Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of powder processing and ceramics/​hardmetals

To strengthen our team in the division “Advanced multi-materials processing” in Berlin‑Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of powder processing and ceramics/​hardmetals

Salary group 13 TVöD
For the duration of 30 months
Subject to the authorisation of funds
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:

The job description includes research activities in the frame of a research project for the development of Niobium Carbide (NbC) based materials and parts:

• Materials development on hardmetals based on Niobium Carbide (NbC)
• Ceramic processing
• Mechanical testing
• Tribology tests in cooperation with internal partners
• Coordination of cooperation with project partners, internal and external
• Documentation and presentation of results

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university studies (diploma or master's degree) in the field of materials science, chemistry, physics, process engineering or a comparable field
• Experience in hardmetal based materials
• Experience with ceramic processing and with the development of powder processing
• Experience with thermal processing, especially sintering
• Good English or German language skills
• Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, 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 30.04.2024. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 73/24-5.4 to:

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

Prof. Dr. Günster will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑1540  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 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.