Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

Division 3.1 - Safety of Dangerous Goods Packagings and Batteries

To strengthen our team in the division “Safety of Dangerous Goods Packagings and Batteries” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in the field of engineering, process engineering, materials science, (physical) chemistry, chemical engineering, or a comparable field

Salary group E13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 24 months
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:

Working on a research project to investigate PFAS-free membranes in redox flow batteries

• Designing and setting up a test bench for redox flow batteries with a focus on membrane and electrolyte analysis on a laboratory scale
• Flexible design of this test bench with regard to electrolytes and redox systems
• Planning and implementation of a pilot and test phase analysis of the test bench
• Collection and evaluation of sensor and status data
• Application and development of methods for the electrochemical and chemical characterization/analysis of PFAS-free membrane materials for redox flow batteries
• Method development for the detection (and, if necessary, characterization) of PFAS-based electrolyte contaminants
• Developing models and modeling the prediction of the service life of PFAS-free membrane materials in redox flow batteries based on electroanalytical r data
• communication with project partners and international experts, reporting, publication, and presentation

Your qualifications:

• University degree (diploma/master's) in engineering, process engineering, materials science, (physical) chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable with above-average promotion
• Experience in setting up, designing, and working with redox flow batteries
• Good knowledge of electrochemistry and electroanalytics, especially voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy
• Knowledge of physical chemistry
• Solid knowledge of mathematics is an advantage
• Technical understanding of sensor technology, measurement data acquisition, and test bench design
• Confident documentation of results, experience in writing scientific publications and reports
• Basic knowledge of script-based data analysis, with programming skills (e.g., in Python, Matlab, C(++) or similar) for data processing and automation is an advantage
• Very good written and spoken English skills ( )
• Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured approach to work, initiative/commitment and ability to mtake iniative, as well as ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate

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
• Opportunities for internal, interdisciplinary networking and participation in team events
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• Support for seminar papers and theses.

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 15.02.2026. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 4/26-3.1 to:

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

Dr. Schmidt will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1310 and/or by email to Anita.Schmidt@bam.de or Dr. Tichter, by phone at +49 30 8104-3048 or by email at tim.tichter@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.