PhD Positions in Computational Research, Data Science and AI at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

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2026 DKFZ PHD SUMMER SELECTION IS NOW OPEN

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PHD POSITIONS IN COMPUTATIONAL RESEARCH, DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Are you interested in solving fascinating biological or medical questions computationally? At the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Germany´s largest biomedical research institute with its core site in Heidelberg, computational scientists work at the forefront of artificial intelligence and cancer research. They combine interdisciplinary approaches from computer science, medical informatics, physics, biology, bioinformatics and statistics to analyze and understand complex biological and medical data.

Research activities include:

Development and application of machine learning and computational methods for multi-modal data integration, including integrative analysis of genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic and radiomic imaging data
Development of methods for modeling and simulation of biological and medical processes
Medical informatics
DNA mutation analysis and machine learning to decipher cancer genome variation
Application and development of state-of-the-art technologies for single-cell omics and life cell imaging
Computer-assisted radiology and surgery
Biostatistical evaluation of experimental and clinical data

For more information about the groups and their research visit: www.dkfz.de/research

Apply now: www.dkfz.de/phd
Deadline: 21 APRIL 2026

We support and value diversity and encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require assistance during the application process, please contact phd@dkfz.de

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DKFZ Cancer Research Academy
International PhD Program

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
Foundation under Public Law
Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Management Board: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Michael Baumann, Ursula Weyrich
USt-ID: DE143293537

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