To strengthen our team in the division 5.4 "Advanced Multi-Materials Processing" in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

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:

The job description includes research activities in the frame of a research project for the development of porous ceramic monoliths for the adsorption of atmospheric water:

• Development of an extrusion-based additive manufacturing technology (Robocasting/​Direct ink Writing) for the generation of geometrically complex porous ceramic monoliths
• Selection and characterization of ceramic feedstocks optimized for water adsorption applications
• Development of ceramic feedstocks for the additive manufacturing and investigation of their rheological properties
• Further development of a 3D-printer and optimization of the process parameters for the extrusion of ceramic feedstocks
• Optimization of the additive manufacturing of complex-shaped porous ceramic monoliths and characterization of their adsorption properties in close collaboration with a project partner from the industry
• Collection of research data and compilation of project reports

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed scientific university studies (diploma or master's degree) in the field of materials science, chemistry, physics, process engineering or a comparable field
• Experience with ceramic processing and with the development of water-based ceramic feedstocks
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies of the category “material extrusion”
• Experience with extrusion-based ceramic additive manufacturing technologies (Robocasting/​Direct Ink Writing) is advantageous
• Experience with the rheological characterization of ceramic feedstocks is advantageous
• Experience with the characterization of the adsorption properties of zeolites or of other adsorption materials is advantageous
• Knowledge of modelling with CFD-methods and a basic knowledge of CAD software is advantageous
• Good English or German language skills
• Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative/commitment, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate as well as flexibility

We offer:

• Interdisciplinary research at the interface of politics, economics and society
• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutes and industrial companies
• Outstanding facilities and infrastructure
• Flexible working hours and mobile working

Your application:

We welcome applications via the online application form by 21.11.2023. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 252/23-5.4 to:

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

Dr. Zocca will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑2493 and/or by email to [email protected].
Prof. Dr. Günster will also be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑1540 and/or by email to [email protected].

BAM pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. In addition, BAM supports the integration of severely disabled persons and therefore especially welcomes their applications. With regard to the fulfilment of the job advertisement requirements, the application documents are examined individually. Recognised severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable.

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.