Although there are other ways of becoming a Postdoc at our research center, the DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships represent the most prestigious and competitive Postdoc recruitment process at the DKFZ. It is intended to recruit highly talented and motivated young scientist, who wish to work at the forefront of cancer research in any of basic or translational cancer research labs at the DKFZ.
This program offers up to 10 fellowships per year and provides interdisciplinary training and research opportunities in state-of-the-art research facilities for excellent young scientists, no longer than 2 years past graduation, with a background in biology as well as in physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, epidemiology and other research fields.
Who?
- A qualification equivalent to a PhD or MD is a prerequisite for all applications.
- Candidates should document their successful previous research endeavors with publications.
- The candidates should be at an early stage of their career, having held a PhD (or MD) for no longer than 2 years.
- The fellowship is not open for internal candidates, unless they have been recruited not longer than 6 months before the application deadline.
Funding and duration
DKFZ Postdoc salaries are competitive by national standards and are negotiated and confirmed during the recruitment phase should a fellowship be offered.
The fellowships are initially offered for a duration of two years.
Selection criteria
The most important selection criterion is academic quality, demonstrated by outstanding publications. Other criteria that will be considered during the selection process include research prizes and awards, demonstration of mobility or successful application for research funding.
Personal Career Development
The DKFZ is committed to open new avenues for personal career development. Therefore, the institute actively supports its scientists by providing advanced training tailored to their specific needs.
A dedicated Career Center for Postdocs is available to inform about future career opportunities and to plan the next step in your career. The team provides personal career guidance and advises postdocs on formulating their personal career strategy.
How to apply for a DKFZ Fellowship?
In order to prepare your application please make sure to compile all the required information in one single PDF document which you need to upload during the online application process:
- Curriculum vitae (incl. list of publications)
- One-page motivation letter (incl. statement of your research interests)
- Copy of degree certificates (originals, transcripts and translations if applicable)
- Two letters of recommendation
Please note that applications need to be submitted in English language.
Candidates are encouraged to contact division heads and group leaders at the DKFZ Heidelberg before application to discuss potential projects.
Deadline: 15 September 2021.