Research Assistant (PhD Student) in Translational Lymphoma Research
Specialty
Hematology and oncology
Campus Benjamin Franklin, Steglitz
Jobcode: 7932 | Work time: part-time | Start date: ab sofort / immediatly | Employment period: limited | Application deadline: 20.08.2026 | Salary group: E13
Working at Charité
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated scientist to join our team for a Ph.D. in translational lymphoma research. Our young, interdisciplinary team of physicians and scientists from biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics has a strong publication record and is dedicated to advance cancer research.
Join a dynamic team in modern laboratories shared by five research groups, where innovation thrives. Work with state-of-the-art technologies (flow cytometry, protein biochemistry, genomics) and top instruments (automated pipetting systems, high-content Operetta imaging platform). Benefit from ongoing collaborations with single-cell multi-omics, genomics, and proteomics experts at BIMSB, MDC, and BIH. Receive successful onboarding and structured scientific guidance to support your research.
Tasks
As part of your Ph.D. project, you will identify and functionally characterize novel molecular vulnerabilities to improve cellular immunotherapies for aggressive B-cell lymphomas. The project aims to elucidate mechanisms of resistance to CAR T-cell and bispecific antibody therapies and to develop innovative immunotherapeutic strategies for preclinical application.
- Identify and validate novel therapeutic targets using functional genetic approaches and molecular biology techniques.
- Develop and apply preclinical cellular and mouse models to investigate innovative immunotherapeutic strategies.
- Functionally characterize CAR T-cell and bispecific antibody therapies using state-of-the-art technologies, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing and single-cell multi-omics.
To mechanistically investigate these questions, you will apply techniques including flow cytometry, protein biochemistry, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and next-generation sequencing, with the opportunity to perform independent bioinformatic analyses. In addition, you will gain experience in spectral flow cytometry and benefit from collaborative opportunities in single-cell multi-omics. The project involves working with primary patient samples, cell lines, preclinical mouse models and clinical patient datasets.
You will be employed as a research associate: Pursuant to Section 110 (4), sentence 3 of the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG), research associates are granted an appropriate amount of working time to pursue their own academic qualification and professional development.
Profile
- Educational Background: You should hold a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, Pharmacy, Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Background in Molecular and Cell Biology Expertise: A strong foundation in molecular and cell biology is preferred.
- Pre-Clinical Models and NGS Experience: Ideally, experience with pre-clinical models (e.g., FELASA certificate) and proficiency in analyzing data from standard NGS platforms is advantageous.
- Language Skills: Excellent English skills are required; knowledge of German is a plus.
- Communication and Teamwork: Strong communication skills, experience working in multidisciplinary teams, and a record of working in competitive research environments are highly valued.
- A thorough knowledge of our recent research work is required for the application process (please review PMID 35499080 and 35022408)
We offer
- 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 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
- Consideration of personal wishes regarding the weekly working schedule
Information regarding the position
- Paygrade 13 according to TVöD VKA-K. Your job grade depends on your job qualification whereas the experience level depends on the number of working years. The yearly gross salary is hereby provided based on a full time position excluding yearly bonus and additional pay.
- Working hours is part-time 65% (24,02 hours per week).
- The position is limited until 31.03.2029, as it is tied to the project duration
- 30 days of paid vacation per year (full-time position)
- The application period ends on:20.08.2026
- Position ID: 7932
More Information
Everyone is welcome at the Charité, regardless of age, religion, gender, gender identity, personal orientation, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion.
For data protection reasons, we only accept applications via our application portal. The contact details provided below are intended solely for inquiries.
If you have questions, please contact:
jasmin.radenkovic(at)charite.de
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
jobs.charite.de
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Paygrade E13 according to TVöD VKA-K. You may find further information here
DIE CHARITÉ - UNIVERSITÄTSMEDIZIN BERLIN
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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