Impact Careers Full-time

Director

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

Posted

Jan 18, 2026

Location

Germany

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Serve as an international leader in the field of intelligent systems research
  • Pursue an ambitious research agenda within their department
  • Lead the institute jointly with other director colleagues
  • Contribute to the institute's research in areas like machine learning, robotics, natural language understanding, small-scale robotics, self-organization, haptic perception, bio-inspired systems, medical robotics, and robotic materials

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role advances cutting-edge research in intelligent systems that could lead to breakthroughs in robotics, machine learning, and related technologies, contributing to scientific progress and potential future applications in fields like medicine and materials science.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications:

  • International leadership status in the field of intelligent systems
  • Demonstrated excellence in scientific research
  • Ability to pursue ambitious research agendas
  • Leadership experience in academic or research settings

Benefits

What's in it for you

Benefits include:

  • Academic freedom
  • Diverse, international, excellent research environment
  • Outstanding infrastructure
  • Long-term scientific funding
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion