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Postdoc / Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of polymer science or a comparable field of study
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)

Temporary
Full Time, Part Time
Apply by: 2025-12-19
Published: 2025-12-01
Berlin
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) - Logo
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 30.06.2028
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 analytical sciences.

We are looking for talented people to join us.

Your responsibilities include:
Interdisciplinary research in the field of flame-retardant polymer materials, including:
  • Design, planning, execution, and evaluation of experimental series as well as process optimization
  • Presentation and publication of results and communication with project partners
  • Project management, acquisition of new topics, and public relations
Your qualifications:
  • At least a very good PhD in polymer research
  • Completed university degree (M.Sc./M.Eng.) in polymer science or related field
  • Professional experience and knowledge in the areas of pyrolysis and flame retardancy of polymers
  • Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
  • Ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate
  • Goal-oriented and structured working style, initiative
  • Independent and responsible working approach, self-motivation
  • Strong communication and information skills, including scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences
  • Willingness to learn and interest in interdisciplinary applied research
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 Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 230/25-7.5 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 Bernhard.Schartel@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 fulfilment 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.
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