Company describtion

The mission of the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) is medical translation: transferring biomedical research findings into novel approaches to personalized prediction, prevention, diagnostics and therapies and, conversely, using clinical observations to develop new research ideas. The aim is to deliver relevant medical benefits to patients and the population at large. Since 2021 the BIH has been integrated into Charité as its so-called third pillar.

For the group of Prof. Dr. Simon Haas starting from October 01, 2025 until June 30, 2029 we are looking for a PhD (f/m/d) in part-time (25,03/week)

The Haas Lab develops and applies single-cell multi-omics technologies to study the blood and immune cell system and its diseases. When the body’s internal clocks fall out of sync, it can contribute to various diseases, particularly those involving the immune system. This project uses cutting-edge single-cell methods to explore how circadian disruption impacts immune cell function and contributes to disease development. The overarching aim is to improve diagnosis and therapy of circadian disorders by elucidating their influence on immunity and treatment response.

What you can expect

• Apply single-cell RNA-seq, flow cytometry, and bioinformatics methods to immune samples
• Analyze circadian patterns in immune cell subsets and disease contexts
• Develop and test molecular markers for circadian misalignment
• Collaborate within the interdisciplinary CRC network on Circadian Medicine

What you bring along

• Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or a related field
• Prior experience with flow cytometry, single-cell genomics, immunological techniques, or computational analysis is desirable
• Motivated, independent working style and team-oriented mindset
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)

What we offer you

• A varied job in a forward-looking research institute
• Pay group 13 TVöD VKA-K. The classification is based on qualifications, the respective experience level is calculated on the basis of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is stated for a full-time position without special or additional payments. The collective agreement can be found here.
• Additional benefits customary in the public sector (including annual special payment, company pension scheme (VBL), capital-forming benefits)
• Flexible working hours and the option of working remote
• 30 vacation days per year (with a five-day week)
• Various support offers to balance work and family life (childcare, cooperation with voiio)
• Very good training and further education opportunities
• Mobile citizens' office on site
• Corporate benefits (travel, leisure, shopping, etc.), Charité Gympass, JobRad
• Very easily accessible and attractive workplace at the BIMBSBI
  Hannoversche Str. 28, 5. Obergeschoss
  
  

We live diversity!

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled and equivalent applicants will be given special consideration if they have the same qualifications and suitability.
We believe that diverse teams representing a wide range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enrich our research and work.

Please submit your application via our online application form with a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae (without photo, without age statement and without information about your marital status) and other relevant attachments (such as employer references, degree certificates, etc.) by August 14, 2025, quoting the reference number 5344.

Note: If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of recognition of your degree in Germany with your application. The proof can be obtained via the anabin database. Please note that it may be necessary to obtain a certificate assessment from the ZAB. You can find more information here.

Proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is a prerequisite for employment for those born after 1970.

You can find more information about BIH here.