Officer for Strategic Support of Research Grant Applications

„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-

The Grants Office of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is seeking to expand its team by appointing a Officer for Strategic Support of Research Grant Applications-

Reference number: 2024-0337

The Grants Office advises and supports DKFZ scientists in acquiring funding from national and international funding organizations for projects in the field of cancer research-

• Provide information, guidance and individual support for DKFZ scientists seeking suitable funding programs for their research (e-g- German, EU and international funding programs, with a focus on research valorization)
• Assist scientists in preparing the strategic orientation and content of their third-party funded grant applications from the project idea to the draft and full application phase
• Read and provide feedback on grant proposals for individual and collaborative research
• Organize and carry out workshops and information events for various target groups on relevant topics related to third-party funding and grant applications
• Provide text modules for grant applications
• Close collaboration with the project administration team of the Grants Office as well as with other administrative departments

• Master's and PhD degree in a relevant discipline in natural sciences, ideally with postdoctoral experience
• Proven experience and knowledge of German and international research funding programs
• Experience in the acquisition and administration of third-party funded research projects
• Interest in supporting researchers to exploit their scientific results via funding programs
• Service-minded work ethos, capacity to work in an intercultural setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Ability to work proactively and creatively
• Strong organizational skills, good time management and structured thinking
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Fluent spoken and written German and English are essential

• 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 mobile work and 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