Theoretical and Computational Biophysics
Our research aims at an understanding of the physics and function of proteins, protein complexes, and other biomolecular structures at the atomic level. For this purpose, complex computer simulations of the atomistic dynamics are carried out. Read more about our research projects at our RESEARCH website.
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Open Positions
We are always looking for highly motivated scientists, possessing a strong background in physics, physical chemistry, mathematics and/or biomolecular simulations. If you are interested in driving research projects forward which are conducted at our department please submit your application documents (including motivation letter, CV, publication list, certificates) preferrably as single PDF file via email to office.theor_comp_biophys@mpinat.mpg.de or follow the instructions in the job announcements.
Current Job Offers
More details about particular projects are provided in the advertisment (job code 24-25)
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Night of Science in Göttingen 2025 - Thanks for visiting us!
Our Communications & Media Team arranged a gallery to review impressions during the Night of Science 2025. Please have a look! It was wonderful meeting you all!
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Our Research Groups
Helmut's scientific writing guidelines
Struggling with writing your paper draft or thesis? Here’s advice my students found helpful over the years. It’s version 1.0 -- Comments, suggestions, corrections highly appreciated!
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Press releases & research news
Research Group of Helmut Grubmüller
The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina honors the biophysicist for his outstanding scientific achievements and the special expertise in his field of research. (in German)
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Research Group of Bert de Groot
A research team at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Multidisciplinary Sciences has discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows mechanical signals to travel across proteins. The lever-like principle makes allostery physically tangible and opens new perspectives for drug design and synthetic biology.
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Research Group of Aljaz Godec
A research team at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Multidisciplinary Sciences has discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows mechanical signals to travel across proteins. The lever-like principle makes allostery physically tangible and opens new perspectives for drug design and synthetic biology.
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