To strengthen our team in the division 7.5 “Technical Properties of Polymeric Materials” in Berlin-Steglitz, starting 01.07.2026, we are looking for a

PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of Polymer Science or comparable

Salary group 13 TVöD
Temporary contract for 3 years
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:

Interdisciplinary research in the field of flame retardant polyamide recyclates: (DFG-Project: Resilience of Flame-Retardant Polyamides in the Circular Economy)

• Application-oriented research
• Documenting, presenting and publishing the results

Your qualifications:

• Successfully completed university degree (master's/diploma) in the field of Polymer Science or comparable
• Experience and knowledge in the field pyrolysis and flame retardancy of materials are advantageous
• Experience and knowledge in the field polyamides and glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastics
• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate
• Goal-oriented and structured way of working, as well as initiative commitment
• Good communication skills including publications in scientific journals and presentations at international conferences
• Willingness to learn and interested in interdisciplinary, applied research

We offer:

• 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.)
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• 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 28.04.2026. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 52/26-7.5 to:
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
Referat Z.3 - Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY
www.bam.de
Prof. Dr. Schartel will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have. Please get in touch via the telephone number +49 30 8104-1021 and/or by email to Bernhard.Schartel@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.