Shape the future as a graduate or professional

Whether you're just starting your career and looking for your first scientific or technical challenge, or you already have professional experience and want to contribute your expertise in an innovative setting – you’ll find the right role with us.

No matter if you’re interested in working as a research scientist, research associate, engineer, technician, or specialist in IT, administration, or general services: everyone here plays an active part in advancing research at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics.

Our interdisciplinary teams from research, technology, and management are shaping the energy of the future together – with sustainability, innovation, and passion.

Your work here is more than just a job: it drives clean energy, helps solve global challenges, and makes IPP one of the world’s leading institutes.

With us, you won’t just find tasks – you’ll be part of a mission. And you’re exactly the right person to help shape it.

At the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP), we explore the fundamentals of nuclear fusion, inspired by the sun as a clean energy source.

We're looking for motivated researchers, engineers, technicians, skilled professionals, and team members with business administration expertise to support our work.

Enjoy an inspiring work environment and benefit from a secure position with us.

Help advance the IPP’s fusion research—every team member plays a vital role on the path toward a new energy source.