PhD Student or Postdoc (f/m/x): The Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD Student or Postdoc in the field of “Theory and Methods for Non-equilibrium Atomistic Simulations of Complex Biomolecules.” The Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics, led by Prof. Dr. Helmut Grubmüller, offers exciting projects in variational free energy methods, thermodynamics of solvation shells, Markovian thermodynamics, and functional mechanisms of biomolecules like the ribosome, fatty acid synthase, CRISPR/Cas, or intrinsically disordered proteins.
Designation: PhD Student or Postdoc (f/m/x)
Research Area: Theory and Methods for Non-equilibrium Atomistic Simulations of Complex Biomolecules
Location: Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Göttingen, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- For PhD students: Hold or expect to complete soon a Master’s or equivalent degree in physics, mathematics, or a related field.
- For Postdocs: Hold a PhD or equivalent degree in physics, mathematics, or a related field.
- Keen interest and strong skills in computational molecular physics and statistical mechanics.
- Interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with experimental groups.
What we offer:
- State-of-the-art on-site high-performance/GPU compute facilities.
- Competitive research in an inspiring, world-class environment.
- Opportunities to balance work and family life.
- Further training opportunities and free in-house language courses.
- English is the group language, and no German language skills are required.
Position details:
PhD Student or Postdoc (f/m/x) – Theory and Methods for Non-equilibrium Atomistic Simulations of Complex Biomolecules
- PhD students: Opportunity to participate in available PhD programs with three years of funding, in collaboration with the University of Göttingen.
- Masters students aiming at a fast-track PhD are welcome.
- Postdoc position: Limited to two years with a possibility of extension.
- Payment and benefits based on the German Public Service Payscale (TVöD Bund) guidelines.
- Flexible starting date.
How to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Submit your application, including a cover letter (explaining background and motivation), a CV, and transcripts (translated to English or German, if applicable), preferably via email as a single PDF file to:
Email: ausschreibung60-23@mpinat.mpg.de
Address: Max-Planck-Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Prof. Dr. Helmut Grubmüller Am Faßberg 11 37077 Göttingen Germany
Last Date for Apply: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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