Start date
ab sofort
Application deadline
10.04.2026
Jobcode
6980
Salary group
E13
Working at Charité
The Ralser Laboratory at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, renowned for its pioneering work in cellular metabolism, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) to join our ERC-funded project "Unraveling the complexity of fungal drug tolerance at multiple scales of biology” as soon as possible. This position offers an exciting research opportunity in metal biology and microbial drug resistance, utilizing cutting-edge ICP-MS technology to explore novel mechanisms of antifungal tolerance.
You will work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment with international collaborators, access to state-of-the-art technologies, and exceptional opportunities for professional development and publication in this emerging field.
Overview of the position
- Conducting CP-MS analyses to investigate metal biology in microorganisms with a special focus on pathogenic fungi.
- Analysis of metal ion distributions in different microbial systems to investigate resistance mechanisms against antimicrobial substances.
- Development and optimization of methods for metal ion quantification in biological samples.
- Examination of the interactions between metal ions and antimicrobial agents and their influence on microbial growth and tolerance.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams for integration of metallomic data into comprehensive studies on microbial resistance and tolerance mechanisms.
- Presentation of research results at national and international conferences and publication in scientific journals.
Scientific employees are given sufficient time for their own scientific work in accordance to their employment relationship.
What we are looking for
- PhD in Natural Sciences, in particular Analytical Chemistry, or Chemical Biology
- Profound knowledge of ICP-MS technology and experience in conducting metallomic analyses
- Background in metal biology, with an interest in applying this knowledge to microbial resistance, antimicrobial agents, proteomics, or metabolomics
- Proficiency in biological data analysis or a strong motivation to obtain the required skills (e.g. basic scripting and programming) is desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High motivation and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
- Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Strong work ethic
Charité offers you
- Being integrated into a large interdisciplinary team, with a focus on proteomics, proteome data analysis, and microbiome research
- Translational research on metal ion biology and metabolic cooperation in Candida albicans, leveraging extensive strain collections and proteomics/metabolomics platforms
- Interdisciplinary work within a leading metabolomics and systems biology group at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of Europe's largest research-oriented university hospitals, with partners including Tel Aviv University
- Access to high throughput technology, comprehensive training, and professional development opportunities
- High personal responsibility and scope for independent research
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
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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.