Leader of a Max Planck Research Group on “Theory of Novel Materials” (W2 Federal Civil Service [...]

The Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart, Germany, is an internationally renowned institute of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft with a staff of 400 working in the field of fundamental research in chemistry, physics and materials research.

The institute invites applications for the position as

Leader of a Max Planck Research Group on “Theory of Novel Materials” (W2 Federal Civil Service Remuneration Act)

Ihr Aufgabengebiet:

The applicant is assumed to be a recognized researcher with several years of post-doctoral experience in condensed-matter theory, and working experience with state-of-the art analytical or numerical theory of novel materials. It is expected that the successful applicant will be ready to start a new group; with full independence as regards the research topic.

Ihr Profil:

The Max Planck Research Group is limited to a term of six years. Depending on the progress of the work and taking into account the financial possibilities and those under labour legislation, your employment can be extended by three years on an individual basis according to scientific criteria and after a positive evaluation. The position includes an independent budget for personnel, running costs, and investment, office space for students and postdocs, and use of the research infrastructure of the institute.

The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft has set itself the target of employing more individuals with severe disabilities. We explicitly welcome applications from individuals with severe disabilities. The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft wants to increase the proportion of women in the areas in which they are under-represented. We therefore explicitly ask women to apply.

Unser Angebot:

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

Bewerbung:

Your application should include a CV, a list of publications and invited talks, a summary of scientific achievements and a research plan. In addition, please arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to

For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Eppard at

Please submit your complete application by April 30, 2026 as a single PDF file to the Managing Director of the institute, Prof. Bernhard Keimer, via our web application form: