PhD positions in Aging Research

Specialty
Endocrinology and diabetology

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Work time
part-time

Start date
01.06.2025

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
30.04.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
4598

Salary group
E13

Working at the Charité

We are pursuing research on the biochemical and molecular basis of longevity regulation to provide novel therapeutic options to prevent and cure age-related diseases like obesity, diabetes, neurodegeneration and cancer.
We are interested in genetic pathways and environmental factors that modulate longevity. Besides other topics, we are particularly focused on the role played by mitochondria in lifespan regulation.
Based on this, we characterize and identify aging-associated pathways that have been identified by a RNA expression screen of physiological aging in several evolutionary distinct species, including C. elegans, zebrafish, killifish, and mice.

Job overview

Designing and performing experiments on ageing in vitro and in vivo
Using diverse experimental methods, including human cell culture, genome editing, molecular biology, RNA analyses, fluorescence microscopy, recombinant protein expression/purification, in vitro biochemical assays
Generating and analysing transcriptomic/metabolomics/proteomics datasets
Communicating research outcomes at relevant international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

That's what we're looking for

A M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Genetics, Medical Biology, Translational Medicine or a related field
Expertise and interest in working with biological systems (cells, C. elegans, mice)
Dedicated to research on aging and age-related disease
Design and execute creative experiments
Scientific curiosity and motivation to perform scientifically rigorous experimental work
Interest in working independently and supervising students
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

This is what the Charité brings

A highly professional collaboration within a motivated and interdisciplinary team
A future-oriented, varied and challenging job with high levels of personal responsibility and personal freedom of action
Intercultural team events, well-structured onboarding with friendly colleagues
Discounts on various offerings for employees, for example shopping, travel, sports
Charité has been certified as a family-friendly university and family-friendly company since 2007

Important information about the position

Salary group E13 according to TVöD VKA- K. The classification is based on qualification, the respective experience level is calculated from the years of professional experience
The job is a part-time position with 25,02 working hours and limited until 01.06.2028, as it is tied to the project duration
At our company 30 days of vacation are standard
The application deadline is on: 30.04.2025
Reference number: 4598

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Everyone is welcome at the Charité, regardless of age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion.

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If you have any questions, please contact

Prof. Michael Ristow
https://expendo.charite.de/en/
iee@charite.de

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