Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) Circadian Medicine in Research and Infrastructure
Work time
full-time
Start date
01.10.2025
Employment period
limited
Application deadline
14.08.2025
Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte; Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Wedding
Jobcode
5094
Salary group
E13
Working at Charité
As part of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center “Foundations of Circadian Medicine”, we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an interdisciplinary research initiative at the interface of chronobiology, systems biology, and clinical translation. The project aims to uncover fundamental mechanisms linking circadian rhythms with pathologies across different organ systems, in order to develop innovative strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in circadian medicine.
A full list of projects within the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) as well as detailed project descriptions can be found here.
Overview of the position
You will be employed as a postdoctoral research associate (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin).
- Depending on your scientific background and interests, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the following core areas:
- Experimental investigation of circadian immune mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease, using advanced molecular techniques in both mouse models and human samples
- Development and optimization of bioinformatics tools for the identification and application of circadian biomarkers, including the design of sustainable analysis pipelines and training of CRC partners in omics data analysis
- Integration and platform development for circadian omics data, such as the further development of an interactive database and the curation of large-scale single-cell and bulk omics datasets
- You will work within a highly collaborative research consortium, with access to excellent infrastructure at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and in close cooperation with partner groups at the University of Lübeck.
What we are looking for
- A completed doctoral degree in bioinformatics, biology, medicine, biochemistry, systems biology, or a related discipline
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: omics data analysis, molecular biology techniques, animal models, data integration, or platform development (see career page for details)
- Solid programming skills in a relevant language (e.g., R, Python) are advantageous
- Prior knowledge in circadian biology or a strong interest in chronomedicine is desirable
- Excellent English language skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary teamwork
Charité offers you
- Independent scientific work with the opportunity for further academic qualification in accordance with §110 BerlHG
- Access to cutting-edge technologies, clinical samples, and datasets
- Close supervision and collaboration within experienced research teams
- Participation in an interdisciplinary, multi-site Collaborative Research Center
- Room for methodological innovation, scientific freedom, and collegial exchange
Information regarding the position
- Paygrade E13 according to TVöD VKA-K. Your job grade depends on your job qualification whereas the experience level depends on the number of working years. The yearly gross salary is hereby provided based on a full time position excluding yearly bonus and additional pay. You may find further information here
- Working hours: Full-time 38.5 hours per week
- The position is limited until 30.06.2029, as it is tied to the project duration
- The application period ends on: 14.08.2025
- Position ID: TRR 415
Application
If you have questions, please contact:
Please apply via this link
to the respective suitable project.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Achim Kramer
achim.kramer@charite.de
More information
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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.