Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geochemistry or similar

To strengthen our team in the division “Safety of Storage Containers“ in Berlin-Steglitz, starting 01.04.2023, we are looking for a

Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geochemistry or similar

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract until 31.03.2026
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:
As part of a joint research project between BAM and the Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management (BASE), we are devoting ourselves to the derivation and specification of requirements for containers for the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste. Such containers are a key element of any repository that is later to be built in deep geological formations. Among other things, the respective host rock with all its properties (rock salt, claystone, or crystalline rock) plays an important role. Based on the derived requirements, taking into account internationally already developed or planned container concepts using different materials, specific test concepts shall be developed that enable the licensing authority to carry out a well-founded safety evaluation of the disposal containers to be developed for Germany. You are responsible for the coordination and implementation of the research project in cooperation with and guided by the responsible colleagues from BAM and BASE.
Your specific tasks include:

• Research and follow-up of the national and international status on already existing container concepts for the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste in deep geological formations
• Quantitative specification of requirements for final disposal containers
• Development of test concepts and evaluation procedures for final disposal containers
• Application and optimization of the derived test concepts and evaluation procedures

You present and discuss your results in project meetings and workshops or conferences and summarize them in interim reports and a comprehensive final report.

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed university studies (diploma/master's degree) in the field of materials science, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geochemistry or similar
• Wide-ranging basic knowledge in the fields of materials science, structural mechanics and thermodynamics
• In-depth knowledge in at least two of the following areas: Radioactive waste treatment and disposal, corrosion of materials, rock mechanics or geochemistry, safety assessments and concepts, materials and component testing, quality assurance
• Very good spoken and written communication skills in German and English
• Excellent communication and information behaviour, goal-oriented and structured way of working, high level of initiative and commitment, pronounced willingness and ability to make decisions as well as team spirit and willingness to cooperate

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 26.02.2023. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 17/23-3.4 to:

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und ‑prüfung (BAM)
Referat Z.3 – Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY
www.bam.de

Dr. Holger Völzke will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104‑1340 and/or by email to Holger.Voelzke@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 low level of physical aptitude.