Research associate (m/f/d)

Division 8.6 - Fibre Optic Sensors

To strengthen our team in the division “Fibre Optic Sensors” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Research associate (m/f/d) in the field of in the field of electrical engineering, physics or comparable with a focus on optical communications engineering, optical metrology/applied optics/photonics

Salary group E13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 31.03.2027
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:

• (Further) development, validation and application testing of a novel distributed fiber-optic acoustic measurement system (DAS) for structural health monitoring (SHM) of underground gas cavern storage facilities and geomonitoring of cavern fields
• Construction and expansion of a corresponding laboratory setup, execution and evaluation of test measurements and experiments in the laboratory, successive optimization and adaptation of the performance profile to the measurement task
• Development of a hardware module together with an industrial partner
• Measurements with and evaluation of the developed DAS system as part of experiments in test facilities at project partners, in BAM facilities and in particular in application-oriented field tests
• Evaluation of measurement results using digital signal processing techniques and programming technology-specific evaluation algorithms
• Publication of results by writing peer-reviewed journal articles, conference contributions and giving conference talks

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (diploma or master's) in the field of electrical engineering, physics or comparable with a focus on optical communications technology, optical metrology, applied optics, photonics
• A doctorate is an advantage
• Very good knowledge and relevant practical experience in the field of optical metrology, with photonic/optoelectronic components and with the development of corresponding laboratory setups
• Very good knowledge in the field of fiber optics and fiber optic sensors
• Knowledge of distributed fiber optic acoustic sensing (DAS) is a great advantage
• Experience in conducting complex laboratory experiments and test series, with experimental design and measurement data handling
• Good programming skills in at least one programming language, Python is an advantage
• Experience with hardware-related programming is an advantage
• Extensive knowledge and experience in digital signal processing
• Knowledge of the application of machine learning methods for measurement data processing and evaluation is an advantage
• Willingness to travel (national and international) is required
• Very good written and spoken English
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Good communication and information behavior, goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative/commitment and ability, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills

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 equipment (laboratories, etc.)
• Opportunities for internal, interdisciplinary networking and participation in team events
• Scope for your own innovative research and development ideas
• An open, welcoming culture, a certified family-friendly working environment, regular feedback meetings and competent contact persons, sustainability [including a subsidy for the job ticket]

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 09.03.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 33/25-8.6 to:

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

Mr. Hicke will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-3588 and/or by email to Konstantin.Hicke@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 high level of physical aptitude.