Overview
The Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics is recruiting for three-year postdoctoral fellowships that allow promising researchers to develop an astrophysics research program of their choice.
Complete research opportunity details
Research areas include stellar and computational astrophysics, cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, gravitational lensing, gravitational waves and related fields. Current gross annual pre-tax pay is approximately €67,500–€77,700 depending on postdoctoral experience, with 30 days of holiday, social insurance and support for conferences, workshops and research travel.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants should have completed their PhD within the last six years and propose research that can benefit from or complement the institute’s scientific environment.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
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- 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 MPA vacancy is current, Job Code Postdoc2026MPA, with applications due 15 November 2026. No deadline time is stated.
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