Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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Postdoc in Structural Biology and Cryo-Electron Tomography Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 3, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

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Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is advertising a Postdoc (m/f/d) in structural biology and cryo-electron tomography at the Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics in Germany.
The project sits in the research group of Prof. Christian Spahn and focuses on in situ structural biology, cryo-electron tomography, cryo-electron microscopy, digital image processing, and molecular cell biology. The group studies the structure, function, and regulation of macromolecular machines and complexes, with particular emphasis on protein biosynthesis, translational control, and ribosome biogenesis and assembly.
The role includes designing and implementing research projects, further developing and applying cryo-EM/cryo-ET methods, participating in national and international collaborations, supporting staff and collaboration partners, and contributing to teaching duties in German for human medicine and dentistry.
Applicants should have a completed PhD in a relevant field such as life sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, biology, chemistry, or physics. The post also asks for publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals, experience in cryo-EM and digital image processing, and strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and independent working skills. Experience in in situ structural biology, cryo-electron tomography, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or cell culture is beneficial but not mandatory.
The application deadline is 03 September 2026. Interested candidates should use the Charité careers link to view the full vacancy and apply online.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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