PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Functional Material Design

PhD Positions – International Max Planck Research School for Functional Material Design Location: Potsdam, Germany Start: Summer 2027 The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Functional Material Design is recruiting doctoral candidates to contribute to a resource-efficient future through research on sustainable materials inspired by nature. Research Community The IMPRS unites leading researchers from: • Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces • University of Potsdam • Freie Universität Berlin • Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin • Technische Universität Berlin Doctoral candidates will work in an interdisciplinary environment spanning physics, chemistry, materials science, and biology. Your Profile We seek applicants with: • An MSc or equivalent degree in a natural science, particularly physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering. • Outstanding academic records and a curious, multidisciplinary mindset. • Openness to advancing science in a multicultural, collaborative setting. Our Offer • A fully funded doctoral position. • Modern laboratories and access to world-class facilities. • A structured curriculum with cross-institutional lectures on cutting-edge methods and topics in functional materials. • Annual, fully funded doctoral retreats (self-organized). • Supervision and mentoring by a team of world-leading scientists. • Excellent career opportunities in the Potsdam/Berlin research community. • A lively, international, and inclusive working environment. Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 Apply here: imprs.mpikg.mpg.deWissenschaftsmanagement Materialien und Werkstoffe Physik Wissenschaftsmanagement Biologie Chemie Materialien und Werkstoffe Physik Doktorand, Doktorandin Lehre & Forschung, Wissenschaft Forschung & Entwicklung Labor Forschungseinrichtung Vollzeit