The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science (MPG) is a self-governing scientific organization funded by the German federal and state governments. It currently conducts basic research in the natural sciences and humanities in 84 institutes and research centers in Germany and abroad, making it one of the leading international research institutions with numerous Nobel Prize winners in its ranks.
The General Administration of the MPG is looking for the Sustainability Office in the Research Policy and External Relations Department to start as soon as possible for 39 hours per week as a
Energy Economics Officer
Reference number 126/25
In this newly created position, you will support the ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that the MPG has set itself in its Climate Action Plan, in particular by supplying the MPG with electricity from renewable sources (green electricity). The new "Sustainability Office" staff unit created with this position will bundle the central sustainability-related areas of responsibility in the fields of policy, cooperation and communication, energy supply, energy efficiency and climate protection and work closely with other specialist departments of the MPG's General Administration and with the Max Planck Institutes as a cross-sectional unit.
Your tasks will be in particular
- Supervision and coordination of the green electricity supply of the MPG at the interface to the central purchasing department of the MPG on the one hand and to the service provider of the green electricity supply on the other hand
- Management of the MPG's internal "AG Energie", the central advisory body for the energy supply of the Max Planck Institutes
- Energy cost and market analyses
- Preparation of energy consumption forecasts (currently approx. 200 consumption points); evaluation of load profiles of the Max Planck Institutes and development of proposals for optimization (reduction/avoidance of peak loads)
- Development of alternative energy supply concepts (PV, wind power, geothermal energy, etc.) including the design of electricity buffers, possibly using battery stations or material storage systems
- Collaboration on cross-energy source strategies and cascade models (e.g. waste heat utilization), economic evaluation of measures, concepts for cost optimization and market-oriented green electricity procurement
What you bring with you
- Successfully completed scientific university studies in a field relevant to the tasks
- Profound knowledge and experience in the fields of energy supply and the energy industry, including the general regulations and relevant legislation in these areas
- High ability to work in a team and stress resistance, combined with a high degree of self-motivation
- Very good organizational and conceptual skills and a confident manner
- Good written and spoken English skills
What we offer you
You will work in a small, highly motivated team within the General Administration of the MPG, which is concerned with the transformation of the entire organization into a sustainable research operation. As part of an open-ended employment contract, we offer you a salary up to pay grade 14 TVöD (federal government) and various social benefits, depending on your qualifications and professional experience. You can find non-binding information on salary in the public service pay scale (TVöD Bund). Your workplace is located in the center of Munich and is easily accessible by public transport. Childcare facilities for children aged 6 months to 3 years are available in the vicinity of the office building.
What you can expect from us
- We support you in balancing work and family life through flexible working time models
- We promote your personal development through a wide range of individual training measures and offer you a comprehensive range of health promotion programs and a company pension scheme
- We offer discounted job tickets for the use of local public transport
- In addition, the usual social benefits of the public service (federal government) are granted
- We offer the possibility of mobile working
The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled persons are expressly encouraged.
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application
(reference number 126/25)
Application deadline: October 27, 2025
MAX-PLANCK-SOCIETY
for the Advancement of Science e. V.
General Administration Munich
Department of Human Resources and Personnel Law
