PhD Positions in Cancer Research

German Cancer Research Center in the Helmholtz Association (DKFZ); Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 18.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international cancer research institute in Germany invites applications for fully funded PhD positions in cancer research. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in relevant fields, including biology and computer science. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and offers comprehensive training, including career development support. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds, and the application deadline is December 15, 2025.

Leistungen

Full funding for the duration of the PhD

Career development support

International conferences participation

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology, or public health studies.
• Proficiency in English required for the PhD Program.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Conduct cutting-edge research in cancer biology and related fields.
• Participate in Thesis Advisory Committee meetings and skills courses.
• Present research findings at international conferences.

Kenntnisse

Research methodology

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

PHD POSITIONS IN CANCER RESEARCH

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) with its core site in Heidelberg invites international students holding a Master’s degree in (molecular) biology, (bio-)chemistry, (bio-)physics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology / public health studies and related subjects to apply for the International PhD Program.

PhD students are supported by a Thesis Advisory Committee, participate in scientific and professional skills courses, attend international conferences and receive career development support. The language of the PhD Program is English.
Full funding is provided for the duration of the PhD, either by the DKFZ or by third-party sources.

Research at the DKFZ is organized into the following programs with a lot of interaction and interdisciplinary PhD projects available across different topics:

• Cell Biology and Tumor Biology
• Functional and Structural Genomics
• Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
• Immunology, Infection and Cancer
• Imaging and Radiooncology

For more information about the groups and their research visit www.dkfz.de/research.

More information and application: www.dkfz.de/phd

Application deadline: 15th December 2025

We support and value diversity and encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail].