Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Division 6.4 - Materials Informatics

To strengthen our team in the division 6.4 “Materials informatics” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) in the field of Physics or Materials Science

Salary group 13TVöD
Temporary contract until 31.12.2029

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:

The MaterialDigital initiative supports industry and science in the digitalisation of materials. The aim is to establish a digital infrastructure for innovative projects and an integrated virtual material data room. The position is dedicated to the development of such an infrastructure for glasses, with a focus on simulations and AI methods. The resulting methods will lead to the development of new glasses, their targeted optimisation and more efficient production processes.>Your tasks:

• Participation in the development of a software infrastructure for the MaterialDigital project
• Creation of simulation models for glasses, including the development of machine-learned potentials
• Carrying out and analysing atomistic simulations for glasses
• Contributing to the project and presenting the results in publications and conferences

Your qualifications:

• Completed scientific university degree in Physics or Materials Science
• very good;PhD;
• Solid knowledge in the field of ab initio and atomistic simulations on material technology or material science issues
• Solid knowledge of the mechanics, thermodynamics and kinetics of silicate glasses
• several publications in the above-mentioned fields in scientific journals
• Experience in working with experimental partners
• ;Very good knowledge of a programming language (e.g. Python C++);
• Experience with high-throughput calculations, data management and the necessary digital infrastructure
• ;Very good verbal and written communication skills in English
• ;Good communication and information behaviour, initiative/willingness and ability to work in a team, willingness to cooperate and flexibility

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
• 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
• 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 15.07.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 113/25-6.4 to:

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

Mr Hickel will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1640 and/or by email to tilmann.hickel@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 or low level of physical aptitude.