Postdoctoral Researcher in Analytical Chemistry/Geochemistry
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und ?prüfung (BAM)
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Posted: 05-Feb-25
Location: Berlin, Germany
Type: Contract
Salary: Salary group 13 TVöD
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
To strengthen our team in the division "Inorganic Trace Analysis" in Berlin?Adlershof, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a
Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) in the field of analytical chemistry, geochemistry or comparable
Salary group 13 TVöD Temporary contract for 24 months Full-time/suitable as part-time employment
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und ?prüfung (BAM) is a materials research organization in Germany. Our mission is to ensure safety in technology and chemistry. We perform research and testing in materials science, materials engineering and chemistry to improve the safety of products and processes. At BAM we do research that matters. Our work covers a broad array of topics in the focus areas of energy, infrastructure, environment, materials, and chemistry and process engineering.
We are looking for talented people to join us.
Your responsibilities include:
Coupling a laser ablation (LA) system with a MC?ICP?MS
Adding an additional ICP?MS instrument via "split stream"
Isotope ratio analysis of samples from various fields with LA?MC?ICP?MS
Contribution to the certification of isotope reference materials
Your qualifications:
Successfully completed scientific university studies (master's/?diploma) in the field of chemistry, analytical chemistry, geochemistry, or comparable
Very good doctorate in one of these fields
Hands-on experience with MC?ICP?MS is required
Experience with isotope ratio analysis is required
Hands-on experience with laser ablation is advantageous
Experience with machine learning is advantageous
Hands-on experience with TMS is advantageous
Basic knowledge metrology and reference material certification is advantageous
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is required
Good communication and information behaviour, goal?oriented and structured way of working, initiative/?commitment, willingness to learn as well as conceptual, strategic and innovative thinking skills
We offer:
A varied and challenging job within a high-caliber network from politics, science, business and society
Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies
Varied tasks in a dynamic and future-oriented market at the interface between science, business and politics
Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc.)
Good work-life balance, possibility of mobile working, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation and up to 12 days of compensatory time off per year
Your application:
We welcome applications via the online application form by 20.02.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 15/25-1.5 to:
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und ?prüfung Referat Z.3 – Personal Unter den Eichen 87 12205 Berlin GERMANY www.bam.de
Dr. Vogl will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104?1144 and/or by email to Jochen.Vogl@bam.de.
BAM promotes professional equality between women and men. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. At the same time, we strive to reflect social diversity. Every application is therefore welcome, regardless of gender, cultural or social background, religion, ideology or sexual identity.
In addition, BAM has set itself the goal of promoting the professional participation of people with severe disabilities. The fulfillment of the job requirements is considered on an individual basis. Severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.
The advertised position requires a low level of physical aptitude.
BAM actively supports the compatibility of work and family and has been certified as a family- and life-phase-conscious employer by the "audit berufundfamilie" since 2015.
About Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und ?prüfung (BAM)
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) is a senior scientific and technical Federal institute with responsibility to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. It tests, researches and advises to protect people, the environment and material goods.
Safety creates markets. BAM sets and represents high standards for safety in technology and chemistry for Germany and for its global markets, to further develop the successful "Made in Germany" culture of quality. BAM fulfils this role through its dedicated employees.
Around 1,550 people from over 55 nations work at BAM.