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SUMMARY:PhD position at the  Institut Laue-Langevin on Foam Characterization
DESCRIPTION:Foams structures are ubiquitous and of high technical relevance. Their understanding and control of their properties is a fundamental aspect of very diverse areas of research: from separation chemistry (foam flotation)\, to detergency\, firefighting\, to the production of multi-scaled materials (solid foams for catalysis or thermal and sound insulation). The properties of foams are intimately linked to their structure and physico-chemical properties. Bubble size and bubble size distribution\, viscosity of the liquid within the foam\, as well as the presence of nanostructure in the liquid film have a profound impact on the foam properties. Thus\, the characterization of the interactions at the liquid/gas interface and between facing interface at a molecular and macroscopic scale is of outermost importance for the understanding of foams and for their subsequent application in the different domains. \nResearch Project The project consists of two phases. In the first one\, the commercial Foamscan apparatus will be adapted to be employed at small-angle neutron scattering beamlines. This step\, in cooperation with the producer\, Teclis-Scientific\, will allow the simultaneous determination of the macroscopic foam properties (bubble size\, bubble size distribution) and the investigation of its structure at the nanometer scale. The second part will be dedicated to the investigation of foams based on PolyOxoMetalates\, a class of very large ions\, which may serve simultaneously as foam stabilizers and complexating agents for the recovery of valuable metal ions\, such as lanthanides and others transition metals (Mo\, V\, W\, Ta …).\nThe project results from a cooperation of the Institut Laue-Langevin and the Institut de Chimie Separative de Marcoule (ICSM)\, a joint research unit involving the CEA\, the CNRS\, the University of Montpellier and the National Graduate School in Chemistry of Montpellier (www.icsm.fr) and TECLIS Scientific (www.teclis-scientific.com)\, french industrial company specialises in measuring instruments for interface science. The position will be located at the Institut Laue-Langevin\, Grenoble. However the project foresees some working periods of few months at ICSM in Avignon area\, few weeks at Teclis-Scientific in Lyon. The student will be employed under generous conditions by the ILL\, with a gross salary of approximately 2400 €/month in addition to numerous benefits (see employment conditions) at ). We are seeking for motivated candidates with a very good MSc/diploma in physical chemistry and physics (or a related field) and ideally some previous expertise in foam characterization or colloid/polymer science. As data analysis represents an important aspect of the project\, previous knowledge or willingness to learn programming languages such as Python or C are a strong asset. \nFor more information please contact Dr. Olivier Diat (olivier.diat@cea.fr\,) or Dr. Leonardo Chiappisi (chiappisil@ill.eu). Applications including a motivation letter should be sent by email with the reference “PhD project201_23” in the subject.
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SUMMARY:1 Postdoc and 1 PhD position in "Topological Fluid Mechanics" at the University of Luxembourg
DESCRIPTION:Luxembourg is a dynamic\, multicultural country in the heart of Europe with a strong research and development base supported by important financial and organisational resources. It offers state-of-the-art facilities and an excellent training environment for cross pollination of research ideas across faculties of engineering and natural sciences. \nWithin Luxembourg\, innovative research in the area of biophysics is carried out at the University of Luxembourg’s Physics and Materials Science Research Unit (PHYMS-RU) and the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB). Close synergies with the Life Sciences Research Unit (LS-RU)\, Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH)\, the Luxembourg National Health Laboratory (LNS)\, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) make Luxembourg a thriving hub for cutting edge cross-disciplinary research in the physics of living systems. \nApplication is now open for a: \nPostdoctoral researcher position in Topological Fluid Mechanics \nDetails and application procedure can be found here: http://emea3.mrted.ly/2gyie \n\n  \n\nRef: RCREQ0004042\nInitial 12 months fixed-term contract\, renewable for up to 24 months (depending on interim evaluation after first 6 months)\nFull time position (40 hrs/week)\nStarting date: September 2020 or the earliest possible date\n\nYour Profile\nWe are seeking excellent and highly motivated candidates holding a PhD degree in a field related to the topic of the program (PhD or equivalent in Natural Sciences or Engineering Sciences). Experimental and theoretical background in soft and/or active matter physics and fluid mechanics is essential. Experience/knowledge of quantitative imaging\, analysis and pattern recognition techniques will be given preference. Fluency in English is mandatory. Willingness to work in an inter-cultural and international environment\, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team\, are desired. \n\nPhD position in Topological Fluid Mechanics \nDetails and application procedure can be found here: http://emea3.mrted.ly/2gyi7 \n\nRef: RCREQ0004041\nInitial 36 months fixed-term contract\, renewable for up to 48 months (depending on thesis progress evaluation)\nFull time position (40 hrs/week)\nStarting date: September 2020 or the earliest possible date\nEmployee and student status\n\n\nYour Profile\nWe are seeking excellent and highly motivated candidates holding a Master’s degree in a field related to the topic of the program (MSc or equivalent in Natural Sciences or Engineering Sciences). Background in soft matter physics\, fluid mechanics and experience/knowledge of quantitative imaging and analysis will be beneficial. Fluency in English is mandatory. Willingness to work in an inter-cultural and international environment\, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team\, are desired. \n\n\n Selection process:\nShortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in Luxembourg or interviewed remotely by phone or other audio-visual modes. Positions will remain open until filled. Please apply ONLINE. \nFor further information\, please contact Prof. Anupam Sengupta (anupam.sengupta@uni.lu) or visit the research page for further information on the project and its scope.
URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/1-postdoc-and-1-phd-position-in-topological-fluid-mechanics-at-the-university-of-luxembourg/
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SUMMARY:PhD Studentship (Grenoble & Leeds) – Physics vs. Chemistry of Cell Capture at the Blood Vessel Wall
DESCRIPTION:In this interdisciplinary project\, the PhD student will use in vitro systems to study how the glycan-rich layer on the endothelial cells lining blood vessels helps regulating the selective capture of cells from the circulation into tissues using biomechanical and biochemical signals. \n\nCell capture under flow at the wall of blood vessels is a critical physiological process: red blood cell adhesion should be avoided to prevent blood clots\, and immune and stem cell adhesion is tightly regulated for proper immune/inflammatory responses\, and for tissue repair. How the selective capture of cells is controlled is not well understood. It is clear though that this involves biomechanical and biochemical cues\, and knowing how these signals are coupled would help to devise new ways to control immune cell recruitment and homing of stem cells\, or to interfere with pathogen invasion and tumour metastasis. \nThe first and critical step of cell capture is mediated by the endothelial glycocalyx\, a soft and glycan-rich coat on the blood vessel wall. To elucidate how biomechanical and biochemical cues in the glycocalyx are coupled to regulate cell capture\, biomimetic surfaces will be developed that present selected components of the blood vessel wall in a tunable way\, building on our extended experience on simpler glycocalyx models. Combined with laminar flow assays\, these surfaces will enable quantitative cellular and cell-mimetic studies in a well-defined environment\, and subsequent analysis with theories from soft matter and biological physics. \nThe PhD student will be exposed to and work with state-of-the-art surface biofunctionalization and physico-chemical characterization\, microfluidics and advanced optical microscopy methods\, cell culture as well as soft matter and biological physics concepts. Training on all these methods will be provided as required. \nLocation and practical aspects \nGrenoble is a pleasant city located in the French Alps. It is one of the most renowned scientific areas in France\, providing a vibrant and collaborative scientific environment. \nThis project is part of an ongoing collaboration between the University Grenoble Alpes (UGA) and the University of Leeds (UoL). The successful applicant will be hosted by the Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Physics (LIPhy) at UGA\, in the research group Mechanics of Cells in Complex Media (MC2). He/she will work under the supervision of Dr. Delphine Débarre (UGA) and Dr. Ralf Richter (UoL). The project will comprise extended secondments to the Richter Lab at UoL. \nThe studentship is for 3 years\, and can be started between September 2020 and January 2021. The working language is English. The gross salary will be 1787 €/month\, equivalent to a net salary of 1414 €/month. \nQualifications of the applicant \nWe are looking for an enthusiastic and rigorous experimentalist with a background in biochemistry\, physical chemistry\, biophysics\, bioengineering\, soft matter physics\, or a closely related field\, and keen interest in multidisciplinary work. Experience with biosurface science or cell culture\, and affinity for data modelling\, are an advantage. \nApplications \nInterested candidates should write Delphine Débarre (delphine.debarre@univ-grenoblealpes.fr) and Ralf Richter (r.richter@leeds.ac.uk) with their motivation letter\, CV\, transcript of university record\, and contact information of two referees (indicate “PhD studentship – Glycocalyx” as e-mail subject). Application deadline: 03/07/2020.
URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/phd-studentship-grenoble-leeds-physics-vs-chemistry-of-cell-capture-at-the-blood-vessel-wall/
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SUMMARY:Marie-Curie Post-doc in Soft Matter at the Institut Laue-Langevin
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\,\n  \nthe Partnership of Soft Condensed Matter\, located on the EPN Campus in Grenoble\, is looking for young researchers\, holding a doctoral degree in the domain of soft condensed matter\, not having worked in France for more than 12 months in the last three years\, and is willing to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships (MSCA-IF). The deadline for application to the MSCA program is September 9th and the guide for applicants can be downloaded here.\n  \nThe EPN campus hosts the Institut Laue-Langevin\, the European Synchrotron radiation facility\, in addition to partner institutes such as the Institute of Structural Biology. The Partnership of Soft Condensed Matter is a laboratory run by the ILL and the ESRF and provides a broad suite of preparation and characterization techniques in the domain of soft matter (http://www.epn-campus.eu/users/partnership-for-soft-condensed-matter-pscm/).\n  \nIf you are interested in applying for a MSCA grant\, with a focus on fundamental research in the domain of soft matter\, please send me a very one-page description of the project and your cv. If the project fits in the research activities of the PSCM\, we will be happy to support your application. Do not hesitate to contact me for any further information. I apologize if you received this email more than once.\n \nLooking forward to hearing from you\,\nLeonardo Chiappisi \n\nDr. Leonardo CHIAPPISI\nScientific Coordinator of the PSCM\nInstitut Max von Laue – Paul Langevin (ILL)\n71\, avenue des Martyrs – CS 20156\n38042 Grenoble cedex 9 – France\n+33 (0)4 76 20 79 53\nchiappisil@ill.eu\n 
URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/marie-curie-post-doc-in-soft-matter-at-the-institut-laue-langevin/
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