The Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V.; MPG) is a world-leading, independent, nonprofit research organization with the goal to promote cutting-edge basic research. Over 24,000 employees across 86 Max Planck Institutes conduct basic research in the life and natural sciences as well as in the humanities, social sciences, and law, and have a strong interest in innovative and interdisciplinary research.
To support emerging scholars early in their career path the MPG invites outstanding scientists to apply for the position of
Max Planck Research Group Leader (m/f/x)
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. The generous funding package includes a German W2 position (equivalent to an assistant or untenured associate professorship), additional resources for the hiring of scientific staff, and a budget to realize the project. The total funding for a Max Planck Research Group is competitive with other top international career development programmes and amounts to up to two million euros for the initial six years.
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. The generous funding package includes a German W2 position (equivalent to an assistant or untenured associate professorship), additional resources for the hiring of scientific staff, and a budget to realize the project. The total funding for a Max Planck Research Group is competitive with other top international career development programmes and amounts to up to two million euros for the initial six years.
Tenure track options may also be possible with other universities on an individual basis. Furthermore, the MPG may consider outstanding Max Planck Research Group Leaders when recruiting new Directors.
The MPG is an equal opportunities employer striving for greater diversity, equality, and gender diversity. Therefore, applicants from all genders are welcome. Furthermore, the MPG is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Your application should include:
- a cover letter,
- a CV,
- a list of publications,
- a research summary (about main goals of research and choice of MPI),
- a research proposal,
- two letters of recommendation.
For detailed information about how to prepare and submit your application, please visit:
http://www.mprg.mpg.de
The deadline for applications is
May 11, 2023.
For more information about the Max Planck Society and its Institutes, please see
https://www.mpg.de/en/.