The German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg invites highly motivated physicians with a keen interest in cancer research to apply for a DKFZ Clinician Scientist Fellowship. As Germany’s largest biomedical research institute, DKFZ offers exciting opportunities across basic, computational, epidemiological, prevention, and translational cancer research. This year, we are offering five DKFZ Clinician Scientists Fellowships, two of which are supported by the DKFZ Hector Cancer Institute at the University Medicine Mannheim.
Take a look at the research profiles on our website to identify the groups and the area in which you want to conduct research.
Enjoy protected time for your research
Complement your clinical and research training
Make use of state-of-the-art research facilities and infrastructure
Be part of our growing international community of clinician scientists
Extend your network and meet colleagues working in basic and translational research
We are looking for national or international clinical candidates who...
show enthusiasm for science and wish to link basic and clinical research
have obtained a higher medical degree (equivalent to MD-PhD)
are at an early stage of their career, i.e. are no further than 2 years into their specialized medical training (Germany: Fellowship applications are now open to national and international candidates interested in focusing on basic and translational cancer research.
preferably have prior experience in a cancer-relevant research area, but this is not essential
are interested in focusing on basic and translational cancer research
Please submit your complete application (in English) as a single PDF file containing the following documents via our online application portal (Only applications submitted through our application portal will be valid.).
statement of your research interests)
List of preferences with the names of the groups that you would like to interview with (make sure to check out the offered projects )
publication list and documentation of your clinical/research experience)
A highly supportive research environment at the DKFZ, the National Cancer Prevention Center (NCPC) and the wider scientific community including Heidelberg University as well as opportunities for national and international networking at the highest level
Access to international research networks
30 days of vacation per year
Possibility of part-time work
Family-friendly working environment
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
Comprehensive further training program, options for mentoring and leadership programs
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