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

Der Karrieretag zum Thema Projektmanagement findet am Freitag, dem 24. Oktober 2025, im Deutschen Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) statt. Es werden Einblicke von Alumni und Fachleuten, interaktive Podiumsdiskussionen und Workshops angeboten. Interessierte sind eingeladen, ihre Fähigkeiten im Projektmanagement zu entdecken und zu erweitern.

Project Management Career Day, 24 October 2025

Interested in managing complex projects, coordinating diverse teams, and steering large collaborations?
Join us on 24 October for this year’s DKFZ Career Day and explore exciting career paths in Project Management!

Whether you are a PhD student or a postdoc, this event is for you. Expect 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.

Pre-registration is now open for DKFZ staff and Alumni: Register here

Previous Career Days in 2025

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. 

DKFZ Academic Afternoon

February 28, 2025, 1-6pm

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.

Career Days in the Past

Alternativer Text: Das Bild bewirbt den "Research & Development Career Day" am DKFZ am 22. November 2024. Es zeigt Informationen zu Vorträgen, Networking-Möglichkeiten und einem interaktiven Workshop. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf Karrierechancen im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung. Ein QR-Code ist ebenfalls enthalten.

Discover career opportunities in R&D

  • Keynote speaker: Gitta Neufang, Head of R&D at Beiersdorf
  • Talks from DKFZ Alumni covering recent start-ups to big pharma companies
  • Round tables and networking opportunities
  • Panel discussion: work-life balance, sustainability and innovation
  • Interactive workshop to develop industry-relevant skills
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