Alliance Interinstitutional Postdoc Program: The Alliance Interinstitutional Postdoc Program seeks outstanding, international early career scientists, including clinician scientists, to engage in cutting-edge research and foster scientific independence. Successful candidates will collaborate across multiple research institutions in Heidelberg and Mannheim, Germany.
Interinstitutional Postdoc Position within the Alliance Interinstitutional Postdoc Program
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
- Cancer Research
- Cardiovascular Research
- Neuropsychiatric Diseases
- Genomics
- Synthetic Immunology
- Molecular Engineering
- Medical Technologies
- AI Concepts in Health and Life Sciences
Location
Heidelberg and Mannheim, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree in a relevant area of research (to be obtained no later than four months post-application deadline).
- Must not have exceeded four months of prior postdoctoral or clinician scientist experience at Alliance institutions.
- A minimum of one first-author publication is required.
Job Description
The postdoctoral position offers:
- A two-year funding period with a start date ranging from August 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
- Access to high-end technologies and state-of-the-art labs.
- Engagement in basic and translational research through collaborative projects between at least two Alliance partner institutions.
- Development and submission of an independent research project proposal, approved by two supervising PIs from different institutions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must prepare:
- A comprehensive research project proposal
- A cover letter detailing scientific interests and qualifications
- CV and publication list, including at least one first-author publication
- PhD/MD certificate
- Two reference letters
All documents must be compiled into a single PDF (max size 8 MB) and submitted through the provided submission system.
Last Date to Apply
March 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM CEST
This opportunity is aimed at applicants who are eager to make significant contributions to innovative research in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. For more information, please refer to the Guide for Applicants and the list of proposed project outlines available on the program’s website.
