Postdoc and guest scientist positions (4/2026)

The MPI-PKS Visitors Program offers research appointments lasting from several weeks to two years, joining institute research groups, working independently, or forming temporary groups around a specific problem. Its Biological Physics division studies physical principles in biological systems and welcomes theoretical or computational physicists with a serious interest in biology. The application round is reviewed by an ad-hoc committee that meets every four months; complete materials for the next meeting are due on 13 November 2026.

Applicants should propose their research interests and project rather than treating this as a single predetermined laboratory project.

Submit one PDF with cover letter, CV, publications highlighting two papers, research interests and research proposal through the linked Converia form. Arrange two confidential references through the separate reference portal. English fluency is expected.