Join our team
Our international scientists conduct world-class fundamental research on light and its interaction in matter. As an infrastructure, we provide the best possible processes and conditions to advance research on the largest scientific questions. As a team, we provide an optimal research environment for this – and so help create tomorrow's knowledge.
The MPL currently employs around 300 people from a wide range of nations. Join our team and help us to illuminate the darkness.
Start your professional career best with us
Our science-supporting departments offer excellent training and career opportunities.
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Start your vocational training directly with us
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Get to know the wide range of career opportunities for young professionals at our institute
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Take on interesting positions as a specialist and/or manager with a high degree of personal responsibility in administrative and technical departments
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Application
Have we sparked your interest? Then please apply using the online application tool, stating your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date. You will find access to this in the respective job advertisement. If you have any questions about a vacant position or the application process, please send an e-mail with the reference number to our human resources department.
E-Mail: Personal@mpl.mpg.de
Light & Healthy
The Max Planck Society promotes workplace health management (BGM). We work together with a health insurance company to organize the BGM for all employees at the MPL. Take advantage of our wide range of offers, such as events on healthy nutrition or preventive courses to avoid physical and mental illnesses. Take part in our free sports programs, from yoga to aikido. Our table tennis and football teams are always happy to welcome new members.
Please approach us with any questions you may have about the health management initiative or send an email to bgm@mpl.mpg.de.
Reconciling work and family life
Every phase of life brings with it a wide range of diverse needs for employees in the working world. The MPL aims to meet these needs in an individual and appropriate manner. Our wish is that you can successfully reconcile your professional and private lives. That is why the Max Planck Society (MPS) has been a certified member of the “audit berufundfamilie” human resources management program since 2006.
Equal opportunities at MPL
The Max Planck Society and each of its institutes promote employees regardless of gender, nationality, religion, disability, age, cultural background and sexual orientation. Our Equal Opportunities Officer Dr. Flore Kunst and her deputy Anna Gesine Murphy support the institute's management in fulfilling the legal equality mandate.
