PhD student (d/f/m) in virology
PhD student (d/f/m) in virology
PhD student (d/f/m) in virology
PhD student (d/f/m) in virology
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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Berlin
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PhD student (d/f/m) in virology
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PhD student (d/f/m) in virology
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Working at Charité
Charité Universitätsmedizin - Berlin is one of the largest university hospitals in Europe. The Institute of Virology is located in the heart of the vibrant capital Berlin (Charité Campus Mitte), and comprises approximately 100 employees and 9 independent research groups. The institute is home to an international team of researchers working on different viruses in a supportive atmosphere. Personal initiative, collegiality and a sense of responsibility are highly valued here. We are looking for a motivated and committed Ph.D. student to join the group of Dr. Oya Cingöz at the Charité Medical School in Berlin, Germany. The Cingöz Lab primarily investigates how retroviruses (such as HIV-1) replicate, their interactions with the immune system and how they target host factors that restrict infection. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and performing experiments, analyzing and presenting research data both internally and externally.
Overview of the position
The Ph.D studentship position is initially offered as a 3-year fixed-term contract and is expected to start in the Summer/Fall of 2025. We are eager to provide career support and training to the successful candidate and support fellowship applications, if desired. Please send your application in English.
Area of responsibility:
- Designing and performing experiments
- Detailed documentation and evaluation/analysis of experimental data
- Publication and presentation of research findings
- Keeping up to date on the relevant scientific literature
- Participation in weekly one-on-one meetings, group meetings, journal clubs and institute seminars
- Contribution to the common tasks within the group and the institute in general
Scientific employees will be given sufficient time for their own scientific work in accordance to §110 BerlHG.
What we are looking for
- Completed M.Sc. degree in biology or life sciences with focus on virology
- Track record of high-quality, original publications (including preprints)
- Experience in handling and culturing human pathogens at the BSL2 level
- Experience in all standard molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology methods (e.g. flow cytometry, immunoprecipitation, reporter assays, microscopy, protein biochemistry, cloning)
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently, creatively and carefully
- Willingness to work in biosafety level 3 laboratories
- Team-oriented and open-minded personality
- Interest in collaborating with national and international research groups
- Passion towards science, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment
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
- Special offers in the areas of shopping, travel and sports
- Bike leasing via "JobRad" possible, 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
Information regarding the position
- Salary group E13 according to TVöD- VKA- K. The classification is based on qualification, the respective experience level is calculated from the years of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is given for a full-time position without annual bonus, allowances and additional services
- The working time is part-time with 25 hours per week
- At our company 30 days of vacation are standard
- The position is limited to 3 years
- The application deadline is on:
- Reference number: 4984
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.
Oya Cingöz
oya.cingoez@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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