Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) in the field of natural sciences or engineering

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)

To strengthen our team in the division 2.4 “Testing and Evaluation of Explosives and Pyrotechnics" in Berlin-Steglitz, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) in the field of natural sciences or engineering

remuneration group 13 TVöD
Official/permanent employment relationship
Full-time/suitable as part-time employment
subject to the approval of funds


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.

We are looking for talented people to join us.

Your responsibilities include:

• Research and development in civil safety, particularly with regard to numerical simulation of the impact of detonation and deflagration events on infrastructure and modelling of structural behaviour under highly dynamic loads
• Provision of scientific and technical services for assessing the safety of facilities for the manufacture and storage of explosives and pyrotechnic articles, including the investigation of incidents using validated simulation models
• Technical responsibility for official activities relating to the classification of explosives and pyrotechnics, including the further development of testing methods

Your qualifications:

• Successful scientific university degree specialising in a natural science or engineering subject and with a very good PhD
• Knowledge of impact assessments of detonation and deflagration events
• Knowledge of validated numerical simulation and modelling approaches for assessing highly dynamic loads on structures, as well as measurement techniques in this field
• Knowledge of the safety assessment of explosives/pyrotechnics, including relevant legal provisions (explosives and dangerous goods legislation) and relevant technical regulations, is desirable
• Experience in supervision of young scientists is desirable
• Consulting expertise and interest in international and national regulation and interdisciplinary scientific work
• Experience in acquiring and management of F&E projects and scientific project management is desirable
• Proven publication activity
• Very good, precise and appropriate command of German and English
• Good communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, initiative/commitment and ability to make decisions, ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills

We offer:

• A varied and challenging job within a high-caliber network from politics, science, business and society
• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc.)
• A responsible, interesting and varied job in a competent and collegial environment
• Good work-life balance (possibility 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)

Your application:
We welcome applications via the online application form by 22.02.2026. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 10/26-2.4 to:

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

Dr. Dudek will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1240 and/or by email to Gabriele.Dudek@bam.de.

BAM promotes professional equality between women and men. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. At the same time, we strive to reflect social diversity. Every application is therefore welcome, regardless of gender, cultural or social background, religion, ideology or sexual identity.

In addition, BAM has set itself the goal of promoting the professional participation of people with severe disabilities. The fulfillment of the job requirements is considered on an individual basis. Severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

The advertised position requires a high level of physical aptitude.