To strengthen our team in the division “Chemical and Optical Sensing” in Adlershof, starting 01.03.2025, we are looking for a

Research assistant (postdoctoral) with focus on chemistry or comparable (m/f/d)

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 24 months
Full-time / suitable as part-time employment

The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) is a materials research institution in Germany. Our mission is to ensure safety in technology and chemistry. We conduct research and testing in materials science, materials engineering and chemistry to improve the safety of products and processes. 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, synthesize, and characterize novel receptors, indicators, and polymerizable chemical binders for analytes relevant to key application areas
• Develop and implement strategies and protocols for the automated synthesis and optimisation of sensor materials based on machine learning (ML)
• Lead the development and application of innovative chemical detection strategies and sensor materials for real-world applications
• Initiate, plan, and apply for new research projects
• Mentor and guide junior researchers in their professional development

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (Master's/Diploma) in the field of chemistry or comparable with a very good doctorate
• In-depth expertise in organic synthesis, particularly of receptors, indicators and dyes
• Proven experience in applied supramolecular chemistry with a focus on spectroscopic methods and chemical sensing
• Proven successful research work with publications in high-ranking journals
• Experience in polymer chemistry and physical-organic chemistry is an advantage
• Enthusiasm for the digitalisation of chemical experiments and processes is desirable
• Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding and the management of scientific projects is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and spoken English)
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in relevant software
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High level of initiative, commitment, and a proactive approach to research

We offer:

• A varied and challenging job within a high-caliber network from politics, science, business and society
• 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.)

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 20.01.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 290/24-1.9 to:

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

Dr. Rurack will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1190 and/or by email to Knut.Rurack@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.

BAM actively supports the compatibility of work and family and has been certified as a family- and life-phase-conscious employer by the "audit berufundfamilie" since 2015.