Max Planck Director (m/f/d) in Biological AI2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Continue with GoogleCall for Expressions of Interest and NominationsThe Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden, Germany, is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the position of Max Planck Director, supported by a collaboration with the Boehringer-Ingelheim Foundation and the Dresden University of Technology. Max Planck Directors enjoy full scientific freedom, exceptional long-term funding, outstanding infrastructure, and a high level of administrative support.The successful candidate will lead novel and innovative research in the broader field of Biological Artificial Intelligence. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: AI methods that meet the complexity of living systems, high-dimensional machine learning for biology, AI-driven laboratory automation, physics- and biology-inspired machine learning. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong research profile in these or related areas in the field of artificial intelligence.The MPI-CBG is a pioneering research institute focused on fundamental questions in cell, developmental, and systems biology. We are interested in how the morphology of cells and tissues emerges from the interactions between individual molecules and cells. The MPI-CBG shares a research faculty with the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD), integrating expertise in biological physics, mathematics, and computer science. Together, we combine experiments with theory in a collaborative research environment. A hallmark of the Institute is its multi-scale approach to complexity, bridging molecular to organismal levels and integrating emergent properties across scales.Expressions of interest and nominations of candidates should be addressed to:Stephan Grill, Managing DirectorMPI-CBG(bioAI-search@mpi-cbg.de)by August 15, 2025.Documents should include:Curriculum Vitae with publication listfor an expression of interest: brief outline of potential future research (up to 1 page)for a nomination: brief summary of past scientific successes (up to 1 page)The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science is an independent, non-profit research organization that primarily promotes and supports basic research. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. The Society encourages qualified female scientists to apply or be nominated.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeIndustriesResearch Services #J-18808-Ljbffr