Scientific Manager in the department “Totipotency”

The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) in Martinsried near Munich is one of the world’s leading international research institutions in the fields of biochemistry, cell and structural biology, and biomedical research. With around 27 scientific departments and research groups and about 680 employees, the MPIB is one of the largest institutes of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science.

In the department “Totipotency” (Prof. Kikue Tachibana, PhD), a position is available for a Scientific Manager (m/f/d) – full-time or part-time.

The laboratory is looking for a highly motivated scientific manager (m/f/d) to join the team. The primary research interests of the department are the chromatin reprogramming and gene regulatory mechanisms that underlie the establishment of totipotency during mammalian development.

Your responsibilities and tasks include

• Project coordination, management of third-party funding and reporting
• Assistance with preparation of manuscripts, research proposals and license applications
• Supporting recruitments
• Departmental organization duties

Other requirements are

• Degree in biology or equivalent experience in a related field
• Expertise in scientific writing is essential
• Previous experience in licence applications is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English

The MPI of Biochemistry is a vibrant interdisciplinary research institute that offers a stimulating environment and international networking possibilities. Successful candidates (m/f/d) will also benefit from opportunities for additional training and attendance at international conferences.

Our offer

• An interesting, versatile position in an international environment
• Remuneration according to TVöD (Bund) including social benefits and company pension scheme
• Diverse opportunities for further training and development
• 30 days of holiday per year, additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Company health management, sports programmes, subsidized job ticket, in-house cafeteria
• The position is to be filled immediately and is initially limited to 2 years, a further permanent employment is possible and desired

Application

Have we sparked your interest? Please apply by 16 September, 2026 with your complete application documents (PDF files) via our online application website.

Please note: For data protection reasons, applications by email cannot be considered.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Furthermore, we are committed to increasing the representation of individuals with disabilities in our workforce and therefore encourage applications from such qualified individuals.

If you have any questions, please contact tachibana-office@biochem.mpg.de.