Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of engineering, physics, materials science or comparable

To strengthen our team in the division "Micro-NDT" in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Research assistant (m/f/d)
in the field of engineering, physics, materials science or comparable

Salary group E13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 30.04.2026
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:

• Adaptation and integration of a Very High Cycle Fatigue (VHCF) system into an existing computed tomography (CT) system; Optimization of the set-up for in-situ CT experiments
• Computed tomographic in-situ and ex-situ measurements and analyses of the VHCF samples produced in the project
• Quantitative image analysis of CT, Digital Radiography (DR), Optical and Scanning Electron microscopy (OM and SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB) data using conventional software packages as well as self-developed analysis routines
• Proactive collaboration with both the project partner and internal BAM divisions; coordination of the project activities
• Active participation in BAM's Materials and Analytical Science Focus Area
• Detailed scientific documentation of the results by technical articles and presentations at national and international conferences, publications, reports
• Supervision of interns, bachelor and master students as well as PhD students

Your qualifications:

• Completed scientific university studies (diploma/master's degree) in engineering, physics, materials science or comparable
• A doctorate in one of the above-mentioned disciplines is an advantage
• Good knowledge and experience in computed tomography and imaging
• Experience and knowledge in digital image processing and quantitative analysis
• Experience in the design and implementation of experimental set-up and instrumentation
• Knowledge and experience with fatigue experiments (LCF/HCF/VHCF) are desirable
• Extensive experience in metallography (OM/REM/FIB) is an advantage
• Command of one or more task-relevant programming languages (e.g. Python, Matlab, Labview, C++) is desirable
• Communication skills, both verbal (e.g. proven by appearances at international conferences) and written (ability to publish scientific articles and reports)
• Good communication and information skills, goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative/commitment and ability to make decisions, as well as ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate

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 05.04.2023. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 41/23-8.5 to:

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

Dr. Fritsch will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑4575 and/or by email to Tobias.Fritsch@bam.de.

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. With regard to the fulfilment of the job advertise­ment requirements, the application documents are examined individually. Recognised severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable.

The advertised position requires a high 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.