Max Planck Society 
Bonn, Germany Offer Summary
The Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, Germany, is seeking outstanding mathematicians for a Max Planck Research Group Leader (W2) position. This role focuses on pure mathematics within an internationally leading research institute hosting approximately 700 guest scientists annually. Candidates must hold a PhD and possess several years of postdoctoral experience in the field. The initial contract spans six years, with potential extension based on scientific progress and evaluation. Remuneration follows the W2 group of the Federal Civil Service Remuneration Act. The position involves close cooperation with the University of Bonn and encourages teaching and advising duties. Applications are invited from all qualified individuals, with explicit encouragement for women and persons with severe disabilities to apply. Submissions, including referee names, are due by November 15, 2026.
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Project Description
Max Planck Research Group Leader (w2) (m/f/d)
Scientist Bonn Mathematics Job Offer from October 26, 2026
We are an internationally leading research institute in the field of pure mathematics with about 700 guest scientists per year. We invite applications of outstanding mathematicians for a position as
Max Planck Research Group Leader (W 2) (m/f/d).
The Max Planck Research Group is limited to a term of six years. The remuneration is based on remuneration group W 2 of the Federal Civil Service Remuneration Act (Bundesbesoldungsgesetz - BBesG).
Candidates must have a PhD and several years of postdoctoral research experience in pure mathematics.
The Max Planck Institute for Mathematics cooperates closely with the University of Bonn and is part of the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics. Teaching and advising is possible and strongly encouraged.
The Max Planck Research Group is limited to a term of six years. Depending on the progress of the work and taking into account the financial possibilities and those under labour legislation, your employment can be extended by three years on an individual basis according to scientific criteria and after a positive evaluation.
The Max Planck Society has set itself the target of employing more individuals with severe disabilities. We explicitly welcome applications from such individuals.
The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft also wants to increase the proportion of women in the areas in which they are under-represented and we explicitly ask women to apply.
Application
Applications should be submitted incl. names of possible referees online by November 15, 2026 at Application