Scientist Position (d/f/m) in Translational Immunology

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Das Berlin Institute of Health an der Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin sucht einen Wissenschaftler (d/f/m) zur Unterstützung von Forschungsprojekten im Bereich Immunologie und Zellbiologie. Sie werden an innovativen Projekten zur Untersuchung der Kommunikation zwischen Immunzellen arbeiten und dabei cutting-edge Multi-Omics Technologien anwenden. Wir bieten ein modernes Arbeitsumfeld, eine attraktive Vergütung sowie zahlreiche Weiterbildungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten.

Leistungen

30 Urlaubstage pro Jahr

Förderangebote für die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie

Sehr gute Fort- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Qualifikationen

• Erfahrung in In-vitro Zellkultursystemen.
• Hohes Maß an wissenschaftlicher Neugier und Unabhängigkeit.
• Freude an translationaler und immunologischer Forschung.

Aufgaben

• Etablieren und Nutzen komplexer Immun-Kultur-Systeme zur Modellierung zellulärer Interaktionen.
• Durchführen von Experimenten zur Untersuchung der Kommunikation zwischen immunologischen Zellen.
• Datenanalyse in Zusammenarbeit mit Bioinformatikern.

Kenntnisse

Zellbiologie Techniken

Immunologische Tests

Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Biochemie, Biologie, Immunologie oder verwandtem Fachbereich

Tools

Multicolor Durchflusszytometrie

Immunhistologie

Jobbeschreibung

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 Sawitzki Lab October 10, 2025 until December 12, 2028 we are looking for a Scientist Position (d/f/m) in part-time (25,03h/week)

The Sawitzki Lab at the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin explores the molecular mechanisms that govern immune cell activation and regulation in the context of infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and tissue regeneration.
We apply cutting-edge multi-omics technologies (e.g., cytometry, imaging, scRNA-seq) alongside perturbation-based in vitro culture systems to understand how immune cell composition and function are dynamically regulated in health and disease. As part of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1444 "Directed Cellular Self-Organization to Advance Bone Regeneration", we are seeking a scientist (65%, part-time) to join our team to contribute to a research project investigating monocyte-T cell communication and its role in driving metabolic adaptations that support efficient bone healing.

What you can expect

• Establish and utilize complex immune co-culture systems to model cellular interactions during tissue repair
• Design and perform experiments to explore cross-talk between innate and adaptive immune cells in murine and human settings
• Analyze experimental data in collaboration with bioinformatics partners to understand signaling and interaction networks
• Collaborate within the CRC research network to identify key regulators of inflammation resolution and regeneration
• Present findings at national and international meetings and contribute to peer-reviewed publications

What you bring along

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, or a related discipline
• Strong academic foundation and enthusiasm for translational and immunological research
• Experience with cell biology techniques and immune-based assays
• Hands-on experience in at least two of the following:
  o In vitro immune cell co-culture systems
  o Multicolor flow cytometry (>8 markers)
  o Immunohistology or immune cell imaging
• High level of scientific curiosity, independence, and commitment to robust experimental work
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset
• We welcome candidates who are motivated to actively engage in scientific training and academic development toward a doctoral degree.

What we offer you

• A varied job in a forward-looking research institute
• Pay group E13 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 part-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)
• 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 Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine, Luisenstr. 65, 10117 Berlin

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 July 15, 2025, quoting the reference number 4916.

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 .