Call for Nominations: Director at the Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen (f/m/d) 

The Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen invites expressions of interest from outstanding scientists for the position of Director (m/f/d).

Max Planck Directors are international leaders in their respective fields, pursue an ambitious research agenda within their departments, and lead the institute jointly with their director colleagues. Directors enjoy academic freedom and benefit from a diverse, international, excellent research environment, outstanding infrastructure, and long-term scientific funding.

 We are looking for the most creative scientists worldwide who demonstrate academic leadership and mentorship at the highest level and standards. We offer an excellent international research environment, outstanding infrastructure, and generous long-term scientific funding. The Institute is part of the Max Planck Society, an independent non-governmental association dedicated to fundamental research in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and humanities. 

 Please submit your (self-)nomination and include:

• the nominee’s name and current affiliation;
• a brief motivational statement (200 words max.) specifying the reasons for
  nomination
• a CV

Expressions of interest will be held in strict confidence.

Deadline to complete the nomination documents: 31.5.2026

The Max Planck Society is committed to gender equality and diversity and actively supports the reconciliation of work and family life. We want to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. The Max Planck Society has also set itself the goal of employing more persons with severe disabilities. We therefore encourage them to apply. We also welcome applications from all backgrounds.