Career Opportunities at MPI-SP

Bachelor’s Students

Opportunity	Why join this program?	Application Deadline	Application Link
Internship*	Ideal way to experience world-class research in all areas of computer science. Estimated duration between 3 and 6 months, but it can vary depending on the project and the availability of the sucessful candidate.	November 1st	CS@maxplanck internships
Student Assistant	Contribute to a current research project under the supervision of a PhD student, postdoctoral researcher, or faculty member. The duration of the contract is generally one semester, but it may vary based on the project's scope and requirements of the project.	Check our job offers	Job offers
Bachelor Thesis	Complete your bachelor's degree by conducting research under the supervision of an institute researcher. Students work on a defined research topic, gain experience with scientific methods, and contribute to ongoing research while developing their technical and analytical skills.	Rolling admissions	Apply directly to MPI-SP Faculty members **

With a Bachelor’s Degree

Opportunity	Why join this program?	Application Deadline	Application Link
Student Assistant	Contribute to a current research project under the supervision of a PhD student, postdoctoral researcher, or faculty member. The duration of the contract is generally one semester, but it may vary based on the project's scope and requirements of the project.	Check our job offers	Job offers
Internship	Ideal way to experience world-class research in all areas of computer science. Estimated duration between 3 and 6 months, but it can vary depending on the project and the availability of the sucessful candidate.	November 1st	CS@maxplanck internships
Master Thesis	Undertake an independent research project under the supervision of an institute researcher as the final component of your master's degree. Students address open research questions, apply advanced scientific methods, and contribute to ongoing research while preparing for doctoral studies or research-oriented careers.	Rolling admissions	Apply directly to MPI-SP Faculty members**
IMPRS Fast-track PhD	Build a strong foundation for doctoral research through a two-semester study program combining advanced coursework, research rotations, and close interaction with researchers across the institute. The study phase allows students to deepen their knowledge, explore different research areas, and prepare for a PhD in an interdisciplinary environment focused on privacy-enhancing technologies for the digital society.	December 1st June 30th	IMPRS
MPI-SP Doctoral Track	Structured, institute-wide training and supervision support doctoral researchers in conducting independent, high-impact research while developing scientific expertise, transferable skills, and professional competencies. In addition, each doctoral researcher is supported by a Thesis Advisory Committee, which provides structured academic guidance and regular feedback to monitor progress throughout the doctoral project.	Rolling admissions	Apply directly to MPI-SP Faculty members**
CS@maxplanck PhD program	Combine advanced coursework with research opportunities across Max Planck Institutes and partner universities. Following the qualifying examination, students begin their doctoral research under the guidance of their chosen research advisor(s).	December 15th	PhD Program

With a Master’s Degree

Opportunity	Why join this program?	Application Deadline	Application Link
Internship	An excellent opportunity for pre-doctoral students to explore computer science research prior to embarking on a research career. Estimated duration can vary depending on the project and the availability of the successful candidate.	November 1st	cs@maxplanck internships
IMPRS	Pursue a PhD in an interdisciplinary research environment focused on developing privacy-enhancing technologies for the digital society. The program combines research visists, close supervision, and collaboration across disciplines to prepare researchers for academic and industrial careers.	December 1st June 1st	IMPRS
MPI-SP Doctoral Track	Benefit from structured, institute-wide training and comprehensive supervision while conducting independent research. Alongside developing scientific expertise, doctoral researchers strengthen their transferable skills and professional competencies. Each researcher is supported by a Thesis Advisory Committee that provides regular guidance and feedback throughout the doctoral project	Rolling admissions	Apply directly to MPI-SP Faculty members**
Guest Program	Join the institute as a visiting junior scientist through a fellowship designed to introduce participants to its research environment, foster scientific exchange, and encourage future collaborations.	Rolling admissions	Guest Program

Doctoral Researchers

Opportunity	Why join this program?	Application deadline	Application Link
Internship*	Ideal way to experience world-class research in all areas of computer science. Estimated duration between 3 and 6 months, but it can vary depending on the project and the availability of the sucessful candidate.	November 1st	CS@maxplanck internships
Guest Program	Join the institute as a visiting junior scientist through a fellowship designed to introduce participants to its research environment, foster scientific exchange, and encourage future collaborations.	Rolling admissions	Guest Program

With a PhD

Opportunity	Why join this program?	Application Deadline	Application Link
Postdoctoral Positions	Conduct independent research through a fellowship for up to two years. The fellowship may support one or multiple research projects and provides an opportunity to further develop your research profile.	Rolling Admssions	Guest Program
Tenure Track Faculty	Establish and lead your own research group with a dedicated research budget, academic independence, and the opportunity to build a long-term research program.	December 1st	Tenure Track Faculty
Guest Program	Join the institute as a visiting scientist through a fellowship designed to foster scientific exchange, and encourage future collaborations.	Rolling admissions	Guest Program

Unsolicited applications

Unsolicited applications are welcome (especially for internship opportunities). Applications must be submitted directly by email to the respective faculty member and should include the following documents:

A current curriculum vitae (CV)
An up-to-date transcript of records
A detailed description of your academic background, research interests, and how they align with the prospective advisor's research direction

Applications that are incomplete, not addressed to a specific faculty member, or do not demonstrate a clear research fit will not be considered. Due to the high volume of inquiries, we are unfortunately unable to respond to requests regarding the status of applications.

* The recognition of an internship as a mandatory internship is determined exclusively by the respective home university. As recognition criteria vary between institutions, no guarantee of recognition can be provided.

RUB-Students: Please note MPI-SP does not qualify as a “company” in the scope of the “Industrial internship in IT security”.

** Applications must be submitted directly to the respective faculty member via email and should include a current CV and an up-to-date transcript of records. Please also include detailed information about your background, research interests, and how they relate to the envisioned advisor's research direction. General applications will not be considered. Please note that inquiries regarding application status cannot be accommodated.