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Universities with open postdoc positions in computational science in Germany include Heidelberg University, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences and European XFEL.
Jakob Zech
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Heidelberg University
Germany
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Heidelberg University’s Institute for Mathematics is recruiting for its Scientific Machine Learning research group led by Prof. Dr. Jakob Zech . The position combines research, teaching, programme support and technical development in an environment that bridges mathematics, machine learning, data science and high-performance computing. The appointee will contribute to the new Master’s programme Mathematics of Machine Learning and Data Science (MMLDS) , helping with its implementation and further...
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Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
Germany
3 days ago
Fully funded PhD and postdoctoral opportunities in computational biophysics are available in the Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen, Germany. The research focuses on non-equilibrium theory, atomistic simulations, and computational methods for complex biomolecules. The project is suitable for researchers interested in computational molecular biophysics, statistical mechanics, scientific computing, molecula...
3 days ago
European XFEL
Germany
1 week ago
European XFEL is offering a funded postdoctoral scientist position in the EXPLODE research group, focused on resonant X-ray spectroscopy for fusion science . The project is part of the BMFTR-funded EXPLODE initiative ( Experimental X-ray Platforms for Optimisation and Diagnosis of inertial fusion Energy ) and centers on developing advanced X-ray scattering and spectroscopy diagnostics for high-temperature, high-density, fusion-relevant plasma experiments on XFELs. The successful candidate will d...
1 week ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
3 weeks ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Agroecosystem Modelling and Digital Twins at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Agrosphere (IBG-3). The role sits within the PhenoRob2 Core Project 6 and focuses on developing field- and farm-scale agroecosystem digital twins. The research combines agroecosystem modelling , hydrological modelling , environmental modelling , data assimilation , and scientific computing . Main tasks include further developing t...
3 weeks ago
Helmut Grubmüller
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
Germany
3 weeks ago
PhD Student and Postdoc opportunities are available in the Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen, Germany, under Prof. Dr. Helmut Grubmüller. The project focuses on theory and methods for non-equilibrium theory and atomistic simulations of complex biomolecules. Research topics include variational free energy methods, thermodynamics of solvation shells, constant-pH simulation methods, Markovian thermodynamics...
3 weeks ago
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Germany
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...
3 months ago
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Estimated costs in Germany.
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![]() 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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The DFG Research Scholarship supports research-based doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities in Germany, often through DFG-funded projects and research frameworks at German universities and institutes.

DAAD GROW supports short research stays and cooperation visits in Germany for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and established academics from countries in the Global South, with projects aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship supports international researchers to carry out independent research projects in Germany with a host institution of their choice.
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