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 Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics headed by Helmut Grubmüller is inviting applications for a PhD Student (f/m/x) in the field of Theory and Methods for Non-equilibrium Theory and Atomistic Simulations of Complex Biomolecules Possible projects are variational free energy methods, thermodynamics of solvation shells, constant-pH simulation methods, Markovian thermodynamics, as well as functional mechanisms of the ribosome, fatty acid synthase, CRISPR/Cas, or intrinsically disordered proteins. Eligible candidates have strong skills in computational molecular (bio)physics, statistical mechanics, scientific computing and also a keen interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with experimental groups. You hold (or expect to complete soon) a Masters or equivalent degree in physics, mathematics or any related field. Please indicate in your application which of the above listed projects is most intriguing for you. State of the art on-site high performance/GPU compute facilities Competitive research in an inspiring, world-class environment A wide range of offers to help you balance work and family life Further training opportunities and free in-house language courses The group language is English, so no German language skills are required - but it is a great opportunity for you to learn German! 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.