The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS) offers a PhD position in out-of-equilibrium dynamics at the interface between the fields of active matter and quantum physics.

The thesis topic will be at the intersection of active matter with non-reciprocal interactions and non-Hermitian many-body dynamics, and can be adjusted based on the profile and interests of the successful applicant. We are looking for exceptionally talented and motivated candidates with solid background knowledge in statistical mechanics, critical phenomena and/or quantum mechanics, who show potential to develop creative and critical thinking, and who are motivated to combine the worlds of soft and hard condensed matter. The successful applicant will be jointly supervised by Ricard Alert and Marin Bukov, and will become part of both the Physics of Living Matter and the Nonequilibrium Quantum Dynamics groups at MPI-PKS:

https://www.pks.mpg.de/plm
https://www.pks.mpg.de/nqd

PhD students at MPI-PKS profit from frequently attending seminar talks and poster sessions as part of the running workshop programs of the institute, as well as external summer school and conferences.

Interested applicants should send their CV and complete transcript of records for their bachelor and master studies to ralert@pks.mpg.de and mgbukov@pks.mpg.de. In addition, applicants should arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to the above email addresses directly by their references.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For a full consideration, please apply by 31.12.2023.