Research Associate (m/f/x) in the Research Area of Process Engineering

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Overview

Join as a Research Associate (m/f/x) in the Research Area of Process Engineering. This is a full-time (39.2 h/week), fixed-term appointment for 3.5 years, with planned start on January 1, 2026. The position is part of the The Martian Mindset Cluster of Excellence and is conducted in collaboration with the University of Bremen and other research institutes, focusing on resource-efficient manufacturing processes for sustainable technologies beyond Earth.

Responsibilities

Project work dedicated to design of materials and processes for future Mars missions based on the in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) approach

Operate research infrastructure, such as atomization plants, additive manufacturing machines, sintering devices, etc.

Characterize synthesized materials using analytical methods, e.g., transmission and scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, etc.

Computational simulation of material processing and structure–property relationships to accelerate the development of new materials

Presentation of scientific results at international conferences and in publications

Participation in the acquisition of third-party funded projects

Qualifications

Completed master’s or diploma degree in engineering or natural sciences

Background in materials science and physical metallurgy

Experience in powder-based metal processing techniques, such as sintering and additive manufacturing

First experience in computational modeling, including finite element modeling (FEM), and thermodynamic/kinetic simulations using tools such as Thermo-Calc and CALPHAD

First experience in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to materials science problems

Benefits and working culture

Remuneration based on the federal collective bargaining agreement (TV-L), pay group 13 (from EUR 4,630 per month in full time), annual bonus, company pension scheme