Postdoctoral Researcher - Active Matter and Statistical Physics
- Employer
- Max-Planck-Institut für Dynamik und Selbstorganisation
- Location
- Göttingen, Germany
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2024
- Closes
- Jan 08, 2025
- Discipline
- Physics, Mathematics & Theoretical Physics
- Role Type
- Fellow / Post-Doc
- Career Level
- Experienced Career
- Education
- Doctorate
- Organization Type
- Academia
In the Department of Living Matter Physics (LMP), we seek to fill a number of
Postdoctoral Researcher – Active Matter and Statistical Physics
The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) in 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 circa 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), Philip Bittihn (group leader), Benoît Mahault (group leader), Suropriya Saha (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 and Active Matter. For more information, visit our website (http://www.ds.mpg.de/lmp).
Your Profile
We are looking for excellent, enthusiastic and self-motivated researchers with relevant backgrounds 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 active matter physics;
- ability and desire to work in an international team on interdisciplinary research topics;
- good command of English, which is the working language of the departmet; German skills are an asset but not required.
Our Offer
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 (E 13 TVöD Bund), including the corresponding social benefits. Working hours are full-time. We offer opportunities regarding work-life-balance as well as health promotion services. The postdoctoral appointment is planned for two years. The starting date is flexible.
The Max Planck Society is committed to achieving the highest level of excellence and diversity. We encourage applications from women, especially in areas where they are underrepresented, which includes theoretical physics. Moreover, we are committed to providing a suitable working environment for everyone, including individuals with disabilities.
Your Application
To apply, please follow this link with the reference ID MPIDS-W081 and submit your CV, publication list, a statement of research interest, and contacts of two referees. In addition to the description of your proposed research, it should also briefly describe your past and current research interests and why you are interested in joining our department. Processing of applications will start after the deadline of January 10th, 2025 and will stop when the positions are filled.
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian
Tel. +49 551 5176-100
Email: ramin.golestanian@ds.mpg.de
Max Planck Institute for
Dynamics and Self-Organization
Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian
Am Faßberg 17
D-37077 Göttingen