Job Code: 01-24
Job Offer from January 26, 2024The Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen, Germany, is a leading international research institute of exceptional scientific breadth. With more than 40 research groups and about 1,000 employees from over 50 nations, it is the largest institute of the Max-Planck-Society.
The research group for Mathematical bioPhysics (Dr. Aljaz Godec) is inviting applications for a PhD Student Position (f/m/d) in the field of Theory of non-equilibrium stochastic many-body systems constrained by conservation laws.
Our research
We are developing and applying methods of mathematical physics and probability theory to study non-equilibrium phenomena in soft matter and biophysics, i.e. “kBT physics”. We aim in particular at a trajectory - (or sample path) based description of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics with emphasis on the manifestations of hidden degrees of freedom in low-dimensional projections. The position is part of a collaborative project with the group of Oren Raz (Weizmann Institute, Israel) funded by the Volkswagen Stiftung & Ministry of Science and Culture of the German State of Lower Saxony within the scope of the “Research Cooperation Lower Saxony - Israel”.
Your profile
The successful candidate has a strong background and experience in statistical or mathematical physics, applied probability and stochastic processes, and/or stochastic thermodynamics. You hold (or expect to complete soon) a Masters or equivalent degree in any of these or a related field.
Our offer
- Competitive research in an inspiring, world-class environment
- Professional training, networking and career-development opportunities
- A wide range of offers to help you balance work and family life: on-campus kindergarten places including vacation care, parent-child offices, etc.
- On-site health management offers and free in-house language courses
The group language is English, so no German language skills are required - but it is a great opportunity for you to learn German! The historic city of Göttingen, located in the heart of Germany, offers great outdoors and cultural opportunities, a vibrant student scene, and an impressive scientific heritage.
Position details
You will have the opportunity to participate as PhD candidate in one of several available programs, initially with three years funding, in collaboration with the University of Göttingen. Payment and benefits are based on the German Public Service Payscale (TVöD Bund) guidelines. The position is available from March 1, 2024 onward.
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 gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Please submit your application package including cover letter (briefly explaining background and motivation), CV incl. contact details of at least one referee, copy of Bachelor and Masters certificate, and (if applicable) publication list via E-Mail as a single PDF file to
ausschreibung01-24@mpinat.mpg.de
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
Research Group “Mathematical bioPhysics”
Dr. Aljaz Godec
Am Faßberg 11
37077 Göttingen
Germany
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