Assistant (f/m/d) (50 - 75%) for our Graduate School

The Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart, Germany, is one of the world’s leading institutes in condensed matter research. The institute includes cutting‑edge research projects on quantum materials, nanoscale science, and energy research and provides access to internationally unique research infrastructure. Our staff of 400 works in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and multicultural environment.

We are seeking an Assistant (f/m/d) (50 – 75%) for our Graduate School.

Our Graduate School International Max Planck Research School for Condensed Matter Science (IMPRS‑CMS) supports young scientists at the institute.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Your tasks

• Administrative support for the coordinator of the IMPRS‑CMS: daily email correspondence in English and German, creating certificates, maintaining the database and alumni network
• Support for the enrolment of PhD students at the University of Stuttgart
• Support for the online application procedure for Master and PhD students
• Administrative organisation of events, such as the annual Retreat meeting and Summer/Winter schools
• Link to the institute’s administration: travel costs, invoices, refunds, inventory, etc.

Your profile

• Professional commercial training (e.g. Kaufmann/-frau – Büromanagement (w/m/d)) or a related Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and German
• Proficiency in standard software (MS Office)
• Open‑mindedness; you should enjoy working in an international scientific environment
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Our offer

The IMPRS‑CMS at our institute is part of the Max Planck Society network, which comprises over 60 graduate schools throughout Germany. Through its affiliation with the University of Stuttgart, the IMPRS‑CMS plays a central role in promoting young scientists at our institute.

Join the IMPRS‑CMS and work in a vibrant, international scientific community!

The contract duration is two years initially.

Remuneration is based on the collective wage agreement of the public service (TVöD‑Bund). In addition, the usual public service benefits are provided. We place great emphasis on balancing work and family.

Your application

To apply, please hand in a cover letter, your CV and work references until March 1st, 2026. Please upload all documents as a single PDF file to the online recruiting platform.

Dr. Eva Benckiser is available at for more information on the position.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The Max Planck Society endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.