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

Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien - IWT

Join our team as a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Materials Science and Sustainable Metallurgy full-time (39.2 hr/week), fixed term for two years.

What you can expect from us:

remuneration based on the federal collective bargaining agreement (TV-L), pay group 13 (from EUR 4,760 per month 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

We need your expertise for:

project work with focused on advanced metallic materials, incl. integrating cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate material design, in cooperation with German and International (e.g. Japan, South Korea) partners
operate state-of-the-art research infrastructure, such as additive manufacturing machines, sintering device, liquid metal dealloying equipment, 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 international conferences and publish peer-reviewed papers in high-impact scientific journals
contribute to the preparation and acquisition of third-party funded research proposals

What we expect from you:

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).
expereince 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 ability to work systematically and on complex research topics

Leibniz-IWT is a certified family-friendly research institute and actively pursues equality for all groups of people. We promote the professional development of women at the institute and particularly welcome their applications. You can find information on our representative body for severely disabled persons and inclusion officer on our homepage. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Please send your application including a cover letter, CV and graduation certificates until 29.07.2026, quoting the reference number V 26-2.