PhD Position in Biomedical Engineering (m/f/d)

The mission of the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) is medical translation: transferring biomedical research find-ings into novel approaches to personalized prediction, prevention, diagnostics and therapy and, conversely, using clinical observations to develop new research ideas. The aim is to deliver relevant medical benefits to patients and the population at large. The BIH is also committed to establishing a comprehensive translational ecosystem as translational research area at Charité – one that places emphasis on a system-wide understanding of health and disease and that promotes change in the biomedical research culture. The BIH is funded 90 per-cent by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and 10 percent by the State of Berlin. The two founding institutions, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), were independent member entities within the BIH until 2020. As of 2021, the BIH has been integrated into Charité as the so-called third pillar; the MDC is privileged partner of the BIH.

The Hedtrich lab is looking for a full-time

PhD Position in Biomedical Engineering (m/f/d)

One PhD position is available in the lab of Prof. Dr. Sarah Hedtrich who will join the Charite and Berlin Institute of Health as a BIH Johanna Quandt Professor. Expected start date is negotiable, yet October – December 2021 is preferred. We are a young and enthusiastic group looking for people willing to contribute to our exciting re-search. The Hedtrich lab will be located in the just recently inaugurated research building Kaethe-Beutler-Haus on Berlin-Buch campus which is in close proximity to clinical departments, the MDC, and the FMP.

Job description:
The research project aims for the development of an organ-on-chip platform of lung tissue to study fundamental pathomechanism of inflammatory and infectious lung diseases and the development and testing of new drug candidates.
The successful candidate is expected to publish manuscripts as a first author, and to present their data at conferences and lab meetings.

Requirements:
Applicants ideally have experience in cell culture and biomolecular methods. Experience with tissue engineering and organ-on-chips are considered strong assets. Applicants should have a master de-gree or equivalent in biomedical engineering, phar-macology, biochemistry, or a related field with rel-evant experience.

Further key qualifications are:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of devel-opments and trends in relevant areas and a commitment to continuously adding to their knowledge base and skills,
• Personal attributes of an ideal team member: high level of honesty and integrity, robust work ethic and accountability, demonstrated initia-tive, adaptability in a rapidly changing land-scape, a creative and curious problem-solver, commitment to engendering a harmonious work environment and strong emotional intel-ligence.

We offer:

• A collaborative research environment that en-courages and supports scientific curiosity, in-novation, and development of its team mem-bers,
• Remuneration according to E13 TVöD VKA-K: The grouping takes into consideration the qualifications and the personal circumstances of the candidate ,
• A full-time position (39h/week)
• Appointment duration: initially for 3 years,
• Family – friendly, flexible working hours,
• Berlin is one of the most vibrant cities located in the heart of Europe. In addition to great sci-ence, it offers an inclusive and diverse living environment with incredible entertainment, cultural and recreateonal activities available.

We live diversity!
BIH strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Severely disabled applicants and those with equal status will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal suitability.

Please submit your application via the BIH Career portal by 06.09.2021, quoting the reference number BIH-77.21.

We are looking forward to hear from you!

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