International PhD Position in Cancer Breaksome, Germany

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for PhD studies in cancer genomics, functional genomics, bioinformatics, or related fields offered by the DKFZ.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold or be about to obtain a Master’s degree in biology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics, bioengineering, or applied mathematics.

  • Demonstrate strong academic performance and research interest in genome biology or cancer research.

  • Have intermediate programming skills (R or Python) and prior experience analyzing omics datasets (for biology backgrounds).

  • For bioinformatics applicants: good performance in biology-related courses is expected.

  • Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

  • Motivation, commitment, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Offered Benefits

• Doctoral salary with standard social benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and international collaborations

• 30 days of annual vacation and flexible working arrangements

• Family-friendly and inclusive work environment

• Opportunities for mentoring and career development through the DKFZ International PhD Program

• Subsidized Germany job ticket for sustainable commuting

• Participation in corporate health and well-being programs.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit the following documents via the DKFZ online application portal (applications via email or post will not be accepted):

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Cover letter

• Academic transcripts

• Contact details of two references

For inquiries, contact:
Dr. Pei-Chi Wei
Phone: +49 6221/42-3251