Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of chemistry, L‑chemistry, analytical chemistry

To strengthen our team in the division "Inorganic Trace Analysis" in Berlin‑Adlershof, starting at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a

Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of chemistry, L‑chemistry, analytical chemistry or comparable

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 31.12.2025
under the reserve that funds are granted
Full-time/suitable as part-time employment (For PhD Students: The working time is 65 % or 100 %)

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:

• Processing of the research project (Vh 1128) "Basic investigations into the thermochemical degradation of PFAS in laboratory and pilot plants to determine optimal combustion conditions for the thermal treatment of PFAS‑containing waste materials"

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed university studies in the field of chemistry, L‑chemistry, analytical chemistry, or comparable
• Doctorate is an advantage
• Knowledge in the field of fluorine analysis/​PFAS
• Very good command of written and spoken English and German
• Good communication and information behaviour, goal‑oriented and structured way of working, initiative/​commitment, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills

We offer:

• A varied and challenging job within a high‑calibre network from politics, science, business and society
• An attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state‑of‑the‑art scientific equipment
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• A good work‑life balance, the option of mobile working, flexible working hours, 30 days holiday and up to 12 days of compensatory time off per year

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 01.10.2024. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 214/24-1.1 to:

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

Dr. Meerman will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑1110 and/or by email to Björn.Meermann@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.