Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Division 6.3 - Structure Analysis

To strengthen our team in the division 6.3 "Structural Analysis” in Berlin-Adlershof, starting 01.03.2025, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) in the field of pysics, chemistry or a comparable subject area

Salary group 13TVöD
Temporary contract until 28.02.2026
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:

• Processing of the third-party funded project “NMRBatt”
• Commissioning of NMR solid-state spectrometers, operando battery NMR measuring heads, as well as PFG measuring heads and the corresponding associated hardware
• Carrying out solid-state NMR measurements and developing measurement methods for the above-mentioned measurement techniques
• Assisting with the maintenance and operation of the NMR laboratory
• Training and practical guidance of doctoral students/students
• Assistance with scientific administration
• Collaboration in the preparation of scientific publications (refereed journal articles and conference contributions) and in the acquisition of third-party funds

Your qualifications:

• Very good scientific university degree (diploma/master's degree) in in physics, chemistry or a comparable subject area
• PhD in a field of solid-state NMR spectroscopy
• Several years of practical experience with solid-state NMR spectroscopy and strong interest in operando battery NMR measurements and PFG NMR spectroscopy
• Practical experience with operando battery NMR measurements or PFG NMR spectroscopy would be an advantage
• Proven publication activity in the relevant research areas
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Good knowledge of German is an advantage
• Initial experience in the supervision of junior researchers
• International research experience is an advantage
• Good presentation and publication skills
• Willingness to travel
• 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,

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
• 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 [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 19.03.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 3/25-6.3 to:

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

Mr Amadeu will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-5612 or by email to nader.amadeu@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.