Materials Scientist | Materialwissenschaftler (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role involves interdisciplinary research within the 'Fire Science' field at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin. The successful candidate will focus on the flame retardancy of polymers, specifically working on the 'FireSafeMycel' project regarding the fire behavior of mycelium materials. Day-to-day responsibilities include the conception and production of systematically varied material samples, conducting cross-disciplinary experiments, and performing thermal analysis and fire tests. You will be responsible for data interpretation, scientific discussion, and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences. This position is particularly attractive due to its integration into a high-profile network of science, politics, and industry, offering a modern research infrastructure and excellent work-life balance through flexible working hours and mobile work options in a prestigious federal research institution.