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Minerva’s Daughters

October 23, 2026
Claire Page shares her journey from the US to Germany. With a background in protein-catalyzed reactions, she now focuses on protein modification.

New Groupleader

September 21, 2026
Dr. Bastian Skjelstad is the new group leader at the Max Planck Institut. His research focuses on realistic, computer-aided methods for analyzing chemical reaction mechanisms. He uses machine learning to better understand structural flexibility, dynamics, and solvent effects.

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Claire Page shares her journey from the US to Germany. With a background in protein-catalyzed reactions, she now focuses on protein modification, aiming to lead her own research group and become a professor. She emphasizes confidence and balance for ...

Whether in the lab, in engineering, or in the workshop: cutting-edge research would not be possible without qualified specialists. To ensure a long-term supply of these highly specialized young professionals, the institute has consistently focused on ...

Max Planck Institute researchers develop safer carbene transfer reagents using benchstable thianthrenium salts.

Dr. Bastian Skjelstad is the new group leader at the Max Planck Institut für Kohlenforschung. His research focuses on realistic, computer-aided methods for analyzing chemical reaction mechanisms, and he uses machine learning and automated techniques ...

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Ernst Haage-Prize 2026

Nov 13, 2026
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Lecture Hall Building, Entrance Lembkestraße 7, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Room: Grand Lecture Hall of the Kohlenforschung and at the MPI CEC

JCF Winter Lecture Verena Tang (Spektrum der Wissenschaft, Preisträgerin GDCh Preis für Journalismus, Literatur und Wissenschaftskommunikation)

Dec 3, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:15 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Hörsaalgebäude, Eingang Lembkestraße 7, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Room: Grand Lecture Hall

ORCA 7 Release Event

Dec 8, 2026 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
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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. You want to join our team? This is where you find information on our career opportunities.
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 ...

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