Research Associate (m/f/d) Investigation and Evaluation of Time-Dependent Material Effects in Metallic Seals
Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 30.06.2028
Suitable for full-time or part-time work
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: J000000217
- Location: Berlin
- Organization: Division 5.2: Metallic High-Temperature Materials
- Job Category: Science/Research
- Working hours: Full-time / part-time possible
- Published: 29.07.2026
Your responsibilities includeYour responsibilities include
As part of the research project "Material Testing of Metal Seals for the Safe Containment of High-Level Radioactive Waste (MarA)," which is funded by BASE, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Conducting in-depth material investigations and analyses of the time-dependent material behavior of metallic sealing components and their impact on the function of complex metallic seals in containers for the interim storage of radioactive waste
- Evaluation of long-term suitability, incorporating the latest findings in materials research
- Publication of key research findings
- Contribution to the further development of safety assessment methods
Your qualificationsYour qualifications
- A successfully completed master’s or diploma degree in materials science, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable field
- A Ph.D. is preferred
- In-depth knowledge of metallic materials, particularly aluminum and silver, as well as time-dependent deformation and damage behavior
- Advanced knowledge of engineering mechanics and materials engineering
- In-depth knowledge in the field of mechanical testing
- Knowledge of design and digital image correlation is an asset
- Knowledge of sealing applications is an asset
- Interest in scientific work in a technically oriented field
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English
- Proven track record of publishing in recognized international journals and presenting research results
- Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, flexibility as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills
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.).
- Equal opportunities and diversity
- Fair pay in accordance with union agreements
- free-parking-spaces
- mobile working
- Transportation connections Public transportation (bus)
- Diverse tasks in a dynamic and future-oriented market at the interface between science, business, and politics.
- Further development of your personal strengths in conjunction with a socially balanced working environment and a comprehensive range of training opportunities.
- Access to high-quality continuing education opportunities and training on digitalization topics for targeted/specialized professional development.
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.).; Equal opportunities and diversity; Fair pay in accordance with union agreements; free-parking-spaces; mobile working; Transportation connections Public transportation (bus); Diverse tasks in a dynamic and future-oriented market at the interface between science, business, and politics.; Further development of your personal strengths in conjunction with a socially balanced working environment and a comprehensive range of training opportunities.; Access to high-quality continuing education opportunities and training on digitalization topics for targeted/specialized professional development.
Your applicationYour application
We welcome applications via the online application form by 03.09.2026. 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 ow level of physical aptitude.
ContactContact
Head of division 5.2
Unter den Eichen
12205 Berlin
+49 30 8104-1520
Birgit.Skrotzki@bam.de