Research Associate with a doctorate (m/f/d)

To strengthen our team in the division „Polymer Matrix Composites“ in Berlin-Steglitz, starting 01.03.2025, we are looking for a

Research Associate with a doctorate (m/f/d) – Investigation of the aging, recycling and synthesis of polymer matrix composites

Salary group E 13 TVöD
Permanent contract
Full-time / suitable as part-time employment

The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und ‑prüfung (BAM) is a materials research organization in Germany. Our mission is to ensure safety in technology and chemistry. We perform research and testing in materials science, materials engineering and chemistry to improve the safety of products and processes. At BAM we do research that matters. Our work covers a broad array of topics in the focus areas of energy, infrastructure, environment, materials, and analytical sciences.

Your responsibilities include:

• Independent scientific and innovative research in the field of structural or functional polymer matrix composites (PMCs), including, but not limited to, recyclable or self-healing PMCs
• Characterization of the molecular structure and internal interfaces of heterogeneous polymer materials with respect to the description and prediction of degradation mechanisms as well as synthesis/formulation of new PMC systems
• Independent execution of relevant tasks within the scope of new and already ongoing scientific projects
• Independent acquisition of third-party funding projects
• Presentation and publication of scientific results
• Supervision of bachelor, master, and doctoral students
• Cooperation with national and international partners

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university degree in materials science, physics, chemistry, or a comparable discipline with a very good doctorate in material/natural sciences
• Excellent knowledge in the field of polymer matrix composites with a focus on experimental analytics
• Research experience in the field of experimental methods of polymer materials, preferably on the topics of aging, recycling, and/or synthesis
• Confirmed excellent publication record in the relevant research field
• Experience in acquisition and management of third party-funded projects and corresponding scientific project management
• Ability to conduct independent scientific work
• Experience in supervision of young scientists
• Fluent in German and/or English
• Goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, willingness to learn as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills

We offer:

• A varied and challenging job within a high-caliber network from politics, science, business and society
• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies
• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc.)
• A responsible, interesting and varied job in a competent and collegial environment
• Good work-life balance (possibility of mobile working (up to 60%), flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation and up to 12 days of compensatory time off per year as well as part-time options)

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 05.01.2025 . Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 284/24-5.3 to:

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

Prof. Dr. Volker Trappe will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49308104‑3386 and/or by email to . Alternatively, you may contact Prof. Dr. Robert Maaß via the telephone number +49308104‑1500 and/or by email to .

BAM pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. In addition, BAM supports the integration of severely disabled persons and therefore especially welcomes their applications.

BAM actively supports the compatibility of work and family and has been certified as a family- and life-phase-conscious employer by the „audit berufundfamilie“ since 2015.

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