Research Assistant (m/f/d) in civil engineering, materials science, geosciences, process engineering

To strengthen our team in the division "Technology of Construction Materials" in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Research Assistant (m/f/d) in civil engineering, materials science, geosciences, process engineering, chemistry or comparable

Salary group E 13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 31.01.2028
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:

• Research and development tasks in the field of process development for organic and mineral cement and concrete components from renewable residues and raw materials
• Conceptualisation, development and construction of a thermal processing plant for the production of admixtures and reactive binder components from renewable resources in Kenya
• Preparation of technical data in databases and AI applications
• Organisation of workshops with stakeholders from the formal and informal construction sector
• Process optimisation of thermal treatment for various agricultural and aquacultural residues
• Optimisation of building materials with regard to technical properties, circular local value chains and CO2  emissions

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (Master's/Diploma) in civil engineering, materials science, geosciences, process engineering, chemistry or comparable field of study
• Knowledge of mineral building materials such as cement and concrete
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes of mineral building materials and knowledge of the analytics of cement and concrete are advantageous
• Experience in interdisciplinary and intercultural cooperation is advantageous
• Excellent English skills; good written and spoken German is advantageous
• Willingness to travel abroad
• Good communication and information behaviour, initiative/commitment ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, willingness to learn as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills

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 14.04.2024. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 60/24-7.4 to:

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

Mr Schmidt will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑3210  and/or by email to [email protected] .

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 high level of physical aptitude.