Doctoral research assistant in the field of energy technology, mechanical engineering, process engineering or comparable (m/f/d)

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is a federal scientific and technical authority based in Berlin. As a departmental research institution of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, we examine and advise on the protection of people, the environment and property. Our activities in materials science, materials technology and chemistry focus on the technical safety of products and processes. Become part of our team of dedicated employees! Senior Researcher (m/w/d) of the Department of Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Similar Berlin Section 3.5: Safety of gas reservoirs and hazardous material tanks Science / Research Full time or part time In principle, the place is part-time, provided that there is no conflict between service matters. Start date: Next time Periodic, time contract for 36 months, subject to the grant Reference number: J000000169 E 13

Scientific and organizational support of the real laboratory “hydrogen tank site” and its further development in the context of sector coupling at our test site “Technical Security” Support and initiative to further develop the digital infrastructure of the real laboratory (IT/OT technology, digital twins, digital quality infrastructure, simulation of incident conditions) BAM-internal and external representation of the real laboratory and stakeholder management Creating research consortia and acquisition of research projects Coordination of projects and projects carried out in parallel with the Reallabor Coordination of the operating team around the real laboratory incl. Risk assessments Supporting students and doctoral researchers in connection with the real laboratory

Compulsory criteria for the occupation of the designated body: Successfully completed academic studies in the field of energy engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering or a comparable scientific and engineering discipline with doctorate Knowledge and experience in process and plant management First experiences in the management (complexer) scientific projects High level of team skills and communication skills High level of creativity and visionary thinking for the scientific and technical development of the real laboratory A targeted and structured way of working A high level of initiative / commitment and capability Very good oral and written expressability in German and English In addition, desirable criteria: Knowledge of current technological developments, in particular hydrogen and battery technology Knowledge and experience in measurement and control technology and sensor technology Practical handling of energy systems or experimental facilities Experience in the analysis of digital measurement data in technical systems or processes and associated quality assurance measures Experience in dealing with and using common methods of artificial intelligence and machine learning Class B driving licence

Attractive and modern work environment with excellent infrastructure and equipment at the latest scientific level (Labore, BAM Data Store, High-Performance Computing etc.) Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions and industrial companies Possibility of mobile work up to 60% Further development of your personal strengths in connection with a socially balanced work environment as well as an extensive range of training Versatile tasks in a dynamic and future-oriented market at the interface between science, business and politics We offer: Access to high-quality training offers and training on digitalization topics such as programming, research data management, AI applications and machine computing in science. Networking and exchange in our interdisciplinary digitization communities as well as BAM digitalization events to develop innovative solutions together with our experts. Targeted competence acquisition in key technologies of laboratory digitization – modern programming paradigms, connection to the electronic laboratory book and development of metadata formats and ontologies – through practical learning formats such as workshops, online courses and collaborative trainings with bundled knowledge sources. Possibility to actively co-design BAM digitalization projects and to introduce own ideas for digital innovations. .