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Max Planck Research Group Leaders

Location: Germany

Application deadline: 14 October 2026

The Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V.; MPG) invites all outstanding scientists who hold a PhD and are working in one of the research fields covered by the organisation to apply for one of the many Max Planck Research Group Leader positions. 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.