Vacancies
Our research group welcomes applications from talented individuals interested in joining us as either a undergraduate student, postgraduate student or a Postdoctoral Researcher. If you wish to be considered, please directly email your application materials to Prof. Silvia Vignoloni (sv@mpikg.mpg.de).
Candidates demonstrating (i) an exceptional academic record, (ii) a clear motivation to contribute to our team, and (iii) research interests aligning with our group's focus will receive feedback and may be invited for an interview.
When submitting your application, kindly include your potential start dates and any relevant information regarding funding opportunities you may have access to.
We look forward to reviewing your materials and exploring the possibility of you joining our dynamic research environment.
Postdoctoral / phD student positions:
Our research group is actively seeking exceptional candidates interested in pursuing fellowship opportunities to join our team. If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong academic background and a passion for cutting-edge research, we encourage you to apply. To be considered, please submit the following materials as early as possible:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
- A statement outlining your motivation to join our team and contribute to our research efforts
- A brief description of your research interests and how they align with our group's focus areas
- A list of suitable fellowship schemes and their respective deadlines that you would be interested in applying for
Please note that time is of the essence, as many fellowship applications have strict deadlines. By getting in touch with us early, we can work together to identify the most suitable funding opportunities and ensure a strong application. We are committed to supporting promising researchers in securing external funding and providing an exceptional research environment. If you have the drive, talent, and ambition to excel in your field, we look forward to receiving your application.
Potential postdoc funding sources (applying from anywhere in the world):
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/
EMBO Fellowships https://www.embo.org/funding/
Human Frontier Science Program Fellowships https://www.hfsp.org/
AXA Fellowships https://axa-research.org/
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowships https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/
DFG Walter Benjamin Programme https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/individual/walter-benjamin
National/restricted funding sources:
Germany: DFG Emmy Noether Programme https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/individual/emmy-noether
Germany: DFG Individual Research Grants https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/individual/research-grants
Germany: Volkswagen Foundation Fellowships https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/our-funding-portfolio
Germany: Daimler and Benz Fellowships https://www.daimler-benz-stiftung.de/cms/en/
Canada: Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.htmlhttps://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html
Switzerland: Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoc.Mobility https://www.snf.ch/en/XIZpfY3iVS5KRRoD/funding/careers/postdoc-mobility
Austria: Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship, FWF https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/funding/portfolio/careers/erwin-schroedinger
Spain: Fundación Ramón Areces https://www.fundacionareces.es/fundacionareces/en/scholarships-and-grants/call-of-grants/
Estonian: Personal Research Funding https://etag.ee/en/funding/research-funding/personal-research-funding/
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: Leopoldina Postdoc Scholarship https://www.leopoldina.org/en/funding/leopoldina-fellowship-programme/leopoldina-postdoc-scholarship/
Finland: the Foundations' Post Doc Pool https://postdocpooli.fi/en/
Sweden: International Post Doc Grant https://www.vr.se/english.html
Japan: Overseas Research Fellowship https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-ab/index.html
China: Chinese Scholarship Council https://www.chinesescholarshipcouncil.com/
Funding for phD students:
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes https://www.studienstiftung.de/en/doctoral-scholarships/doctoral-scholarships
Undergraduate research projects:
Applying from North American, British and Irish universities: DAAD RISE Germany https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/
Applying from anywhere in the world: https://www.daad.de/en/
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.