Join us

We're building the group and recruiting at every level. If you're curious about the science, please write — a short email describing what interests you and what you'd like to work on is enough to start a conversation.

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Postdoctoral researchers

[What you're looking for: background, skills, and the projects available. Mention that you're happy to support fellowship applications — EMBO, HFSP, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, AvH — if that's true.]

To apply: email a CV, a short statement of research interests, and contact details for two referees.

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PhD students

[Note the routes in — e.g. the DKFZ International PhD Program, the Helmholtz International Graduate School, or direct application — and the deadlines.]

To apply: email a CV and a paragraph on why this lab, before the programme deadline.

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Master's & Bachelor's students

[Say whether you host thesis projects and internships, typical duration, and what a student would get out of it.]

To apply: email with your CV, transcript, and your intended dates.

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Technicians & research assistants

[Describe the role, or delete this card if you're not hiring for it.]

To apply: email a CV and a short cover note.

What the lab is like

[Optional but worth writing. Say something honest about how you mentor, what a week looks like, and what you value — this is what makes good applicants choose you over an identical job elsewhere.]

Mentorship

[How you work with people day to day.]

Environment

[The DKFZ campus, core facilities, Heidelberg.]

Inclusion

[Your commitment to a supportive, diverse lab. Applications from all backgrounds welcome.]

Get in touch

Email is the best way to reach us. Please include a CV and a few lines about what you'd like to work on — it makes a much better first impression than a generic application.

james.cleland@dkfz.de