Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Division 1.1 - Inorganic Trace Analysis

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

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) in the field of analytical chemistry, geochemistry or comparable

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 24 months
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:

• Coupling a laser ablation (LA) system with a MC-ICP-MS
• Adding an additional ICP-MS instrument via "split stream"
• Isotope ratio analysis of samples from various fields with LA-MC-ICP-MS
• Contribution to the certification of isotope reference materials

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of chemistry, analytical chemistry, geochemistry or comparable
• Very good doctorate in one of these fields
• Hands-on experience with MC-ICP-MS is required
• Experience with isotope ratio analysis is required
• Hands-on experience with Laser Ablation is advantageous
• Experience with machine learning is advantageous
• Hands-on experience with TMS ist advantageous
• Basic knowledge metrology and reference material certification is advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is required
• Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative/commitment, willingness to learn as well as conceptual, 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
• 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.)
• 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 10.03.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 15/25-1.5 to:

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

Dr. Vogl will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1144 and/or by email to Jochen.Vogl@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.