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Research Associate / PhD (f/m/d) Institute of Biochemistry

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Research Associate / PhD (f/m/d) Institute of Biochemistry

Specialty
Biochemistry

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Work time
part-time

Start date
01.09.2025

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
11.07.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
4816

Salary group
E13

 

Working at Charité

The Ralser Laboratory at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is internationally recognized for its cutting-edge research in cellular metabolism and systems biology. As part of our ambition to understand the human microbiome,we are offering a PhD position for a talented and motivated doctoral researcher to investigate metabolic interactions in complex microbial communities. This project focuses on dominating bacterial species in the microbiome, with a particular emphasis on understanding how spatial organization influences microbial cooperation, competition, and resistance. The successful candidate will apply advanced methodologies in microbiology, proteomics, and spatial omics to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions. We offer a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment, close collaboration with international partners, and a highly supportive framework for scientific and personal development.

Job overview

  • Conduct experimental research in microbial systems with a focus on metabolically active community members
  • Apply proteomics and spatial omics techniques to map functional and spatial relationships within microbial consortia
  • Investigate microbial interaction networks and their role in antimicrobial resistance and metabolic cooperation
  • Develop and optimize experimental protocols in line with the project’s scientific goals
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across microbiology, systems biology, and bioinformatics
  • Present your findings at national and international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
  • Engage in scientific activities aligned with your doctoral training and academic development
  • You are employed as a research assistant: According to §110 (4), sentence 3, the BerlHG provides academic staff with an appropriate amount of time within their working hours for their own further academic qualification
  • In accordance with the Teaching Obligations Ordinance (LVVO) to the Berlin Higher Education Act, you have the obligation to teach in your field of work

Danach suchen wir

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience in microbiological techniques and/or proteomics workflows; familiarity with spatial omics is a plus
  • Strong interest in microbial ecology, host-microbe interactions, and systems-level biology
  • High level of motivation, scientific curiosity, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Das bringt die Charité mit

  • 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
  • Inter-cultural 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

Informationen zur Stelle

  • 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 annual salary (gross) is given for a full-time position without annual bonus, allowances and additional services
  • The working time is part-time with 25,03 hours per week
  • At our company 30 days of vacation are standard
  • The position is limited until 31.08.2028, as it is tied to the project duration
  • The application deadline is on: 11.07.2025
  • Reference number: 4816

Application

 

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.

Apply using our online tool and become part of the Charité.

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Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an:

Markus Ralser
Tel: 030 450-528141

markus.ralser@charite.de

 

More information

Data protection information

The Charité would like to point out that personal data is stored and processed at various locations at the Charité premises (e.g. specialty department, personnel representatives, HR department) as part of and for the purposes of the application process. Furthermore, the data may be transferred or processed within the group and to external bodies (e.g. authorities) to protect legitimate interests. By submitting your application, you agree to our data protection policy and terms of use for application procedures, which you can find here.

Additional information

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin makes its personnel decisions based on suitability, ability and professional performance. The Charité aims to increase the proportion of women in management positions and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given priority within the scope of legal possibilities. Applications from people with a migration background who meet the recruitment requirements are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preference. A police good-conduct certificate, in some cases an extended good-conduct certificate, is required at the time of recruitment. Unfortunately, application documents can be returned only if a sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed. Any incurred travel expenses cannot be reimbursed.