The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.
Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. Scientific Grants Advisor
The Grants Office advises and supports DKFZ scientists in acquiring funding from national and international funding organizations for projects in the field of cancer research. With this position, the Grants Office is expanding the "Scientific Grants Advisors and EU Strategy Group" to better support DKFZ scientists with their grant applications, especially for transfer-oriented grants.
Provide information, guidance and individual support for DKFZ scientists seeking suitable funding programs for their research (e.g., German, EU, and international funding programs, with a focus on research valorization)
Assist scientists in preparing the strategic orientation and content of their third-party funded grant applications from the project idea to the draft and full application phase
Close collaboration within the „Scientific Grants Advisors and EU Strategy Group” and with the “Proposal and Project Administration Group” of the Grants Office, as well as with other administrative departments such as Innovation Management at DKFZ
Master's and PhD degree in a relevant discipline in natural or life sciences, ideally with postdoctoral experience and/or company experience
Proven experience and knowledge of German and international research funding programs, especially for valorization grants such as EIC grants, BMFTR Go-Bio and similar
Experience in the acquisition of third-party funded research projects
Interest in supporting researchers to exploit their scientific results via funding programs
Ability to prepare and communicate complex content to specific target groups
Excellent knowledge of MS Office
Fluent spoken and written German and English essential
Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
~30 days of vacation per year
~ Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
~ Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
~ Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being
We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees.