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Support research. Share knowledge. Shape forward-thinking administration.

At the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP), you’ll be part of a diverse team spanning research, technology, administration, and management. Here, administration, services, and general support play a vital role in strengthening research and driving innovation forward.

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, your expertise is valued. Take an active role in supporting science through the central offices and administration at the IPP.

Together, we pursue one goal: clean energy for the future.

Management and general services are essential at the IPP, enabling researchers to focus fully on their scientific work. Administration covers third-party funding support, procurement, finance, IT and security, organization, HR, legal and patent matters, as well as facility management. Secretarial teams also provide support within the scientific departments and work closely with central offices.

Key responsibilities include procurement, financial planning, budget control, software evaluation and implementation, digitalizing institute processes, HR management, payroll, travel management, contract review, patent procedures, license monitoring, export control, and reporting to both internal and external bodies. Securing third-party funding for project support is becoming increasingly important alongside institutional funding.

At the IPP, you have the chance to actively contribute to process optimization—bring your expertise and make an impact.

Discover our positions in Purchasing, Finance, Third-Party Funding Management, Organization, Human Resources, Legal and Patent Affairs, and Facility Management.

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Discover your meaningful career at the IPP.

Have you ever created a star? At IPP, we explore the fundamentals of magnetic fusion, inspired by the sun as a clean energy source.

We are looking for dedicated engineers, technicians, skilled professionals, and team members with business administration and management expertise to support our administrative departments. Whether you are an experienced professional, just starting your career, an apprentice, or a recent graduate – your ideas and commitment are valued here.

As we go through a period of transformation, we are optimizing processes and digitalizing administrative tasks.

Take advantage of an inspiring work environment and a secure job. Join our team at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and help shape the institute of tomorrow.

Research, technology and administration combined

Our scientific and technical teams, with close support of our administration, are working on major projects that are unique worldwide.

Voices from the IPP

Matthias Knott, Head of Human Resources at the IPP, talks about the opportunities for professional development.

Sie sind Forscherin und haben plötzlich Personalverantwortung? Als Techniker sind Sie gekommen, als Ingenieur werden Sie gebraucht? Oder darf’s ein Deutschkurs sein? Der nächste Schritt in der beruflichen Weiterentwicklung kann manchmal holprig sein, insbesondere dann, wenn man schlecht darauf vorbereitet ist – und neu erlangte Kenntnisse und Fähigkeiten können hier Gold wert sein. Personalentwicklung und Fortbildung – das sind Themen, die Matthias Knott, Leiter der Abteilung HR, und sein Team bewegen. Er sagt: „Personalentwicklung ist keine Option – sie ist notwendig.“

Internal IPP Lecture Series "Why Nuclear Fusion?"

In an internal lecture series at IPP, initiated by Tim Happel and Rachael McDermott, researchers from the Scientific Directorate reach out to colleagues working in science support roles. What sets a tokamak apart from a stellarator? How can energy be produced from nuclear fusion—and what exactly is “nuclear fusion”? While these topics are second nature to researchers at IPP, they can seem mysterious even to long-standing team members outside the scientific departments. The lecture series “Why Nuclear Fusion?” offers everyone at the institute the chance to gain a solid, engaging, and accessible overview of the key topics that drive the work at IPP. This inspiring initiative by our researchers aims to involve all employees and foster a shared understanding across the entire team.

Open House in Greifswald Sets New Visitor Record
The event on October 11 set a new attendance record with 2,400 participants.
Daniela Hellwig, project controller and works council member, talks about our institute’s culture.

"It’s easy to see that scientists are passionate about their work. But I notice the same drive in our science support teams, whether it’s administration, IT, or our technical departments – that motivation is just as strong. People here are proud to be part of what’s being researched and developed at the institute. We all feel genuine appreciation, as our directors are committed to making research accessible and meaningful for everyone on the team. What I love about IPP is that, with enthusiasm and commitment, you can become anything and truly thrive here. There are countless opportunities and a lot of support for everyone, from apprentices to group leaders."

Your expertise. Our research.

At IPP, you'll find a technical environment that empowers science—and a mission that truly matters: shaping the future of energy generation.
Join the IPP team now