PhD Position (m/f/d) in Biomedical Research (Research Associate)

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

As a doctoral student in the MDC International PhD Program, you will carry out an independent research project in the field of biomedical research. You will work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment and benefit from a structured doctoral program with comprehensive scientific and non-subject-specific training opportunities. The goal is to gain new insights into the biological mechanisms of health and disease and to contribute to the scientific advancement of the research field.

• Doctoral opportunities at MDC in cooperation with Humboldt-Universität, Charité and HI-TAC (Mannheim/Heidelberg)
• Research on the foundations of health and disease with clinical relevance
• wide range of topics, including AI, cancer research, neuroscience, immunology, Data Science, Omics technologies
• structured, international PhD program with approx. 350 doctoral students
• excellent, collaborative and inclusive research environment
• individual supervision, mentoring as well as comprehensive training and further education offers
• access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and Core Facilities
• regular scientific events (seminars, Journal Clubs, symposia, retreats)
• travel grants for conferences and external courses
• working language: English
• option to associate with the HEIBRiDS Data Science School
• locations in Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte with a modern research environment
• family-friendly offers (e.g., daycare, parent-child room)
• attractive science location Berlin with a diverse cultural offering
• HI-TAC as an additional location with a focus on cardiovascular research and translation
• integration into an international, interdisciplinary research network
• dedicated early-career scientists with a strong interest in life and/or data sciences
• graduates of relevant disciplines (e.g. biology, biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, computer science, Data Science, engineering, mathematics, physics or related fields)
• applicants with a Master's degree or planned completion by January 2027 at the latest
• motivated individuals who want to actively participate in current challenges in biology and medicine
• candidates with the ambition to help shape excellent science

In addition, you will benefit from:

• remuneration according to the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst des Bundes (TVöD-Bund), including additional company pension scheme
• a secure job
• flexible working hours and support offers for childcare
• the possibility of mobile working
• an idyllic green campus that is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport or car
• free Nextbike use from the S-Bahn station Buch to the campus
• subsidy for the Jobticket as well as discounts in the campus canteen
• occupational health management with a fitness center
• additional health services such as influenza vaccination, eye test, ergonomic consultation at the workplace

Application deadline: August 24, 2026

Please apply via our online recruitment portal. (https://mdcphd.mdc-berlin.de/site/index.php) https://www.mdc-berlin.de/phd Unfortunately, applications via e-mail cannot be considered. Please use our online portal and submit your application with the following documents: details of education (university, grades), research experience, letter of interest and motivation, CV, reference letters as well as relevant certificates.

After submitting your application, you will automatically receive a confirmation of receipt via e-mail. To be considered, the application must be submitted in full before the deadline expires.

If you have a foreign degree, please submit proof of the recognition of your Master's degree in Germany with the application. The proof can be determined via the anabin database and submitted as a PDF attachment to the application. Further information can be found under Recognition of Degrees and Achievements (https://www.mdc-berlin.de/content/guide-new-scientists?mdcbl%5B0%5D=/de/careers/work-life/welcome-family-office&mdctl=0&mdcou=0&mdcot=0&mdcbv=tJ1UjFVrtLpkXBiasnNmx9Fg_yO3rbFr98ICfu5rb0w) .

Information on fair mobility can be found here: https://www.fair-labour-mobility.eu/ (https://www.fair-labour-mobility.eu/) .

The entire process is available on the website.

Desired start date: individually negotiable, at the latest in February 2027.

All questions please via phdrecruitment@mdc-berlin.de.

E-mail: phdrecruitment@mdc-berlin.de Website: https://www.mdc-berlin.de/Applicationwww.mdc-berlin.de

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