Your Career at DKFZ

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Make your career with us!

Whether in research, infrastructure and technology, or administration, we are committed to providing our employees with the best possible support on their career path and in their professional development. Find out more about your opportunities at the DKFZ:

The DKFZ has an exceptional track record in training and educating the next generation of cancer researchers and offers special programs tailored to each career stage under the umbrella of our Cancer Research Academy.
These include MSc, PhD and postdoctoral programs, a special program for clinician scientists as well as support for junior research group leaders and training programs on dedicated scientific topics such as the Helmholtz School for Information & Data Science in Health.
“Light up your Journey” – our trainee program in administration for graduates with bachelor's and master's degrees: Explore your individual professional potential. Take advantage of the opportunity to get to know our diverse areas of responsibility in our administration. You will actively work on responsible projects to advance them and develop personally. The bachelor's program focuses on thedigitalization and networking of administrative processes, while the master's program concentrates on the optimization and advancement of complex administrative processes.
Play an active role in shaping the future with our exciting vocational trainings and dual study programs.

An integrated portfolio of training and support programs is available to scientists and employees at all levels, including a scientific Career Development Center.

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Become part of our team!

The DKFZ offers exciting career opportunities in a modern and international environment. Become part of a dedicated team that is fully committed to the task of conducting cancer research - for a life without cancer.

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We are DKFZ

Every contribution - whether in research, administration or infrastructure - is an important piece of the puzzle on our common path to a life without cancer!

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DKFZ as an employer

Whether in research, infrastructure and technology or administration - with us you will work in a diverse, international environment and enjoy numerous benefits.

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International Staff Services

International Staff Services (ISS) supports international staff (international doctoral students, visiting scientists, post-doctoral researchers and newly appointed professors) and their families in planning, preparing and carrying out the stay at the DKFZ.

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The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Germany’s largest biomedical research institution, is part of the Helmholtz Association and the German Centers for Health Research.

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts

Im Neuenheimer Feld 280

69120 Heidelberg

+49 6221 42-0
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