The Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V.; MPG) is a world-leading, independent, non-profit research organization with the goal of promoting cutting-edge basic research. Over 26,000 employees across 84 Max Planck Institutes and research facilities conduct basic research in the life and natural sciences as well as 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 all outstanding scientists with a doctorate working in any field of research pursued in the organization to apply for one of several positions as Max Planck Research Group Leader (m/f/d).
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 2026 at the earliest.
The Max Planck Institutes and research facilities operated by the MPG are divided into three sections: the Biology and Medicine Section (BMS), the Chemistry, Physics and Technology Section (CPTS), and the Human Sciences Section (HSS). During the online application process you are asked to choose your Section. This choice determines which of the three committees will evaluate your application. Please note that each Section has slightly different application instructions which may include additional references and mandatory guidelines on how to prepare your application. Applicants should therefore first and foremost identify the Section in which the possible host institute(s) closest to their own field of expertise is/are located.
For details, see https://www.mpg.de/career/max-planck-research-groups/applications
To apply, please visit: https://mprg.cloud.opencampus.net/
The deadline (limitation period) for applications is October 14, 2024, 11:59 pm Central European Time.
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