7 Sep 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus
- Department: Referat Personalangelegenheiten
- Research Field: Chemistry; Engineering » Civil engineering
- Researcher Profile: Other Profession
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 5 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
- Country: Germany
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
We are a young and dynamic technical university in the heart of Lusatia, developing practical, science-based solutions to address major future challenges and global transformation processes
The Chair of Building Materials and Construction Chemistry performs research on innovative, sustainable and high-performance building materials for infrastructure applications. Among other things, the durability of the materials and the underlying damage mechanisms are examined using modern chemical and mineralogical analysis methods and performance testing. In the highly interdisciplinary DFG project, the focus is on the resistance of cementitious materials to biogenic sulfuric acid corrosion (microbially induced corrosion).
In the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning, the following position is available at the Chair of Building Materials and Construction Chemistry, subject to project approval:
Academic Staff Member (m/f/d)
Your area of responsibility includes in particular:
Research:
- Scientific work within the framework of the DFG project "Microbially induced corrosion of cementitious materials: influence of cement composition, ambient humidity, and sulfur source (ZeUS)"
- Lecturing and publishing activities on the subject of research
- Contributions to reports and presentations
Admission to the doctoral programme in the subject area is expressly desired.
Your requirements profile:
- completed University degree (Master's degree/university diploma/equivalent) in a field relevant to the position (Applied Geosciences, Mineralogy, Chemistry, Building Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or comparable)
The following knowledge/expertise is required:
- Good knowledge of the German language, both written and spoken
- Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
- Practical activities in chemical, mineralogical, or building materials laboratories
The following knowledge/expertise is advantageous:
- Experience with software for the evaluation of powder diffractograms (e. g., Match!, DIFFRAC.EVA or HighScore)
The following knowledge is also an advantage:
- Ability to work scientifically, self-reliance, flexibility, good communication skills
What we offer!
- Co-creation of exciting and dynamic research projects in structural development with international appeal
- Excellent conditions for your further scientific development
- 30 days of vacation and flexible, family-friendly working hours
- Possibility of mobile work
- job ticket for public transportation
- comprehensive professional development and health programs
- and much more
Further notes and information on selection procedures have been compiled in the separate document.
Please submit your application documents as a single PDF file, quoting the reference number, by e-mail by 2026-10-05 to the Chair of Building Materials and Construction Chemistry, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg to FG-Baustoffe@b-tu.de.
For further information about the position, please contact Annalena Sapjatzer (e-mail: annalena.sapjatzer@b-tu.de, phone.: +49 355 69-2107).
Where to apply
E-mail: FG-Baustoffe@b-tu.de
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
- completed University degree (Master's degree/university diploma/equivalent) in a field relevant to the position (Applied Geosciences, Mineralogy, Chemistry, Building Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or comparable)
The following knowledge/expertise is required:
- Good knowledge of the German language, both written and spoken
- Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
- Practical activities in chemical, mineralogical, or building materials laboratories
The following knowledge/expertise is advantageous:
- Experience with software for the evaluation of powder diffractograms (e. g., Match!, DIFFRAC.EVA or HighScore)
The following knowledge is also an advantage:
- Ability to work scientifically, self-reliance, flexibility, good communication skills
Languages: GERMAN — Level: Good
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU)
- Country: Germany
- State/Province: Brandenburg
- City: Cottbus
- Postal Code: 03046
- Street: Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1
Contact
- City: Cottbus
- Website: http://www.b-tu.de
- Street: Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1
- Postal Code: 03046
- E-Mail: annalena.sapjatzer@b-tu.de
- Phone: 0355 69-2107