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Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung

The Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung pursues basic research in all fields of catalysis. The central theme pervading all Departments is basic research in the catalytic transformation of compounds and materials with the highest degree of chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity under conditions which maximize efficient use of natural resources.

Developing new catalysts for the future

Work with great colleagues in a modern environment

Find new challenges in our Apprentice Program

High precision equipment delivers maximum insight for our research

Several service units are supporting the research at the Institute with their competences in analytical techniques and ultra-modern instrumental equipment.

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Call for nominations for Ernst Haage Prize

The Max Planck Institutes in Mülheim, together with the Ernst Haage Foundation, are again awarding the Ernst Haage Prize for Chemistry. The award is aimed at talented young scientists with a PhD who are currently working at a German research institution or university. More information on the call for nominations can be found if you follow the link.

Dr. Josep Cornellà receives Germany's most important award for young scientists

March 12, 2021

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research have announced the recipients of their most important prize for young scientists in Germany, the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz award. Dr. Josep Cornellà, who heads the “Sustainable Catalysis for Organic Synthesis” group at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, is one of the award winners.

Professor Ben List has delivered the prestigious TCR Lecture at the 100^th Spring Meeting of the Chemical Society of Japan

May 04, 2021

Committed to the Dialogue between Politics and Science

April 21, 2021

Frank Neese is a New Member of the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences, Humanities and the Arts

MPI für Kohlenforschung MPI has developed exciting scavenger hunt with Actionbound app on the history of the institute and its research

April 12, 2021

Actionbound "Auf den Spuren der Kohlenforscher" can be played by all interested parties

Call for nominations for the Ernst Haage Prize for Chemistry

April 07, 2021

Since 2006, the Ernst Haage Prize awards young scientists for outstanding achievements in the field of chemical science and promotes particularly young academics. The Ernst Haage-Foundation awards the prize which is endowed with € 7,500.

At a glance:

Our Research

Selective and energy saving transformation of chemicals and natural products.

Staff

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Expressing Reactivity with Spectroscopy 2021

May 19, 2021 - May 21, 2021

Online-Conference

At present, due to the corona pandemic, only virtual events take place.

Job and Career:

Research and work

The focus of the research at the MPI für Kohlenforschung is on cutting edge topics in the field of chemical transformations. Cooperation of specialists in many areas is mandatory for maintaining a top level in our fundamental research, the ultimate goal of all research efforts at institute. Excellent research facilities and...

Apprentice Program

The Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung provides apprenticeships for professional training in different disciplines. Technicians for chemical and physical laboratories as well as mechanics and office workers are educated according to highest standards. At present, about 30 apprentices ...