Research Associate

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.

Ihre Aufgaben

To strengthen our team in the division 5.2 "Metallic High-Temperature Materials" in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a Research Associate (m/f/d) - Management of Research and Reference Data

Salary group 13 TVöD

Temporary contract until 30.04.2025

Full-time / suitable as part-time employment

Within the framework of the consortium of the National Research Data Infrastructure NFDI-MatWerk (https://nfdi-matwerk.de), the digitization of materials science and materials engineering is being advanced in cooperation with approx. 30 partner institutes from universities and research institutes from all over Germany. For this purpose, customized software tools, infrastructure concepts and knowledge graphs are being developed. The resulting digital data space will map the complex relationships between the various materials data and make them easy to use. We are looking for talented people to join us.

Your activity:

Your responsibilities include:

• Development of best practice examples for the collection, structuring, and provision of high-quality, comprehensively documented reference and research data sets for material mechanics tests (e.g. hardness testing, tensile testing, etc.)

• Definition of quality classes and guidelines for data quality assurance and auditing of data sets

• Creation of templates for (meta-) data of different quality

• Development of guidelines for the definition, documentation, and monitoring of workflows as a basis for appropriate data curation

• Communication and discussion with users in materials science and materials engineering

Ihr Profil

• University degree (diploma or master's degree) with very good results in the field of materials science, materials engineering, or a comparable field (a completed doctorate is an advantage)

• Solid knowledge in the field of conducting material mechanics tests, including the fundamentals of the associated measurement technology and the relevant standards/ testing regulations

• Experience in (research) data management and databases in the field of materials science and materials engineering

• Knowledge of ontological concepts or semantic data structuring is an advantage, as well as programming and analysis skills (Python, SQL)

• Experience in collaboration with other research groups or with industrial partners, e.g. in the context of publicly funded research projects is an advantage

• First experience in project management

• Proven publication activity in peer-reviewed journals

• Very good knowledge of the German and English languages, both written and spoken

• Good communication and information behaviour, flexibility as well as initiative/ commitment and ability to make decisions

• Ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate

Wir bieten Ihnen

• 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

Kontakt

We welcome applications via the online application form by 17.07.2023. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 138/23-5.2 to:

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung

Referat Z.3 - Personal

Unter den Eichen 87

12205 Berlin

GERMANY

www.bam.de

Prof. Dr. Skrotzki will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1520 and/or by email to birgit.skrotzki(at)bam.de.