Gabriel Lando, a former postdoctoral researcher, describes a toxic work environment at the Max Planck Institute, where he faced severe verbal abuse from the director, Jan-Michael Rost. His experience is part of a broader investigation by DW and Der Spiegel into abusive behavior at Max Planck institutes, where many researchers reported similar mistreatment, particularly women and minority scientists. Despite the society's esteemed reputation, the investigation highlighted failures in holding abusive individuals accountable, raising concerns about the overall culture in this prestigious research organization.
"He was hitting his table, yelling at me to the point that I could see him spitting," says Gabriel Lando, illustrating the extreme hostility he faced.
Lando's experience reflects a broader culture of abuse, revealing systemic failings within the Max Planck Society regarding accountability for misconduct.
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