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Postdoc (m/f/d) structural biology and cryo-electron tomography

Specialty
Biochemistry, Molecular biology

Charite Kampagne 1350x900 19 Lehre 2
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Work time
full-time

Start date
01.10.2026

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
03.09.2026

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
7825

Salary group
E13

 

Working at Charité

The Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is seeking a highly motivated scientist for innovative research projects in the field of in situ structural biology and cryo-electron tomography. Prof. Christian Spahn’s research group investigates the structure, function and regulation of macromolecular machines and complexes at the molecular level. Three-dimensional cryo-electron microscopy has long been the central methodological basis of our research. A particular focus is on protein biosynthesis, translational control, and ribosome biogenesis and assembly.

Overview of the position

  • Design and implementation of research projects in the field of in situ structural biology and molecular cell biology
  • Further development, optimization and application of methods in cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography, with a focus on digital image processing
  • Participation in national and international collaborative research projects
  • Supervision and guidance of staff members as well as scientific support for collaboration partners
  • Contribution to the Institute’s teaching duties in German (model curriculum in human medicine and dentistry)

What we are looking for

  • Completed PhD in a relevant discipline (life sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, biology, chemistry or physics)
  • Publications in leading international peer-reviewed scientific journals
  • Experience in cryo-EM and digital image processing, Experience in in situ structural biology and cryo-electron tomography is advantageous but not required
  • Experience in experimental laboratory work (molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics or cell biology); Experience in cell culture is advantageous but not required
  • Very good command of English and excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team, strong problem-solving and analytical skills as well as the ability to work creatively and independently

Charité offers you

  • A supportive, dynamic and stimulating academic environment with excellent training opportunities and broad interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure: Charité’s CFcryoEM provides, among other things, access to a complete cryo-ET workflow with Titan Krios, Aquilos 2 and Leica TCS SP8.
  • A new, excellently equipped laboratory in a state-of-the-art research building on a vibrant research campus in central Berlin. The Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), the Department of Life Sciences of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology and the MDC-BIMSB are all located in the immediate vicinity.
  • Remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal government (TVöD-Bund), including a supplementary occupational pension scheme, flexible working hours and the option of mobile working

Information regarding the position

  • Entgeltgruppe E13 TVöD VKA-K. Hier finden Sie alle Informationen zum Gehalt und Tarifvertrag
  • Die Arbeitszeit beträgt in Vollzeit 38,5 Wochenstunden
  • Die Position ist bis zum 30.09.2029 befristet, da sie an die Projektlaufzeit gebunden ist
  • Bei uns sind 30 Tage Urlaub Standard
  • Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am: 03.09.2026
  • Kennziffer: 7825

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:

Prof. Dr. Christian Spahn
cmts@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.