Introduction

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg is offering DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 for highly motivated scientists interested in cancer research.

The DKFZ is Germany's largest biomedical research institute with over 100 research divisions, offering exciting opportunities for postdocs in various cancer research areas. Located on the biomedical campus of Heidelberg University, DKFZ provides an interdisciplinary working environment that fosters scientific exchange and excellence.

Scope of Work

The DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered in two modalities:

• DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowship (all cancer research areas): Up to seven fellowships are available, offering a TV-L E13 contract for 2 years.

• Dr. Rurainski Postdoctoral Fellowships at DKFZ (cancer epigenetics research projects): One fellowship is available, including funding for the postdoctoral position (TV-L E13 contract) and a small budget for conference attendance and consumables. The duration of the funding is 3 years.

Eligibility

• A qualification equivalent to a PhD or MD-PhD is required for all applications.

• Candidates must document their successful previous research endeavors with publications.

• Candidates should be at an early stage of their career, having held a PhD (or MD-PhD) for no longer than 2 years.

• Candidates who submit their thesis before November of the running year are eligible to apply. The expected defense date must be included in the motivation letter.

• The fellowship is not open for internal candidates, unless they have been recruited to the DKFZ not longer than 6 months before the application deadline.

Budget 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.

Key Dates

The application deadline is September 15, 2024.

Application Process

• Submit your complete application (in English) as one PDF file containing the following documents via the online application portal.

• One-page motivation letter (include your research goals in the medium and long term)

• Note: If applying for the Dr. Rurainski Fellowship, include your motivation for working in cancer epigenetics.

• Names of the groups that you would like to interview with (make sure to check out the offered projects)

• Curriculum vitae

• Publication list

• Copy of degree certificates (originals, transcripts, and translations, if applicable)

• Two letters of recommendation

Selection Process

The selection process involves a review of applications by a panel of experts. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Contact Information

For more information, visit DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships.

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