Postdoc / Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of polymer science or a comparable field of study

To strengthen our team in the division “Technical Properties of Polymeric Materials” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Postdoc /Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of polymer science or a comparable field of study

Salary group E13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 31.12.2026
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 analytical sciences.

We are looking for talented people to join us.

Your responsibilities include:

Interdisciplinary research within the project "Complex and Competing Phenomena in Recycled Flame-retardant Polymers: The Role of Glass Fibres".

• Tailored bench-scale fire testing, e.g. UL 94 combined with IR camera and burning scale, and cone calorimeter investigations
• Thermal analysis (thermogravimetry), thermal properties (k, cp) as f(T)
• Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) simulations
• Co-ordination of collaboration with project partners
• Evaluation, compilation and presentation of results, documentation, preparation of reports, publication of results

Your qualifications:

• Completed university studies (M.Sc./ M.Eng.) and PhD in polymer science or a comparable field of study
• Relevant experience in thermal analysis and fire testing
• Experience in the field of fibre reinforced composites and/or simulation of polymeric materials
• Interdisciplinary collaboration within the team and with external partners
• Knowledge in data evaluation and presentation, preparation of reports and scientific publications
• Good communication and information behaviour
• Goal-oriented and structured way of working
• Initiative / commitment
• Willingness to learn

We offer:

• A varied and challenging job within a top-class network from politics, science, business and society
• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and Industrial companies
• Opportunities for internal, interdisciplinary networking and participation in team events
• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and equipment on a scientific level state of the art (laboratories, etc.)
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• Good compatibility of work and private life [work-life balance] (possibility of mobile working, flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday and the use of up to 12 days' compensatory time off per year, and part-time opportunities)

Your application:

We welcome applications via the by 03.09.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 153/25-7.5 to:

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
Referat Z.3 - Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY

Prof. Dr. Schartel will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1021 and/or by email to [email protected] .

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.