Mechanical Engineer / Research Associate | Maschinenbauingenieur (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role involves joining the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin to investigate the damage behavior of cast iron under high-temperature fatigue. The successful candidate will work within the 'Material Modeling' department, focusing on a research project to predict crack progression in cast iron components using the Finite Element Method (FEM). Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting cyclic crack growth and deformation tests at high temperatures, implementing combined deformation and damage models, and performing FE simulations at both microstructural and component levels. This position is highly collaborative, involving partnerships with the TU Bergakademie Freiberg and the presentation of findings to project partners and in peer-reviewed journals. It offers a modern scientific environment with state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure and a focus on technical safety and material science innovation.