Max Planck Postdoc Program (Postdoctoral positions at Max Planck Institutes)

The Max Planck Society (Max‑Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V.) is an independent, non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing cutting-edge basic research. Across 85 Max Planck Institutes, over 26,700 employees conduct research in the life and natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and law, with a focus on innovative and interdisciplinary approaches.

Max Planck Postdoc Program

The Max Planck Society invites outstanding early-career researchers to apply for postdoctoral positions within the Max Planck Postdoc Program. The program targets excellent scientists and scholars at the beginning of their academic careers, offering:

• A minimum contract term of three years with a supervision agreement aligned with Max Planck’s postdoc guidelines.
• Compensation and benefits based on TVöD (public service wage agreement), tailored to individual qualifications.
• A mentoring program with two mentors (primary supervisor + additional mentor) for guidance throughout the employment period.
• Mandatory participation in a career workshop by the Planck Academy to support career planning.
• Access to further trainings and courses designed for postdoctoral career development.

The program emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or social background. Applications from people with severe disabilities are particularly encouraged.

The Max Planck Society operates with decentralized structures and addresses the subject-specific needs of its three scientific sections, fostering an international research environment.

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