PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of of battery safety
Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 36 months
The working time is 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 chemistry and process engineering.
We offer:
- Professional and interdisciplinary support from the BAM Graduate Academy, including skills development and networking formats.
- Access to high-quality continuing education opportunities and training on digitalization topics such as programming, research data management, AI applications, and machine computing in science.
- Networking and exchange in interdisciplinary digitalization communities and at BAM digitalization events with the aim of developing innovative solutions with experts.
We are looking for talented people to join us.
- Job-ID: J000000134
- Location: Berlin
- Organization: Department 3: Containment Systems for Dangerous Goods, Energy Storage
- Job Category: Science/Research
- Working hours: Full-time / part-time possible
- Published: 02.06.2026
Your responsibilities includeYour responsibilities include
Scientific services in research within the framework of a BMFTR third-party funded project in the field
of high-temperature sodium–sulfur batteries with solid electrolytes. In this context, in particular:
- Experimental investigations on high-temperature sodium–sulfur batteries with a focus on safety and aging
- Establishment of test infrastructure for safety testing of high-temperature batteries
- Optimization of cycling programs, long-term measurements, and investigation of degradation mechanisms
- Publication of results in peer-reviewed journals
- Presentation of results at national and international conferences
- Preparation of reports
Your qualificationsYour qualifications
- Above-average completed academic university degree in materials science, engineering, or a comparable field
- Practical research experience in electrochemistry or batteries
- International research experience is an advantage
- Very good command of English; good knowledge of German is an advantage
- Good communication and information skills, goal-oriented and structured working style, initiative/commitment; ability to work
in a team and willingness to cooperate as well as willingness to learn
Our BenefitsOur Benefits
- Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions, and industrial companies
- Attractive location
- Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, BAM Data Store, high-performance computing, etc.).
- Possibility of mobile working up to 60%
- Further development of your personal strengths in conjunction with a socially balanced working environment and a comprehensive range of training opportunities.
- Work-life balance
- Certified family-friendly working environment
Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions, and industrial companies; Attractive location; Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, BAM Data Store, high-performance computing, etc.).; Possibility of mobile working up to 60%; Further development of your personal strengths in conjunction with a socially balanced working environment and a comprehensive range of training opportunities.; Work-life balance; Certified family-friendly working environment
Your applicationYour application
We welcome applications via the online application form by 17.06.2026. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the Job-ID to:
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
Referat Z.3 - Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY
www.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 high level of physical aptitude.