PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of chemistry, analytical chemistry, L-chemistry or comparable

To strengthen our team in the division "Inorganic Trace Analysis" in Berlin-Adlershof, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of chemistry, analytical chemistry, L-chemistry or comparable

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 36 months
The working time is 67 %

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:

• Development of an on-line CE multi-collector ICP-MS coupling for the species-specific isotope ratio analysis of biomolecules
• Development of sample preparation strategies for the extraction of relevant biomolecules from clinical matrices
• The DFG-funded project is in close cooperation with the University of Ghent (Belgium) - regular exchange and close collaboration

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (Master/Diploma) in the field of chemistry, analytical chemistry, L-chemistry or comparable
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Sound IT knowledge and confident handling of relevant software
• Willingness to travel abroad for several days
• Good communication and information behaviour, initiative/commitment, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, willingness to learn and flexibility

We offer:

• A varied and challenging job within a high-caliber network from politics, science, business and society
• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc.)
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• Good work-life-balance, possibility of mobile working, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation and up to 12 days of compensatory time off per year

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 22.01.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 299/24-1.1 to:

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

Dr. Meermann will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑1110 and/or by email to Bjoern.Meermann@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 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.