AdressePostdoctoral Researcher positions
The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) at Göttingen, Germany, is an international, interdisciplinary and collaborative environment offering an exceptional research setting. It hosts a range of theoretical and experimental fundamental scientific research and a diverse group of researchers. Altogether, it employs about 300 people.
The LMP department engages in a wide range of theoretical research aimed at understanding the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective. The department currently hosts Ramin Golestanian (director), Jaime Agudo-Canalejo (group leader), Philip Bittihn (group leader), Benoît Mahault (group leader), Suropriya Saha (group leader), Andrej Vilfan (group leader), and a number of postdoctoral researchers, students, and visitors.
The research
The postdoctoral researchers will engage in theoretical and computational research in Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics of Active Matter and Living Systems. Possible topics include chemical and mechanical nonequilibrium activity and flow of information across the scales. For more information, visit our website ().
Your profile
We are looking for excellent, enthusiastic and self-motivated researchers with relevant background and good communication skills to join our research team.
The ideal candidate should have:
- A PhD/DPhil degree (or comparable) with a background in theoretical physics, applied mathematics or related disciplines from a recognized university.
- Prior experience with nonequilibrium statistical physics and a strong interest in the physics of living systems across the scales.
- Ability and desire to work in a multi-disciplinary international team.
- Good command of English, which is the working language of the department. German is an asset but not required.
We are offering excellent working conditions in a highly interdisciplinary and stimulating research environment. Salary is in accordance with the German state public service salary scale (E13 TVöD-Bund) and the corresponding social benefits. Working hours are full time. We offer opportunities regarding work life balance as well as health promotion services. The postdoctoral position is initially for one year with the possibility of extension up to three years. The starting date is flexible.
Your application
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Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian
Am Faßberg 17
D-37077 Göttingen
