The Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Neuro-Immune Interaction Research Group. This position offers an opportunity to work in an internationally recognized research environment focused on neuro-epithelial regulation of tissue and immune homeostasis, building upon recent findings published in Nature Immunology.
Postdoctoral Fellow: Neuro-Immune Interaction Research Group, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
Position Overview
| Attribute | Details |
| Job Title | Postdoktorandin / Postdoktorand (d/w/m) |
| Job Code | 7413 |
| Salary Group | E13 (TVöD VKA-K) |
| Work Time | Full-time (38.5 hours/week) |
| Employment Type | Limited (until 28.02.2028) |
| Location | Campus Benjamin Franklin, Steglitz |
Research Area
The role is situated within the I-MIDI research institute, focusing on basic research in immunology, innate immunity, microbiome research, and host-microbe interactions. The project specifically investigates neuro-epithelial regulation of tissue and immune homeostasis.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Completed university degree in a scientific field and a doctoral program (PhD or equivalent).
- Expertise in immunology, neuroscience, or epithelial cell biology is considered an asset.
- Proven ability to independently design/conduct experiments, analyze data, and publish results.
- Strong record of high-quality publications.
- Fluency in English (written and oral) and computer proficiency.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, international team.
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will have a high degree of autonomy and be involved in the following:
- Conducting both independent and collaborative research projects.
- Utilizing techniques such as flow cytometry, molecular biology, and organoid systems.
- Preparing samples for single-cell technologies and performing subsequent data analysis.
- Developing, optimizing, and implementing laboratory protocols for cell isolation.
- Supervising doctoral students and contributing to the laboratory’s overall research strategy.
How to Apply
For data protection reasons, applications must be submitted exclusively via the official Charité application portal.
- Application Deadline: July 12, 2026
