DKFZ as an Employer - German Cancer Research Center

DKFZ - Work that moves

Our employees are the decisive factor in our world-renowned cutting-edge research, which has been awarded numerous prestigious prizes. Every day, they dedicate themselves to the search for innovative methods and new solutions. Every contribution - whether in research, administration or infrastructure - is an important piece of the puzzle on our common path to a life without cancer! This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

Become a part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

Our benefits: An innovative, exciting working environment in cutting-edge research is not all we have to offer.

You decide whether your vacation will be as exciting as your work with us. We provide the right framework conditions: 30 days of vacation per year and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. You can also take flexitime days.

With us, you will receive a salary in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L). If that doesn't tell you much, just take a look at the salary tables. You will also receive a company pension with the VBL and capital-forming benefits.

We have a flexible working time model and mobile working is generally possible for up to 40% of working hours within Germany for many of our positions. This makes it easy to reconcile work and private life.

We offer you a family-friendly working environment and support you in reconciling care and work as well as pregnancy and parental leave. The DKFZ was successfully awarded the "Career and Family" audit certificate for this.

Our goal of "Research for a life without cancer" is also a focal point of our occupational health management for our employees. An important component of "DKFZ active!" is our cancer prevention and early detection program for our employees. We also offer programs on mental health, exercise, relaxation, smoking cessation and nutrition.

Many offers are available throughout the center and online, some on-site at our largest location in Heidelberg, such as discounted tickets for Heidelberg's outdoor swimming pools or use of the sports facilities at Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital.

Our company health management flyer gives you an initial insight into our wide range of offers.

We subsidize the maximum amount of the Germany Job Ticket at all locations. This allows you to travel to work particularly cheaply and sustainably and also gives you private mobility throughout Germany.

At our locations, you are well catered for every day with fresh and varied meals and a wide range of coffee specialties in cafeterias, canteens and coffee bars.

Advanced Training

Explore your personal and professional opportunities!

At the DKFZ, employees make decisive contributions to the success of the center. That is why the continuous development of our employees is our top priority. We specifically promote professional and personal development through individual counseling, internal and external training opportunities, regular training and the opportunity to support exciting projects. A lively learning environment in which the exchange of knowledge and ideas is actively encouraged. With us, you can advance your career in a dynamic, innovative environment and become part of a diverse team or take on responsibility in management positions.

We offer:

individual advice
a wide range of internal training opportunities in our training portal
external training opportunities
further occupational qualifications, e.g. studies
leadership development
coaching, mentoring

For scientists: you will find specific offers within the Cancer Research Academy.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We have signed the Diversity Charter, fly the flag for diversity and tolerance and are committed to ensuring that all our employees are treated equally and with respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin or other factors. This is ensured by our Equal Opportunities Officer and her colleagues, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager and the representative for people with severe disabilities, among others.

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Looking for a new challenge? Become part of our mission!

Join the DKFZ team and help shape the future of cancer research!

What is it like to work at the DKFZ? Insights behind the scenes

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Education About the office clerk apprenticeship

Family and career At the DKFZ

For scientists Our DKFZ Career Check

For PhDs Insights into our PhD program

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Our research

Every day we work on new ideas, approaches and state-of-the-art equipment to conduct cutting-edge international research and learn more about the different types of cancer, their development and prevention.

Our research focuses

Our junior research groups