PhD Admissions Open at HZDR, Germany
Advance your career in cutting-edge cancer research with PhD admissions at the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, HZDR, Germany. This PhD Opportunity for life science graduates allows you to develop innovative degradable environmental and bio-sensors, gain interdisciplinary experience, and work in a vibrant, international research environment dedicated to personalized cancer therapies.
About the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research
The Institute develops innovative radiopharmaceuticals and tools to improve tumor imaging and personalized therapies. HZDR hosts a vibrant, diverse research community of over 1,500 employees from 70+ nations, providing structured PhD programs, professional networking, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The institute offers competitive salaries, 30 days paid leave, flexible work options, company pension schemes, and health management benefits.
PhD Admission Details:
- Title: PhD Student (f/m/d) – Development of Degradable Environmental and Bio-Sensors
- Organization Unit: Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research
- Place of Work / Working Hours: Dresden-Rossendorf, 19.5 h/week
- Hire Date: 1 May 2026
- Position Duration: Until 31 March 2029
- Job ID: 2026/19 (2192)
- Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
- Contact: Prof. Dr. Larysa Baraban, Tel.: +49 351 260 3091
- Languages for Application: English / German
Your Tasks
- Develop project tasks and milestones
- Conduct regular reviews of state-of-the-art literature
- Establish collaborations and contacts within the cluster of excellence
- Fabricate degradable sensor elements and perform electrical characterization
- Study degradation profiles and publish results
Your Profile
- Completed university studies (Master, Diploma) in:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Or related fields
- Relevant professional experience in synthesis, fabrication, or characterization
- Background in functional materials, sensors/biosensors, polymer science, micro-/nanofabrication is desirable
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
What HZDR Offer?
- A vibrant, international research community in an open and diverse work environment
- Opportunities for scientific excellence and professional networking
- Structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities (more info here)
- Salary and social benefits according to TVöD-Bund, including 30 days paid leave and company pension scheme (VBL)
- Support for work-life balance: part-time employment, mobile working, flexible hours
- Extensive health management offerings
- Employee discounts via Corporate Benefits
- Employer subsidy for Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket
