Welcome Office

Welcome to the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) in Mülheim an der Ruhr!

We are delighted that you are joining our institute and look forward to welcoming you to our international community. Whether you are arriving for a short research stay or beginning a long-term position, the Welcome Office is here to support you with all non-academic questions  throughout your time at MPI CEC from your arrival and onboarding to your departure.

We assist employees, students, scientists, and visiting scholars with a wide range of administrative and practical matters to help make your transition as smooth as possible. While some of our services are particularly relevant for colleagues relocating from abroad, we are happy to support all members of MPI CEC whenever needed.

Comprehensive information, especially for international staff, can also be found in our Guide for International Scientists, which provides practical guidance for your first steps after arriving in Germany and useful information for living and working in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

Each department has an administrative assistant who can support you with a variety of organizational and administrative matters, including:

• Applying for a residence permit (if required)
• Health insurance-related questions
• Completing official forms related to your employment or stay at MPI CEC
• General administrative support throughout your time at the institute

At our monthly Welcome Day all new colleagues are warmly welcomed and provided with administrative support on their first day of work. They will also be assigned a personal mentor who will introduce them to the institute, help them settle into their new working environment, and answer any questions they may have during their first weeks.

We wish you a successful and enjoyable time at MPI CEC. We hope that you - and, if applicable, your family - will quickly feel at home in Mülheim an der Ruhr. 

Please don't hesitate to contact the Welcome Office whenever you need assistance - we are here to help.