PhD (d/f/m) Neuro Oncology

Specialty
Neurology

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Work time
part-time

Start date
01.01.2026

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
07.11.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
5528

Salary group
E13

Working at Charité

Join our team!

We are an enthusiastic, interdisciplinary and collaborative team within the Department of Neurology with Experimental Neurology, located at Campus Mitte of the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, Germany. Our group aims to obtain a better understanding of the biology and cellular heterogeneity of brain tumors, in particular what drives their evolution and how this is influenced by factors of ageing. To achieve this, we utilize bulk and single-cell genomics technologies together with functional studies in patient-derived tumor cells. Our group (www.liu-lab.org) is funded by the Max-Eder program of the Deutsche Krebshilfe and by the DFG. Please reach out if you want to join us in this quest of tackling aggressive brain tumors!

Overview of the position

Isolation, FACS-sorting and processing of primary patient cells for patient-derived (co-) cultures, as well as (single cell) multi-omic sequencing
Tissue culture of patient-derived tumor cells and human organotypic brain slice cultures
Document progress, communicate and present data to group, institute members and collaborators verbally and in writing
Work with members of the group and collaborators as well as independently with respect to experimental design, data analysis, visualization, data interpretation, project planning as well as result communication
Processing, quality control and integrated analysis of the resulting multi-omics data (e.g., transcriptome, methylome, accessible chromatin)

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate with a background or interest in (neuro-)oncology, single-cell multi-omics, neuroscience and data science or related disciplines
MSc in the life, natural or data sciences and research experience in the areas of cancer biology, neuroscience, ageing, (single-cell) genomics, data science are desirable
Very good communications skills (lab and institute language is English) and desire to work with individuals of different backgrounds in a multidisciplinary team
Strong self-motivation, organizational skills, and desire to lead and develop scientific projects in a fast-paced environment
Scientific curiosity, analytical thinking and interest in contributing to projects
Keen interest in learning new skills, research techniques, data processing and analysis/interpretation of results

Charité offers you

A collaborative research environment that encourages and supports scientific curiosity, innovation, and development of its team members
A dynamic and future-focused position offering variety, challenges, and a high degree of personal responsibility with high autonomy and opportunities to take ownership
Engaging intercultural team events and a smooth, well-organized onboarding experience with welcoming colleagues
Ample opportunity for personal and career development, participation in courses and scientific conferences
Family-friendly, flexible working hours

Information regarding the position

Paygrade E13 according to TVöD VKA-K. Here you will find all the information about salaries and the collective agreement
Working hours: 65% (part-time)
The position is limited until 31.12.2029, as it is tied to the project duration
30 days of paid vacation per year
The application period ends on: 07.11.2025
Position ID: 5528

Application

If you have questions, please contact:

Dr.med. Ilon Liu

ilon.liu@charite.de

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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.