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PhD Positions : Mainz, Darmstadt, Germany

The collaborative research center TRR 146:

Multiscale simulation methods for soft matter systems,

funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and hosted by the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, the Technical University Darmstadt, and the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Mainz) invites applications for:

2 PhD positions

starting October 1, 2014 or soon after, until positions are filled.

The center provides a stimulating research environment bringing together physicists, chemists, mathematicians, and computer scientists with a complementary expertise in a wide range of modeling methods. The initiative aims to tackle some of the most pressing problems in multiscale modeling of soft matter systems through a massive interdisciplinary effort at the level of fundamental science and algorithmic development. Application instructions and further information on the available positions can be found at http://trr146.de.

The participating institutions are keen to increase the number of women among its employees and thus encourages women to apply. Disabled persons will be given preference if equally qualified.

Contact address: TRR 146 Office , Dr. Giovanni Settanni, Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg University , 55099 Mainz, Germany.

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Job details

Employer:Collaborative Research Center TRR146

Website:http://trr146.de

Location:J.G. University Mainz, T. University Darmstadt, MPI for polymer research , Mainz, Darmstadt, Germany

Expires:October 01, 2014

Job type:PhD Studentship

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Master's degree

Employment type:Temporary

Job hours:Full-time