PhD Position in Bioinformatics / RNA Biology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin 2026

The Beule lab at the Berlin Institute of Health at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (BIH) is looking for a highly motivated doctoral student for a fully funded, three-year doctoral position to investigate the role of non-coding RNAs and transcriptional regulation within the hypothalamic-pituitary endocrine axis of the brain.

The doctoral project is conducted under the supervision of Dr. Andranik Ivanov and involves close collaboration with international experimental research partners.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 19, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorCharité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
• City to studyBerlin
• School to studyCharité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A fully funded PhD position for 3 years in a cooperative and stimulating research environment
• Integration into the Core Unit Bioinformatics, a large, international, and interdisciplinary group of bioinformaticians, software developers, physicists, statisticians, and life scientists
• A friendly, open, and collaborative working atmosphere with strong collegial exchange
• A workplace in the center of Berlin with excellent infrastructure and close links to experimental research groups
• Access to state-of-the-art computing resources and high-quality multi-omics datasets
• Opportunities to build solid expertise in RNA biology, transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation, and advanced bioinformatics
• Participation in structured PhD and professional development programs within BIH and Charité
• Salary group E13 TVöD VKA-K. Classification depends on qualifications; the individual experience level is calculated based on prior professional experience. The stated annual gross salary applies to a full-time position and excludes special or additional payments. The collective agreement can be found here.
• Additional standard public-sector benefits (including annual bonus payment, occupational pension scheme (VBL), and capital-forming benefits)
• Flexible working hours and the option for mobile/remote work
  30 days of paid leave per year (based on a five-day work week)
• Various support services to help balance work and family life (childcare, cooperation with voiio)
• Excellent training and continuing education opportunities
  Mobile citizens’ registration office on site
• Corporate benefits (travel, leisure, shopping, etc.), Charité Gympass, and JobRad
• A very accessible and attractive workplace at the Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine, Luisenstr. 65, 10117 Berlin

Requirements

• Completed or completed by the start date Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science or a related subject
  Strong interest and proven experience in analyzing Omics data
• Very good programming knowledge in Python or R and Bash
• Secure and routine handling of Linux-based computing environments
• Practical experience with high-performance computers (HPC clusters) 

Application Documents

• Cover letter
• CV (without photo, age, or marital status)
• Graduation certificates
• Employer references
• Proof of Disability (If you have any)

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin webpage.