Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) | Germany | 10xxx, 14xxx, 13xxx, 12xxx Berlin | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 11.06.2026 on stepstone.de
PhD student in the field of battery safety (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!
Berlin Department 3: Hazardous Goods, Energy Storage Science / Research Full time or part time Start date: Next time Time contract for 36 months Reference number: J000000133 E 13 Scope of employment Working time is 100%
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Scientific services in research under a BMFTR third-party funding project on the Research area of high-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries with solid electrolytes. In this context, in particular: Experimental studies on high-temperature sodium-sulphur batteries with a focus on fuse and aging Construction of test infrastructure for safety tests on high-temperature batteries Optimization of cyclizing programs, long-term measurements, investigation of degradation mechanisms Publication of results in referenced journals Presentation of results at national and international meetings Write reports
Above-average academic studies in materials sciences, engineering sciences or comparable discipline Practical research experience in electrochemistry or batteries International research experiences are beneficial Very good knowledge of English; good knowledge of German language are advantageous Good communication and information behaviour, targeted and structured working Initiative / ready-to-use and ability, team skills and willingness to cooperate and willingness to learn
Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies Attractive location Attractive and modern work environment with excellent infrastructure and equipment at the latest scientific level (Labore, BAM Data Store, High-Performance Computing etc.) Possibility of mobile work up to 60% Further development of your personal strengths in connection with a socially balanced work environment as well as an extensive range of training Certified family-friendly working climate Work-life balance We offer: Professional and overtime support by the BAM Graduate Academy, including competence building and networking formats. Access to high-quality training offers and training on digitalization topics such as programming, research data management, AI applications and machine computing in science. Networking and exchange in interdisciplinary digitization communities as well as BAM digitalization events with the aim of developing innovative solutions with experts. .
Location
 | Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) | |
| 12203 Berlin | ||
| Germany |
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