PhD student (d/f/m) in virology

Specialty
Virology

Charite Kampagne 1350x900 5 Entdeckung 1

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Work time
part-time

Start date
Ab sofort

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
11.08.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
4984

Salary group
E13

Working at Charité

Charité Universitätsmedizin - Berlin is one of the largest university hospitals in Europe. The Institute of Virology is located in the heart of the vibrant capital Berlin (Charité Campus Mitte), and comprises approximately 100 employees and 9 independent research groups. The institute is home to an international team of researchers working on different viruses in a supportive atmosphere. Personal initiative, collegiality and a sense of responsibility are highly valued here. We are looking for a motivated and committed Ph.D. student to join the group of Dr. Oya Cingöz at the Charité Medical School in Berlin, Germany. The Cingöz Lab primarily investigates how retroviruses (such as HIV-1) replicate, their interactions with the immune system and how they target host factors that restrict infection. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and performing experiments, analyzing and presenting research data both internally and externally.

Overview of the position

The Ph.D studentship position is initially offered as a 3-year fixed-term contract and is expected to start in the Summer/Fall of 2025. We are eager to provide career support and training to the successful candidate and support fellowship applications, if desired. Please send your application in English.

Area of responsibility:

Designing and performing experiments
Detailed documentation and evaluation/analysis of experimental data
Publication and presentation of research findings
Keeping up to date on the relevant scientific literature
Participation in weekly one-on-one meetings, group meetings, journal clubs and institute seminars
Contribution to the common tasks within the group and the institute in general

Scientific employees will be given sufficient time for their own scientific work in accordance to §110 BerlHG.

What we are looking for

Completed M.Sc. degree in biology or life sciences with focus on virology
Track record of high-quality, original publications (including preprints)
Experience in handling and culturing human pathogens at the BSL2 level
Experience in all standard molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology methods (e.g. flow cytometry, immunoprecipitation, reporter assays, microscopy, protein biochemistry, cloning)
Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
Ability to work independently, creatively and carefully
Willingness to work in biosafety level 3 laboratories
Team-oriented and open-minded personality
Interest in collaborating with national and international research groups
Passion towards science, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment

Charité offers you

Highly professional work environment in motivated and interdisciplinary teams
A future-oriented, varied and demanding position with a high grade of personal responsibility and personal decision making opportunities
Intercultural team events, well structured onboarding phase with kind team members
Special offers in the areas of shopping, travel and sports
Bike leasing via "JobRad" possible, bike repair workshop with subsidised price conditions for employees available
Additional pension program with a company wide pension scheme
Certification as a family friendly university and company since 2007 - You may find further information here

Information regarding 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 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 hours per week
At our company 30 days of vacation are standard
The position is limited to 3 years
The application deadline is on:
Reference number: 4984

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.

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If you have questions, please contact:

Oya Cingöz
oya.cingoez@charite.de

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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.