PostDoc (m/f/d) - Characterization of creep behavior using bending creep tests
Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 30.09.2028
Scope of employment 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:
- Access to high-quality continuing education and training on digitalization topics such as programming, research data management, AI applications, and machine computing in science.
- Networking and exchange in our interdisciplinary digitalization communities and at BAM digitalization events to develop innovative solutions together with our experts.
- Targeted acquisition of skills in key technologies for laboratory digitalization—modern programming paradigms, connection to the electronic laboratory notebook, and development of metadata formats and ontologies—through practical learning formats such as workshops, online courses, and collaborative training with bundled knowledge sources.
- Opportunity to actively participate in shaping BAM digitization projects and to contribute your own ideas for digital innovations.
We are looking for talented people to join us.
- Job-ID: J000000193
- Location: Berlin
- Organization: Division 5.2: Metallic High-Temperature Materials
- Job Category: Science/Research
- Working hours: Full-time / part-time possible
- Published: 28.07.2026
Your responsibilities includeYour responsibilities include
Innovative screening of metallic high-temperature materials for efficient determination of creep behavior using bending creep tests
- Further development of the existing bending creep device
- Conducting bending creep tests on metallic high-temperature materials for accelerated characterization of creep behavior
- Conducting uniaxial creep tests (tension, compression) and comparing the results
- Characterization of the microstructure–property relationship using optical microscopy, SEM and EBSD
- Correlation of microstructure and creep behavior
- Publication of the results
Your qualificationsYour qualifications
- Completed academic degree (Diploma/Master) in materials science, materials engineering, or a comparable field
- Completed PhD
- In-depth knowledge of the mechanical behavior and microstructure of metals and their deformation mechanisms at high temperature
- Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in mechanical testing of high-temperature materials, including various strain measurement methods
- Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in microstructural characterization using light and electron microscopy (SEM, EBSD)
- Knowledge of the finite element method is an advantage
- Proven record of publications in recognized international scientific journals
- Excellent English communication skills (written and oral); German language proficiency is advantageous
- Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, willingness to learn
Our BenefitsOur Benefits
- Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, BAM Data Store, high-performance computing, etc.).
- Equal opportunities and diversity
- A responsible, interesting, and varied job in a professional and collegial environment.
- Flexible working hours
- mobile working
- Work-life balance
- Certified family-friendly working environment
- Subsidy for the Job Ticket
Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, BAM Data Store, high-performance computing, etc.).; Equal opportunities and diversity; A responsible, interesting, and varied job in a professional and collegial environment.; Flexible working hours ; mobile working; Work-life balance; Certified family-friendly working environment; Subsidy for the Job Ticket
Your applicationYour application
We welcome applications via the online application form by 27.08.2026. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the Job-ID to:
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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 low level of physical aptitude.
ContactContact
Fachbereich 5.2 Metallische Hochtemperaturwerkstoffe (Leiter*in)
Unter den Eichen
12205 Berlin
+493081041520
Birgit.Skrotzki@bam.de