Work & Life on the MPI-SusMat campus

Stay connected with your MPI-SusMat colleagues and register for our alumni network! [more]

At the Max-Planck-Institue for Sustainable Materials, we are dedicated to fostering the careers of scientists at all levels. [more]

Open communication, a constructive feedback culture and healthy leadership are essential for any workplace. Please reach out if you need assistance in overcoming a conflict at workplace. We have internal contact points to report conflict and you can also contact the responsible persons at the Max Planck Society. [more]

Freedom of research is a top priority in our institute as well as in the entire Max Planck Society. This means that the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials welcomes colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and supports them in their work and career development, tailored to their individual needs. [more]

The Institute offers several possibilities to take care of the team’s physical and mental health both during working hours and free time. [more]

Welcome to Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials in Düsseldorf! Our International Office offers support to organize your trip to Germany and settle in Düsseldorf. [more]

The PhD Representatives are the interdepartmental voice of all doctoral researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials (MPI-SusMat). [more]

The institute’s Postdocnet is the interdepartmental representation of all postdoctoral researchers working at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials (MPI-SusMat). [more]

We do not only do research about sustainable materials, but we also care about our own campus. Have a look what our Team Green does in terms of wildlife, greenery, biking etc. [more]

The Works Council is an elected body of MPI-SusMat employees that represents staff interests towards the institue’s executive board, within the framework of German labour law. [more]