To strengthen our team in the division 7.1 "Building Materials" in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of civil engineering, materials science, geosciences, physical engineering sciences or comparable

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 3 years
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 analytical sciences.

We are looking for talented people to join us.

Your responsibilities include:
Processing of a DFG research project for the analysis of thermohydraulic spalling mechanisms in different types of concrete under fire exposure:

• Design of concrete formulations
• Characterisation of the fresh and hardened concrete properties
• Carrying out fire tests on small-format building components with accompanying damage monitoring
• Determination of thermo-mechanical properties of concretes at high temperatures with accompanying damage monitoring
• Determination of moisture distribution in concretes after defined high-temperature exposure by means of 1H-NMR technique
• Analysis of the temperature-dependent dehydration and decomposition behaviour of concretes
• Investigation of thermal-induced microstructural changes in concrete after high-temperature exposure
• Intensive cooperation with the Chair of Statics and Dynamics at the Ruhr-University Bochum, modelling the thermohydraulic spalling mechanisms
• Preparation of research reports, presentation and publication of results in scientific journals and at national and international conferences

Your qualifications:

• Completed scientific university studies (diploma or master's degree) in the field of civil engineering, materials science, geosciences, physical engineering sciences or comparable
• Profound technical knowledge and experience in concrete technology as well as in testing of building materials and component
• Expertise and, if possible, experience in the field of high-temperature behaviour of concretes
• Expertise with innovative measuring equipment
• Confident handling of Microsoft Office
• Good communication and information skills as well as goal-oriented and structured way of working
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
• High degree of team spirit, strategic and innovative thinking skills as well as initiative and commitment

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 19.07.2022. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 162/22-7.1 to:

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und ‑prüfung (BAM)
Referat Z.3 – Personal
Unter den Eichen 8
12205 Berlin
GERMANY
www.bam.de

Dr. Weise will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1715 and/or by email to Frank.Weise@bam.de.

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 high level of physical aptitude due to the handling of heavy test specimens, components and tools.