Research assistant (m/f/d)

Division 8.5 - X-ray Imaging

To strengthen our team in the division “X-Ray Imaging” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of physics, medical physics, physical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar

Salary group E13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 31.10.2027
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:

• Support work as part of a project to determine measurement uncertainty in industrial computed tomography
  - Expansion and further development of the aRTist simulation software for metrological issues
  - Design and implementation of CT measurements
  - Software development for automated feature evaluation and quantitative data analysis
  - Cooperation with internal and external research groups as well as with industrial partners
• Active acquisition of research projects; application for a follow-up project
• Detailed scientific documentation of the results through technical articles, presentations at national and international conferences, publications, reports

Your qualifications:

• Completed university degree (master's or diploma) in physics, medical physics, physical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable field
• Completed doctorate is desirable
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to the task (Python, C++, TCL)
• Experience and knowledge in digital image processing and analysis
• Good knowledge of X-ray analysis methods, in particular computed tomography and radiography
• Experience with metrological issues
• Ability to publish scientific articles
• Experience in conducting research projects
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in German and English
• Goal-oriented and structured approach to work, initiative/commitment and ability to work independently, ability to work in a team and cooperate with others, 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.)
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• 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 12.10.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 166/25-8.5 to:

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

Dr. Jaenisch will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-3659 and/or by email to Gerd-Ruediger.Jaenisch@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.