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Research Assistent / PhD Candidate - Collaborative research center

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Research Assistent / PhD Candidate - Collaborative research center

Specialty
Gastroenterology, Hepatology

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Work time
part-time

Start date
01.10.2025

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
31.08.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Wedding

Jobcode
5212

Salary group
E13

 

Working at Charité

CRC/TR 412 (TRR 412) is a DFG-funded Transregio Collaborative Research Center seeking to address the pressing need for understanding the pathogenic mechanisms in Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). To this end, CRC/TR 412 brings together the expertise of clinicians and basic researchers from Charité – Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, TU Dresden, the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics at Dresden, and the M3 Research Institute at Tübingen.

From 1 October 2025, CRC/TR 412 offers 4 positions for PhD students at Charité – Universitaetsmedizin Berlin to exceptional and highly motivated candidates pursuing a career in translational liver research. TRR 412 has its own integrated research training group with a structured graduate training program. 

Please follow https://berlindresdennafld.org/ for further information on our scientific mission and individual projects. 

Overview of the position

  • Conduct research on key TRR 412 topics: metabolic liver injury or inflammation/ fibrosis development in MASLD
  • Develop innovative methods and concepts in MASLD research
  • Plan and execute experiments precisely
  • Prepare scientific publications and present at conferences
  • According to § 110 (4), sentence 3, the BerlHG stipulates that research assistants are entitled to an appropriate amount of time during working hours for their own further academic qualification

What we are looking for

  • Scientific curiosity and a passion for addressing clinically relevant problems
  • Interest in interdisciplinary teamwork and networking within TRR 412
  • Strong communication skills, creativity, flexibility, integrity and open-mindedness
  • Well-organized, transparent and independent working style
  • Excellent English language skills and computer literacy 

Charité offers you

Highlights of working in the TRR 412:

  • Opportunity to pursue your own PhD project as part of an innovative network with outstanding multidisciplinary expertise
  • Structured graduate program featuring a unique curriculum focused on MASLD and hepatology, personalized mentoring and supervision, hands-on advanced methods courses & lab visits
  • Access to graduate training and education opportunities from four top-ranking universities via the Berlin University Alliance (BUA)
  • Gender-aware research and commitment to a diverse, LGBTQ+ and family-friendly working environment
  • Life and research in the vibrant city of Berlin

Information regarding the position

  • Pay grade E13 TVöD VKA-K. Classification is based on qualifications, with the respective level of experience calculated on the basis of years of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is stated for a full-time position without annual bonus payments. The collective agreement can be found here

  • The working hours are part-time with 25.03 hours

  • The position is limited until 30.06.2029, as it is tied to the project duration

  • We offer 30 days of holiday as standard

  • The application deadline is: 31.08.2025

  • Reference number: 5212

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:

Dr. Katharina Detjen (Scientific Coordinator):

+49 30 450 559 649

katharina.detjen@charite.de

or Katja Saller (Administrative Coordinator):

+49 30 450 553 482

katja.i.saller@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.