Scientific Assistant DM.202.23b in Berlin-Steglitz bei Charité

Working at the Charité

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is a joint institution of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Charité was once again voted Germany's best hospital because our employees do an outstanding job every day - in patient care as well as in research, teaching and administration. Patients from all over the world rely on the expertise of our staff as well as on state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment methods.

The position is anchored in the interdisciplinary ProFIT joint project “InnoCan”.
Within the framework of this project, analgesic drug nanocarrier systems will be tested on biopsies, as well as on 2D and 3D cell culture models of the oral mucosa and their effect will be characterized in terms of cell biology and biochemistry.
We offer you a challenging and responsible research position (postdoctoral fellow) with an independent project at the interface between clinical, medical-chemical and cell biological research. You will work in an interdisciplinary team, together with experienced scientists from basic research and clinicians from periodontology.

Job Overview

• Preparation of bovine oral mucosa

• Isolation of human gingival fibroblasts and keratinocytes

• Cultivation of human immortalized and primary gingival fibroblasts and epithelial cells

• Implementation of immunological, biochemical and molecular biological methods (e.g. Wester blotting, qRT-PCR, indirect Immunofluorescence, ELISA, histology)

• Statistical evaluation of experimental data

• Documentation of the results in the form of reports and presentation of the results in seminars and congresses Writing scientific publications

  Scientific staff is given sufficient time to carry out their own scientific work in accordance with their employment relationship.

We are looking for

• University degree in natural sciences (Master's degree or equivalent) in the field of biochemistry/biology/chemistry, preferably with a focus on cell biology/molecular biology
• Strong interest in inflammation and/or nanomedicine
• Knowledge and practical skills in the fields of immunology, cell culture, and biochemistry
• Open-minded to new techniques and methods
• Above-average level of initiative and commitment
• Quick comprehension and very good problem-solving skills
• Social skills and enjoyment of teamwork
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Confident handling of Microsoft Office, databases, and modern data communication

Advantages at the Charité

• A relaxed but highly professional collaboration in a familiar, motivated, interdisciplinary team
• A future-oriented, varied and challenging job with a high degree of personal responsibility and personal freedom of action
• Multicultural team events, well-structured onboarding with nice colleagues
• Extensive free continuing education and training opportunities up to and including university studies
• Discounts on many employee offers for shopping, travel, sports
• Our company pension scheme provides our employees with additional security in old age
• Reconciliation of private life, family and work; we are a certified family company -

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Job Information

• Pay scale E13 according to TVöD- VKA- K. The grouping takes place under consideration of the qualification, the respective experience level is calculated from the completed professional years. The annual salary (gross) is given for a full-time position without annual bonus, allowances and additional services. You can find the collective agreement here.
• The working time is part-time with 39 hours per week
• At our company 30 days of vacation are standard
• The application deadline is on: 30.11.2023
• Reference number:2347