Cancer Research in Germany: The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is offering 29 Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships in 2024 for exceptional researchers in various areas of cancer research. These fellowships come with comprehensive support actions to enhance your success chances. Apply by May 13, 2024, for this prestigious opportunity.
MSC Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer Research in Germany
Designation: MSC Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Cancer Research
Location: German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg/Mannheim, Dresden, Mainz, and Munich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a PhD degree, defended before September 11, 2024.
- Have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral research experience from the date of defense of your PhD until September 11, 2024.
- Must not have resided or worked in Germany for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before September 11, 2024.
Job Description: The DKFZ is offering Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships in various areas of cancer research, including biochemistry, cancer biomarkers, cancer immunology, machine learning, and more. Fellows will work on cutting-edge projects under the mentorship of world-class scientists, receiving postdoc salary, family allowance, research budget, and access to a global network of fellows and alumni.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send the following documents via email to mariecuriemasterclass@dkfz.de by May 13, 2024:
- Form: “Registration as pre-candidate for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSC-PF, Call 2024)” indicating up to three possible DKFZ Principal Investigators.
- CV including list of publications (max. 3 pages) – at least one publication as first author (or shared first authorship) required.
- Motivation letter (max. 1 page): describing research interests, career plans, and why the selected Principal Investigators would be a good match.
Last Date for Apply: May 13, 2024
Next Steps:
- Shortlisted pre-candidates will be contacted by DKFZ Principal Investigators in May and June.
- Selected candidates will collaborate with PIs to write a proposal for the MSC-PF with DKFZ support.
- Invited candidates will attend online MasterClasses organized by DKFZ Grants Office in June and July 2024.
- Submission deadline for the MSC-PF proposal to the European Union: September 11, 2024.
- Decision on the award of the MSC-PF expected in February 2025, with the earliest fellowship start expected in April 2025.
Note: Submission of a proposal and participation in support activities do not guarantee a postdoctoral position at DKFZ. Employment contract contingent upon award of the MSC-PF by the European Commission.
For more information, visit Marie Curie MasterClasses or contact via email (mariecuriemasterclass@dkfz.de).
