Advanced Clinician Scientist (m/f/d)
Advanced Clinician Scientist (m/f/d)
as research group leaders in Oncology
The position is available starting March 1, 2027, on a part-time basis (20 hours per week) for a term of 2–5 years. Compensation is based on the pay scale provisions of the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector (TV-L) and, provided the candidate meets the personal requirements, may be in pay grade Ä2 or higher.
The Faculty of Medicine at the Dresden University of Technology, one of the 11 German Universities of Excellence, is strengthening translational research and career perspectives for researching physicians with its Advanced Clinician Scientist Program CAMINO - “Career Advancements in Multidimensional TumorTargeting’’, funded by the BMFTR.
The program offers a long-term research perspective for expert physicians in the fields of CAMINO pipelines: Immunity and Inflammation, Cell and Gene Therapy, Functional Profiling for Precision Oncology, and Data Science and Digital Health in Therapy and Prevention.
Your profil:
- You are an advanced medical doctor with completed specialized medical training (Facharzt) and habilitation (or equivalent), including a license to practice medicine in Germany.
- You demonstrate an independent, competitive research profile and a desire to integrate into the translational oncology research landscape.
- You have a proven record of exceptional research and expertise in a field related to the CAMINO research pipelines, and seek to establish collaborations on campus.
We offer:
- a clinician scientist position for up to 5 years with 50% protected time for research plus additional funds for personnel, consumables and travel (in total up to 130.000€ per year)
- a mentoring and professional training program
- an opportunity to form research alliances with experts on campus
- an option for dual leadership / tandem applications from two Advanced Clinician Scientists of the same institution
- opportunities to interact and network within the greater Dresden biomedical community, organized in close cooperation with the Dresden School of Clinical Science
- Compensation: Based on the TV-L collective bargaining agreement in pay grade Ä2 or higher, plus an annual bonus, provided you meet the personal requirements
- Vacation: 30 days of paid vacation
- Professional Development: Extensive internal and external training and development opportunities to continuously strengthen your skills
- Company Culture: We value transparency, team spirit, and shared success. Celebrate with us at company gatherings or sporting events like the Rewe Team Challenge
- Mobility: A subsidy for a commuter pass to make your commute eco-friendly and convenient
- Health: We promote your well-being with modern sports and fitness programs at our health center, mental health programs, and a comprehensive workplace health management program
- Shopping benefits: Take advantage of employee discounts at our clinic pharmacy, exclusive corporate benefits, and other shopping portals
- Work-Life Balance: TU Dresden is committed to being a family-friendly university and offers a dual-career service. The School of Medicine also provides support in finding childcare options or employment opportunities for the applicant’s partner in the region.
Your application:
Documents to be submitted:
- a curriculum vitae, including a list of peer-reviewed publications/pre-prints, awarded grants and stipends, teaching experience and a statement of future teaching plans, contact information for two references, and a description of your three most important achievements.
You are invited to attach a brief description of your three most important achievements (max. 3-5 sentences). In addition to research results, these can include special achievements in teaching, services for the benefit of the academic community or society, software developments, patents, knowledge and practice transfer, spin-offs, etc.
- a research plan for the funding period, including a budget plan (max. 3-5 pages)
- a written commitment of support from the hosting clinic: we recommend that applicants reach out to potential host institutes to confirm their infrastructural commitment and submit a written commitment from the clinic directors along with the application (see template Clinical Commitment). Please get in touch for support!
Process:
All application forms can be found on the CAMINO website. Please note that contacting us before the submission of your application is highly recommended!
For more information on the recruitment process and application documents visit the CAMINO website or contact CAMINO coordination at camino@tu-dresden.de.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 7 October 2026.
A selection symposium for shortlisted candidates will be held on 11 November 2026 (please save the date). Candidates will be notified of the outcome by the end of December 2026.
Your contact in the HR Directorate
Antonia Schulz
Tel: 0351-458 77306
