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.
In the Department of Living Matter Physics (LMP), we seek to fill
Postdoctoral Researcher Position (M/F/D) Statistical Physics and Active Matter
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 (https://www.ds.mpg.de/lmp).
Your profile
We are looking for excellent, enthusiastic and self-motivated researchers with relevant backgrounds and good communication skills to join our research team.
The ideal candidate should have:
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 (E 13 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
To apply, please submit your CV, publication list, a statement of research interest, and contacts of two referees. 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 2026, and will stop when the positions are filled.
For questions, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian
Tel. +49 551 5176‑100
Email: golestanian-office@ds.mpg.de
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian
Am Faßberg 17
37077 Göttingen
Location: | Göttingen - Germany |
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Salary: | Scale E 13 TVöD Bund |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 7th October 2025 |
Closes: | 10th January 2026 |
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