Postdoctoral Position (m/f/x) in Biological Physics

Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international research institute in Germany seeks a Postdoctoral Position in Biological Physics. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and possess strong communication and programming skills. The role involves research on the organization principles of biological organisms using soft and fluid-like materials. The position offers excellent working conditions, a full-time salary based on E13 TVöD-Bund guidelines, and a one-year initial contract. Applications are accepted through the institute's portal until January 15, 2026.

Leistungen

Opportunities for work-life balance

Health promotion services

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.
• Expertise in studying pattern formation, elasticity theory, statistical physics, or biological physics is a plus.
• Self-motivated researchers with good communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on biological organisms and fluid-like material.
• Develop tailored models to interpret experimental data.
• Support in developing own research ideas.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Programming skills

Interest in biological and soft matter physics

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization

Organisation/Company Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Germany Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week To be defined Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

For the independent research group “Theory of Biological Fluids” headed by Dr. David Zwicker we seek to fill a

Postdoctoral Position (m/f/x) in Biological Physics.

The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization is an international research institute in Göttingen, Germany. It performs both experimental and theoretical fundamental scientific research and currently employs about 300 people.

The research

The research group aims to understand how biological organisms organize soft and fluid-like material. They currently focus on the organization principles of liquid droplets in biological cells, but they are also interested in broader questions in biological physics. They generally combine analytical insight from simple systems with more detailed numerical simulations to unveil biological design principles. Additionally, they build tailored models to interpret experimental data of collaborators.

We offer projects in these areas of biological physics and support candidates in developing their own ideas.

Your profile

We are looking for excellent, enthusiastic, and self-motivated researchers with good communication skills to join our research team. The postdoctoral researcher should have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, applied mathematics, or a related field as well as an interest in biological and soft matter physics.

Expertise in studying pattern formation, elasticity theory, statistical physics, or biological physics is a plus. Programming skills are highly desirable. Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. The researcher should show eagerness to learn new skills and apply established ones.

Our offer

We are offering excellent working conditions in a highly international and interdisciplinary research environment. The postdoctoral position is for one year initially. Salary and working hours follow the funding guidelines of the Max Planck Society for scientists: Working hours are fulltime; salary is E13 TVöD-Bund. Furthermore, we offer opportunities regarding work-life balance as well as health promotion services. The starting date is flexible.

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. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Your application

Please use the QR code provided to apply via our applicant portal and submit a cover letter, a CV, a list of publications, and contacts of three referees. Your cover letter should briefly describe your research interests, what excites you, and why you want to join our group. Applications received before 15th of January 2026 will be given full consideration. Written applications will not be sent back.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization Country Germany Geofield