Doctoral Positions (PhD): The Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) invites applications for a Ph.D. scholarship in Translational Immunology. The successful candidate will join the Sawitzki lab to investigate immune cell activation and regulation, focusing on understanding severe immunopathologies in diseases like COVID-19. The position is for three years, starting from May 1, 2024.
Ph.D. Scholarship in Translational Immunology – Berlin Institute of Health
Location: BIH @ Charité Campus Mitte Rahel Hirsch Center, Luisenstraße 65, 10117 Berlin.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Immunology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Medical Biology, or a related field.
- Strong academic background with 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 desirable.
- Scientific curiosity, self-driven, and motivation for scientifically rigorous experimental work.
- Appreciation for interdisciplinary work and proactive collaboration across disciplines.
- Project and data management skills.
- Experience in scientific writing; fluent in English (written and spoken).
Description: The Ph.D. student will be involved in a project focusing on understanding severe immunopathologies, particularly in the context of COVID-19 breakthrough infections. Responsibilities include preparing patient samples, conducting bioinformatic analyses, and implementing mechanistic in vitro experiments. The candidate will work closely with experienced scientists, receive technical support, and collaborate with national partners using swarm learning methods for data analysis.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications via the BIH career portal https://jobs.bihealth.org by 03.04.2024, quoting the reference number BIH-21.24. For foreign university degrees, a certificate from the ZAB may be required; more information is available at https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html. Proof of measles immunity/measles vaccination is required for those born after 1970.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Manuela.Fiedler@bih-charite.de.
Last Date for Apply: 03 April 2024
Benefits:
- Varied job in a forward-looking research institute.
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
- 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 and up to 24 floating days per year.
- Flexible working hours for a better work-life balance.
Diversity Statement: BIH strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Applications from people with a migration background who meet the hiring requirements are expressly encouraged. Applicants with severe disabilities and those of equal status will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability.
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