Career opportunities
The department offers diploma/master and PhD theses in all fields of planet and star formation.
Observational projects, numerical simulations as well as theoretical investigations can be carried out. Experimental/instrumental topics in the fields of adaptive optics, interferometry, and infra-red space astronomy are also available. Open staff/postdoc positions are listed centrally on the Job Board of the MPIA.
Further information
Further information on career opportunities in the department can be found under Study & Career in the section Studying at MPIA:
The Max Planck Society and Heidelberg University collaborate in the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy & Cosmic Physics (IMPRS-HD) at the University of Heidelberg.
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Undergraduate students interested in writing a Masters or PhD thesis at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy at a later date are encouraged to apply for a mini research project at the institute.
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The purpose of the PhD Advisory Committee (hereafter PAC) at MPIA is to monitor the progress of PhD students to help ensure successful completion of their theses.
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Interested in a bachelor or master thesis? Please apply under https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mhas/interns_2018.nsf/registration.
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