The Max Planck Society is one of Europe's leading research organizations and conducts basic research in the natural sciences, life sciences, and humanities. The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena carries out fundamental research on how organisms communicate with each other via chemical signals. In the Institute, organic chemists, biochemists, ecologists, entomologists, behavioral scientists, insect geneticists and physiologists work in collaboration to unravel the complexity of chemical communication that occurs in nature.
Director (m/f/d)
The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology invites expressions of interest from outstanding scientists for the position of Director. A Max Planck Director pursues a bold long-term research agenda in his or her own Department, and leads the Institute jointly with fellow Directors. We offer an excellent international research environment, outstanding infrastructure, and generous long-term scientific funding.
The Max Planck Society is committed to gender equality and diversity and actively supports the reconciliation of work and family life.