PhD student (m/f/d)

Division 1.2 - Biophotonics

To strengthen our team in the division “Biophotonics” in Berlin-Adlershof, starting 01.06.2026, we are looking for a

PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of chemistry or comparable

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 36 months
The working time is 75 %

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:

• Development of methods for the reproducible production of nanoscale drug carriers based on liposomes (loaded with Pt-based drugs such as cisplatin as well as fluorophores), structure-analytical and optical-spectroscopic characterization, and systematic studies of the reproducibility of nanocarrier production including loading and stability
• Development of methods and measurement protocols for quantifying Pt-drug loading concentration and loading efficiency based on optical spectroscopic measurements and using ICP-MS, followed by method validation
• Systematic optical-spectroscopic studies of luminescent nanothermometers with different chemical compositions in terms of achievable sensitivities and accuracies

Your qualifications:

• A successfully completed university degree in chemistry or a related field
• Extensive experience in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials
• Extensive experience with analytical characterization methods and, preferably, with optical spectroscopic methods such as fluorescence spectroscopy
• Interest in automation issues and method validation
• Interest in interdisciplinary, bioanalytical, and biomedical issues
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Strong communication and information management skills, a goal-oriented and structured approach to work, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate, willingness to learn, 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
• 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)

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 04.05.2026. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 53/26-1.2 to:

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

Dr. Resch-Genger will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1134 and/or by email to Ute.Resch-Genger@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.