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Scientific staff / PhD Student (d/f/m) Neuroscience Research Center

Charite Kampagne 1350x9006 Gesundheit 1
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Work time
part-time

Start date
Ab sofort

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
14.10.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
5715

Salary group
E13

 

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PhD position in the research group of Dr. Sarah Ayash. The main task is to investigate neural circuit mechanisms underlying resilience to social stress, using advanced techniques (such as optogenetics) to gain translational insights into mental health. The position promotes cutting-edge neuroscientific research, supports collaboration and contributes to high-profile publications, all of which enhance the reputation of the Charité and the center.

Die Stelle im Überblick

  • Develop and implement research protocols to investigate neural circuit mechanisms of stress resilience and social behaviors
  • Perform advanced techniques including optogenetics, chemo-genetics, fiber photometry, and patch clamp eletcrophysiology
  • Conduct animal behavior assays to assess stress response and social behavior
  • Record and analyse electrophysiological, molecular, and behavioral data using specialized software and statistical tools
  • Interpret findings at cellular, synaptic, and circuit level
  • Conduct western blot and immunohistochemistry to investigate receptor- and protein-level changes
  • Utilize cutting-edge microscopy techniques to visualize neural structures and activity
  • Scientific employees are given sufficient time for their own scientific work based on their employment status

Danach suchen wir

Essential:

  • Masters degree either in neuroscience or physiology or pharmacology
    Hands-on expertise in neural circuit techniques such as optogenetics, chemo-genetics, and fiber photometry
  • Experience with eletrophysiological techniques, including patch-clamp and in-vivo recordings
  • Proficiency in conducting animal behavioral assays, specially related to stress and social behavior
  • Skilled in molecular biology techniques such as immunohistochemistry and western blot

Desirable:

  • Familiarity studying signaling pathways
  • Strong analytical ability using Prism, ImageJ, and electrophysiological data software
  • Scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals

Das bringt die Charité mit

  • A highly professional collaboration within a motivated and interdisciplinary team
  • A future-oriented, varied and challenging job with high levels of personal responsibility and personal freedom of action
  • Inter-cultural team events, well-structured onboarding with friendly colleagues
  • Extensive free continuing education and training opportunities up to and including university studies
  • Discounts on various offerings for employees, for example shopping, travel, sports
  • Charité has been certified as a family-friendly university and family-friendly company since 2007

Informationen zur Stelle

  • 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 4 years, as it is tied to the project duration
  • The application deadline is on: 14.10.2025
  • Reference number: 5715

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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Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an:

sarah.ayash@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.