Student Assistant in Data Management (up to 39 hours/month)
Reference number: 2025-0309
- Heidelberg
- Marginal Employment
- Radiooncology / Radiobiology
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.
We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and search 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.
The Division "Radiooncology / Radiobiology" is seeking as of February 2026 a
Your Tasks
We are looking for a student assistant to help with the digitalization of preclinical and clinical data from radiotherapy experiments. Currently, the data exists in paper form in research reports and needs to be transferred into a structured database.
The student assistant will support data management in scientific work by entering and validating the research data while complying with a set of requirements in preclinical research practice.
You will be responsible for preclinical data entry of various projects regarding treated and untreated tumors using Excel. These data refer to irradiated tumors, in some cases also combined with different substances, with both histology and storage issues.
The student assistant will learn and gain experience working in a small, agile team.
Become part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment and work towards our vision of a life without cancer.
Your Profile
- Current certificate of enrollment as a bachelor's or master's student
- Good knowledge of the MS Office package, especially MS Excel
- Affinity for entering numbers relating to the combination of values
- Structured, organized and accurate working method
- Understanding of clinical and preclinical data terminology
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Good knowledge of English; German is an advantage
- Previous experience of (pre)clinical trials and histological (lab) processes is an advantage
We Offer
Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
Access to international research networks
Flexible working hours
Possibility of mobile work
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!
Thomas Früchtel
Phone: +49(0)6221/42-1693
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.
