PhD Positions in Cancer Research

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ); Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites applications for its International PhD Program, aimed at students with a Master’s degree in relevant fields. This program provides full funding, access to a vibrant research community, and numerous opportunities for professional development, making it a unique gateway to advance in cancer research.

Leistungen

Full funding for the duration of the PhD

Participation in international conferences

Career development support

Qualifikationen

• International students holding a Master’s degree in relevant subjects are eligible.
• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary PhD projects.
• Participation in scientific and professional skills courses.

Aufgaben

• Complete a PhD with support from a Thesis Advisory Committee.
• Participate in international conferences and career development support.

Kenntnisse

Research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in molecular biology, (bio-)chemistry, (bio-)physics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology/public health studies

Jobbeschreibung

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 forthe 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:

Do you want to join our lively and international community of over 500 PhD students to do your PhD at Germany’s largest biomedical research institute? Then apply now!

Application Deadline: 15th December 2025

Published

2023-05-26

2025-12-15 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
2025-12-15 23:59 (CET)

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The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is Germany’s largest biomedical research institute focusing on research against cancer.