Research assistant/ PhD student (m/f/d) in chemistry or comparable

To strengthen our team in the division"Electrochemical Energy Materials"in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Research assistant/ PhD student (m/f/d) in chemistry or comparable

Salary group E 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 36 months
The working time is 65%

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:

• You are contributing to research into novel sodium-based batteries made from sustainable and cost-effective raw materials that have only recently become commercially available
• Your research project will involve the synthesis, characterization and electrochemical testing of novel anode materials for sodium-ion batteries
• You will learn and develop new instrumental methods, take responsibility in the laboratory and contribute to the development of a young devision
• You will conduct research in an international team of doctoral students and postdocs on related topics
• You publish your results in peer-reviewed journals
• You present your publications at national and international conferences

Your qualifications:

• Very good academic degree (Master/Diploma) in the field of chemistry, nanostructure science, synthesis chemistry, battery technology or comparable
• Intention to do a PhD
• Experience in preparative chemistry (especially inorganic) and/or electrochemical characterization is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of English
• Good written and spoken German is advantageous
• Good presentation and publication skills, willingness to travel
• Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative/commitment, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate as well as flexibility

We offer:

• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies
• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc)
• Opportunities for internal, interdisciplinary networking and participation in team events
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• 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 04.02.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 4/25-3.6 to:

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

Mr Fellinger will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑3669 and/or by email to Tim-Patrick.Fellinger@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.