Max Planck Research Group Leader

The Max Planck Research Unit for Neurogenetics invites applications for a

Max Planck Research Group Leader

The Max Planck Research Unit for Neurogenetics pursues a genetic approach to understand the mechanisms of odorant receptor gene expression and axonal wiring in the olfactory system of the mouse. 

We are looking for a scientist who has been developing an original research program in neuroscience as a postdoc and who is ready to start her/his own independent research group.

The successful candidate will be offered a position of Max Planck Research Group Leader. This position is scientifically and budgetarily independent. It comes with generous funding for startup equipment, personnel, and running costs. The initial appointment is for 5 years, with the option of a merit-based extension of 2 x 2 years, and is equivalent to a W2 professorship.

Answers to FAQs about the position of Max Planck Research Group Leader can be found at https://www.mpg.de/mprg/faqs.

We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be preferentially hired.

Applicants must email a single PDF file that includes the CV, list of publications, research statement, and contact details of three scientists who are willing to provide a letter of support.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 6 May 2019. Letters of support may be solicited shortly thereafter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a talk at the selection symposium on 5 July 2019 in Frankfurt.

Peter Mombaerts, M.D., Ph.D.

Director

Max Planck Research Unit for Neurogenetics

Max-von-Laue-Strasse 4

D-60438 Frankfurt

Germany

http://www.gen.mpg.de

peter.mombaerts@gen.mpg.de