International Postdoc Program

The DKFZ’s International Postdoc Program attracts and supports approximately 400 postdoctoral researchers. The centrally organized international postdoctoral fellowship award program selects seven highly talented fellows annually for competitive funding to support their first two years of research at DKFZ in Heidelberg.

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Are you interested in joining the DKFZ as a Postdoctoral Researcher?

Join our more than 1,300 scientists who actively investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors, and endeavor to find new strategies to prevent people from getting cancer and make the treatment of cancer patients more successful. Learn about prestigious funding options and way to join the DKFZ as a postdcotoral reseracher.
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Postdocs at DKFZ

To foster collaboration, support and networking, every postdoc at DKFZ has access to unique resources tailored for postdocs and is part of the vibrant DKFZ Postdoc Network (PDN). Additionally, our Career Service provides workshops, career days, expert advice, and resources to help postdocs navigate their next career steps — whether in academia, industry, or beyond. Find out what postdocs say about their experiences, challenges, and successes, offering a unique glimpse into life at DKFZ!
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Postdoc Networks beyond DKFZ

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Networking postdocs across research centers of the Helmholtz Association. The aim is to provide representation and advocacy for the interests of postdoc researchers, while facilitating communication amongst the diverse Helmholtz postdoc body. More information can be found here.

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