set in accordance with FAIR principles.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree (diploma, master) in physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, physical engineering, computer science or similar.
• Doctorate is an advantage.
• Very good practical programming experience, preferably in Python or Matlab, for signal and image processing and data analysis.
• Experience in application‑oriented research projects, ideally in non‑destructive testing of wind turbines or fibre composite materials.
• Knowledge in multimodal data fusion (e.g., image, 3D and thermography data) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within Germany and abroad.
• Driving licence.
• Very good knowledge of German (at least B1) and very good knowledge of English.
• Very good physical fitness and willingness to participate in GWO training (including working at heights) and conduct onshore and offshore field measurements on wind turbines.
• Strong team and communication skills for working in an interdisciplinary consortium.
• Goal‑oriented and structured approach to work, initiative/commitment and the ability to take action, as well as decisiveness and decision‑making skills.

Benefits

• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies.
• Modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state‑of‑the‑art scientific equipment.
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas.
• Opportunity to participate actively in the development of quality and safety standards.
• Good work‑life balance (mobile working up to 60 %, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation and up to 12 days of compensatory time off per year, part‑time options).

Application

We welcome applications via the online application form by 14.12.2025. Alternatively, you may also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 229/25-8.3 to:

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
Referat Z.3 – Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY
www.bam.de

Dr. Stamm will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via telephone +49 30 8104‑3884 and/or by email michael.stamm@bam.de.

BAM promotes professional equality between women and men. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. At the same time, we strive to reflect social diversity. Every application is welcome, regardless of gender, cultural or social background, religion, ideology or sexual identity.

In addition, BAM has set itself the goal of promoting the professional participation of people with severe disabilities. The fulfillment of the job requirements is considered on an individual basis. Severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

The advertised position requires a high level of physical aptitude.