Coordinator (m/f/d) | IMPRS for Population, Health and Data Science Full-time

Coordinator for IMPRS-PHDS (m/f/d)

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock is one of the world's leading centers for population science. The institute is strongly committed to training and promoting junior scientists. Together with eleven institutional partners in Europe and overseas, the MPIDR runs the International Max Planck Research School for Population, Health and Data Science (IMPRS-PHDS), a doctoral program that combines demography, epidemiology, and data science. The language of the school is English.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Coordinator for IMPRS-PHDS (m/f/d) in full-time or part-time to start as soon as possible. The position is initially limited to two years, with the intention of offering permanent employment thereafter.

Your main task will be to coordinate the activities and processes of the IMPRS-PHDS program. This includes, in particular:

• Coordination of the Research School and the IMPRS Office
• Organization of the IMPRS curriculum, including planning and organizing workshops, courses, and advanced training activities
• Application management
• Advising and supporting IMPRS-PHDS doctoral students
• Coordinating cooperation and networking with IMPRS-PHDS's national and international partners
• Alumni administration
• Creation and analysis of evaluations
• Scientific reporting

What You Should Bring

• Successfully completed university degree, preferably in a field related to the social sciences or humanities; a doctorate is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural competence
• Experience in science management, ideally in the field of graduate education
• An interest in doctoral-level education in demography and related fields
• A committed and independent working style, ability to work in a team, organizational skills, and a high level of motivation
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills
• Proficiency in German is desirable

What We Offer

• A responsible, exciting, and varied role in an interdisciplinary and international working environment.
• A salary up to pay grade 14 of the TVöD (Federal Government), ranging from €67,553 – €77,699 gross, depending on your qualifications and professional experience.
• Support for balancing work and family life is provided through flexible working hours, the option to work remotely and access to childcare.
• We support your personal development with a wide range of training opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, and a company pension plan (VBL).
• You will be based in the Hanseatic city of Rostock, directly on the Warnow River, with easy access to public transport.

The MPIDR is an equal opportunity employer. Respect and inclusivity are central to our work culture, where diversity in gender, background, beliefs, abilities, and identities is embraced and valued. We are committed to shaping a culture that encourages the continuous development of each person's skills and potential.

Become Part of IMPRS-PHDS and MPIDR!

Have we sparked your interest? Then please send us your complete application documents, including a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, motivation, and career plans, as well as your CV and references, as a single PDF file in English by April 17, 2026, via our application portal.

The interviews are scheduled for May 4 and 5, 2026.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

If you have any questions, please contact Heiner Maier, PhD Phone: +49 381 2081-152 maier@demogr.mpg.de