Postdoctoral Research Scientist in High-Temperature Materials Characterization | Werkstoffingenieur (m/w/d)
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
Job Summary
This role seeks a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the High-Temperature Metallic Materials department at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin. The primary focus is the innovative screening and accelerated characterization of the creep behavior of metallic high-temperature materials using bending creep tests. Day-to-day tasks involve the further development of existing bending creep devices, conducting various creep tests (bending, uniaxial tension/compression), and detailed microstructural analysis using light microscopy, SEM, and EBSD. A key responsibility is correlating microstructure with creep behavior and publishing results in international journals. The ideal candidate possesses comprehensive knowledge of the mechanical behavior and microstructure of metals at high temperatures, practical experience in mechanical testing, and a proven publication record. This fixed-term position offers a modern, well-equipped research environment and the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas to technical safety research.
Required Skills
Education
Completed scientific university degree (Diploma / Master) in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or comparable field, Completed Doctorate (PhD)
Experience
- Professional experience in mechanical testing of high-temperature materials, including various strain measurement methods
- Professional experience in microstructural characterization using light and electron microscopy (SEM, EBSD)
- Proven publication activity in recognized international specialist journals
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract until March 31, 2028
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