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.
We provide a dynamic environment which empowers excellence with state-of-the-art technologies, cutting edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network.
Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication to create a space where scientific discovery in cancer research is transformed into benefits for human health.
The National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) is a long-term cooperation between the DKFZ, excellent partners in university medicine and other research institutions at six locations in Germany. The goal of the NCT is to bring promising results from cancer research into clinical application quickly and safely. We are seeking for the Molecular Precision Oncology Program at the National Center for Tumor Diseases and the German Cancer Research Center as of May 2026 a
Postdoctoral Scientist in Translational Bioinformatics and Pharmacogenomics
You will work in an interdisciplinary and international team of bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, and clinicians to identify (i) targetable lesions for cancer patients in high-dimensional data, including next-generation sequencing, epigenomic, and proteomic data, and (ii) perform germline and somatic genotyping in pharmacogene loci.
You will work in and contribute to a quality management system for accreditation according to ISO 15189, and you will be part of an EU-funded multinational project.
Furthermore, you may participate in the development of workflows and pipelines for the analysis of high-dimensional data. You will have the opportunity to develop your own research projects in collaboration with other dry and wet lab scientists at our center.
with a background in bioinformatics, informatics, physics or a related field
Experience in the analysis of next-generation sequencing data, ideally in a clinical context, in interpreting actionable mutations, or in genotyping pharmacogenes
Knowledge of cancer biology, pharmacogenomics, and drug treatment is an advantage
The working language is English, so good English skills are required.
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
~ Develop your full potential: access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program and DKFZ Career Service with targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees.