Salary group B 1 BBesO (Director and Professor)/non-tariff remuneration
Official/permanent employment relationship
The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is dedicated to safety in technology and chemistry. As a federal scientific and technical authority headquartered in Berlin, we make an important contribution to the protection of people, the environment, and property through research, testing, and consulting. As a federal research institution, we combine science with impact and help ensure that innovations are safely implemented in practice.
The Polymer Analysis Section in Department 1, “Analytical Chemistry; Reference Materials,” develops and validates methods for characterizing synthetic polymers and their additives, as well as their aging and degradation products. The focus is on multimodal mass spectrometric and chromatographic techniques, combined with spectroscopic and thermal methods. The division investigates structure-property relationships in polymeric materials, with a particular focus on material durability, recyclability, and sustainability. With the support of data-driven and AI-assisted methods, the division aims to study mass-produced plastics, bio-based and biodegradable polymers, recyclable polymer networks, as well as micro- and nanoplastics. The division’s findings are incorporated into reference materials, standards, and policy advice.
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