PhD positions in Aging Research

PhD positions in Aging Research

Specialty
Endocrinology and diabetology , Internal medicine

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Work time
part-time

Start date
01.07.2026

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
19.04.2026

Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte

Jobcode
6877

Salary group
E13

Working at Charité

We are pursuing research on the biochemical and molecular basis of longevity regulation to provide novel therapeutic options to prevent and cure age-​related diseases like obesity, diabetes, neurodegeneration and cancer.
We are interested in genetic pathways and environmental factors that modulate longevity. Besides other topics, we are particularly focused on the role played by mitochondria in lifespan regulation.
Based on this, we characterize and identify aging-associated pathways that have been identified by a RNA expression screen of physiological aging in several evolutionary distinct species, including C. elegans, zebrafish, killifish, and mice.

Overview of the position

• Designing and performing experiments on ageing in vitro and in vivo
• Using diverse experimental methods, including human cell culture, genome editing, molecular biology, RNA analyses, fluorescence microscopy, recombinant protein expression/purification, in vitro biochemical assays
• Generating and analysing transcriptomic/metabolomics/proteomics datasets
• Communicating research outcomes at relevant international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

What we are looking for

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Genetics, Medical Biology, Translational Medicine or a related field
• Expertise and interest in working with biological systems (cells, C. elegans, mice)
• Dedicated to research on aging and age-related disease
• Design and execute creative experiments
• Scientific curiosity and motivation to perform scientifically rigorous experimental work
• Interest in working independently and supervising students
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Charité offers you

• A highly professional collaboration within a motivated and interdisciplinary team
• A future-oriented, varied and challenging job with high levels of personal responsibility and personal freedom of action
• Intercultural team events, well-structured onboarding with friendly colleagues
• Discounts on various offerings for employees, for example shopping, travel, sports
• Charité has been certified as a family-friendly university and family-friendly company since 2007 - additional information here

Information regarding the position

• Entgeltgruppe E13 TVöD VKA-K. Hier finden Sie alle Informationen zum Gehalt und Tarifvertrag
• Die Arbeitszeit 65% ist in Teilzeit mit 25 Stunden
• Die Position ist auf 3 Jahre befristet, da sie an die Projektlaufzeit gebunden ist
• Bei uns sind 30 Tage Urlaub Standard
• Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am: 19.04.2026
• Kennziffer: 6877

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.

For data protection reasons, we only accept applications via our application portal. The contact details provided below are intended solely for inquiries.

If you have questions, please contact:

Prof. Michael Ristow
[email protected]