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Molecular Dynamics Professors and Supervisors in Switzerland
Professors in molecular dynamics in switzerland
52 professors found
Full Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
G Protein-coupled Receptor
Protein Chemistry
Signal Transduction
Paul Scherrer Institut
Switzerland
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Supercritical Fluid
Gasification
Thermochemistry
Empa
Switzerland
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymer Physics
Device Engineering
Virtual Reality
Thermophysics
Head of the Multiscale Materials Modelling Group
Paul Scherrer Institut
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Solid State Physics
Electronic Structure
X-ray Scattering
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Physical Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Molecular Physics
Computational Chemistry
Chemical Reaction
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Switzerland
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Physical Chemistry
Thermal Dynamics
Molecular Physics
Charge Transport
Associate Professor
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Lipid Chemistry
Membrane Biology
Protein Chemistry
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Perovskite Physics
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Condensed Matter Physics
Membrane Biology
Biophysics
Lipid Bilayer
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Ramin Golestanian
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Germany
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2 months ago
[Full-time PhD position funded at 2/3 of E13 TVöD Bund for up to three years.] PhD positions are available at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen, Germany, within the LMP department led by Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian. The project focuses on theoretical and/or computational research in nonequilibrium statistical physics and active matter, with a broader interest in understanding the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective. The department hosts a...
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Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Full Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
G Protein-coupled Receptor
Signal Transduction
Protein Chemistry
Assistant Professor of Digital Chemistry
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Organic Reactions
Multicomponent Reactions
Computational Chemistry
Prof.
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Chemical Biology
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
Nmr Spectroscopy
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