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Forschungszentrum Jülich

PhD Position in Swimming in Complex Environments, Active Matter and Hydrodynamic Simulations Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Paid doctoral position funded at pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. The post includes a year-end bonus amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, capital-forming benefits, 30 days of annual leave, and is initially limited to 3 years.

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Germany

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Forschungszentrum Jülich

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Keywords

Computer Science
Biophysics
Biology
Mathematics
Statistical Mechanics
Soft Matter Physics
High Performance Computing
Active Matter
Physics

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About this position

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is advertising a PhD position in Swimming in Complex Environments at the Institute for Advanced Simulation, Theoretical Physics of Living Matter (IAS-2). The project sits in the area of physics, soft matter, active matter, living matter, and hydrodynamic simulations, with strong links to biophysics, statistical mechanics, and high-performance computing.

The research focuses on swimmers in complex and highly disordered confinements such as porous media, mucus, tissues, gels, and soil. You will use and further develop an existing high-performance code to study how tortuosity, swimmer hydrodynamics, external flow, and effective interactions influence single-particle and dense-system behavior. The project also mentions quorum sensing mechanisms and comparisons with experimental frameworks.

Typical tasks include literature review, code familiarization and development, simulation studies of single swimmers and dense systems, presentation at group meetings and conferences, and preparation of scientific publications and project reports.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in physics, soft matter, applied mathematics, chemistry, or a related field. The post asks for experience and strong interest in programming, modeling, and computer simulations, knowledge of statistical mechanics and active/living matter, independence, commitment, teamwork, and very good English at B2 level or higher (ideally with a certificate).

The position is located in Jülich, Germany, starts as soon as possible, and is paid at TVöD-Bund pay group 13 (75%) with additional benefits including a year-end bonus, capital-forming benefits, 30 days of annual leave, and support for doctoral candidates. The position is initially limited to 3 years.

Applications are submitted through the online application portal linked in the posting. A contact email is provided for queries: [email protected].

Funding details

Paid doctoral position funded at pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. The post includes a year-end bonus amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, capital-forming benefits, 30 days of annual leave, and is initially limited to 3 years.

What's required

Master’s degree in physics, soft matter, applied mathematics, chemistry, or a related field. Applicants should have experience and strong interest in programming, modeling, and computer simulations, knowledge of statistical mechanics and active/living matter, a high degree of independence and commitment, very good written and spoken English at least B2 level (ideally supported by a certificate), and good communication skills with the ability to work in a research team.

How to apply

Apply via the online application portal linked in the job post. For questions, use the contact form or the career portal provided in the posting.

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