Postdoc for Transparent Ceramics (m / f / d)

To strengthen our team in the division 5.4 “Advanced Multi-Materials Processing” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting 01.04., we are looking for a Postdoc for Transparent Ceramics (m / f / d) Salary group 13 TVöD Temporary contract until 31.03. 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 :

• Investigation of the transparency of ceramics based on nanoparticles
• Analysis of particle growth during sintering
• Sintering tests
• Investigation of sintered structures
• Structured storage of research data in the electronic laboratory notebook
• Preparation of publications, participation in conferences
• Supervision of students Your qualifications :
• Successfully completed university degree (diploma / master's) in chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering
• Doctorate
• Practical experience in the safe handling of organic chemicals
• Experience with ceramic materials
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies
• Knowledge of testing methods such as SEM, TEM, TGA, UV-Vis
• Affinity for digital tools
• Good English skills are required, good German skills are desirable
• Goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative / commitment and ability to make decisions
• Ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, willingness to learn, strategic and innovative thinking skills 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
• Opportunities for internal, interdisciplinary networking and participation in team events
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• 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)
• An open welcoming culture, a certified family-friendly working environment, regular feedback meetings and competent contact persons, sustainability [including a subsidy for a job ticket] Your application : We welcome applications via the online application form by 08.01.. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number / 25-5.4 to : Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung Referat Z.3 - Personal Unter den Eichen 87 Berlin GERMANY Dr. Johanna Müller-Elmau will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number 30 - and / or by email . 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 .