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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 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

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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

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