Postdoc Position (m/f/d) | Learning and Optimization for Dynamical Systems at the Molecular Scale

Job Code: DMP_Postdoc2022_fullname

Job Offer from August 09, 2022

The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems , research group Data-driven Modeling of Complex Physical Systems (DMP) , invites applications for a Postdoc position (m/f/d) on the topic of “Learning and Optimization for Dynamical Systems at the Molecular Scale”.

The MPI Magdeburg is a world leading center for the development and analysis of mathematical models describing complex chemical, biotechnological and energy-related processes. Presently, around 230 scientific staff members from different disciplines such as process engineering, chemistry, biology, mathematics and computer science perform research in our institute. Excellent computing facilities are available on-site, including our HPC cluster “Mechthild”.

The DMP group is an interdisciplinary research unit concerned with the development and theoretical analysis of computational methods for the analysis, model reduction, and control of systems at the atomistic and molecular scale. We currently have several open projects, for instance concerning optimal identification of system parameters, efficient state space exploration, or the development of simulation-based methods for quantum systems. The details of the project can be determined according to the candidate’s background and research interests.

We are looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher with a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, physics, or related fields. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background and research experience in at least one of the following topics: scientific machine learning, (stochastic) dynamical systems, optimization and control, molecular dynamics simulations, quantum physics. Proficiency in a relevant programming language is required, as well as the ability to aid with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Your salary will be in accord with the collective bargaining agreement for the public service (E13 TVöD-Bund) including corresponding social benefits. The position will be for 2 years, with the possibility of extending it for a third year.

The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are under-represented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to increase the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce.

We will start reviewing applications and interviewing candidates by August 22, 2022, applications are still encouraged as long as this ad is open.

For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Feliks Nüske ([email protected] ).

Please send your application (subject: DMP_Postdoc2022_fullname) as one single pdf-document including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, as well as names and contact information of two academic references, by e-mail to [email protected] .

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