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Explore career opportunities at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. Find PhD, postdoc, and scientific roles at Germany's largest biomedical research institute.

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is the largest biomedical research institute in Germany. Located in the beautiful city of Heidelberg, the DKFZ is home to over 3,000 employees from all over the world. Our main goal is to understand how cancer develops and to find new ways to treat and prevent it.

Because we are a member of the Helmholtz Association, we offer a world-class environment for scientists and professionals. Whether you are a student starting your journey or an expert looking for a new challenge, the DKFZ provides the tools and support you need to succeed.

Career opportunities at the German Cancer Research Center

Heinrich F. C. Behr-Stipendien 2026/2027 für Student:innen (m/w/d) der Humanmedizin unter der Schirmherrschaft des DKFZ und der Medizinischen Fakultät Heidelberg der Universität Heidelberg

Vollzeit | Heidelberg | ab 01.11.2026

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) invites application for vacant (47) PhD, Postdoc and Academic Positions

Career opportunities at the German Cancer Research Center

Student Research Assistant (m/f/d) for max. 37 hours/month (Minijob)

Study Nurse (m/w/d)

Technical Assistant in Light Microscopy

Technical Assistant in T Cell Engineering and Molecular Biology

Biologielaborant:in - wir suchen 20 Auszubildende (m/w/d)

Tierpfleger:in, Forschung und Klinik - wir suchen 6 Auszubildende (m/w/d)

Studiensekretär:in (m/w/d) für die NAKO Gesundheitsstudie in Teilzeit (50 %)

Data Scientist – Multi-Omics and Machine Learning for Prostate Cancer Early Detection

Patientenkoordinator:in (m/w/d) für den Patientenforschungsrat des NCT West

Scientific Project Manager - International EU Consortium in part-time (50%)

Personalentwickler:in (m/w/d) – Schwerpunkt Führungskräfteentwicklung in Teilzeit (50 %)

Assistenz (m/w/d) des molekularen Tumorboards für die Präzisionsonkolgie am NCT Heidelberg

Medizinisch-Technische:r Assistent:in (m/w/d)

Postdoc in Pancreatic Cancer Biology and Immunology

Technical Assistant (BTA/Biology Laboratory Technician) in Pancreatic Cancer Research

Wissenschaftliche:r Koordinator:in (m/w/d) für Forschungs- und Labormanagement in Voll- oder Teilzeit

DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Mitarbeiter:innen (m/w/d) für den zentralen Spülküchendienst im Bereich Käfigwaschanlage

Technische Assistent:innen / Biologielaborant:innen (m/w/d) im Bereich "Proteomics and Cancer Cell Signaling"

Fachärztin/Facharzt oder Oberärztin/Oberarzt (m/w/d) für Hämatologie, Onkologie und Innere Medizin

Postdoc in Structural Biology of Protein Kinase Regulation by RNA Helicases

Postdoctoral Researcher — Biomedical Semantics, Ontologies, and Large Language Model Integration

Student Assistant (max. 37 hours/month) - Translational Oncology/Immunotherapy/Genetic Engineering

Heinrich F. C. Behr-Stipendien 2026/2027 für Student:innen (m/w/d) der Humanmedizin unter der Schirmherrschaft des DKFZ und der Medizinischen Fakultät Heidelberg der Universität Heidelberg

Doctoral Researchers: up to 6 Fully Funded Positions in Data Science and Health

Leitende Study Nurse (m/w/d)

Study Nurse (m/w/d)

Study Nurse / Studienassistent:in (m/w/d)