The German Cancer Research Center (Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum) is looking for an early career scientist to establish an independent, tenure-track junior faculty group to pursue cutting-edge questions in any of our research topics:

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

Cross-cutting programs focused single cell or disruptive biotechnologies, cancer prevention, digital oncology, disease-specific focus groups, translation are also welcomed. A successful applicant will have an outstanding postdoctoral track record and strong background in basic tumor biology and/or preclinical cancer research. The initial tenure-track appointment is for 6 years, at the end of which an evaluation for permanent appointment at DKFZ is possible. The junior research group will be directly supported by substantial institutional funding during the duration of their initial appointment.

Deadline for application: June 13th 2025.

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Appels à projets

  • INCA
    Date limite dépôt lettre d’intention : 13/10/2026

    AAP PHRC-K 2027

  • INCA
    Date limite dépôt lettre d’intention : 13/10/2026

    AAP PRT-K 2027

  • Fondation ARC
    Date limite dépôt dossier : 26/10/2026

    Prix de thèse Oberling-Haguenau Fondation ARC

  • Cancéropôle Est
    Date limite dépôt dossier : 15/11/2026

    Soutien à la participation à des congrès internationaux

  • Cancéropôle Est
    Date limite dépôt dossier : 15/11/2026

    Soutien aux manifestations scientifiques

  • Inserm
    Date limite dépôt dossier : 03/12/2026

    Technologies de rupture en cancérologie (TREK)

Agenda

7 octobre 2026

Workshop UNITC "Basic and preclinical research"

8-9 octobre 2026

Innovative Therapies Days

9-10 octobre 2026

Interrégionales d’Hématologie de l’Est