Your Postdoc at DKFZ - German Cancer Research Center

The DKFZ is a prime location to pursue basic and translational oncology research in one of its six research programs. Through the research divisions and groups, we provide access to cutting-edge research facilities and state-of-the-art labs. We foster personal career development of our postdoctoral researchers by offering a unique and tailored training portfolio and access to our DKFZ Career Center for Postdocs.

The DKFZ Postdoc Network (PDN)

The DKFZ Postdoc Network (PDN) is a vibrant community of researchers at DKFZ. Volunteers from the PDN form the PDN Committee to represents Postdoc interests and achieve the best conditions for scientific output and career perspectives. It raises the visibility of postdocs, fosters career development and increases the social and scientific networking between postdocs of the DKFZ as well as with postdocs of other local research institutes.

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DKFZ Career Service & Alumni Relations

Career Service aims to support all early career researchers at the DKFZ in making informed decisions about their professional future. In confidential 1-to-1 career guidance sessions and via a plethora of different training and event formats, the Career Service provides Postdocs, Doctoral Researchers and Master Students with stepwise and structured guidance in identifying careers that suit them and helps landing the job.

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DKFZ Postdoc Internship Program (PIP)

The DKFZ Postdoc Internship Program (PIP) offers Postdocs the unique opportunity to pause their research for up to 3 months to gain hands-on experience in non-academic work environments. With guidance from the DKFZ Career Service, participants can explore career options, refine their goals, and build valuable networks for their professional future.

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Science Ambassadors

The Science Ambassadors are a dedicated group of experienced scientists committed to supporting academic career development for postdoctoral researchers. With their extensive expertise and longstanding careers within academia and the German Cancer Research Center, they offer invaluable guidance to help you navigate your next career steps.

More information are available on the DKFZ intranet page.

Young Academics and Mid-Level-Faculty Committee ("Nachwuchs- und Mittelbau Ausschuss" / NMA)

The Young Academics and Mid-Level-Faculty Committee (Nachwuchs- und Mittelbau Ausschuss / NMA) plays a crucial role in addressing the career perspectives of postdoctoral researchers who are approaching the time limit of fixed-term employment contracts governed by the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertraggesetz / WissZeitVG). As postdocs approach this limit, they are contacted by the HR department and invited to submit a Career Development Plan/Perspective Paper. Based on the information provided in the Perspective Paper, the NMA Committee offers recommendations regarding employment beyond the established limit to the management board, the postdoctoral researcher, and their supervisor. Through guidance, resources, and opportunities, the NMA aims to empower postdocs to unlock their full potential and navigate a suitable career path both within and outside the DKFZ.

More information are available on the DKFZ intranet page.