Assistant to the Director (m/f/d)

The Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart ( www.fkf.mpg.de ) 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 work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

The new experimental department of our recently appointed director, Prof. Raphaële Clément,

is seeking an

Assistant to the Director

The role :

Serve as the primary point of contact for the department via phone or e-mail.

Coordinate travel arrangements and schedule meetings.

Organize workshops and conferences.

Manage day-to-day e-mail correspondence in both English and German.

Provide administrative support to department members and visiting scientists, including assistance with accommodation arrangements.

Liaise with the institute’s administration on matters such as travel reimbursements, procurement of materials, and inventory management.

Maintain and update the department’s website using the content management system (CMS).

Requirements :

Completed vocational education in a relevant field (e.g. Fremdsprachenkorrespondent*in or Kaufmann*frau für Büromanagement)

Excellent command of written and spoken English and German

Strong proficiency in standard software and a willingness to learn new tools. Experience with content management systems (CMS) is an advantage.

Open-minded and comfortable working with diverse cultures and communication styles.

Highly flexible, reliable and well organized.

Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

Proactive in anticipating and prioritizing tasks.

Takes initiative and works with a high degree of responsibility.

Enjoys working in an international, scientific environment.

Previous experience in an international research setting is an advantage.

What we offer :

A two-year contract initially.

The preferred starting date is July 1st, 2026.

50% contract initially, with the option of increasing working hours at a later stage.

Working in a new cutting-edge research department. More information on our research can be found at https : / / clement.materials.ucsb.edu /

Salary according to the public sector wage agreement (TVöD-Bund)

Social benefits are in line with the regulations for civil servants.

Excellent working conditions

Sophisticated program of professional training

On-site childcare center and sports program

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.

Application

Please upload your application as a single PDF file by March 15, 2026.

Apply now

Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research

Heisenbergstraße 1

70569 Stuttgart, Germany

www.fkf.mpg.de / en