Career Day

The Career Days are organised by DKFZ Career Service & Alumni Relations to help scientists to advance their career, to network, and to be inspired. We explore different topics throughout the year's multiple Career Days.

Die Grafik zeigt zwei Frauen in Laborkitteln, die freundlich miteinander interagieren. Auf der linken Seite stehen die Begriffe „Career Service“ in Rot und „Alumni Nations“ in Blau, um eine Verbindung zu beruflichen und akademischen Netzwerken herzustellen.

Upcoming Career Days

Clinical Research Career Day

November 26-27, 2026

The DKFZ Clinical Research Career Day is a two-day event designed to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to career opportunities in clinical research. The first day focuses on interactive workshops led by experienced professionals, allowing participants to explore specific areas in depth and gain practical insights. The second day features alumni speaker sessions, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities, as well as recruitment and company presentations, helping attendees understand different career paths and connect with professionals and potential employers in the field.

Previous Career Days

DKFZ Fiasco Fiesta 

July 3, 2026

The Fiasco Fiesta is an interactive event at DKFZ where researchers and professionals explored how to embrace failure and uncertainty, turning setbacks into learning opportunities through talks and workshops.

DKFZ Academic Afternoon

March 20, 2026

The Academic Afternoon is a career-focused event for PhD candidates, postdocs and for every early career scientist, offering insights from DKFZ alumni on diverse Career paths, from postdoc transitions to professorships. It features mentoring opportunities, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and networking to help participants navigate and plan their academic careers.

Project Management Career Day

October 24,2025

The Project Management Career Day is for everyone that is interested in managing complex projects, coordinating diverse teams, and steering large collaborations. Regardless of whether they were PhD students or postdocs, the participants could explore exciting career paths in project management at this event. Some highlights of the event were interactive workshops, engaging sessions, practical insights, and networking opportunities with DKFZ Alumni who have successfully transitioned their scientific background into impactful careers in project management across academia, industry, and beyond.

DKFZ Fiasco Fiesta 

July 10-11, 2025

The Fiasco Fiesta was an interactive event at DKFZ where researchers and professionals explored how to embrace failure and uncertainty, turning setbacks into learning opportunities through talks, workshops, and a team-based board game. For more information visit DKFZ Connect. 

 

Career Days - Archiv

The Academic Afternoon took place on 28th February. The event was organised for (post)doctoral researchers and junior group leaders exploring what it takes to succeed in academia. Topics included faculty search committees, tenure track options, grant strategies, and career planning tips from DKFZ Alumni.

The participants could join panel discussions, round tables, and visit info booths with our DKFZ Grants Office, Cancer Research Academy (from Msc to Tenure), Career Service, Alumni Relations to get practical advice and expand their network.

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