Unsolicited Application Doctoral Student

Unsolicited Application as a Doctoral Student

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI, we bring together the expertise of our employees to drive medical progress. Our focus is on cell and gene therapy, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, molecular and immune diagnostics, and other innovative topics. We are the professional home for scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and administrative staff who work together in the service of health.

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your theoretical knowledge with practical experience as part of your doctorate? Then you've come to the right place! At Fraunhofer IZI, we regularly mentor committed talents who want to conduct cutting-edge research with us. Research at the Fraunhofer IZI focuses on the fields of immuno-oncology and infectious disease pathology. Immuno-oncology offers an innovative approach to cancer therapy and complements traditional methods such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery.

Our infectious disease pathology team works closely with international partners to develop technologies for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

During your doctorate, you will gain insights into the day-to-day work of a research institution and have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge you have acquired during your studies in a practical setting. You will get to know our structures and processes in the scientific-technical and commercial business areas and can actively contribute and implement your ideas with a great deal of creative freedom.

Use this springboard to launch your career in the research and development environment and take an important step in your professional development.

In your unsolicited application, you are welcome to specify an area or topic that you are particularly interested in. Be part of change. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in the context of exciting projects in the life sciences. Your day-to-day work will be characterized by independent and systematic experimental work; you will have access to numerous technologies and interesting cooperation options within the institute.

You will work closely with experienced colleagues and renowned scientific partners in Germany and abroad. You will actively pass on your knowledge by supervising our young scientists.

What you contribute:

• You have completed a scientific university degree in the medical, technical or natural sciences with above-average results.
• Ideally, you already have experience in national or international project work in the field of research or in a research-related environment. In any case, please include a short cover letter with your application in which you explain your motivation for a doctorate with the Fraunhofer IZI. There, you can also optionally indicate whether you are particularly interested in a specific research area.
• You are able to communicate confidently in German and/or English and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team.
• Your way of working is characterized by commitment and initiative and you approach new challenges independently and flexibly.

What we offer:

• Thanks to our close links with industry, creative research freedom meets real added value for society. You will help shape the medicine of tomorrow and gain exciting insights into the leading organization for application-oriented research in Europe.
• You will be part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to actively shape your area of work and contribute your ideas. Our flat management hierarchy supports the independent work of our employees.
• The doctoral positions at Fraunhofer are designed in such a way that you will be involved in ongoing projects right from the start, but will also have sufficient time available for your doctorate. In addition to a scientific supervisor, you will also be assigned an independent mentor for your doctoral project. Your professional qualification and interdisciplinary skills will be supported by a modular training concept.
  
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