Undergraduate Assistant (m/f/d)

Division 8.6 - Fibre Optic Sensors

To strengthen our team in the division “Fibre Optic Sensors” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting 01.07.2026, we are looking for an

Undergraduate Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of study physical engineering, applied physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field

40 hours/month
Temporary contract for 6 months
Hourly wage 15,08 Euro

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:

• Design and implementation of a modern, user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for processing data from fiber-optic sensor systems, including GPU-based computations
• Comparison and evaluation of signal processing algorithms in terms of robustness and
  processing speed
• Implementation and optimization of GPU-accelerated signal processing algorithms
• Creation of software documentation, including a user manual

Your qualifications:

• Master’s student majoring in Physical Engineering, Physical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Advanced programming skills in Python
• Experience in GUI development, ideally with PyQt
• nterest in measurement technology
• Experience in GPU programming is a plus
• Good English skills; German skills are a plus
• Structured, creative, and independent work style

We offer:

• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc...)
• Open welcoming culture, a certified family-friendly working atmosphere, regular feedback meetings and competent contact persons, sustainability (e.g. subsidized job ticket)
• Opportunities for internal, interdisciplinary networking and participation in team events
• Good work-life balance (possibility of mobile working - up to 60% according to service agreement, flexible working hours and 30 days' vacation per year)

You are enrolled at a German university for the period of employment.
The maximum working time with a part-time job is 80 monthly hours.

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 31.05.2026. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 68/26-8.6 to:

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

Dr. Hicke will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-3588 and/or by email to konstantin.hicke@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.