PhD Program Project Manager

Reference number: 2025-0025

  • Heidelberg
  • Full-time
  • DKFZ International PhD Program

“Research for a life without cancer" is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.


Are you interested in supporting the next generation of cancer researchers within an international and dynamic team?

Then join the team of the DKFZ International PhD Program from April 2025 as

The DKFZ International PhD Program offers exceptional interdisciplinary training for doctoral candidates at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
In this role, you'll interact with internal and external PhD students and candidates, collaborate with scientists, coordinate with internal administrative departments, and engage with national and international partners. Each day presents new perspectives and interesting challenges.


Sie möchten in einem internationalen und dynamischen Team die nächste Generation von Forscher:innen unterstützen, die sich für ein Leben ohne Krebs einsetzen?
Das DKFZ International PhD Program bietet Doktorand:innen des Deutschen Krebsforschungszentrums (DKFZ) eine exzellente, interdisziplinäre Ausbildung und sucht ab April 2025 eine:n Projektmanager:in zur Verstärkung des Teams.
Sie werden Kontakt mit internen und externen Doktorand:innen, Kandidat:innen, Wissenschaftler:innen, internen Verwaltungsabteilungen sowie nationalen und internationalen Kooperationspartnern haben. Jeder Tag bringt neue Perspektiven und interessante Herausforderungen.

 

Your Tasks

  • Implementation and further development of measures to increase the international visibility of the PhD Program, including the website
  • Coordination of PhD selections, including communication with candidates, DKFZ scientists and doctoral researchers, administration of the application system, organisation of the candidate reviewing process and interviews and supporting the employment processes
  • Representation of the PhD Program at international career fairs and conferences
  • Onboarding of new PhD students
  • Application for funding at the national and European level
  • Further development of PhD training activities
  • Compiling reports and statistics for PhD Program activities

 

  • Umsetzung und Weiterentwicklung von Maßnahmen zur Erhöhung der internationalen Sichtbarkeit des PhD-Programms, einschließlich der Webseite
  • Koordination der PhD-Auswahlverfahren, einschließlich der Kommunikation mit Kandidat:innen, DKFZ-Wissenschaftler:innen und Doktorand:innen, Administration des Bewerbungssystems, Organisation der Interviews und Unterstützung der Einstellungsprozesse
  • Repräsentation des PhD-Programms auf internationalen Karrieremessen und Konferenzen
  • Onboarding von neuen Doktorand:innen
  • Beantragung von Fördermitteln auf nationaler und europäischer Ebene
  • Weiterentwicklung der Ausbildungsaktivitäten des PhD-Programms
  • Erstellung von Berichten und Statistiken zu den Aktivitäten des PhD-Programms

Your Profile

  • Doctorate in science, medicine or an equivalent degree
  • Fluency in English and excellent German written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven organizational capabilities and ability and enthusiasm to work independently
  • Team spirit, a service-oriented approach and a sense of responsibility
  • Experience in graduate education or science management and working in an international environment is advantageous
  • Availability to travel internationally and flexibility to adjust working hours during peak times and for PhD events is desirable

 

  • Promotion in Naturwissenschaften, Medizin oder ein gleichwertiger Abschluss
  • Hervorragende Englisch- und Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
  • Ausgezeichnete organisatorische Fähigkeiten und ein hohes Maß an selbstständiger Arbeitsweise
  • Teamgeist, serviceorientiertes Arbeiten und Verantwortungsbewusstsein
  • Erfahrungen in der Doktorandenausbildung oder im Wissenschaftsmanagement und in einem internationalen Umfeld sind von Vorteil
  • Bereitschaft zu internationalem Reisen und Flexibilität bei der Anpassung der Arbeitszeiten zu Spitzenzeiten und für Veranstaltungen ist wünschenswert

We Offer

  Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level

  30 days of vacation per year

  Flexible working hours

  Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments

  Possibility of part-time work

  Family-friendly working environment

  Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket

  Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents

  Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Are you interested?

Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

Contact:

Dr. Lindsay Murrells
Phone: +49 (0)6221/42-3290

Duration: The position is limited to 2 years.
Application Deadline: 21.02.2025
Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.
 

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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