PhD Student (f/m/x)– Microtubule nanomechanics and turnover under cell-like physical constraints –

Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry; Göttingen; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein führendes internationales Forschungsinstitut sucht einen engagierten PhD-Studenten, um an einem innovativen Projekt über Mikrotubuli zu arbeiten. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die Anwendung modernster Modellierungstechniken zur Untersuchung der mechanischen Eigenschaften von Mikrotubuli unter verschiedenen physikalischen Bedingungen. Das Institut bietet eine hervorragende Forschungsumgebung mit Zugang zu hochmodernen Rechenressourcen und zahlreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten. Bewerber sollten ein starkes Interesse an interdisziplinärer Forschung mitbringen und die Möglichkeit nutzen, in einem dynamischen Team zu arbeiten, das Vielfalt und Inklusion schätzt. Diese Gelegenheit ermöglicht es Ihnen, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem unterstützenden und inspirierenden Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln.

Leistungen

On-site high performance / GPU compute facilities

On-campus kindergarten places

Parent-child offices

Further training opportunities

Free in-house language courses

Spacious campus cafeteria

Health management programs

Free fitness and yoga rooms

Sports groups

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Starke Grundkenntnisse in computational (bio)physics und verwandten Disziplinen.
• Interesse an interdisziplinärer Forschung und Zusammenarbeit mit experimentellen Gruppen.

Aufgaben

• Durchführung von atomistischen und grobkörnigen Modellierungen von Mikrotubuli.
• Studium der dynamischen und mechanischen Eigenschaften von Mikrotubuli unter Zellbedingungen.

Kenntnisse

Computational (Bio)Physics

Structural Biology

Statistical Mechanics

Scientific Computing

Ausbildung

Master's degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Microtubule nanomechanics and turnover under cell-like physical constraints –

PhD Student

Job Code : 21-24

Job Offer from June 10, 2024

The Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences is a leading international research institute of exceptional scientific breadth. With more than 40 research groups and some 1,000 employees from over 50 nations, it is the largest institute of the Max Planck Society.

The Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics (Prof. Dr. Helmut Grubmüller) is inviting applications for a PhD Student (f / m / x) for the project:

• Microtubule nanomechanics and turnover under cell-like physical constraints - supervised by Dr. Maxim Igaev. The PhD project involves massively parallel, atomistic and coarse-grained modeling to study the dynamic and mechanic properties of microtubule filaments subject to external forces by space constraints or other cellular factors.

Your profile

Eligible candidates have strong basic skills in either or all of the following disciplines: computational (bio)physics, structural biology, statistical mechanics, and scientific computing. They hold (or expect to complete soon) a Master’s or equivalent degree in any of these or a related field. A keen interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with experimental groups is preferable.

What we offer

• State of the art on-site high performance / GPU compute facilities
• A wide range of offers to help you balance work and family life: on-campus kindergarten places, parent-child offices, etc.
• Further training opportunities and free in-house language courses
• Spacious campus cafeteria with a wide range of meals (including vegan / vegetarian ones)
• Health management: free fitness and yoga rooms, sports groups, "active break" courses
• Initiatives for sustainability and a green environment with a new biotope

The group language is English, so no German language skills are required – but it is a great opportunity for you to learn German.

Payment and benefits are based on the wage agreement for public service personnel (TVöD Bund) guidelines. We would like to fill the position as soon as possible, but the exact start date is flexible.

You will have the opportunity to participate in one of several available PhD programs, with three years funding, in collaboration with the University of Göttingen. Masters students aiming at a fast track PhD are also welcome.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and, therefore, encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for diversity and gender equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit your application including a cover letter (explaining background and motivation), a CV (with a publication list, if applicable), and transcripts (translated in English or German, if applicable) preferably via e-mail and as a single PDF file to:

Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics