HI-TRON Clinician Scientist Fellowship

German Cancer Research Center in the Helmholtz Association (DKFZ); Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading European cancer research center invites highly motivated physicians to apply for the HI-TRON Clinician Scientist Fellowship in Germany. This prestigious opportunity allows for protected research time and complements clinical and scientific training. Candidates should possess a higher medical degree (equivalent to MD-PhD) and be in the early stages of specialized medical training. The fellowship offers excellent infrastructure, networking opportunities, and a supportive work environment, with a focus on basic and translational cancer research.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation per year

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly working environment

Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket

Corporate Health Management Program for well-being

Targeted offers for personal development

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must be national or international clinical candidates.
• Candidates should be in the early stage of their career, not more than 2 years into specialized medical training in Germany.
• Candidates must show interest in linking basic and clinical research.

Aufgaben

• Enjoy protected time for research.
• Complement clinical and research training.
• Receive comprehensive training and mentoring.
• Utilize state-of-the-art research facilities.

Kenntnisse

Enthusiasm for science

Clinical research interest

Prior experience in cancer-relevant research

Ausbildung

Higher medical degree (equivalent to MD-PhD)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

The DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. 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.

LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND YOUR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND TO COMPLEMENT YOUR CLINICAL AND SCIENTIFIC TRAINING?

Then apply now for our prestigious

HI-TRON Clinician Scientist Fellowship

Reference number: 2026-0009

The Helmholtz-Institute for Translational Oncology Mainz (HI-TRON Mainz) is a joint venture of the German Cancer Research Center with the Research Institute for Translational Oncology at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (TRON gGmbH), the University Medical Center Mainz (UMC) and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).
HI-TRON Mainz invites highly motivated physicians interested in cancer research to apply for a HI-TRON Clinician Scientist Fellowship.

Join us to:

• Enjoy protected time for your research
• Complement your clinical and research training
• Receive comprehensive training and tailored mentoring
• 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: Facharztweiterbildung)
• 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

We Offer

• Excellent framework conditions: state‑of‑the‑art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
• Campus with modern state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, including access to large clinical datasets and sample collections
• Access to international research networks
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of part‑time work
• Family‑friendly working environment
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development promote your talents
• Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well‑being

Application

Please submit your complete application (in English) single PDF file containing the following documents via our online application portal (only applications submitted through our application portal will be valid):

• One-page motivation letter (incl. 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)
• Curriculum vitae (incl. publication list and documentation of your clinical/research experience)
• Copy of degree certificates (originals, transcripts and translations, if applicable)
• Contact details of two references who are familiar with your work

Please find further information and eligibility criteria on www.dkfz.de/clinicianscientist

Contact

Contact:
Dr.MarianaSchulte-Sasse
Phone: [phone]

The position is initially limited to 2 years, with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline

Applications Deadline: 15.03.2026

Applications by e‑mail cannot be accepted.

Notice

We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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