Join our team as a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the research area of process engineering full-time (39.2 hr/week), fixed term for 3.5 years. Hiring is planned for 01.01.2026.

As part of the ‘The Martian Mindset’ Cluster of Excellence and in collaboration with the University of Bremen and other research institutes, we are hiring a motivated research associate to contribute to the development of resource-efficient manufacturing processes – an important component of the cluster's interdisciplinary approach to sustainable technologies beyond Earth.

What you can expect from us:

remuneration based on the federal collective bargaining agreement (TV-L), pay group 13 (from EUR 4,630 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 dedicated to design of materials and processes for future Mars missions based on the in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) approach
operation of research infrastructure such as atomization plants, additive manufacturing machines, sintering devices, etc.
characterization of synthesized materials using various analytical methods, e.g. transmission and scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, etc.
computational simulation of material processing and structure-properties 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

What we expect from you:

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

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 strongly encourage them to apply. 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 12.09.2025, quoting the reference number V 25-1.

Contact person

Ilya Okulov Head of Department

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