Organisation
The institute is organised into three departments, which were established successively. Each one of them is led by one of the three directors: Prof. Dr. Caroline Gutjahr (since April 2022), Prof. Dr. Claudia Köhler (since February 2021) and Prof. Dr. Ralph Bock (since May 2004). Within the departments young scientists lead their own research groups. The administration and research coordination support the directors and ensure optimal research conditions and a reliable infrastructure at the institute.
Directors
Apart from the three departments the institute hosts two independent research groups funded directly by the Max Planck Society and a University guest group.
There are many cooperations between the three departments and individual workgroups. This is reflected in the abundance of cross-departmental publications.
About 400 people, including students and technical staff, work at the MPI-MP. Currently there are people from more than 30 nations working at the institute.
Scientific Coordination
The Scientific Coordinator, Tobias Lortzing, manages the institute's service and infrastructure units and is involved at various levels in ensuring that the institute remains an excellent place for science. This includes a multitude of tasks ranging from construction projects and communication with the public to an advisory role for the Board of Directors.
Dr. Tobias Lortzing
Research CoordinatorAdministration
The administration is headed by Claudia Tagge. She works hand in hand with the Managing Director of the institute. Her team manages the institute's finances and organises everything administrative from purchasing to personnel. She also heads the logistics department, which manages the delivery of goods for the entire campus.
Claudia Tagge
Head of AdministrationDoctoral Programme Coordinator / IMPRS for Molecular Plant Science
The Doctoral Programme Coordinator, Ina Talke, manages the International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Plant Science (IMPRS MolPlant) and supports the doctoral researchers at the institute in their professional development and formal matters of their doctorate. She liases with the University of Potsdam for administrative questions and is the institute’s Officer for Doctoral Affairs.
