PhD. Student (d/f/m) in Cellular Programming

PhD. Student (d/f/m) in Cellular Programming

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Work time

part-time

Start date

01.08.2026

Employment period

limited

Application deadline

24.07.2026

Deployment location Charité

Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Wedding

Jobcode

7171

Working at Charité

The Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) is dedicated to biomedical translation. Its mission is to translate research findings into personalized prevention, diagnostics, and therapies to benefit patients and provide the scientific community with effective tools. With approximately 750 employees, the BIH specializes in translational method development, precision medicine, regenerative therapies, and biomedical data science. Closely integrated with Charité, the BIH promotes excellent research and facilitates the accelerated transfer of new discoveries into clinical practice through its supporting platforms and programs. Through these efforts, the BIH builds strong partnerships and fosters innovation-driven medicine in both national and international contexts.

For the work group Prof. Dr. Daniel Ortmann starting from 01.08.2026 limited until 31.07.2029 we are looking for a PhD. Student (d/f/m) in part-time (25,03h/week).

The central scientific theme of the Ortmann research group is cellular programming. We use the latest techniques to control cellular identity in order to generate commercially and clinically relevant cell types with improved functionality.

What you can expect

Generate constructs with various molecular cloning techniques

Grow iPSCs and genetically modify them with generated constructs

Determine reprogramming conditions to obtain macrophages with the desired functionality

Evaluate macrophages with a variety of assays

Plan, organize and execute experiment plans

Manage common laboratory tasks

Write grant reports

What you bring along

A good university degree (Masters or equivalent) in a STEM field or a related discipline

Experience with cell culture (stem cells and/or immune cells)

Expertise in molecular biology (cloning, Gateway, Gibson assembly, CRISPR/CAS9, gene targeting)

Experience with other standard laboratory techniques (PCR, qPCR, flow cytometry, imaging, etc.)

Experience in working independently while keeping a strong team spirit

Strong self-motivation, organizational skills, and ability to lead and develop scientific projects

Scientific curiosity, analytical thinking, and interest in contributing to projects

Ability to work in a team of young scientists, to be flexible, and flourish in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaborate effectively with individuals of different backgrounds in a multidisciplinary team, team orientated with excellent organizational skills including project management and good record keeping important

Fluent English

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 full-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)

Flexible working hours and the option of working remote

30 vacation days per year (with a five-day week)

Various support offers to balance work a