Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Division 8.2 - Non-Destructive Testing Methods for Civil Engineering

To strengthen our team in the division “Non-Destructive Testing Methods for Civil Engineering” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting 01.10.2025, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) in the field of civil engineering, preferably building materials (concrete), structural engineering, or solid construction

Salary group E13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 30.09.2027
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:

• Technical support for the NDT construction field in the context of reuse and repurposing, quantitative determination of material parameters
• Technical support and management of research projects, e.g., SFB 1683 with Ruhr University Bochum
• Technical support for doctoral candidates and students
• Acquisition of research projects
• Collaboration on strategic processes at BAM (activity areas: circular economy, GIB)

Your qualifications:

• Completed university degree (master's/diploma) in civil engineering, preferably in building materials (concrete), structural design, or solid construction
• Completed doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent several years of practical professional experience with publications
• Experience in project management (primarily research projects)
• Experience with NDT methods for civil engineering
• Programming skills (Matlab/Python)
• Knowledge of NDT, measurement technology, and/or SHM
• Experience with relevant standards and regulations
• Good knowledge of German
• Very good written and spoken English
• Knowledge of BIM/digitalization is an advantage
• Knowledge of structural engineering in existing buildings is an advantage
• Suitability for construction sites
• Willingness to travel
• Good communication and information skills, goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative/commitment and ability to work independently, decision-making skills, as well as ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate

We offer:

• A varied and challenging role within a high-caliber network of politics, science, business, and society
• An attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities (laboratories, etc.)
• Freedom to develop your own innovative ideas
• Opportunity to actively participate in the development of quality and safety standards
• Good work-life balance (option of mobile working [up to 60%], flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation and up to 12 days of time off in lieu per year, as well as part-time options)

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 07.09.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 155/25-8.2 to:

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

Dr. Niederleithinger will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1440 and/or by email to ernst.niederleithinger@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.