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Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ
Division Head in Pediatric Cancer Drug Discovery
• Heidelberg
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[...] 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 of Scientific Board is seeking as soon as possible a Division
Head in Pediatric Cancer Drug Discovery. Reference number: 2025-0078 The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) welcomes applications for a tenured position as Division Head in Pediatric Cancer Drug Discovery. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a pioneering research program aimed at developing innovative therapies for childhood cancers, which present distinct biological challenges and limited commercial incentives due to small patient populations and thus market sizes. Academic drug discovery thereby is key to address this unmet medical need and advance treatment options for children with cancer. The DKFZ division will be embedded within the Hopp Childrens Cancer Center Heidelberg (KiTZ, https:/ / www. kitz-heidelberg. de/ en/ ) , the leading pediatric oncology research center in Germany that integrates cutting-edge basic, [...] from access to the state-of-the-art infrastructure of the DKFZ, including core facilities and research platforms as well as our non-for-profit spin-off pediatric drug testing platform supporting drug discovery research as well as a co-affiliation with Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University
Hospital, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. The division will be associated with the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) and with the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) , which have wide expertise in drug discovery, drug development, and translational research. Access to pediatric oncology, genomics, drug testing and modeling experts at KiTZ across all major entities, will foster creating a very collaborative and dynamic research environment. Furthermore, translational pipelines including IIT development and coordination within the KiTZ are existing and accessible. An existing bioinformatics group will be embedded within the new division, providing computational expertise and support for AI-based drug discovery efforts. A PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in life science such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology or translational cancer research. An internationally recognized track [...]
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