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Postdoctoral Scientist (d/f/m) for systematic structural biology of viral infection

Specialty
Virology

Charite Kampagne 1350x900 17 Entdeckung 2
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Work time
full-time

Start date
Ab sofort

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
16.04.2026

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
6706

Salary group
E13

 

Working at Charité

The Institute of Virology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has around 100 staff members, 9 independent research groups, and hosts the National Reference Center for Coronaviruses as well as the Consultation Laboratory for Hantaviruses. The Junior Research Group for Systematic Structural Biology of Viral Infection, led by Dr. Boris Bogdanow, focuses on elucidating virus–host protein–protein interactions in infected cells using modern high-throughput methods in structural and quantitative proteomics.

We are offering a position for a Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f/d) as part of a DFG-funded research project. The position involves conducting an experimental project on virus–host interactions in the context of coronavirus species barriers.

Overview of the position

  • You will be responsible for the project progress of a DFG-funded Project
  • You will be writing publications, preparing presentations and meet with cooperation partners
  • you design and conduct experiments under S2/S3 safety levels independently. You are analysing and interpreting proteomix data
  • you supervising master students and interns
  • You will be employed as a research assistant: According to §110 (4), sentence 3, the BerlHG provides for research assistants to be given an appropriate amount of time during working hours for their own further scientific qualification.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated, and conscientious postdoctoral researcher with a passion for virology and the following profile:

  • PhD in Virology, Structural Biology, or Proteomics, preferably with a first-author publication 
  • Proven practical experience in at least two of the following areas: Virology, Structural Biology, Structural Modeling, Mass Spectrometry 
  • Team-oriented, open-minded, and willing to engage in intensive collaboration with Berlin-wide partners
  • Interest in combining dry- and wet-lab work, optimizing methods, and applying them to advanced cell culture systems
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Charité offers you

-            Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and innovative methods

-            Opportunities for scientific development in Virology and Structural Biology

-            Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams

-            Intercultural team events and a well-structured onboarding program

-            Extensive free professional development and training opportunities

Information regarding the position

  • Paygrade XXX 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 XX 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 until XX.XX.XXXX for substitution according to TzBfG § 14 Abs. 1
  • The position is limited until XX.XX.XXXX, as it is tied to the project duration
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year
  • The application period ends on:
  • Position ID:

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.

For data protection reasons, we only accept applications via our application portal. The contact details provided below are intended solely for inquiries.

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If you have questions, please contact:

boris.bogdanow@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.