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Distinguished PKS Postdoctoral Fellowship

Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS) · Germany

Card for the Distinguished PKS Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS), Germany, application deadline 13 Nov 2026. The photo shows Cologne Cathedral and the illuminated Hohenzollern Bridge under a starry night sky.

Deadline 13 November 2026Deadline 13 November 2026

In short

The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS) in Germany awards one Distinguished PKS Postdoctoral Fellowship per year in the physics of complex systems: a two-year appointment with a possible one-year extension. The 2027 call is open to postdoctoral researchers, with an application deadline of 13 November 2026.

  • Generally at least one year of postdoctoral experience at an institution other than the one awarding your PhD
  • Applications directly after the PhD are considered only in exceptional cases
  • One PDF with cover letter, CV, publication list, research-interest statement and research proposal
  • Three reference letters submitted through the institute reference portal
  • Deadline: 13 November 2026; confirm current status on the official page before applying
Institution
Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS)
Location
Germany · Onsite
Type
Postdoc · Fellowship
Field
Physics of complex systems
Level
Postdoctoral
Deadline
13 November 2026
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