PhD Student (m/f/d)

Division 5.4 - Advanced Multimaterials Processing

To strengthen our team in the BMBF-junior research group TransNanoAF in Berlin-Steglitz, starting 01.07.2025, we are looking for a

PhD Student (m/f/d) for additive manufacturing of ceramics and mechanical characterization

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 36 months
The working time is 100%

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:

PhD student in the BMBF-junior research group TransNanoAF (Link: https://www.bam.de/Content/DE/Standardartikel/Themen/nachwuchsgruppe-johanna-saenger.html)

• Structure of high-resolution ceramic components using 2PP and hybrid printing processes
• Mechanical and optical characterization of 2PP-printed ceramic components
• Contribute to the implementation of the digitization project in the Vh5041 project
• Creation of the doctoral thesis
• Supervision of students

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (Master's/Diploma) in the field of materials science, engineering or a comparable field
• Knowledge of the mechanical characterization of ceramics
• Experience in additive manufacturing, ideally with light-based AM processes such as DLP and 2PP is an advantage
• Experience with the ceramic process chain, slip preparation, shaping and sintering is an advantage
• Affinity for digital tools and data processing
• Very good knowledge of German and English
• Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, flexibility as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills

We offer:

• 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.)
• Opportunities for internal, interdisciplinary networking and participation in team events
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• A responsible, interesting and varied job in a competent and collegial environment
• The opportunity to actively participate in the development of quality and safety standards

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 16.04.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 57/25-5.4 to:

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

Dr. Johanna Sänger will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-3464 and/or by email to Johanna.Saenger@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.