Research Assistant / TA in Ghana (m/f/d)

Research Assistant / TA in Ghana (m/f/d)

Specialty

Virology

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Work time

full-time

Start date

01.07.2026

Employment period

limited

Application deadline (in weeks)

22.06.2026

Deployment location Charité

Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode

7488

Salary group

E9b

Working at Charité

Charité Universitätsmedizin - Berlin is one of the largest university hospitals in Europe. The Institute of Virology at Charité Campus Mitte (Director: Prof. Drosten) has about 100 employees and 9 independent research groups. The institute is home to an international team of researchers who work on various viruses in a collegial atmosphere. Personal initiative, collegiality and a sense of responsibility are highly valued. To strengthen our team in the “Global Health” work area, we are looking for a Technical Assistant (m/f/d) to carry out a GIZ-funded project. The aim is to establish a sustainable infrastructure for diagnostics and vaccine testing (including animal models) in Ghana. We offer an exciting, meaningful job in an open-minded and international team.

Overview of the position

Support with the establishment of an animal testing facility

Working with infectious cell cultures (BSL2 & BSL3)

Supporting the planning and implementation of laboratory experiments as well as in training of junior scientists in laboratory techniques (mainly serology)

Testing of samples (wildlife, livestock, humans in contact with animals) for the presence of novel viruses: nucleic acid extraction, conventional PCR, quantitative RT-PCR, agarose gels, bacterial work, cloning, sequencing

Virological work: Transfection, virus collection, concentration and titer determination, standard biochemistry techniques, such as immunofluorescence tests, neutralization tests, western blot, ELISA, protein purification

Detailed documentation, analysis and evaluation of experiments

Set-up and organization of laboratory equipment (incl. contact with manufacturers, suppliers)

After a familiarization phase (approximately 1 month) at the Institute of Virology in Berlin, the assignment will fully take place in Kumasi, Ghana.

What we are looking for

Completed training as MTA/BTA/CTA or similar with very good grades

Experience in handling infectious material

Knowledge of molecular biology techniques (PCR, nucleic acid extraction, etc.) as well as of serological working techniques (immunofluorescence, neutralization assays, ELISA, etc.)

Work experience with animal test models is an advantage

Very good organizational and communication skills, commitment and ability to work in a team

Careful way of working and conscientious documentation of work

PC skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Very good knowledge of English

Willingness to work in Ghana for the complete project duration

Open-mindedness and intercultural competence; work experience in an international context is an advantage

Charité offers you

A highly professional working environment within a motivated and interdisciplinary team

A future-oriented, varied, and challenging role with a high degree of personal responsibility and autonomy

Intercultural team events and a well-structured onboarding process with supportive colleagues

Additional financial security in retirement through our company pension scheme

Information regarding the position

Pay scale is E 9b TVöD VKA. You can find the labor agreement here

Working hours: full time 38,5 hours / Week

The position is a fixed term position ending 30/11/2027

Application deadline:

Reference number: 7488

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.