Job Opportunities

PhD positions are generally organized through the IMPRS-ESM annual call (open 1 July - 15 Sep).

PhD | Doctoral Candidate | Open Topic Annual Call | 2026

Deadline for application: 15.09.2025

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About our institute

We are an internationally renowned institute for climate research. Our mission is to understand Earth's changing climate.

Structure of the institute

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology comprises two departments: Climate Physics and Climate Variability. Each of these departments is headed by a director.

Equal opportunity is one of our core values

Our research requires us to seek out the most talented, creative and passionate individuals. This compels us to draw from the greatest possible pool of talent.