Research Scientist / Postdoc - Institute of Virology DM.21.25
Specialty
Virology
Work time
full-time
Start date
01.05.2025
Employment period
limited
Application deadline
28.02.2025
Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte
Jobcode
4329
Salary group
E14
Working at the Charité
Charité Universitätsmedizin - Berlin is one of the largest university hospitals in Europe. The Institute of Virology at Charité Campus Mitte (Director: Prof. Drosten) has about 100 employees and 9 independent research groups. The institute is home to an international team of researchers who work on various viruses in a collegial atmosphere. Personal initiative, collegiality and a sense of responsibility are highly valued. To strengthen our team in the “Global Health” work area, we are looking for a Research Scientist or a Postdoc to carry out a GIZ-funded project. The aim is to establish a sustainable infrastructure for diagnostics and vaccine testing (including animal models) in Ghana. We offer an exciting, meaningful job in an open-minded and international team.
Job Overview
Development and establishment of diagnostics including animal test models as part of a research project in Ghana
Establishment of a serology testing and training laboratory in Kumasi, Ghana
Establishment and management of the local serology laboratory team, instruction and training of junior scientists in laboratory techniques (ELISA, neutralization tests, immunofluorescence, plaque assays, cell culture, etc.)
Planning and implementation of serological training and research activities for educational purposes
Establishment of routine laboratory operations
Planning, implementation and follow-up of international workshops
Autonomous writing of project reports and publications
Setting up and organizing laboratory equipment (including contact with manufacturers and suppliers)
After an introductory phase at the Institute of Virology in Berlin, this position will mostly be based in Kumasi, Ghana
Scientific staff is given sufficient time to carry out their own scientific work in accordance with their employment relationship (in accordance with § 110 BerlHG)
Required:
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Job Information
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Dr. Johanna Wildemann
030 450625087
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