A PhD position (TVöD E13, 65%) is available immediately. This position is part of the German Research Foundation (DFG) funded research unit Cancer Mechanical Properties towards Better Diagnoses and Therapies (FOR5628) which is currently being established at the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The biomechanical properties of tumors and cancers in vivo will be investigated from the cell to the tissue scale. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of basic scientists and physicians using state-of-the-art imaging techniques and well-equipped laboratories for cell and tissue material testing. Our team has unique expertise in MRI, elasto-graphy, atomic force microscopy, tissue biology, zebrafish animal models, organoid culture, medical image processing, and tissue charac-terization. Depending on the qualifications and background of the candidate specific projects will be defined that fit into the work place.
Work on the research topic independently
Work in the cell culture laboratory
Development of imaging technology
Perform experiments in phantoms and tissue samples towards pilot studies in healthy volunteers and patients
Data processing in Matlab
Basic histological examination of tissue samples
Publication of results in scientific journals
We are seeking highly motivated, curious, enthusiastic, and results-oriented graduate students with excellent academic records.
Requirements:
Completed studies (Master's degree) in physics, computer sciences, biology and engineering sciences or overlapping fields.
Strong interest in medical imaging, especially MRI
Ability to work in a team, high level of initiative
Reliability and flexibility
Good computer skills (Matlab), handling of MS Windows and Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point), knowledge of statistics (statistical programs such as R, GraphPad Prism or SPSS) is highly appreciated
Good English skills, both written and spoken
We offer a multidisciplinary scientific environment with opportunities to build and strengthen
Highly professional collaboration in a motivated and interdisciplinary team
A future-oriented, varied and challenging job with a high degree of personal responsibility and scope for personal action
Intercultural team events, well-structured onboarding with friendly colleagues
Discounts on many offers for employees in the areas of shopping, travel and sport
Our company pension scheme provides our employees with additional security in old age
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We offer a multidisciplinary scientific environment with opportunities to build and strengthen collaborative networks. With weekly seminars, regular colloquia and annual retreats, we offer a scientific and educational curriculum for exchange and for professional and personal development. Workshops tailored to the needs of our PhD students and the opportunity to participate in and contribute to international conferences complete our training package for PhD students.
Pay grade E13 TVöD VKA-K. The classification is based on qualifications, the respective experience level is calculated on the basis of the years worked. The annual salary (gross) is stated for a full-time position without annual bonus, allowances and additional services. You can find the collective agreement here
The working hours are part-time 25.35 hours.
30 days vacation are standard with us
Limited to 3 years
The application deadline ends on: 17.05.2024
Reference number: 3036