Tätigkeitsprofil:

To strengthen our team in the division 6.4 “Material informatics” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting 01.07.2025, we are looking for a

Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of natural or material sciences, computer science, industrial engineering, media sciences or a related subject

Salary group 13TVöD
Temporary contract until 30.09.2028
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 MaterialDigital (PMD) platform supports industry and science in the digitalization of materials. The aim is to establish a digital infrastructure for innovative projects and an integrated virtual material data room. The position is located at the interface of interoperable software solutions and modern materials research. The resulting synergies will lead to the development of new materials, their targeted optimization and more efficient production processes. Your tasks:

• Participation in the further development of the BMFTR-funded MaterialDigital (PMD) platform, especially in the areas of knowledge transfer, networking and public relations
• Participation in the development of innovative digital concepts and creation of target group-oriented information materials
• Co-development of scalable strategies and communication processes to specifically address and involve the community
• Expansion and further development of sustainable knowledge transfer structures and knowledge documentation systems
• Support in networking and establishing cooperation with stakeholders from materials science, materials engineering and industry

Anforderungsprofil:

Your qualifications:

• Completed scientific university degree (diploma/master's degree) in natural or material sciences, computer science, industrial engineering,media sciences or a related subject
• Experience in scientific work and project work, ideally in the field of materials science
• You are interested in knowledge transfer and have already gained some practical experience in this area
• You have knowledge of research coordination and science management
• Basic knowledge of (research) data management is desirable
• Experience in (scientific) networking activities, public relations and communication at the interface between science, politics and administration is an advantage
• Very good, precise and addressee-oriented verbal and written communication skills in German or English as well as a basic willingness to travel round off your profile
• Good communication and information skills, goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative / commitment, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate

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
• Varied tasks in a dynamic and future-oriented market at the interface between science, business and politics
• A responsible, interesting and varied job in a competent and collegial environment
• The opportunity to actively participate in the development of quality and safety standards
• 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 01.07.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 88/25-6.4 to:

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
Referat Z.3 – Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY
www.bam.de

Mr 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 high or 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.

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