Research Coordinator in the "Component Safety" Department

Project overview

Research Coordinator in the "Component Safety" Department

Pay Grade 13 TVoD

36-month fixed-term contract

Full-time/part-time suitable

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) stands for safety in technology and chemistry. As a federal upper authority for science and technology based in Berlin, we make an important contribution to the protection of people, the environment, and property through research, testing, and consulting. As a research institution of the federal government, we combine science with impact and help to safely transfer innovations into practice.

Our employees work in an interdisciplinary and international environment at the interface of science, industry, and politics.

Become part of our diverse team!

We offer:

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy supports the technology-independent and efficient knowledge transfer between the various federal stakeholders in lightweight construction. The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing is looking for a Research Coordinator in the "Component Safety" department at the Berlin-Lichterfelde site, to start as soon as possible, to network between politics and science, especially in the field of lightweight construction, and to support the management of the "Component Safety" department.

• Berlin
• Department 9: Component Safety
• Science/Research
• Full-time or Part-time
• Fixed-term, 36-month contract
• Reference number: J
• E 13 TVoD
• An attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• Diverse further education and training opportunities, as well as access to high-quality training courses and training on digitalization topics
• Good work-life balance
• A appreciative, diversity-oriented work environment with room for your own ideas, digital innovations, and active co-design
• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions, and industrial companies

Responsibilities

Your Qualifications

Required:

Desirable:

Our Benefits

We offer:

Your Application

We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by November 15, 2026. Alternatively, you can send your application for the job ID by post to the following address:

Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing

Department Z.3 - Personnel

Unter den Eichen 87

12205 Berlin

BAM promotes equal opportunities for women and men. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. At the same time, we strive to reflect social diversity. Therefore, every application, regardless of gender, cultural or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual identity, is welcome.

Furthermore, BAM aims to promote the professional participation of severely disabled people. Individual consideration will be given to meeting the requirements of the job advertisement. Severely disabled people or those with equivalent status will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications.

The advertised position requires a low level of physical fitness.

Contact

Dr. Kai Hilgenberg

Head of the "Component Safety" Department

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• Coordination of research activities at the interface of science, industry, and politics in the field of lightweight construction in Germany and Europe
• Building and maintaining a network of national and international stakeholders in the field of lightweight construction
• Conception, organization, and execution of events and dialogue formats for the network and interested parties
• Support of the department management in the function of a research coordinator in the conceptual further development of the "Component Safety" department with approx. 125 employees, as well as the "Energy" field and the integration of topics such as additive manufacturing and welding technology of the department into the overarching lightweight construction activities
• Participation in maintaining and expanding strategic cooperations, as well as representing the department in national and international networks and platforms
• Preparation of analyses, reports, and decision papers, as well as development of recommendations for action
• Support at events and supervision of guests and delegations
• Participation in cross-departmental cross-sectional topics and projects, e.g., in the area of digitalization
• Close cooperation with the Communication and Marketing department for target-group-oriented presentation of research topics and results
• Close cooperation with the central research coordination of BAM, e.g., for the identification and development of research and transfer projects and the national and international partners and networks relevant to the department or field
• Successfully completed scientific university studies (Master/Diploma) in Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, Materials Science, or a comparable field
• Proven scientific experience in a relevant field of the department, preferably related to lightweight construction, e.g., in additive manufacturing or welding technology
• Professional experience in research management
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with research funding programs, especially in application, project management, and fund management
• Experience in research transfer and the target-group-oriented presentation of research results
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• Strong organizational skills
• Willingness to quickly familiarize yourself with new subject areas and the ability to present complex issues understandably
• Team spirit, confident demeanor, analytical and strong communication skills
• Independent, careful, structured, and service-oriented way of working
• Conceptual, strategic, and innovative thinking ability
• Preferably a doctorate with a very good result in one of the above-mentioned fields
• 30 vacation days per year for a 5-day week, as well as days off on December 24th and 31st
• Certified family-friendly work environment
• Flexible working hours
• Attractive location in the federal capital Berlin
• Public transport ticket subsidy
• Comprehensive training and further education offer across all professional groups
• A responsible, interesting, and varied activity in a competent and collegial environment.
• Possibility of mobile working
• An attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• Diverse further education and training opportunities, as well as access to high-quality training courses and training on digitalization topics
• Good work-life balance
• A appreciative, diversity-oriented work environment with room for your own ideas, digital innovations, and active co-design
• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions, and industrial companies

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Lichterfelde, Berlin, Germany, DE
• Languages: German