Within the framework of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1292 (Virus-induced inflammatory diseases), this project analyzes the function of the IFNAR–USP18 signaling node as a central regulatory hub that controls the intensity, duration and metabolic consequences of interferon responses during a viral infection.
Your responsibilities include:
- Planning and execution of in vivo infection studies using cell type-specific mouse models
- Conducting experiments in S2 laboratories to analyze virus-induced signaling pathways
- Immunological, molecular biological and proteomic analyses
- Establishment and analysis of primary cell cultures
- Integration of multi-omic and metabolic datasets
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Summary
- Application DeadlineApril 15, 2026
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorCharité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- City to studyBerlin
- School to studyCharité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
- Scientifically ambitious project with high translational relevance
- Access to state-of-the-art core facilities (flow cytometry, proteomics, genomics, imaging)
- Structured doctoral training within the framework of the CRC and the Charité Graduate School
- Close scientific supervision and international networking
- Berlin as an attractive research location
Requirements
- Excellent Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Infection Biology or a related field
- Solid experimental experience in molecular and cell biological methods
- Ideally, knowledge of immunology, virology, mouse models, or metabolic analyses.
- Proven scientific motivation and ideally initial publication experience
- Independent, analytical and structured work style as well as very good English skills
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
April 15, 2026How To Apply
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