PhD Student or Postdoc Position (f/m/d)
Job Code: 24-25
Job Offer from August 22, 2025
The Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences is a leading international research institute of exceptional scientific breadth. With more than 40 research groups and some 1,000 employees from over 50 nations, it is the largest institute of the Max Planck Society.
The Research Group Computational Biomolecular Dynamics (Prof. Dr. Bert de Groot) is inviting applications for a
PhD Student or Postdoc Position (f/m/d)
for any of the following topics:
1. Combining non-equilibrium alchemistry with machine learning
2. Free energy calculations for enzyme design
3. Permeation and selectivity mechanisms in potassium channels
4. Simulation of electrophysiology experiments
Please indicate in your application which of the above listed projects is most intriguing for you.
Your profile
Successful candidates have strong skills in computational molecular (bio)physics, structural biology and scientific computing, as well as a keen interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with experimental groups.
PhD Students hold (or expect to complete soon) a Masters or equivalent degree in any of these or a related field. Correspondingly, Postdocs hold a PhD or equivalent degree in the above mentioned or related fields.
What we offer
5. State of the art on-site high performance/GPU compute facilities
6. A team of 30+ expert colleagues
7. A family friendly, green campus with on-site kindergarten
8. Ample training opportunities
The group language is English, so no German language skills are required – but it is a great opportunity for you to learn German. Free in-house language courses are available. 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
PhD students will have the opportunity to participate in one of several available PhD programs, with three years funding, in collaboration with the University of Göttingen. Masters students aiming at a fast track PhD are also welcome. The Postdoc position is limited to two years with a possibility of extension.
Payment and benefits are based on the German Public Service Payscale (TVöD Bund) guidelines. We would like to fill the position as soon as possible, but the exact start date is flexible.
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 diversity and gender equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please submit your application including a cover letter (explaining background and motivation), a CV (with a publication list, if applicable), and transcripts (translated in English or German, if applicable) preferably via e-mail and as a single PDF file to:
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
Research Group Computational Biomolecular Dynamics
Prof. Dr. Bert de Groot
Am Faßberg 11
37077 Göttingen
Germany