HI-TRON Clinician Scientist Fellowship

„Research for a life without cancer“ is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

HI-TRON Clinician Scientist Fellowship

Reference number: 2025-0037

LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND YOUR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND TO COMPLEMENT YOUR CLINICAL AND SCIENTIFIC TRAINING?

Apply to our prestigious HI-TRON Clinician Scientist Fellowship at the HI-TRON Institute in Mainz.

HI-TRON Mainz invites highly motivated physicians interested in cancer research to apply for a HI-TRON Clinician Scientist Fellowship. The Helmholtz-Institute for Translational Oncology Mainz (HI-TRON Mainz) is a joint venture of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) with the Research Institute for Translational Oncology at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (TRON gGmbH), the University Medical Center Mainz (UMC) and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). HI-TRON aims to combine the internationally outstanding expertise in the field of personalized immunotherapy in Mainz with the comprehensive spectrum of cutting-edge cancer research at the DKFZ.

Please find further information and eligibility criteria on www.dkfz.de/clinicianscientist

JOIN US TO...

• Enjoy protected time for your research
• Complement your clinical and research training
• Receive comprehensive training and tailored mentoring
• Make use of state-of-the-art research facilities and infrastructure
• Be part of our growing international community of clinician scientists
• Extend your network and meet colleagues working in basic and translational research

We are looking for clinical candidates who:

• show enthusiasm for science and wish to link basic and clinical research
• have obtained a higher medical degree (equivalent to MD-PhD)
• are at an early stage of their career, i.e., are currently working on their specialized medical training (Germany: Facharztweiterbildung).
• Prior experience in a cancer-relevant research area is desirable, but not a must
• Fellowship applications are open for national and international candidates focusing on basic and translational cancer research.

Application

Submit your complete application (in English) as one PDF file containing the following documents via our online application portal. (Only applications submitted through our application portal will be valid.)

• One-page motivation letter (incl. statement of your research interests).
• Names of the groups that you would like to interview with (make sure to check out the offered projects in Mainz).
• Curriculum vitae (incl. publication list and documentation of your clinical/research experience)
• Copy of degree certificates (originals, transcripts and translations, if applicable)
• Contact details of two references who are familiar with your work

We Offer

• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Family-friendly working environment
• Access to international research networks
• Administrative support for extramural grant application
• Possibility of part-time work
• Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure, including access to large clinical datasets and sample collections.
• Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being
• A highly supportive research environment at the DKFZ, the National Cancer Prevention Center (NCPC) and the wider scientific community including Heidelberg University as well as opportunities for national and international networking at the highest level
• Comprehensive further training program, options for mentoring and leadership programs
• Develop your full potential: access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program and DKFZ Career Service with targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket

Contact:
Dr. Mariana Schulte-Sasse
Phone: +49 6221 42-1696

The position is initially limited to 2 years.

Are you interested?

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

Apply now

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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