Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Career and family
The MPI-IE offers opportunities for many levels of a career in modern molecular biology. Graduates, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, and junior and senior scientists can join a vibrant institute of more than 350 passionate people from around the world.
Extensive exchange Poster session during Max Planck Epigenetics Meeting
Public engagement Hands-on sessions for school children
Running sport MPI marathon team
Listening to the best Discussions during scientific events
We care for your health Health Day at the MPI-IE
Developing people IMPRS-IEM graduation ceremony
Scientific events The Institute regularly welcomes high-profile speakers from various fields
We walk together Institute outing in the Black Forest
Science communication Science Fair on the Freiburg Minster Market
A creative institute MPI-IE Drama Club
Social interactions Farewell event of group leader Andrew Pospisilik
Establish contacts The Institute and its scientific events are perfect places for networking
Many highlights throughout the year Legendary MPI-IE Christmas parties
Let us impress you with the supportive and stimulating atmosphere at the Institute, rooted in day-to-day interactions and collaboration.
The MPI-IE gives scientists all the support they need so that they can focus on their research and can combine a research career with family life.
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We want our staff to get the most out of their time at the MPI-IE. Thus, we offer, together with the Max Planck Society, a variety of training and support for career development.
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Are you coming to Freiburg with your family or planning to start a family? The MPI-IE provides comprehensive information and support expectant employees in many family-related matters.
Where Black Forest idyll meets cutting edge research. Freiburg and its surroundings offer an exciting combination of culture and nature, tradition and modernity.
The MPI-IE offers childcare in immediate vicinity of the Institute.The facility offers 10 nursery and 20 preschool spaces for children aged between 0 month and 6 years. MPI staff can make use of a reduced fair.
The Max Planck Society and the MPI-IE operates a family-conscious human resources policy. We offer many benefits to reconcile work and family life, such as a parent-child room, nursing room, and pregnancy lab, family services, and childcare subsidies for infants.