Overview
The Max Planck Society’s current bundled postdoctoral recruitment call runs from 1 September to 13 October 2026 and offers project-based positions across participating institutes.
Complete research opportunity details
Open positions are listed on the Max Planck Postdoc Program platform, with additional vacancies potentially added through 22 September. Program benefits include a guaranteed contract duration of at least three years, targeted mentoring, a career workshop within two years, Planck Academy coaching and structured supervision standards.
Eligibility requirements
Early-career researchers applying for listed postdoctoral positions. Applicants submit English-language materials once and may apply to multiple positions; position-specific qualifications remain controlling.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Official Max Planck page states the current call closes 13 October 2026 at 12:00 CEST; converted to 10:00 UTC.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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