Research assistant (m/f/d) in the field of chemistry with a focus on analytics / sensor technology, applied physics, or similar
Salary group E13 TVöD
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.
Collaboration in an EMPIR project on the metrology of hydrogen vehicles
Working on gas measurement tasks in a real-world laboratory
Development of sensor-based methods and online monitoring methods for detecting contaminants in hydrogen
Independent performance of experiments with gas measurement technology and data collection and analysis using Origin, KNIME, and/or Python
Writing project reports in English
Supervision of students
Successfully completed university degree in chemistry with a focus on analytics/sensor technology, applied physics, or similar
Experience in setting up experiments and independently conducting experiments with gas measurement technology, data acquisition, and analysis with Origin, KNIME, or Python
Very good communication skills in German and English (at least B2)
Experience in writing project reports in English
Experience in supervising students is desirable
Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions, and industrial companies
Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc.)
Research and development scope for your own innovative ideas
Good work-life balance (option of mobile working [up to 60%], flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation and up to 12 days of compensatory time off per year, as well as part-time options)
BAM promotes professional equality between women and men. Severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.
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.