September 16, 2026 | News | New Faces at MPIDR

Welcome, Martina Matthies!

Martina Matthies joins the administration of the MPIDR. © MPIDR/Schulz

The office of administration at the MPIDR welcomes Martina Matthies as its new Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerk. She will be working alongside Marcel Behse, the Head of Finance and Property. Martina is a trained office administrator and accountant. Before joining the MPIDR, she worked in financial accounting. Last year, while working at a tax office, she also gained valuable insights into tax procedures. Martina is looking forward to applying her knowledge in a targeted and sustainable way to support scientific research.

What is your role at the MPIDR, ­ and what do you like
most and least about your work?
I classify and post all income and expenses for the institute’s budget. I also manage fixed assets and prepare interim and annual financial statements. I’ve always loved numbers. Math was my favorite subject in school. Unfortunately, filing receipts is also part of my job. I don’t enjoy that very much, but I’m glad that digitization is making progress in this area.

Why did you choose the MPIDR as your new employer?
I was looking for an employer with good working conditions and a modern workplace. I found both at the MPI, and I’m happy to be able to contribute to research and science.

Where are you from? What do you like about your hometown,
and what do you really dislike?
I’ve always been in Rostock, and I really enjoy living and working here. What I like about Rostock is the Baltic Sea and the beach, and the fact that it’s not too small but also not too big. The only thing I don’t like is the wind in Rostock— it’s annoying when I’m riding my bike.

What do you do in your free time besides your work as an accountant?
I like to travel and ride my bike. Every now and then, I also enjoy reading a book.