Doctoral research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of mechanical engineering, materials technology, physical engineering or similar

To strengthen our team in the division “Components for Energy Carriers” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Doctoral research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of mechanical engineering, materials technology, physical engineering or similar

Salary group 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.

We are looking for talented people to join us.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting the department in the acquisition and coordination of essential R&D projects on compatibility and testing routines for the qualification of metallic materials and components for hydrogen technologies, in particular research in the field of numerical methods and model development for hydrogen applications
• Administrative support for projects and project staff as well as coordination of testing of metallic materials
• Coordination and bundling of expertise related to green hydrogen technologies (GH2T)
• Addressing questions on material compatibility in the field of GH2T
• Coordination of MatCom in H2Safety (here MatCom1 – metallic materials)
• Publication in national and international peer-reviewed journals and presentation at national and international conferences
• Participation in relevant national and international standardisation committees for transferring the findings into corresponding standards

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (Master's/Diploma) in the field of mechanical engineering, materials engineering, physical engineering or comparable with a very good, completed doctorate (PhD)
• In-depth knowledge in the field of hydrogen-assisted cracking
• Knowledge in hydrogen absorption from various media into metallic materials
• Knowledge in numerical simulation of hydrogen cracking
• Experience in the development and expansion of new research areas and creative experimental techniques
• The position requires a high level of expertise in at least two of the areas mentioned as well as the ability to lead scientific teams
• In-depth knowledge in the field of welding technology is desirable
• Experience in the acquisition and management of R&D projects and corresponding scientific project management
• Experience in the supervision of junior researchers
• Proven publication record in the relevant field of research
• Very good oral and written communication skills in German and English
• Good communication and information behavior, target-oriented and structured way of working, initiative/willingness and ability to get involved, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, willingness to learn as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking ability

We offer:

• Interdisciplinary research at the interface of politics, economics and society
• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutes and industrial companies
• Outstanding facilities and infrastructure
• Flexible working hours and mobile working

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 17.07.2024. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 121/24-9.1 to:

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

Prof. Böllinghaus will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑1020 and/or by email to Thomas.Boellinghaus@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 therefore 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 low level of physical aptitude.

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.