Research Assistant / PhD Student (d/f/m) Institute for Biochemistry DM.115.25
Specialty
Biochemistry
Work time
part-time
Start date
01.08.2025
Employment period
limited
Application deadline
03.08.2025
Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte
Jobcode
4962
Salary group
E13
Working at Charité
In the heart of Berlin, the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin is one of the largest and most research-intensive medical faculties in Europe. Our research group at the Institute of Biochemistry investigates the molecular mechanisms by which astrocytes provide crucial support to the central nervous system (CNS) and protect it from disease and injury. Our main focus is on recently discovered mechanisms of cytoskeleton-mediated membrane transport that are relevant for neuroprotection in traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.
Overview of the position
The DFG-funded research project is based in the CharitéCrossOver (CCO) at Campus Charité Mitte .
The ideal candidate will study in astrocytes how the GTPases Raba and Rab8b faciliate the interaction of tubule-like endosomes with autophagosomes. A key aspect of this research project will be to investigate how astrocytes use these membrane trafficking processes to regulate neuronal functions and provide protection in injury settings. In this project, cell culture experiments, real-time fluorescence microscopy of living cells, protein-biochemical analyses, immunohistochemistry and in vivo mouse models will be used.
Key responsibilities are to:
Scientific employees will be given sufficient time for their own scientific work in accordance to §110 BerlHG.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and determined PhD student to join the research group of Dr Kai Murk at the Institute of Biochemistry at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. We welcome applications from highly motivated candidates with a Master's degree in life sciences (see below).
Requirements:
Charité offers you
Information regarding the position
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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Dr. Kai Murk
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