Doctoral student; No

The Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung e. V. (IPF) develops innovations in materials science for the fields of resources, health and information. The IPF employs about 500 people in five scientific institutes, administration and technical services. New topicsand methods are increasingly explored in flexible research structures such as independent junior groups. The IPF is certified as a family-friendly employer according to the Audit berufundfamilie®.

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The Division of Theory of Polymers, the Soft Matter Theory and Polymer Physics Department is looking to fill a Doctoral student (m/f/d) with 30 hours per week.

• Theoretical investigation of the formation and function of finite-sized biomolecular condensates (100-nm-scale protein clusters e.g. (Sie können sich bewerben oder uns per E-Mail kontaktieren in dem Sie die untenstehende Online-Bewerbungsbox verwenden))
• Using reaction-diffusion models to study the potential functional role they play in cellular functions
• Using coarse-grained simulations to understand the physics that drives their formation and why they remain finite sized
• Engage with an experimental collaborator at the IPF (Dr. Kar) to help him design experiments to test the theoretical results

Requirements:

• Completed Master‘s degree (or equivalent) in physics or a related field such as chemistry

Soft Skills:

• Ideally, prior experience in the theory/simulation of soft matter systems
• Interest in scientific collaboration with experimental partner

We offer you a varied and interesting challenge in an international working environment and appropriate remuneration. The salary and social benefits (including a company pension scheme, job ticket, flexible family-friendly working hours and job-related further training) are based on qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector in the federal states (EG 13 TV-L).

The IPF strives for gender equality and diversity in all fields. Applications by people with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Moreover, as the IPF would like to raise the proportion of women in fields where they are underrepresented, women in particular are invited to apply. The personal data collected by the IPF relating to your application, as well as the evaluation thereof shall be processed exclusively for purposes of the application process on the basis of contractual measures under Art.

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Date of entry
01.03.2026

Time limit
3 years (Duration of employment in accordance with the WissZeitVG)

Contact
For further information please Dr. Tyler Harmon (0351/) apply now »

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The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) is one of the largest polymer research facilities in Germany.