Max Planck Institute Postdoc Position 2026 in Germany

The Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Halle (Saale), Germany, invites applications for a postdoctoral opportunity in the Department of Anthropology of Politics and Governance. The position supports independent research on topics such as politics, governance, ecology, health, digital technology, and artificial intelligence, with access to international conference funding and institutional support. It offers a three-year full-time contract, a competitive salary, and dedicated research funds including travel support.

Three-year contract, competitive salary, dedicated research funds, and international conference travel support.

Applicants must hold a PhD in social and cultural anthropology or a related discipline and present a strong, innovative research proposal relevant to the department’s themes.

Submit documents including CV, summary of doctoral thesis, project proposal, and publications to the provided application links.