Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Postdoc Opportunities in Applied Mathematics in Germany
Postdoc Positions in applied mathematics in germany
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Universities with open postdoc positions in applied mathematics in Germany include Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics and Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization.
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
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Germany
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3 weeks ago
Closing soon
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden, Germany is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Applied and Computational Mathematics . The position is based at the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) and focuses on developing mathematics to solve open problems in the life sciences, with close collaboration with experimental and biological research groups. The institute is especially interested in candidates working in applied algebraic geometr...
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Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Germany
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3 months ago
The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) in Göttingen, Germany is advertising several postdoctoral researcher positions in the Department of Living Matter Physics. The research focus is statistical physics , especially nonequilibrium statistical physics and active matter , with theoretical and computational work on the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective. The department is led by Ramin Golestanian and includes a collaborative, interdisciplinary envi...
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Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.