Postdoctoral Researcher positions | Statistical Physics and Active Matter

Max Planck Society; Göttingen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

TVöD-E13

Two-year contract

Full-time

International environment

Flexible start date

Zusammenfassung

Max Planck Society, Göttingen, invites applications for Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics and Active Matter within the Living Matter Physics group at MPI-DS. These two-year appointments offer an international, interdisciplinary research setting with competitive pay under TVöD-Bund E13 rules.

We seek ambitious researchers with a PhD in theoretical physics or related fields, strong communication skills in English, and a keen interest in interdisciplinary

Qualifikationen

• PhD/DPhil in theoretical physics or related field from a recognized university.
• Experience with nonequilibrium statistical physics and active matter.
• Ability to work in an international, interdisciplinary research team.
• Strong communication skills in English; German is an asset but not required.

Aufgaben

• The postdoctoral researchers will conduct theoretical and computational research in nonequilibrium statistical physics and active matter.
• Collaborate with a diverse team in an international environment to advance understanding of living matter physics.

Kenntnisse

Nonequilibrium statistical physics

Active matter

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD/DPhil in theoretical physics or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Scientist Göttingen

Neurosciences Structural and Cell Biology Solid State Research & Material Sciences Complex Systems

Job Code: MPIDS-W092

Job Offer from July 28, 2026

In the Department of Living Matter Physics (LMP) we seek to fill several Postdoctoral Researcher positions - Statistical Physics and Active Matter. 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), Philip Bittihn (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.

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 active matter physics;
• Ability and desire to work in an international team on inter-disciplinary research topics;
• Good command of English, which is the working language of the department. German is 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 (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 appointment is 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

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 10th January 2027, and will stop when the positions are filled.

For Questions, Please Contact

Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian

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