Ph.D. Student – Translational Immunology: The Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student in Translational Immunology for a three-year position starting from May 1, 2024. The successful candidate will join the Sawitzki lab to investigate the molecular mechanisms of immune cell activation and regulation, focusing on understanding severe immunopathologies in diseases like COVID-19 breakthrough infections. The candidate will work on preparing patient samples, conducting bioinformatic analyses, and designing mechanistic in vitro experiments.
Designation: Ph.D. Student (f/m/d) – Translational Immunology
Research Area: Translational Immunology
Location: Berlin Institute of Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Immunology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Medical Biology, or related field.
- Strong academic background and dedication to translational research, especially in immune-mediated diseases.
- Interest and/or expertise in working with cell biological systems.
- Prior experience with multi-parameter (flow) cytometry, single-cell RNAseq, computational biology, or data analysis of multiplex datasets is highly desirable.
- Scientific curiosity, self-driven, and motivation to perform scientifically rigorous experimental work.
- Appreciation for interdisciplinary work and proactive drive to collaborate across disciplines.
- Project and data management skills.
- Experience in scientific writing, fluent in English (written and spoken).
Job Description:
- Prepare patient samples from blood or tissue for Deep Single-Cell Profiling Studies.
- Conduct bioinformatic analyses and evaluate high multiparametric flow cytometry and scRNAseq datasets.
- Design and implement supporting mechanistic in vitro experiments.
- Collaborate with national partners exploring swarm learning methods for decentralized data analysis.
We Offer:
- A varied job in a forward-looking research institute.
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
- Excellent opportunities for further education and training.
- Remuneration up to TVöD VKA-K E13/65%.
- Additional benefits customary in the public sector (e.g., annual bonus, VBL).
- 30 vacation days per year (five-day week) and up to 24 floating days per year.
- Flexible working hours for a better work-life balance.
- Very accessible and attractive workplace at BIH @ Charité Campus Mitte Rahel Hirsch Center (Luisenstraße 65, 10117 Berlin).
How to Apply: Submit your application via the BIH career portal by April 3, 2024, quoting the reference number BIH-21.24. For questions, contact Manuela.Fiedler@bih-charite.de.
Last Date for Apply: 03 April 2024
Disclaimer: This post is based on information obtained from a reliable source. Applicants are advised to verify details and obtain the latest information from the official BIH career portal or the Berlin Institute of Health website.
