DKFZ Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2024

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Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) Vollzeit
SEEKING A THRIVING RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR NEXT PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT?

Join our esteemed DKFZ POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites exceptionally driven scientists with a passion for cancer research to apply for a DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowship. As the largest biomedical research institute in Germany, DKFZ provides remarkable opportunities for postdoctoral researchers in various fields including basic, computational, epidemiological, prevention, and translational cancer research. Situated within the biomedical campus of Heidelberg University, and in close proximity to other leading research institutions, DKFZ fosters an interdisciplinary environment that promotes scientific collaboration and excellence.

The DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships are recognized as the most prestigious and competitive recruitment process for postdoctoral positions at DKFZ, available in two formats based on the research focus:

  1. DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowship (applicable to all cancer research domains): Up to seven fellowships are available, offered as a TV-L E13 contract for a duration of 2 years.
  2. Dr. Rurainski Postdoctoral Fellowships at DKFZ (focused on cancer epigenetics research projects): One fellowship is available, which includes funding for the postdoctoral position (TV-L E13 contract) along with a modest budget for conference participation and research materials. This funding lasts for 3 years.

For further details and eligibility criteria, please review the following requirements for application:

  • A qualification equivalent to a PhD is mandatory for all applicants (PhD degree must be officially granted).
  • Candidates should be in the early stages of their careers, having completed their PhD (or MD-PhD) no more than 2 years prior.
  • Applicants must demonstrate their successful previous research efforts through publications.
  • This fellowship is not open to internal DKFZ candidates unless they have been recruited to DKFZ within the last 6 months before the application deadline.
Application Process:

Submit your comprehensive application (in English) as a single PDF file through our online application portal. (Only applications submitted via our application portal will be considered valid.)

  • One-page motivation letter (detailing your research objectives for the medium and long term)
    Note: If applying for the Dr. Rurainski Fellowship, please include your motivation for pursuing research in cancer epigenetics.
  • Names of the research groups you wish to interview with.

We believe that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we encourage applications from talented individuals, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion, and age. Individuals with severe disabilities will be given preference if they possess the same qualifications.

Notice: We adhere to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Consequently, all employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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