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Information for Postdocs and late-stage PhDs

Max Planck Research Group Leader Call now open (apply by 14 Oct 2024)

The Max Planck Society is currently looking for new Max Planck Research Group Leaders and is inviting applications from all scientists with a doctorate working in any field of research pursued in the organization to support emerging scholars early in their career path.

Successful candidates will lead their own independent Max Planck Research Group at a participating Max Planck Institute of their own choice for a period of six years. An extension of up to three more years is possible and subject to a positive evaluation as well as the respective legal regulations.

As a Max Planck Research Group Leader, you will enjoy a world-class research environment at a Max Planck Institute with state-of-the-art infrastructure, administrative support, and the intellectual freedom to pursue an original research programme. Your funding package covers a W2 position in accordance with remuneration group W2 Federal Civil Service Remuneration Act (equivalent to assistant or non-tenured associate professor), resources for the hiring of scientific staff, and a generous budget for equipment and consumables. The total allocation for a Max Planck Re­search Group amounts to up to 2.7 million euros for the initial six years. Start of funding is October 2025 at the earliest.

For further information how to apply and what you need to submit for your application, please check out this webpage.