Junior Research Group Leader on Autonomous Metallurgy (m/f/d)

The post may first be occupied within the framework of an employment relationship. If the personal requirements are fulfilled, a subsequent beaming is possible according to grade A 13 BBesO. 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. The BAM junior research groups allow outstanding junior researchers from Germany and abroad to build their own independent junior research group at BAM. A competitive research environment and long-term career prospects offer these researchers attractive conditions at BAM. In addition to the indefinite body of the group leader*in with the option of beaming, the promotion of personnel and material resources covers up to EUR 2.5 million over 5 years. As part of the 2026 tender, BAM aims to establish a junior research group in the field of autonomous metallurgy with a focus on metallic solid systems. The proposed activities should focus on the optimization of microstructure, process and properties to address safety-relevant challenges in material design and processing. The focus is on data-driven material research and optimization, which is to be carried out in close cooperation with the research in the field of modelling, characterization and mechanical testing of the BAM material technology department. Successful candidates are expected to present a research vision with clear problems and examples of basic and application-oriented research directions. It is expected that You use automation and data-driven methods to build a pioneering research infrastructure focusing on process and microstructure information technology. Within the framework of the ''Human Ideas'' programme, the BAM is setting up junior research groups. In the tender 2026 BAM is seeking

Besoldungsgruppe A 13 BBesO/Entgelungsgruppe 14 TVöD Staff/unlimited employment relationship Full time/parttime

Building an internationally competitive research group in the area of Autonomous Metallurgy Leadership and motivation of a qualified team Conducting effective basic and application-relevant research Application of third-party funding for research projects Publication of scientific articles and research data Expansion of existing and new cooperation with national and international partner institutions in science and industry Active contribution to the further development of the topics of BAM Positioning of the BAM as a departmental research facility through participation in national and international scientific networks, advisory bodies and standardisation bodies

Successfully completed academic studies in materials science, material physics, metallurgy or a comparable subject Very good or cfb. PhD within the last 2 to 5 years before the expiry of the application period (extensions possible in cases of childcare) Proven outstanding publication activities in the relevant research area (process, physical or mechanical metallurgy) International research experience: An at least one year continuous research stay abroad is expected Ideally experience in the acquisition and/or management of R&E projects and in the care of young scientists A competitive research project and a vision for the research group Very good oral and written expressability in English. In addition, the willingness to learn the German language is assumed Compliance with the requirements of railways and railways Good communication and information behaviour, targeted and structured working methods, initiative / willingness to use and capability, willingness to decide and ability, team capacity and willingness to cooperate

Cooperation in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and equipment on state of the art (laboratories etc.) Attractive position at the interface between science, business, politics and administration A responsible, interesting and varied activity in a competent and collegial environment Space for research and development for own innovative ideas The post may first be occupied within the framework of an employment relationship. If the personal requirements are fulfilled, a subsequent beaming is possible according to grade A 13 BBesO A valuable work environment with an open and welcoming culture, a certified family-friendly working atmosphere, regular feedback talks and competent contact persons