Assistant; f​/m​/div; Graduate School

The Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart, Germany, is one of the world’s leading institutes in condensed matter research. The institute includes cutting-edge research projects on quantum materials, nanoscale science, and energy research and provides access to internationally unique research infrastructure. Our staff of 400 works in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and multicultural environment.

We are seeking an

• Assistant (f/m/div%) for our Graduate School

Our Graduate School International Max Planck Research School for Condensed Matter Science (IMPRS‑CMS) supports young scientists at the institute.

Start date:

As soon as possible.

Your tasks

Administrative support for the coordinator of the IMPRS‑CMS: daily email correspondence in English and German, creating certificates, maintaining the database and alumni network
Support for the enrolment of PhD students at the University of Stuttgart
Support for the online application procedure for Master and PhD students
Administrative organization of events, such as the annual Retreat meeting and Summer/​Winter schools
Link to the institute’s administration: travel costs, invoices, refunds, inventory, etc.

Your profile

Professional commercial training (e.g. Kaufmann/‑frau - Büromanagement [w/m/d]) or a related Bachelor’s degree
Excellent command of written and spoken English and German
Proficiency in standard software (Microsoft Office)
Open-mindedness; you should enjoy working in an international scientific environment
Good organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Our offer

The IMPRS-CMS at our institute is part of the Max Planck Society network, which comprises over 60 graduate schools throughout Germany. Through its affiliation with the University of Stuttgart, the IMPRS‑CMS plays a central role in promoting young scientists at our institute.
Join the IMPRS-CMS and work in a vibrant, international scientific community!
The contract duration is two years initially.
Remuneration is based on the collective wage agreement of the public service (TVöD Bund). In addition, the usual public service benefits are provided. We place great emphasis on balancing work and family.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The Max Planck Society endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Are you interested?

To apply , please hand in a cover letter, your CV and work references until March 1st, 2026 . Please upload all documents as a single PDF file to the online recruiting platform .

Dr. Eva Benckiser is available at for more information on the position.

Apply now

• Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research
• Heisenbergstraße 1
• 70569 Stuttgart, Germany