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Postdoktorandin / Postdoktorand (d/w/m) Forschungsgruppe „Neuro-immun Interaktion"

Specialty
Microbiology, virology and infection epidemiology, Laboratory medicine

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Work time
full-time

Start date
Nächstmöglich

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
28.09.2026

Deployment location Charité
Campus Benjamin Franklin, Steglitz

Jobcode
7413

Salary group
E13

Working at Charité

We offer an interdisciplinary laboratory and research team with international collaborations, integrated into an exciting university environment. I-MIDI is an internationally recognized research institute focused on basic research in the fields of immunology, innate immunity, microbiome research, and host-microbe interactions.

I-MIDI offers an excellent scientific and interdisciplinary environment (http://charite-mikrobiologie.de), which currently brings together 80 scientists from more than 15 countries. To build on our recently published manuscript in *Nature Immunology* (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41590-025-02325-1), the Neuro-Immune Interaction Research Group is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for our project in the field of neuro-epithelial regulation of tissue and immune homeostasis. You can expect varied and challenging work with a high degree of autonomy.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Overview of the position

Conducting independent and collaborative research projects
Flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, organoids
Sample preparation for single-cell technologies, analysis of the obtained data
Implementing various protocols for isolating cells from the organs used, developing and optimizing laboratory protocols
Independently organizing and conducting analyses and experiments
Collaboration with research group leaders and postdocs
Supervision of doctoral students and contribution to the laboratory’s overall research strategy
You are engaged in scientific work: According to §110 (4), sentence 3 of the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG), scientific staff are entitled to an appropriate amount of time during working hours for their own scientific professional development

What we are looking for

You have completed a university degree in a scientific field as well as a doctoral program (PhD or equivalent)
Expertise in the fields of immunology, neuroscience, or epithelial cell biology is an asset
Above-average dedication and the ability to work well in a team, as well as the capacity for independent analytical work, computer skills, and fluency in English are required
High-quality list of publications
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with various research groups
Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral)
A strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to work flexibly and independently
High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence
Enthusiasm for mucosal immunology and neuro-immune interactions
Proven ability to independently design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish results

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
Intercultural team events, well structured onboarding phase with kind team members
Extensive offers for inhouse training and professional development as well as further qualifications
Special offers in the areas of shopping, travel and sports
Bike leasing via "JobRad" possible, bike repair workshop with subsidised price conditions for employees available
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
Consideration of personal wishes regarding the weekly working schedule

Information regarding the position

Paygrade E13 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 full-time with 38.5 hours per week
The position is limited until 28.02.2028, as it is tied to the project duration
30 days of paid vacation per year
The application period ends on: 12.07.2026
Position ID: 7413

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:

Herr Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christoph Klose
030 450 524364
christoph.klose@charite.de

Frau Sandra-Kathrin Becker
030 450 524173
sandra-kathrin.becker@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.