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August 20, 2025

**Job Description**
The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) is seeking PhD students for the Department of Living Matter Physics (LMP). The positions involve engaging in theoretical and/or computational research in Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics and Active Matter under the supervision of Ramin Golestanian, contributing to understanding the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Excellent, enthusiastic, and self-motivated early-career researcher
• Good communication skills
• Strong interest in nonequilibrium statistical physics and the physics of living systems across scales
• Ability and desire to work in an international team on inter-disciplinary research topics
• Good command of English

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Theoretical Physics
• Applied Mathematics
• Related disciplines

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Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Full-time, Scholarship
Salary
Position Classification: 2/3 of E13 TVöD-Bund Benefits: Work-life balance opportunities, health promotion services
Valid Until
December 1, 2025
Details
Full-time Duration: 3 years Location Requirement: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Department of Living Matter Physics (LMP)
Supervisor(s)
Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian
Supervisor Email
ramin.golestanian@ds.mpg.de
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
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