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PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Functional Material Design

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PhD Positions – International Max Planck Research School for Functional Material Design

Location: Potsdam, Germany
Start: Summer 2027

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Functional Material Design invites doctoral candidates to contribute to a resource-efficient future by exploring nature-inspired sustainable materials.

Research Environment

The IMPRS unites leading researchers from:

  • Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces
  • University of Potsdam
  • Freie Universität Berlin
  • Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
  • Technische Universität Berlin

Doctoral candidates work in an interdisciplinary environment spanning physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology.

Your Profile

We seek applicants with:

  • An MSc or equivalent degree in a natural science, particularly physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering.
  • Outstanding academic records and a curious, multidisciplinary mindset.
  • Openness to advancing science in a multicultural, collaborative setting.

We Offer

  • Fully funded doctoral positions in modern laboratories.
  • A structured curriculum with cross-institutional lectures on cutting-edge methods in functional materials.
  • Annual, self-organized doctoral retreats (fully funded).
  • Mentorship by world-leading scientists and access to top-tier laboratory facilities.
  • Excellent career prospects within the international Potsdam/Berlin research community.
  • A lively, inclusive, and international working environment.

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