Start date
zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt
Application deadline
16.04.2026
Jobcode
6953
Salary group
E13
Working at Charité
Neurowissenschaft ist ein Schwerpunkt der Charité, des Wissenschaftsstandorts Berlin. An einer der bedeutendsten Universitätskliniken Deutschlands profitieren Patienten wie auch Mitarbeitende von einer weitreichenden klinischen und wissenschaftlichen Expertise und damit von einem breiten diagnostischen und therapeutischen Angebot.
Overview of the position
- Participation in an interdisciplinary research project at the interface of clinical neuroimmunology, biomarker research, and translational medicine.
- Employment through the Department of Neuropediatrics, with the position embedded in the newly established Einstein Center for Early Disease Interception (EC-EDI). The project involves close collaboration with the Department of Neurology and the Institute of Neuropathology at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, as well as with the Max Planck Institute for Human Development.
- Establishment and application of innovative technologies for analyzing antibody profiles from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum samples to investigate viral antibody biomarkers in the preclinical or early stages of neurological diseases, particularly in the context of Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Participation in the development and further optimization of Phage ImmunoPrecipitation Sequencing (PhIP-Seq)-based platforms for proteome-wide antibody profiling, as well as complementary assays (e.g., ELISA and Luminex) for targeted validation.
- Analysis and interpretation of complex antibody-profile datasets and the associated clinical data from relevant disease cohorts.
- Close collaboration with clinical and basic science partners within the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and across the EC-EDI research network.
- Presentation and publication of research findings at national and international conferences and in scientific journals.
- Opportunity for further academic qualification through a PhD (doctoral thesis).
What we are looking for
- An above-average completed university degree in life sciences, biology, molecular biology, molecular medicine, neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related field.
- Strong interest in translational research in neurology, neuroimmunology, biomarker development, and antibody profiling.
- Practical experience with molecular biology, immunological, or biochemical methods.
- Interest in data-driven research and willingness to learn bioinformatic and statistical analyses (programming skills in Python or R are desirable).
- Independent, structured, and careful working style, along with strong motivation for scientific research in a collaborative environment.
- Team spirit, reliability, and excellent communication skills.
- Very good English skills (written and spoken); German skills are an advantage.
Charité offers you
- An exciting PhD position in a highly topical translational research field with direct clinical relevance.
- Integration into Charité Neuropediatrics and the newly established Einstein Center for Early Disease Interception (EC-EDI), a Berlin-wide research network focused on detecting and intercepting diseases at an early stage:
https://www.charite.de/en/research/themes_research/how_to_stop_diseases_before_they_arise - Close supervision within a clinically and scientifically well-connected environment.
- Access to excellent clinical cohorts, innovative technologies, and interdisciplinary collaborations within the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and with partner institutions across Berlin.
- Numerous opportunities for scientific development, methodological training, and participation in high-impact publications.
- Work within a dedicated, open, and supportive team at the interface between clinical medicine and research.
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is a family-friendly university and supports the work–family balance.
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.
Apply nowIf you have questions, please contact:
Dr. med. Jakob Kreye
jakob.kreye@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.