Postdoctoral Researcher (d/f/m) in Women’s Brain Health (Neuroimaging)

Specialty
Psychiatry and psychotherapy

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Work time
full-time, part-time

Start date
ab sofort

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
14.10.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
5564

Salary group
E13

Working at Charité

We invite applications for a 3-year full-time postdoc position at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin at the Department for Psychiatry and Neurosciences (CCM). The successful candidate will use large scale datasets (e.g., via the ENIGMA Neuroendocrinology Working Group) and state-of-the-art neuroimaging and computational methods to investigate how the transition to menopause impact women’s brain aging and constitute risk for brain-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and depression. The position is funded by the European Research Council and is part of the ERC-StG project MappingPerimenopause, led by Prof. Dr. Claudia Barth.

Overview of the position

Co-chair the ENIGMA Neuroendocrinology Menopause Transition Subgroup together with the PI, including the coordination of meetings, communication with international partners, and oversight of subgroup activities
Plan, coordinate, and execute research analyses within the framework of MappingPerimenopause, making use of large-scale harmonized neuroimaging and neuroendocrine datasets
Contribute to the development of methodological and conceptual frameworks for the study of the menopause transition in neuroscience and endocrinology
Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and reports, and disseminate findings at national and international conferences
Support the overall management and visibility of the project by assisting in the organization of meetings, workshops, and collaborative initiatives
You are engaged in scientific work, and in accordance with §110 (4) sentence 3 of the BerlHG (Berlin Higher Education Act), an appropriate amount of time is granted to you for your own scientific qualification

What we are looking for

A PhD in neuroscience, psychology, medicine, or other relevant fields; the dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the application deadlinproven experience in computational modelling and analysis of magnetic resonance imaging data
Proficiency in statistical analysis and programming (e.g. in R, Python or similar)
A stage-appropriate track-record of high-quality publications
Aptitude for biological inference and clinical translation
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication, teamwork, and managerial skills
Interest Open Science practices and Women’s Health Advocacy will be considered an asset

Charité offers you

Collaborate within an international, interdisciplinary network, engaging with researchers in neuroimaging, endocrinology, clinical science, and data science
Additional benefits customary in the public sector (including annual special payment, company pension scheme (VBL), capital-forming benefits)
Work-life balance through flexible working hours, remote work options, 30 vacations days per year (with a five-day week), and family support services (e.g., childcare, cooperation with voiio)
Professional development opportunities, including training, further education, mentoring, and support for building an independent research trajectory
Additional employee benefits, such as corporate benefits (travel, leisure, shopping, etc.), Charité Gympass, JobRad, and a mobile citizens' office on site

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 can be part-time from 30.5 or full-time with up to 38.5 hours per week. Please indicate how many hours you would like to work per week
The position is limited for 3 years, as it is tied to the project duration
30 days of paid vacation per year
The application period ends on: 14.10.2025
Position ID: 5564

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:

Prof. Dr. med. Claudia Barth

claudia.barth@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.