PhD Student (d/f/m) Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
PhD Student (d/f/m) Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
PhD Student (d/f/m) Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
PhD Student (d/f/m) Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Krankenhäuser
Berlin
- Art der Beschäftigung: Teilzeit
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PhD Student (d/f/m) Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
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PhD Student (d/f/m) Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
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Working at Heidecker Lab
The vision of our laboratory is to enable the early diagnosis of cardiomyopathies and to develop precision medicine approaches, with a particular focus on inflammatory cardiomyopathies. These conditions are among the most common causes of sudden cardiac death in young adults, yet they remain underdiagnosed, and treatment options are still limited.
Our research spans the full translational spectrum:
- Clinical work focuses on improving early detection directly in patient care.
- Laboratory work aims to uncover the underlying pathomechanisms of inflammatory cardiomyopathies and heart failure, with the goal of identifying and developing personalized therapies.
Because we collect samples directly from our patients in clinic, our research is highly translational and designed to impact clinical practice in the near future. We collaborate closely with industry partners to accelerate the transfer of discoveries from bench to bedside.
Your area of responsibility
As a PhD student in our lab, you will play a central role in identifying novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for inflammatory cardiomyopathies and heart failure using methods such as:
- RNA isolation
- Proteome and gene expression analysis
- Immunofluorescence microscopy
- Cell function and viability assays
- iPSC culture, cardiomyocyte differentiation, and cardiomyocyte–fibroblast co-cultures
Beyond experimental work, you will:
- Present your findings in lab meetings, with collaborators, and at international conferences
- Gain experience in study design, IRB/ethics applications, and manuscript as well as grant writing
You will join a highly motivated and collaborative team that thrives within Berlin’s vibrant and cutting-edge biomedical research environment, where enthusiasm and productivity go hand in hand. We have an extensive international network and ongoing transatlantic projects with our partners. We provide an open and supportive environment that encourages you to contribute your own ideas and develop novel methods to address translational, clinical, and basic research questions. Prof. Dr. Bettina Heidecker, MD, FESC, FACC, brings nearly 20 years of experience mentoring international students in the field of inflammatory cardiomyopathies, having trained them at Johns Hopkins, University of Miami, UCSF, University of Zurich, and now at Charité.
Your profile
- You hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in (molecular or cell) biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine or a related field - experience with cell cultures (particularly stem cell work), immunology, or RNA isolation is desirable but not mandatory
- You are a hardworking and motivated team player, open to feedback and eager to grow within a supportive research environment.
- You are flexible and willing to adapt your time management to the needs of the project
- You have strong communication skills in English; proficiency in German is an advantage but not a requirement
Charité offers you
- Highly professional work environment in motivated and interdisciplinary teams
- A future-oriented, varied and demanding position with a high grade of personal responsibility and personal decision making opportunities
- Intercultural team events, well structured onboarding phase with kind team members
- Extensive offers for inhouse training and professional development as well as further qualifications
- Special offers in the areas of shopping, travel and sports
- Bike repair workshop with subsidised price conditions for employees available
- Additional pension program with a company wide pension scheme
- Certification as a family friendly university and company since 2007; you may find further information here
- Consideration of personal wishes regarding the weekly working schedule
Information regarding the position
- Paygrade E13 according to TVöD VKA-K . You may find further information here
- The position is part-time (25.03 hours per week resp. 65%) and is limited to three years as part of a PhD project
- 30 days of paid vacation per year
- The application period ends on: 2025-18-12
- ID: 5778
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.
Apply using our online tool and become part of the Charité.
Prof. Dr. Bettina Heidecker
Leitung Herzinsuffizienz und Kardiomyopathien
bettina.heidecker@dhzc-charite.de
Data protection information
The Charité would like to point out that personal data is stored and processed at various locations at the Charité premises (e.g. specialty department, personnel representatives, HR department) as part of and for the purposes of the application process. Furthermore, the data may be transferred or processed within the group and to external bodies (e.g. authorities) to protect legitimate interests. By submitting your application, you agree to our data protection policy and terms of use for application procedures, which you can find here .
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.
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