Research assistant in the field of mechanical engineering, physical engineering or cf. (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 of “Acoustic and Electromagnetic Processes” in Berlin-Steglitz on 01.06.2026

Senior Consultant (m/w/d) of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering or cf. Group E13 TVöD Time contract until 31.12.2028 Full time/parttime

Development of mathematically scalable models (with CAD, CIVA, Matlab) Development and implementation of simulation calculations Development and implementation of laboratory tests Verification of laboratory scale simulations Planning of field trials Creating and Labeling Data Sets for AI Training Processing of data format DICONDE Documentation, Reporting Publication activities Instruction of student work

Completed academic studies of mechanical engineering, physics engineering or cf. Basic knowledge of ultrasound physics, ideally related to material testing Basic knowledge of modeling and simulation Programming skills, e.g. in Python and/or MATLAB Very good knowledge of German and good English in word and writing Good communication and information behaviour, targeted and structured working methods, initiative / willingness to use and capability, willingness to make decisions and ability to decide, and willingness to cooperate

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 (Labore, etc.) A research and development space for own innovative ideas Accompanying seminar and final work 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)