PhD Student / Doctoral Researcher (d/f/m) – Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Cystic Fibrosis

Specialty
Pediatric and adolescent medicine, Pneumology, Immunology, Intensive care and emergency medicine

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Work time
part-time

Start date
01.01.2027

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
31.10.2026

Deployment location Charité
Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Wedding

Jobcode
8363

Salary group
E13

Working at Charité

The research group of Prof. Marcus Mall investigates disease mechanisms and develops novel therapeutic strategies for cystic fibrosis (CF) as well as other chronic lung diseases. Embedded within the Collaborative Research Centre (SFB) 1449 "Dynamic Hydrogels at Biointerfaces", we investigate the physicochemical and biophysical parameters of hydrogels at biological interfaces within an interdisciplinary network.

We offer you a supportive, dynamic, and collaborative working environment with excellent training opportunities in translational lung research. Alongside structured doctoral supervision, you have the opportunity to enroll in the Charité PhD curriculum within the framework of the Berlin University Alliance. Become part of our team and shape future-oriented therapies together with dedicated colleagues!

Overview of the position

You conduct experimental investigations into the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis and the testing of novel therapeutic strategies, including the use of functional microscopy, biochemical, and rheological methods on mucus hydrogels as well as cell and animal experimental models.
You are responsible for the establishment, cultivation, and functional characterization of primary human cell cultures, as well as the processing of biological samples.
You participate in the preparation and publication of scientific research results, as well as the preparation of grant applications.
You actively present your research results at national and international conferences.
You will be employed as a research associate: According to §110 (4), Sentence 3 of the BerlHG, research staff are allocated appropriate time during working hours for their own advanced scientific qualification.

What we are looking for

You have a successfully completed university degree (Master's or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, or a comparable field of study.
You bring profound knowledge and practical interest in airway physiology, cell and molecular biology, as well as disease mechanisms of chronic lung diseases.
Comprehensive knowledge and/or practical experience in relevant laboratory methods (such as cell culture models, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, sample processing) and the willingness to work with animal models (transgenic mouse models) are among your strengths.
Very good written and spoken English language skills are a given for you in an international research environment.
Your working style is characterized by high self-motivation, scientific curiosity, team spirit, and a structured, independent approach to work.

Charité offers you

A highly professional collaboration within a motivated and interdisciplinary team
A future-oriented, diverse, and demanding role with a high degree of personal responsibility and scope of action
A well-structured onboarding process and intercultural team events with friendly colleagues
Comprehensive, cost-free advanced and further training opportunities
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Information regarding the position

Entgeltgruppe E13 TVöD VKA-K. Hier finden Sie alle Informationen zum Gehalt und Tarifvertrag
Die Arbeitszeit ist in Teilzeit mit ca. 25 Wochenstunden
Die Position ist bis zum 31.12.2029 befristet, da sie an die Projektlaufzeit gebunden ist
Bei uns sind 30 Tage Urlaub Standard
Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am: 31.10.2026
Kennziffer: 8363

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:

Dr. Nora Kofoed-Branzk und Dr. Nancy Freitag

paed-pneu-forschung@charite.de

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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.