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To strengthen our team in the department "Materials Chemistry" in Berlin-Adlershof, starting as soon as possible, we are looking for a

Head of Division 6.7 "Materials Synthesis and Design" (m/f/d)

Salary group B 1 BBesO (Director and Professor)/non-tariff remuneration
Official/permanent employment relationship
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 analytical sciences.

Join our team of dedicated scientific leaders!

Your responsibilities include:
The new division is to accelerate the research and development of advanced materials through the integration of Material Acceleration Platforms (MAPs). The task includes the technical and administrative management of Department 6.7 "Materials Synthesis and Design". This includes in particular:

• Strategic, personnel and technical management of the division
• Development, personnel and technical management and motivation of a qualified team of employees
• Initiating and implementing research and development in the field of MAPs and data-driven material synthesis
• Providing impetus for and self-acquisition of third-party funding for research projects
• Conception of topics for young scientists and their supervision within the scope of your research activities
• Participation in the implementation of change processes and proactive involvement in the further development of BAM's subject areas as a manager, particularly in the subject area of materials and in the Nano@BAM and MAPz@BAM competence centers
• Positioning of BAM as a federal research institution through participation in national and international standardisation bodies, advisory boards and scientific networks
• Expansion of existing and initiation of new cooperations with national and international partner institutions

Your qualifications:

• Successful/outstanding scientific university degree specialising in chemistry, materials science or a comparable field of study and a very good PhD and far-reaching scientific achievements in one of the mentioned disciplines as well as academic achievements beyond this, such as habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements.
• Comprehensive, documented experience with the use of MAPs, automation in synthesis and characterization, use of machine learning for the understanding and development of advanced materials and nanomaterials
• Comprehensive experience in the preparation and publication of first author publications and presentation of scientific results in the field of synthesis and characterization as evidenced by a publication record in peer-reviewed journals (e.g. Web of Science reference)
• Comprehensive experience in independently acquiring third-party funding and working on scientific issues
• Several years of experience in the supervision of junior researchers
• Several years of experience in science management are an advantage
• Personnel and technical management experience in scientific and technical areas is an advantage
• Very good knowledge in the field of advanced materials, especially in the synthesis of nanoparticles and porous materials is desirable
• Very good knowledge of Python as well as data and metadata management according to FAIR principles is desirable
• Experience in project management is desirable
• Fluent command of German and English
• Leadership skills
• Team-oriented working style with very good communication skills and a high capacity for reflection
• Strong analytical, conceptual and creative thinking as well as negotiation skills and a high degree of decision-making ability
• High degree of flexibility and resilience

We offer:

• A varied and challenging position within a high-caliber network from politics, science, business and society
• Official/permanent employment relationship
• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies
• Scope for research and development for your own innovative ideas
• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, etc.)
• Flexible working hours, mobile working
• Further development of your personal strengths in combination with a socially balanced working environment and an extensive range of further training opportunities

Applicants who meet the prerequisites will generally receive a salary according to BesGr. B 1 BBesO. A promotion according to BesGr. B 2 BBesO is possible at a later date provided that the applicant is suitably qualified, competent and performs professionally within the framework of the available positions.

In the case of applicants who do not meet the career requirements for federal officials at the time of recruitment, a non-tariff remuneration shall be agreed upon. The probation period in accordance with § 34 BLV and § 31 TVöD shall apply in this case.

Candidates from the public sector shall be asked for a declaration of consent in order to consult their personal files. At the same time, you shall be prepared to carry out any subsequent inspection that may be necessary in accordance with the German Screening Act (Sicherheitsüberprüfungsgesetz – SÜG).

Your application:
We welcome applications via the by 10.06.2025. Alternatively, you can also send your application by post, quoting the reference number 160/24 to:

Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung
Referat Z.3 - Personal
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
GERMANY


The President of BAM, Prof. Ulrich Panne, will be glad to answer any specific questions you may have regarding this position by phone at +49 30 8104‑1000 or by e-mail at Ulrich.Panne@bam.de, and Dr. Franziska Emmerling, by phone at +49 30 8104‑1133 or by e-mail at Franziska.Emmerling@bam.de, and Dr. Özlem Özcan Sandikcioglu, by phone at +49 30 8104 1602 or by e-mail at Ozlem.Ozcan@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.