DKFZ

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) stands for excellent science, groundbreaking innovations, and a clear mission: researching for a life without cancer. 

As the largest biomedical research institution in Germany and a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, we are dedicated to advancing cancer research. Our scientists study the origins of cancer, identify risk factors, and develop strategies to prevent people from developing the disease. They create innovative approaches to diagnose tumors more precisely and treat cancer patients more effectively.

Our mission is to significantly decrease new cancer cases and cancer deaths through transformative research, education of the next generation of leaders and seamless transfer of our results into the health system, society, and innovative products.

A future where groundbreaking discoveries empower a life without cancer, foster healthier societies and inspire a global commitment to prevention, early detection and treatment. Research for a life without cancer.


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Image 3 (bottom left): DKFZ Heidelberg campus
Image 4 (bottom right): Heidelberg, Germany

05 Oct, 2026
Full Time Fixed Term
DKFZ Heidelberg, Germany
We are a friendly and motivated laboratory with German and international researchers working to understand tumor biology and generate new models to help find treatments for children and adults with sarcoma. The candidate’s tasks will comprise lab management, cell culture, plasmid preps, support in various molecular biology techniques and training of new laboratory members on specifc tasks when required. Occasional mouse work may be required. Routine animal work is covered by a dedicated technician, with the successful candidate only expected to assist during periods of absence or in exceptional circumstances. While the position involves both administrative and laboratory work, there is some flexibility in the balance between these two areas, depending on the successful candidate’s interests. The candidate will work together with other members of the laboratory and will be trained in the various tasks. Your Profile The ideal candidate should: Be...
05 Oct, 2026
Full Time Permanent
DKFZ Heidelberg, Germany
The new division will establish a pioneering research program to develop, validate, and translate low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approaches for cancer early detection. The division will contribute to a paradigm shift from conventional high-field, disease-oriented diagnostic imaging toward cost-efficient, high-throughput, AI-supported detection of early and even preclinical cancer warning signals. This research will be embedded in an environment allowing also other imaging modalities like CT and ultrasound as well as in broader collaborative efforts in cancer early detection, biomarker research, and cancer epidemiology. The advertised position is strategically embedded in the research topic "Imaging, Radiooncology, and Oncoengineering" and the expansion of the National Cancer Prevention Center (NCPC) – a forward-looking joint initiative of the DKFZ and the German Cancer Aid (Deutsche Krebshilfe). The NCPC is currently being established for the systematic...