Postdoctoral research associate (m/f/d) in the field of civil or mechanical engineering

To strengthen our team in the division 7.2 "Buildings and Structures" in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral research associate (m/f/d) in the field of civil or mechanical engineering or a comparable field

Salary group 14 TVöD / Grade A 13 BBesO
Permanent contract
Full-time / suitable as part-time employment

Only applicants who fulfil the requirements under career law for a civil servant position can be considered for the position. For the time being, the position can be filled within the framework of a salaried employee relationship with corresponding value. In the future, there is the possibility of promotion to A 14 BBesO.

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 expansion of renewable energies will be of outstanding importance in the coming years. To ensure that this transformation to climate neutrality succeeds and that the technological lead is maintained, research and development are faced with major challenges. To this end, BAM has combined research into the safety of wind turbines in the Wind@BAM Competence Centre.

The focus of the competence centre is on mechanically stressed components such as rotor blades, support structures and foundations. With a unique infrastructure for large component testing and modern digital analysis methods, investigations can be carried out on wind turbine components for strength, fatigue and durability. Current focal points are new support structure concepts as well as service life extension and repowering of existing turbines.

The scope of the position includes scientific activities in the Wind@BAM competence centre with a focus on the investigation of support structures and especially the fatigue strength of components.
Specific tasks include:

• Initiation, application, management and processing of research projects in the field of optimised support structures and innovative materials
• Further development of cross-material competences in the field of fatigue strength
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with the areas of corrosion/corrosion protection and welding technology and development of concepts for combining processes with fatigue strength
• Application and testing of measurement and analysis methods together with experts in the field of non-destructive testing
• Scientific publication and lecture activities
• Updating the research agenda and strategic development of the Technical Centre
• Advising authorities in the field of offshore wind energy

Your qualifications:

• Successful scientific university degree specialising in civil or mechanical engineering or a comparable field and a very good PhD
• Fulfilment of the civil service and career requirements as well as willingness to be taken on as a civil servant in the initial office of the career path of the higher natural science service/technical administrative service/non-technical administrative service
• In-depth practical and theoretical knowledge of the design of wind turbines with at least two focal points in the area of:
  • Structural reliability of structural components made of steel or concrete
  • Fasteners bolting or welding
  • New material properties, optimisation of materials, post-treatment methods
  • Innovative analysis methods for damage detection and evolution
• Experience with component tests, measurement concepts and the digitalisation of test data
• Experience in acquisition and management of F&E-projects
• Experience in supervision of young scientists
• Confirmed practice in publication and presentation of scientific results
• Very good command of German and English
• Goal-oriented and structured way of working, 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 14.07.2023. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 124/23-7.2 to:

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

Dr. Baeßler will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑1724 and/or by email to Matthias.Baessler@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 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.