Be a part of this transformative initiative and contribute through groundbreaking research in process and systems engineering, applied mathematics, chemistry and systems biology. Application Period: January 13, 2025 – February 16, 2025.
The International Max Planck Research School for Systems and Process Engineering for a Sustainable Chemical Production (IMPRS SysProSus) is a graduate school jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems (MPI) and the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU). In our structured PhD program, talented junior scientists have the opportunity to obtain a doctorate under excellent research conditions, a multidisciplinary environment and close scientific supervision.
Our offer
We provide high-level scientific training and support PhD projects which investigate new methodological approaches for the systematic replacement of fossil raw materials in chemical production by renewable carbon sources, in particular biogenic residues and plastic waste. Through an innovative concept of combining cutting-edge mathematical and systems-oriented engineering research the school brings together researchers from various engineering areas, natural sciences and mathematics.
Apart from a well-balanced extensive curriculum designed to train both scientific and soft skills, the IMPRS SysProSus supports doctoral candidates in conducting part of their research at our international partner institutions. Our working language is English and the doctoral degree is awarded by the Otto von Guericke University.
Further information & application
The Max Planck Society is committed to equal opportunities, gender equality, and diversity. What counts for us are your qualifications, professional strengths, and the candidates’ attitude. We, therefore, welcome all applications regardless of gender, cultural or social background, disability, religion, age, lifestyle, ideology or sexual identity. Women and people with severe disabilities are unfortunately currently underrepresented within our doctoral candidates. We are therefore particularly interested in applications from women and severely disabled people and expressly encourage them to apply.