Independent Junior Research Group Leader in translational Cancer Research

**Reference number**:2025-0198** - Berlin - Full-time - DKTK partner site Berlin / Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin **_“Research for a life without cancer" is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts - whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting._** The German Cancer Research Center is seeking for the **partner site Berlin of the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK)** for the next posible date an The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is Germany's largest biomedical research institute and a leading center for cancer research. With over 3,400 employees, five research focus areas, and a wide network of regional locations, the DKFZ has a long history of groundbreaking discoveries in all fields of cancer biology and across biosciences. **JOB DESCRIPTION**: We seek to appoint an independent junior research group leader with a strong background in translational cancer research to match and propel the scientific profile of the DKTK partner site Berlin: The DKFZ and the DKTK partner site Berlin provide an outstanding, dynamic and vibrant research environment focused on interdisciplinary team science and including access to numerous state-of-the-art technological platforms/core facilities, locally and DKTK-wide. This includes core facilities for genomics/epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, imaging mass spectrometry/cellular imaging, flow cytometry/CYTOF, optogenetics; a focus area on single-cell cancer medicine; data science support (bioinformatics, machine learning, modeling), state-of-the-art computing clusters and GMP facilities. In addition, access to large retrospective and prospective cancer biomaterial sample collections from patient cohorts treated in large clinical trials with well-documented clinical data as well as to a rich repertoire of preclinical in vivo models (patient-derived and genetic) will be available. Possibility for part-time clinical activity (up to 20 %) can be discussed. **YOUR PROFILE**: - PhD in life or data sciences and/or MD in medicine - Significant postdoctoral experience (3-6 years) in a research area that matches the DKTK partner site Berlin profile - Research experience (typically >3 years) in an international competitive environment - Deep understanding of preclinical and clinical precision medicine approaches - Internationally recognized record of accomplishment in the field of translational cancer research demonstrated by a strong publication record and successful acquisition of third party funding in this field, appropriate to stage of the career - Ability and interest in leading and managing a growing research group including the mentoring of postdocs, doctoral researchers and students - Vision for an internationally competitive innovative research program and strong motivation to interact/collaborate with research groups in basic, translational and clinical cancer research within the within DKTK and NCT networks - Ability to manage and coordinate interdisciplinary cancer research projects - Independent and self-reliant way of working, characterized by a high degree of initiative and sense of responsibility - Drive to collaborate internally and externally and work within a team to achieve shared goals - Experience in teaching, didactic skills and willingness to participate in teaching activities are welcome - Fluency in verbal and written English **APPLICATION PROCESS**: **WE OFFER**: **Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level** **Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments** **Attractive core funding for six years** **Access to international research networks** **30 days of vacation per year** **Flexible working hours** **Possibility of mobile work and part-time work** **Family-friendly working environment** **Comprehensive further training program, options for mentoring and leadership programs** **Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket** **Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being** **ARE YOU INTERESTED?**: Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer **Contact**: Tobias Kraski Telefon: +49 30 450 564 656 **Duration**: The position is limited to 6 years without a tenure option. **Application Deadline**:09.08.2025