Doctoral research assistant in a natural science or engineering discipline (m/f/d)

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is a federal scientific and technical authority based in Berlin. As a departmental research institution of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, we examine and advise on the protection of people, the environment and property. Our activities in materials science, materials technology and chemistry focus on the technical safety of products and processes.

Become part of our team of dedicated employees! The aim is to strengthen our team in the field 2.4 “Testing and Evaluation of Explosives/Pyrotechnik” in Berlin-Steglitz at the next possible time

PhD Student (m/w/d) of a scientific or engineering discipline Payment group 13 TVöD Unlimited working relationship Full time/parttime Subject to the grant

Research and development on civil security, in particular with regard to numerical simulation of the impact of detonation and deflagration events on infrastructure and modelling of structural behaviour under high dynamic loads Provision of scientific and technical services to assess the safety of installations for the production and storage of explosives and pyrotechnic objects, including the clarification of events using validated simulation models Special responsibility for high-level activities for the classification of explosives and pyrotechnics, including the further development of test methods

Successfully completed academic studies of a science or engineering discipline with very good doctorate Knowledge of impact assessments of detonation or Deflagration events Knowledge of validated numerical simulation and modelling approaches for evaluating highly dynamic loads on structures and measurable approaches in this area Knowledge of the safety assessment of explosives/pyrotechnics, including relevant legislation (restrictive and dangerous goods law) and relevant technical regulations are desirable Experience in the support of scientists in an early career phase is desirable Consultancy and interest in international and national regulation and interdisciplinary, scientific work Experience in the recruitment and management of F and E projects and scientific project management is desirable Proven publication activity Very good, precise and addressable oral and written expressiveness in German and English Good communication and information behaviour, targeted and structured working methods, initiative/readiness to use and skills, team capacity and willingness to cooperate as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills

A varied and demanding activity within a top-class network of politics, science, business and society Attractive and modern work environment with excellent infrastructure and equipment at the latest scientific level (Labore, etc.) A responsible, interesting and varied activity in a competent and collegial environment Good compatibility of work and private life [Work-Life-Balance] (possibility of mobile work [up to 60 %], flexible working time design, 30 days leave and use of up to 12 days of equalisation per year and part-time opportunities)