Research Associate with a doctorate in the field of physics, chemistry, computer science, materials science or a comparable field (m/w/d)
BAM Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
To strengthen our team in the division “materials informatics” in Berlin-Adlershof, starting 01.01.2026, we are looking for a
Research Associate with a doctorate (m/f/d) in the field of physics, chemistry, computer science, materials science or a comparable field
remuneration group 13TVöD
permanent employment relationship
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 chemistry and process engineering.
We are looking for talented people to join us.
Your responsibilities include:
The employee will support BAM in ensuring that modern digital concepts shape future materials research and testing. To this end, participation in key digitalization initiatives including NFDI-MatWerk, MaterialDigital at the national and other projects at the European level will be crucial. The aim is to ensure cross-project coordination and content design for these activities in order to achieve sustainable progress. The tasks include:
- Positioning BAM as an institution that plays a pioneering role in the development of guidelines for handling research data in materials science and engineering
- Integrating industrial requirements (e.g., digital product passport) into the materials science workflow
- Advancing and advising on digital solutions for tasks related to the technical safety of products and processes
- Providing impetus for existing and initiating new third-party funded research projects and research collaborations
- Coordination, preparation, execution and reporting of project events, workshops and tutorials
Your qualifications:
- A university degree (diploma/master's) with very good grades in physics, chemistry, computer science, materials science or a comparable field
- A very good doctorate in physics, chemistry, computer science, materials science or a related field
- Proven publication experience in the above-mentioned areas in scientific journals
- Solid knowledge in the field of computer simulations for materials engineering and materials science issues
- Very good programming skills (e.g. Python, C++)
- Expertise in dealing with FAIR workflows in the context of data management
- Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Experience in acquiring third-party funding and in project management
- Very good written and spoken English
- Very good written and spoken German is an advantage
- Good communication and information behaviour, initiative/commitment and ability, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, as well as flexibility
We offer:
- A varied and challenging job within a high-caliber network from politics, science, business and society
- Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies
- Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc.)
- Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
- A responsible, interesting and varied job in a competent and collegial environment
- Good work-life balance (possibility of mobile working [up to 60%], flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation and up to 12 days of compensatory time off per year as well as part-time options)
Your application:
We welcome applications via the online application form by 20.01.2026. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 216/25-6.4 to:
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
Referat Z.3 - Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY
www.bam.de
Dr. Hickel will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1640 and/or by email to tilmann.hickel@bam.de.
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.
BAM Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
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Verfügbar ab
23.12.2025
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1,560 Besuche
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Anzahl
1 Freie Stelle
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Verfügbar bis
23.03.2026
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Arbeitsort
12489 Berlin
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