0Head of the ''X-ray Imaging'' Division (m/f/d)
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) | Germany | 10xxx, 14xxx, 13xxx, 12xxx Berlin | Permanent position | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 22.09.2026 on stepstone.de

Head of the ''X-ray Imaging'' Division (m/f/d)

Branch: Humanities Branch: Humanities


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 executives! Head of the Department of X-ray Imaging (m/w/d) Berlin Division 8: Non-destructive testing Science and Research Full time or part time Start date: 01.10.2026 Staff/unlimited employment Reference number: J000000206 B 1 BBesO (Director and Professor) / non-tariff remuneration

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Personal and professional management of an interdisciplinary team of approx. 30 qualified employees as well as strategic further development of the department 8.5 ''Röntgenbildierung' in the department 8 ''Non-destructive testing (ZfP)'' Instruction and design of the applied and basic research of ZfP methods and the (further) development of applications for material characterization in the fields of computer tomography, X-ray refraction, self-voltage analysis (diffraction) and the Synchrotron X-ray imaging Active participation in the Head of Division 8 ''Non-destructive testing'' Active design of change processes within the department and BAM Ensuring a chance-oriented human resources development and implementation of BAM's gender equality objectives, taking into account diversity and anti-discrimination in responsibility Impulse-giving accompaniment and own recruitment of third-party research projects Design of topics for young scientists and their support as part of their research activities Participation in the further development of the topics of BAM and active support for interdisciplinary cooperation within BAM Positioning of the BAM as a departmental research facility through participation in national and international scientific networks, advisory bodies and standardisation bodies as well as, if necessary, Policy advice Expansion of existing and initiation of new cooperation with national and international partner institutions

Successful and above-average academic studies of technical engineering, physics or comparable Very well completed doctorate Multiannual independent research and scientific performance in at least one of the following areas: computer tomography, X-ray refraction, self-voltage analysis (dif fraction), synchrotron X-ray imaging – or in a related subject Leadership with multiannual experience in the human and professional management of scientific and technical work areas and interdisciplinary teams Extensive experience in the independent processing of scientific questions, successful own application of third-party funds, publication and presentation of scientific results and support for young scientists Experience in science management as well as basic knowledge and understanding of leadership relationships in larger groups of people (scientific and disciplinary leadership) Equality, diversity and anti-discrimination competence, as well as experience in the application of the relevant legal principles Conscientious mastery of German and English (here C-Level desirable) Experience in committee work, regulation and policy advice is advantageous, as is the integration into scientific networks. Team-oriented working style with very good communication behavior and high reflectivity Impressed conceptual, strategic and innovative thinkability, enforcement ability and a high degree of decision-making

Possibility of active participation in the development of quality and safety standards. Coaching offer Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies Attractive and modern work environment with excellent infrastructure and equipment at the latest scientific level Versatile tasks in a dynamic and future-oriented market at the interface between science, business and politics. We offer: Possibility to actively control quality assurance and strategic development of the research area – with a special focus on digital transformation and modern data-based processes. Together, some interdisciplinary projects bring about national and international digital progress. An extensive range of training and training on digital technologies, modern leadership methods and innovation-oriented methods. .

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ava Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
12205  Berlin
Germany

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