Work time
full-time
Start date
01.06.2026
Employment period
limited
Application deadline
07.05.2026
Deployment location Charité
BIH Berlin Mitte
Jobcode
7153
Salary group
E13
Working at Charité
The Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) is dedicated to biomedical translation. Its mission is to translate research findings into personalized prevention, diagnostics, and therapies to benefit patients and provide the scientific community with effective tools. With approximately 750 employees, the BIH specializes in translational method development, precision medicine, regenerative therapies, and biomedical data science. Closely integrated with Charité, the BIH promotes excellent research and facilitates the accelerated transfer of new discoveries into clinical practice through its supporting platforms and programs. Through these efforts, the BIH builds strong partnerships and fosters innovation-driven medicine in both national and international contexts.
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Microbial Systems Biology for the research group of Dr. Johannes Hartl, starting June 1, 2026, for a fixed term until May 31, 2029, full-time (38.5 hours/week).
Join us in exploring how microbes interact with and infect the human host. Specifically, this project investigates why yeast species and isolates differ in their ability to cause bloodstream infections, focusing on the molecular and physiological adaptations of both host and pathogen that drive these differences. In our lab, we leverage a growing collection of clinical and environmental yeast isolates and combine classical molecular biology with high‑throughput phenotyping and state‑of‑the‑art omics approaches, particularly mass spectrometry‑based metabolomics and proteomics.
The position is part of the ERC Starting Grant project "FungalPath". The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team working in a dynamic research area, with access to state-of-the-art technologies and support from experienced staff.
What you can expect
- An exciting position at the interface of medical microbiology and systems biology
- Integration and analysis of large-scale molecular, phenotypic, and clinical data
- Application of systems biology approaches to analyze omics data (in particular metabolomics and proteomics)
- Contribution to and design of experimental studies (e.g., mass spectrometry-based analyses), depending on experience and interest
- Interpretation of results in a biological and medical context
What you bring along
- PhD in life/natural sciences (ideally systems biology, bioinformatics, or related field)
- Formal background in bioinformatics / related field, or documented experience in analysis of large-scale biological datasets
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- A background or strong interest in microbiology, infection biology or related fields
- Reliable working ethics
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Excellent communication of scientific results
What we offer you
- A varied job in a forward-looking research institute
- Pay group E13 TVöD VKA-K. The classification is based on qualifications, the respective experience level is calculated on the basis of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is stated for a full-time position without special or additional payments. The collective agreement can be found here.
- Additional benefits customary in the public sector (including annual special payment, company pension scheme (VBL), capital-forming benefits)
- Flexible working hours and the option of working remote
- 30 vacation days per year (with a five-day week)
- Various support offers to balance work and family life (childcare, cooperation with voiio)
- Training and further education opportunities
- Mobile citizens' office on site
- Corporate benefits (travel, leisure, shopping, etc.), Wellhub, JobRad
- Very easily accessible and attractive workplace at the Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine, Luisenstr. 65, 10117 Berlin and Campus Mitte, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin
We live diversity!
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled and equivalent applicants will be given special consideration if they have the same qualifications and suitability.
We believe that diverse teams representing a wide range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enrich our research and work.
Please submit your application via our online application form with a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae (without photo, without age statement and without information about your marital status) and other relevant attachments (such as employer references, degree certificates, etc.).
Note: If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of recognition of your degree in Germany with your application. The proof can be obtained via the anabin database. Please note that it may be necessary to obtain a certificate assessment from the ZAB. You can find more information here.
Proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is a prerequisite for employment for those born after 1970.
You can find more information about BIH here.
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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For technical or role-related questions regarding the job posting, please contact Mr Dr. Johannes Hartl(TEmail: joahnnes.hartl@bih-charite.de).
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Denise Bornschein by email at jobs@bih-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.