Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Materials Science and Sustainable Metallurgy

Overview

Join our team as a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Materials Science and Sustainable Metallurgy on a full-time basis (39.2 hours per week), limited to August 31th 2029.

Responsibilities

• Project work with a focus on advanced metallic materials, including integrating cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate material design, in cooperation with German and international partners (e.g., Japan, South Korea).
• Operate state-of-the-art research infrastructure, such as additive manufacturing machines, sintering devices, liquid metal dealloying equipment, and atomization plants.
• Analyze synthesized materials using a suite of analytical methods, such as scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM/TEM), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).
• Present research findings at international conferences and publish peer‑reviewed papers in high‑impact scientific journals.
• Contribute to the preparation and acquisition of third‑party funded research proposals.

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s or Diploma degree in materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, physical metallurgy or a comparable engineering / natural science discipline.
• Practical experience in a laboratory environment utilizing advanced synthesis methods (e.g., additive manufacturing, sintering, dealloying).
• Experience in Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy and Thermodynamics.
• Experience with analytical characterization techniques, including SEM/EDX, EBSD, XRD, and mechanical testing.
• Initial experience with, or willingness to learn and apply, computational simulation methods (such as FEM, Thermo-Calc, and CALPHAD) alongside AI tools in materials science.
• Fluent in written and spoken English (B2), with the ability to work systematically and on complex research topics.

Benefits

• Remuneration based on the federal collective bargaining agreement (TV-L), pay group 13 (from EUR 4,760 per month full-time), annual bonus, and company pension scheme.
• Support for personal further qualification as part of a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in cooperation with the University of Bremen.
• Family-friendly, flexible working time models, part-time option, remote work, and additional days off on December 24 and 31.
• Corporate health management and sports activities through egym wellpass.
• Interdisciplinary and international environment.

Application

Please send your application including a cover letter, CV and graduation certificates until , quoting the reference number V 26-2.