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Research Scientist / Postdoc in Ghana (m/f/d)

Specialty
Global health

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Work time
full-time

Start date
Ab sofort

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
17.05.2026

Jobcode
7184

Salary group
E13

Working at Charité

Charité Universitätsmedizin - Berlin is one of the largest university hospitals in Europe. The Institute of Virology at Charité Campus Mitte (Director: Prof. Drosten) has about 100 employees and 9 independent research groups. The institute is home to an international team of researchers who work on various viruses in a collegial atmosphere. Personal initiative, collegiality and a sense of responsibility are highly valued. To strengthen our team in the “Global Health” work area, we are looking for a Research Scientist/ Postdoc (m/f/d) to carry out a GIZ-funded project. The aim is to establish a sustainable infrastructure for diagnostics and vaccine testing (including animal models) in Ghana. We offer an exciting, meaningful job in an open-minded and international team.

Overview of the position

Support in setting up a serology laboratory and establishing diagnostic methods, including animal models
Support in training the on-site serology laboratory team, as well as instructing and mentoring junior researchers in laboratory techniques (ELISA, neutralization tests, immunofluorescence, plaque assays, cell culture, etc.)
Planning and conducting serological training and research activities for educational purposes
Establishing routine laboratory operations
Independently drafting project reports and publications
Organizing laboratory equipment (including liaising with manufacturers and suppliers)

The assignment is based in Ghana. Following a brief onboarding phase (approx. 1 month) in Berlin, the project will be carried out entirely in Kumasi, Ghana.

What we are looking for

Completed university studies in the natural sciences, incl. doctorate
Knowledge of serological working techniques (ELISA, neutralization assays, immunofluorescence, etc.)
Knowledge in the analysis of serological data sets
Knowledge in the field of cell culture
Experience in preclinical vaccine development and testing (incl. animal models) is an advantage
Experience in the guidance and supervision of junior scientists
Experience in personnel responsibility is an advantage
Very good organizational and communication skills, commitment and ability to work in a team
High degree of independence, initiative and personal responsibility
PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Very good knowledge of English
Willingness to work in Ghana for a longer period of time
Open-mindedness and intercultural competence; work experience in an international context an advantage

Charité offers you

Highly professional work environment in motivated and interdisciplinary teams
A future-oriented, varied and demanding position with a high grade of personal responsibility and personal decision making opportunities
Extensive offers for inhouse training and professional development as well as further qualifications
Special offers in the areas of shopping, travel and sports
Additional pension program with a company wide pension scheme
Certification as a family friendly university and company since 2007 - You may find further information here

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:

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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:

Dr. Johanna Wildemann

johanna.wildemann@charite.de

030450625087

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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.