Postdocs
Joining the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research as a Postdoctoral Researcher
You have successfully obtained your Ph.D. and are now looking for the next scientific challenge in field of solid state research? Then the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart (MPI FKF) presents an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your career. As a postdoc at the MPI FKF, you will conduct your research largely independently, with the support of our Directors or Research Group Leaders. Our objective is to promote both your scientific profile and your personal development through research projects, publications and inspirational contacts with the world’s leading scientists.
Entry Routes
In addition to the open positions advertised on our website, we encourage unsolicited applications from postdoctoral researchers interested in specific research areas at the Institute. Interested individuals should directly contact the relevant Director or Research Group Leader.
The female applicants can apply for the Elisabeth Bauser Postdoctoral Fellowship of the MPI FKF.
Your start at MPI FKF
Whether you remain at the institute for three months or three years, relocating to Stuttgart brings with it some important changes. Some postdoctoral researchers may already have lived abroad, while for others this will be an entirely new experience. To prepare our postdocs for their stay in Germany and to ensure a smooth transition, we have compiled valuable information on what needs to be done prior to and following their arrival. Our Welcome Service supports postdocs in all aspects of life, enabling them to begin work as swiftly as possible and focus on their research.
Career development
The MPI FKF offers its postdoctoral researchers a variety of training and career development opportunities, enabling them to conduct outstanding research at the MPI FKF and to be ideally equipped for their future careers both within and outside the academic sphere. We regularly invite world-leading scientists and host conferences, symposia, and internationally renowned workshops. Through both internal and external seminars, you will have the opportunity to present your research.
A regular mentoring programme supports your scientific and professional development, assisting you in advancing your career in a more structured and focused manner. Furthermore, postdoctoral researchers have access to a comprehensive range of training opportunities provided by the MPI FKF, Planck Academy, the MPG Mentoring programs and the University of Stuttgart that align with their current career stage, research area, and professional interests.