A completed doctoral degree in the life sciences, biomedical sciences, computational biology, engineering, or a related discipline by the start date of the fellowship Scientific excellence, demonstrated through a strong publication record, impactful research contributions, and a clear ability to generate innovative ideas A strong track record in interdisciplinary research or a compelling vision for how their expertise can bridge scientific domains to address complex biomedical challenges Motivation to engage with MDC’s team science ecosystem and to pursue co-supervised projects involving at least two MDC research groups Initiative in identifying and contacting MDC research groups to jointly develop the proposed project Mobility: The program is open exclusively to external candidates (prior association (including guest contracts) of a candidate fellow with the MDC or other German research organization is compatible with application to the program but cannot exceed 12 months within the last 3 years prior to the submission deadline) Excellent communication skills in English

Key responsibilities include: Planning, organizing, and executing research activities in alignment with the proposed project objectives. Establishing and maintaining effective scientific collaboration with the co-hosting research groups, contributing to a cross-disciplinary team environment. Preparing, documenting, and managing research data in accordance with institutional policies and scientific standards. Contributing to the preparation of high-quality scientific outputs, including peer-reviewed publications, grant applications, and conference presentations. Participating actively in research group meetings, seminars, and interdisciplinary events at the MDC. Presenting research findings to both internal and external audiences. Supporting knowledge exchange across disciplines and, where appropriate, contributing to mentoring activities within the hosting labs. Participating in stakeholder engagement training and activities.