Undergraduate Assistant (m/f/d)

Division 6.3 - Structure Analysis

To strengthen our team in the division 6.3 “Structural analysis” in Berlin-Adlershof, starting 01.06.2025, we are looking for an

Undergraduate Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of study Chemistry, Physics or similar science

64 hours/month
Temporary contract for limited until 31.12.2025
Hourly wage 14,32 Euro

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 analytical sciences.

We are looking for talented people to join us.

Your responsibilities include:

• Work on a battery project to develop future solid-state batteries
• You can focus on either electrochemical work or NMR analysis
• You will be closely supervised and can use the results as your final thesis. The work is deeply technical in nature and offers a great learning effect

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's students in the field of chemistry, physics or comparable
• Knowledge of NMR spectroscopy is an advantage
• Previous knowledge of instrumental analysis, hardware programming (C++), Python, Linux, diffusion theory and NMR is an advantage
• Experience with data analysis (Python, Matlab etc.) is an advantage
• Manual skills
• Independent and reliable way of working
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with new topics
• Good German and English skills

We offer:

• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc...)
• Open welcoming culture, a certified family-friendly working atmosphere, regular feedback meetings and competent contact persons, sustainability (e.g. subsidized job ticket)
• Opportunities for internal, interdisciplinary networking and participation in team events
• Good work-life balance (possibility of mobile working - up to 60% according to service agreement, flexible working hours and 30 days' vacation per year)

You are enrolled at a German university for the period of employment.
The maximum working time with a part-time job is 80 monthly hours.

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 09.06.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 85/25-6.3 to:

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

Mr de Sousa Amadeuwill be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-5612 and/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.