Vocational training, studies and internships

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Are you interested in cancer research, do you enjoy discovering new things and would you like to work with scientists and colleagues from all over the world?

Then an apprenticeship or dual study program at the German Cancer Research Center is just right for you!

Start your future in the laboratory, IT or administration. We look forward to meeting you!

At a glance

  • The Advanced training group ensures that around 80 trainees can obtain high-quality degrees in 5 different vocational trainings / occupations and 5 different dual study programs.
  • Start of apprenticeship/ studies: 01.09.
  • Duration:
    • Apprenticeship: 3 to 3.5 years; early / premature final examination possible
    • Study: 6 semesters
  • Still not sure whether an apprenticeship or dual study program is right for you? How about an internship first?

     

 

Find out here about your opportunities at the DKFZ!

Here you can meet us in person

Why the DKFZ­? Discover the advantages of an apprenticeship/study program with us

Your benefits

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Would you like to know more about the DKFZ as an employer and the general DKFZ benefits? Click here and discover what makes us special - from top international research to diverse development opportunities!

DKFZ apprentices learn in other European countries - Erasmus+

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During your vocational training / dual study program at the DKFZ, you have the opportunity to gain valuable international experience through exciting internships abroad in Europe. These stays are funded by the EU Erasmus Plus program.

Join us and follow our apprentices on Instagram during their stay abroad!

Successful vocational training at the DKFZ - as best student!

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How does the application process work?

Application process

1. application

Send us your application about a year in advance → preferably via our online application tool or by post. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications by email.

2. pre-selection

All applications are reviewed. Have you made us curious? Then you will receive an invitation to an interview.

3. interview

The 1st interview takes place online. Here we would like to get to know you better.

4. invitation to the DKFZ

Have you successfully passed the first interview and kept us interested? Then you will receive an invitation from us to a personal interview on site with an opportunity to test some practical tasks.
Depending on the profession, it is possible that a further interview or work shadowing will follow.

5. acceptance and contract

Have you convinced us? Then you will receive confirmation from us and we look forward to welcoming you as a new apprentice/ dual student at the DKFZ in September!

FAQs on the application pro­cess, vacational training and dual study programs

Just ask us - we ar­e here for you!

Do you have questions about vocational training, need information or simply want to find out more about us? No problem! Our trainers are here for you and are happy to help. Feel free to write to us or call us directly - we look forward to hearing from you!

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    Tatjana Kirchhoff-Muranyi

    Training coordinator

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    Trainer biological laboratory technician and animal keeper

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    Marina Diwo

    Trainer biological laboratory technician and contact person ERASMUS+

    +49 6221 42 2186
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    Antonia Friedrich

    Trainer office manager

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    Sarina Kreimeyer

    Ausbilderin kaufmännische DHBW-Studierende

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    Jochen Kreth

    Trainer biological laboratory technician

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    Kai Volz

    Trainer biological laboratory technician and animal keeper

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    Sybille Zottmann

    Trainer biological laboratory technician

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