PhD Researcher in Statistical Physics and Active Matter | PhD positions. - Statistical Physics and Active Matter - (all gender)

Job Summary

This full-time PhD position is focused on theoretical and computational research within Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics and Active Matter, situated in the highly international and interdisciplinary Department of Living Matter Physics (LMP) at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen, Germany. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Ramin Golestanian, contributing to fundamental scientific research aimed at understanding the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective. We seek excellent, self-motivated early-career researchers who possess a Master’s degree in theoretical physics or applied mathematics and a strong interest in the physics of living systems across scales. This three-year, fully funded position offers superb working conditions and a stimulating environment, with English serving as the primary working language, making it ideal for international applicants.