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

TieTalent; Bremen; Hybride; EUR 47 020 - 56 321; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Company pension scheme

Flexible working time

Support for doctorate qualification

Corporate health management

Résumé du poste

A renowned research organization in Bremen is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to the Martian Mindset Cluster of Excellence. The successful candidate will design materials and processes for future Mars missions, operate advanced research equipment, and characterize synthesized materials. This full-time position offers a supportive working culture and opportunities for further qualification in collaboration with the University of Bremen.

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.

Responsabilités

• Design materials and processes for Mars missions using ISRU.
• Operate research infrastructure like atomization plants.
• Characterize materials using analytical methods.

Connaissances

Materials science

Powder-based metal processing

Computational modeling

Artificial intelligence in materials science

Formation

Master's or diploma degree in engineering or natural sciences

Outils

Thermo-Calc

CALPHAD

Description du poste

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


• 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, additional days off on December 24 and 31


• Corporate health management and sports activities through EGYM Wellpass


• Interdisciplinary and international environment

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology


• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet