BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SoftComp - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SoftComp X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eu-softcomp.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SoftComp REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180613T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180613T160940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T160940Z UID:2508-1528876800-1538326800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Postdoc and PhD positions available in the Collaborative research center TRR146 "Multiscale simulation methods for soft matter systems" DESCRIPTION:The collaborative research center \n*TRR 146 Multiscale simulation methods for soft matter systems*\, \nfunded 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: \n *4 PhD positions*\n *1 Postdoc position* \nApplication instructions and further information on the available positions can be found at https://trr146.de/en/openings . \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nContact address: TRR 146 Office \, Dr. Giovanni Settanni\, Institute of Physics\, Johannes Gutenberg University \, 55099 Mainz\, Germany. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/postdoc-and-phd-positions-available-in-the-collaborative-research-center-trr146-multiscale-simulation-methods-for-soft-matter-systems/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/trr146_logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180621T120500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180930T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180621T120506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T075903Z UID:2527-1529582700-1538350200@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:University Professor of Experimental soft matter Physics DESCRIPTION:As a research university with high international visibility and a wide range of degree programmes\, the University of Vienna is committed to basic research open to application and research-led teaching\, as well as to career development of young researchers and to the dialogue with economy and society. That way\, the University of Vienna contributes to the education of future generations and to the society’s ability to innovate. \nThe appointment of particularly qualified researchers to university professors is an important strategy of the University of Vienna. Become part of this vibrant and future-oriented organisation. \nAt the Faculty of Physics of the University of Vienna the position of a University Professor of Experimental soft matter Physics (full time\, permanent position) is to be filled. \nWe are looking for an outstanding researcher with an internationally established record and reputation in the broad area of experimental soft condensed matter physics\, non-equilibrium statistical mechanics\, or biological physics. The research topics of interest include\, without being limited to these: self-assembly behavior of soft matter in- and out-of equilibrium; phase transformations; novel soft and hybrid and composite materials; active systems; stochastic thermodynamics; rheology; and physics-oriented approach to biological systems. Applicants are expected to strengthen the existing research focus of the Faculty of Physics on soft matter\, statistical mechanics and soft materials by conducting world-class research\, by attracting competitive funding and by actively promoting collaboration with theoretical/computational soft matter groups of the Faculty of Physics. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/university-professor-of-experimental-soft-matter-physics/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180701T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180502T061836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T071738Z UID:2259-1530432000-1551373200@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:3-D microfluidics to study break up of blood aggregates DESCRIPTION:The goal of this research project is to understand the break up of natural blood aggregates in model 3-D microfluidic channels as well as physiological shaped channels\, tuning the interplay between interaction strength and complex flow geometries. The candidate will design \, build and use a range of micro-fluidic channel structures \, which should finally mimic blood flow from the heart to the brain. To this end a novel Laser etching techniques will be used\, which can produce arbitrary shaped channels on a scale of a few micrometers and this technique will be coupled to real 3D data of the micro-vascular system as it is being obtained  in Jülich. \nThe candidate will have a background in physics\, mechanical or chemical engineering\, preferentially with interest in biological and Soft Matter systems. He/she should have experimental as well as computational skills. He/she will work mainly in the department ICS-2\, with long stays in the ZEA-1  and INM-1\, respectively the engineering and Human Brain department. The degree will be granted at the physics department of the KU Leuven. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/3-d-microfluidics-to-study-break-up-of-blood-aggregates/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2017-07-05-at-11.58.53.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pavlik Lettinga":MAILTO:p.lettinga@fz-juelich.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180901 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180316T090419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180427T120319Z UID:2134-1535328000-1535759999@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:International Symposium on Polyelectrolytes\, 12th edition DESCRIPTION:https://www.vlaggraduateschool.nl/en/courses/course/ISP2018.htm \nThe meeting is the 12th in the ISP series of conferences started in 1995\, on the physics and physical chemistry of polyelectrolytes\, with a focus on understanding how electrostatic interactions determine and influence the behaviour of synthetic and biological charged macromolecules in solution\, in complexes and at interfaces. We aim at continuing the success of the 11th edition in Moscow (2016) by providing a stimulating forum with prominent keynote and plenary speakers\, ample opportunities for submitted oral and poster presentations\, and plenty of opportunities to discuss and interact with colleagues. The conference venue is the Wageningen International Congress Centre (www.wicc.nl)\, Wageningen\, the Netherlands. Wageningen is conveniently located\, just one hour by train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Ahead of the conference\, on August 26 and 27\, a PhD course on polyelectrolytes will be organized that will be free of charge for PhD students attending the conference\, featuring extended tutorial lectures by a selection of the organizers and plenary speakers of the conference. \nKeynote speakers:\n Michael Rubinstein (Duke University\, USA)\nRussell Stewart (University of Utah\, USA)\nChristine Keating (Penn State University\, USA) \n  \nPlenary sessions \n  \nPolyelectrolytes theory and modeling\n Katia Zhulina (Institute of Macromolecular Compounds\,St Petersburg\, Russia)\nCharles Sing (University of Illinois\, USA)\nFabien Léonforte (L’Oréal Research and Innovation\, France) \n  \nPolyelectrolyte complexes at interfaces\n Henrik Birkedal (Aarhus University\, Denmark)\nPhilipp Erni (Firmenich\, Switzerland) \n  \nPolyelectrolytes and coacervation in cell biology\n Tim Nott (University of Oxford\, UK)\nRoy Beck (Tel Aviv University\, Israel) \n  \nBiological and biohybrid polyelectrolytes\n Tanja Weil (MPI for Polymer Research\, Mainz\, Germany)\nMauri Konstiainen (Aalto University\, Finland) \n  \nPolyelectrolyte complex coacervation\n Sarah Perry (University of Massachusetts\, USA)\nPaul Dubin (University of Massachusetts\, USA) \n  \nConjugated polyelectrolytes & poly(ionic liquids)\n Ulli Scherf ((Bergische Universität Wuppertal\, Germany)\nChristophe Detrembleur (University of Liège\, Belgium)\nJoris Sprakel (WUR\, The Netherlands)\, \n  \nPolyelectrolyte membranes\n Ivo Vankelecom (KU Leuven\, Belgium)\nJoris de Grooth (NX Filtration\, Enschede\, The Netherlands) \n  \nInternational organizing committee:\n Paul Dubin\, University of Massachusetts\, USA; Ray Farinato\, Solvay\, USA; Alexei Khokhlov\, Moscow State University\, Russia; Serge Stoll\, University of Geneva\, Switzerland; Ulrich Scheler\, Leibniz Institute Polymer Research\, Dresden\, Germany \n  \nLocal organizing commitee:\n Renko de Vries (chair)\, Frans Leermakers (co-chair)\, Wageningen University and Research; Eva Oudshoorn (secretariat)\, Wageningen University and Research\, Graduate School VLAG; Evan Spruijt\, Radboud University Nijmegen; Ilja Voets\, Eindhoven University of Technology; Jasper van der Gucht\, Marleen Kamperman\, Louis de Smet\, Wageningen University and Research; Andreas Herrmann\, University of Groningen; Simeon Stoyanov\, Unilever R&D\, Vlaardingen; Wiebe de Vos\, Saskia Lindhoud\, University of Twente. \n  \nAbstracts for 20 min oral and posters presentations can be submitted for these topics\, as well as on any topic that relates to the general focus of this conference series\, which is on the influence of electrostatic interactions on the behaviour of synthetic and biological charged macromolecules in solution\, in complexes and at interfaces. Deadline for submission is June 1st\, 2018. Conference contributions can be submitted for publication in a special issue “Polyelectrolytes and Polyelectrolyte Complexes” of the MPDI Journal “Polymers”\, submission deadline December 1\, 2018. To register please visit the conference website. Registration will be accepted in the order in which payment is received. Participation is restricted to 250 persons. Conference fee includes conference materials\, admission to all conference sessions\, welcome reception\, coffee/tea during breaks\, lunches\, the social programme and the conference dinner: \n Industry/For-Profit € 750\nNon-profit organizations/University staff/Postdocs € 400\nPhD students € 400\nAccompanying persons € 200 \n  \nFor more information\, see the conference website. \n  URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/international-symposium-on-polyelectrolytes-12th-edition-aug-27-31-wageningen-the-netherlands/ LOCATION:Wageningen International Congress Centre\, Wageningen\, The Netherlands\, Lawickse Allee 9\, Wageningen\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ISP.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Flavio Carsughi":MAILTO: softcomp@fz-juelich.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180901T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20181210T161906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T161906Z UID:2621-1535788800-1567270800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Postdoctoral position in Chemistry in San Sebastian\, Spain DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nA postdoctoral position is available at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) beginning the 1st September 2018. The work will be under the direction of Prof. Fabienne Barroso\, Prof. Luca Salassa and Dr. Marek Grzelczak and will be developed within multidisciplinary areas. The aim of the project is at synthesizing cyclic polymers for complexing with inorganic substrates. The work will include synthesis of organic molecules\, polymerization reactions\, polymer functionalization\, functionalization of gold nanoparticles and metal complexes. \nWe are looking for a motivated candidate fulfilling the following requirements: \n1) PhD in Chemistry \n2) Strong background in organic synthesis and polymer science.\n3) Good command of written and spoken English. \nApplications should be sent to postdoc@dipc.org before 20th August 2018. Applications should include: \n1) curriculum vitae \n2) brief statement of interest \n3) the names and contact addresses (e-mail) of two academic referees \nFor more details: \nhttp://dipc.ehu.es/join_us.php \nSincerely\, \nFabienne Barroso URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/postdoctoral-position-in-chemistry-in-san-sebastian-spain/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180905T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20181210T161923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T161923Z UID:2637-1536134400-1536166800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Postdoc at the Materials Physics Center in San Sebastian (Spain) DESCRIPTION:CROWDING EFFECTS ON THE BEHAVIOR OF MACROMOLECULAR NANO-OBJECTS \n  \nThe general framework of this project is to contribute to the understanding of crowding effects on the structure and dynamics of macromolecules of diverse types. We are currently running a project focused on single-chain nano-particles (SCNPs) –soft nano-objects obtained by intramolecular cross-linking of individual macromolecules. In dilute conditions\, SCNPs have been found to adopt sparse morphologies\, reminiscent of those presented by intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) under the same dilute conditions. This similarity motivates the use of synthetic SCNPs as mimicking nano-objects for IDP to investigate structural as well as dynamical aspects as functions of different variables. The proposed project aims to characterize the influence of increasing the concentration of the macromolecular environment of SCNPs and IDPs. In this way\, we try to extract universal features due to steric effects of the behavior of biomacromolecules in the crowded conditions typical for cellular environments. The study will be based on the application of scattering techniques\, in particular neutron scattering on deuterium-labeled samples\, as well as small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)\, static and dynamic light scattering (SLS and DLS) available in our labs. Experience of the candidate in light scattering will be particularly appreciated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFILE: Scattering Experiments on crowded macromolecular solutions. We are looking for highly-motivated experimentalists with a PhD in condensed or soft matter physics or in material science. Previous experience with scattering techniques\, in particular light scattering\, will be highly valuated. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/postdoc-at-the-materials-physics-center-in-san-sebastian-spain-2/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Postdoc_2018_Arbe-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arbe%2C Arantxa":MAILTO:a.arbe@ehu.eus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180905T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20181210T161935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T161935Z UID:2641-1536134400-1538326800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Postdoctoral position available in a project on tumor growth and SERS detection at CIC biomaGUNE DESCRIPTION:Applications are invited to work at the Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory\, CIC biomaGUNE\, under the supervision of Prof. Luis M. Liz-Marzán. The successful candidate will undertake research in the area of hybrid materials and 3D printing. \nThe project\, supported by the European Research Council\, is aimed at the application of surface enhanced Raman scattering for the real-time monitoring of tumor growth within purposely devised scaffolds. Within this project\, the proposed post-doc research will focus on 3D printing of functional scaffolds. \n  \nA PhD in a relevant area of Chemistry\, Physics or Materials Science is required and experience in the fields of hybrid materials\, soft matter processing and 3D printing is highly desirable. \nThe position is for up to two years\, starting by January 2019. \nApplication procedure: Candidates should submit a C.V.\, a cover letter stating why they are interested in this position and the contact details of two academics who can provide a reference using the following form and indicating “321 Postdoc” as reference. The deadline for application is September 30\, 2018. \n  \n  URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/postdoctoral-position-available-in-a-project-on-tumor-growth-and-sers-detection-at-cic-biomagune/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Imagen1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CIC biomaGUNE":MAILTO:allanes@cicbiomagune.es END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180913T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180528T142840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T142840Z UID:2333-1536825600-1536944400@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Italian Soft Days 2018 DESCRIPTION:This is the third edition of an event previously held at the University of Rome La Sapienza (2014) and Politecnico di Milano (2016). \nThe founders of these events are Emanuela Zaccarelli (Rome La Sapienza)\, Roberto Cerbino (Milano)\, and Stefano Buzzaccaro (Milano Politecnico). \nThe present edition will be organised by Achille Giacometti and Flavio Romano (Universita’ Ca’ Foscari Venezia) and Matteo Pierno and Alberta Ferrarini (Universita’ di Padova) and will be held at the University of Padova on 12-13 September 2018. \nIt aims at promoting and providing visibility to the work of young researchers\, especially the italian ones working abroad. \nThe section for oral contribution is closed\, but the poster session is still open for contributions. \n  URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/italian-soft-days-2018/ LOCATION:University of Padova\, Dipartimento di Fisica via Marzolo 8\, Padova\, Padova CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Molecole.png ORGANIZER;CN="Achille Giacometti and Flavio Romano":MAILTO:achille.giacometti@unive.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180917T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20180917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180917T160711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T160711Z UID:2685-1537171200-1537203600@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Ikerbasque Research Positions in Neutronics DESCRIPTION:The IKERBASQUE foundation has opened a call for applications for research positions at the levels of Research Professor and Research Fellow in the field of neutron science\, in particular in the following fields: \n* Neutron science applied to the study of polymer and macromolecular systems \n* Neutron science applied to the study of materials for energy \n* Neutron science applied to the study of functional materials \n* Neutron science applied to the study of biological systems and bio-inspired materials \nThe research activities will be developed in association with one of the scientific institutions of the Basque Country. Deadline for applications is October 19\, 2018. \nMore details can be found in: \nhttp://www.ikerbasque.net/en/calls/research-positions-neutronics \nand in the attached document. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/ikerbasque-research-positions-in-neutronics/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-Ikerbasque-Call-in-neutronics.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arbe%2C Arantxa":MAILTO:a.arbe@ehu.eus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180409T070939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T070939Z UID:2210-1538380800-1538672400@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Erice Workshop on Self-Organization in Active Matter: from Colloids to Cells – October 1-4\, 2018 DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nWe are pleased to announce that registration is open for the Workshop Self-Organization in Active Matter: from Colloids to Cells  to be held October 1-4\, 2018\, at the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture in Erice\, Italy. \nThe Workshop will bring together established and junior researchers to discuss the latest development in experiments and theory of self-organization in active systems. Topics covered will include active colloids\, microswimmers\, active liquid crystals\, bacterial suspensions and biofilms\, subcellular structures\, and tissues. We will have a number of invited talks by distinguished speakers that have made important contributions to the field of active matter. There will also be opportunities for contributed presentations to be selected from submissions and for poster presentations. \nThe venue is the The Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture in the historic town of Erice\, Sicily. Erice is located on top of Mount Erice\, at around 750 metres (2\,460 ft) above sea level\, overlooking the city of Trapani and the Aegadian Islands on Sicily’s north-western coast. A cable car joins the upper and lower parts of the town. Erice is a wonderfully preserved walled Mediaeval town offering the most breathtaking views and a palpable sense of history. \nFor more information and to register please visit the Workshop website:  http://soft-living-matter.syr.edu/events-2/events/erice-self-organization-in-active-matter/ \nThe number of attendants is limited\, so please\, register soon\, and in any case before August 31\, 2018. \nThe fee of 120 Euro/night covers all local expenses (ground transportation\, accommodation\, meals\, coffee breaks\, excursion\, and social dinner). \nLimited funds are available to support the participation of junior scientists or scientists from developing countries. \nWe hope to see you in Erice in October. \nThe organizers \nHugues Chaté \nGerhard Gompper \nCristina Marchetti URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/erice-workshop-on-self-organization-in-active-matter-from-colloids-to-cells-october-1-4-2018/ LOCATION:Erice\, Sicily\, Italy CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181008T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181010T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180529T152435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T101349Z UID:2360-1538989200-1539198000@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Workshop on Self-assembly and Hierarchical Materials in Biomedicine: Drug Delivery\, Tissue Engineering\, Sensing and Safety Issues. DESCRIPTION:The workshop aims to bring a comprehensive view in the field of hybrid materials in biomedicine. It will address the design of hierarchical and self-assembled materials and their application in drug delivery\, sensing and tissue engineering covering from the material science aspects to clinical perspectives. The conference will be of interest for a wide scientific community involving chemists\, material scientists\, physics\, theoreticians\, molecular biologists and medical doctors. The program will cover: Molecular Self-Assembly\, Hybrid Materials\, Drug delivery\, Sensors\, Tissue Engineering\, Safety issues. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/workshop-on-self-assembly-and-hierarchical-materials-in-biomedicine-drug-delivery-tissue-engineering-sensing-and-safety-issues/ LOCATION:Miramar Royal Palace\, Paseo de Miraconcha\, 48\, San Sebastián\, 20008\, Spain CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SAHMB_workshop_flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CIC biomaGUNE":MAILTO:allanes@cicbiomagune.es END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181018 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20181210T161951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T161951Z UID:2678-1539561600-1539820799@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Correlated disorder and hyperuniformity in soft matter and photonics DESCRIPTION:The goal of the workshop is to bring together scientists from soft-matter science and wave physics interested in the design\, fabrication and properties of correlated disordered and/or hyperuniform materials. The workshop will consist of invited talks by world-class specialists and a poster session which will be the place for discussions and interactions. The topics covered will include (not restrictive) correlated disorder\, photonic glasses\, hyperuniformity\, hyperuniform materials\, localization\, polarization and near-field effects\, self-assembled colloidal structures\, optical and acoustic metamaterials. \nRegistration is free but mandatory. It includes access to the workshop\, coffee breaks\, lunches and welcome cocktail. To register\, please send the following information to romain.pierrat@espci.fr: First and last names\, Affiliation\, Email address\, Day(s) you will attend (important for lunch organization)\nIn case you plan to present a poster\, send a title and the list of authors.\nNumber of attendees limited to 70.\nDeadline for registration: September 21\, 2018 \nThe program :\nPaul Chaikin              Physics Department\, New York University\, USA\nStudying Correlated Disorder by Data Compression \nHaim Diamant           School of Chemistry\, Tel Aviv University\, Israel\nDynamic hyperuniformity of driven suspensions \nRémi Dreyfus             Complex Assemblies of Soft Matter\, Bristol\, USA\nSelf-assembly of functional materials for optics and mechanics \nMarian Florescu         University of Surrey\, UK\nHyperuniformity and local self-uniformity: Photonics band  gaps in disordered materials \nXiaoping Jia               Institut Langevin\, ESPCI Paris\, France\nMultiple scattering of ultrasound in dense granular media \nDov Levine                The Technion Department of Physics\, Israel\nTBA \nCefe Lopez                 Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid\, Spain\nThe percolation threshold is a mark of maximum amount of disorder \nOlivier Mondain-Monval      Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal\, Bordeaux\, France\nFlat Acoustic Gradient Index Materials \nNadine Nassif            Laboratoire de Matière Condensée de Paris\, France\nIs cornea really transparent? An investigation of collagen based-materials \nDavid Pine                 Physics Department\, New York University\, USA\nTBA \nRiccardo Sapienza     Imperial College London\, UK\nPhotonic networks random lasers \nFrank Scheffold         Department of Physics\, University of Fribourg\, Switzerland\nBand gap formation and Anderson localization in hyperuniform disordered photonic materials \nPatrick Tabeling        Institut Pierre Gilles de Gennes\, ESPCI Paris\, France\nHyperuniformity and band gaps in microfluidic bidisperse emulsions \nSalvatore Torquato    Department of Chemistry\, Princeton University\, USA\nDisordered Hyperuniform States of Matter \nJuan Jo Saenz             Universidad Autónoma de Madrid\, Spain\nTBA \nSilvia Vignolini         Department of Chemistry\, Cambidge\, UK\nStrategies for light management in Nature from order to disorder \nKevin Vynck             Institut d’Optique Graduate School\, Université de Bordeaux\, France\nEngineering nanostructured surfaces with correlated disorder for visual appearance design \nGi-Ra Yi                     School of Chemical Engineering\, Sungkyunkwan University\, South Korea\nColloidal photonic glasses of hollow nanospheres for angle-independent structural colors URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/correlated-disorder-and-hyperuniformity-in-soft-matter-and-photonics/ LOCATION:Institut Henri Poincaré\, 11 rue Pierre et Marie Curie\, Paris\, 75005\, France CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181025T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181026T144000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180612T090855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T090855Z UID:2499-1540458000-1540564800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Dynamic Coarse-Graining and Memory Effects in Soft Matter Systems DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this workshop is to bring together scientists with very different background that work or have worked on non-Markovian dynamics and dynamic coarse-graining. Since the community in this special area of research is still very small\, we hope\, that the workshop can stimulate discussions and ideas for future research topics. The need of advanced theoretical understanding and coarse-graining techniques is especially important due to the emerging fields of active particles and nonequilibrium statistical physics.\n\n\nList of invited speakers (confirmed):\nRafael Delgado Buscalioni\, Autonomous University of Madrid\, Spain\nMichele Ceriotti\, Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Lausanne\, Switzerland\nBurkhard Dünweg\, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research\, Mainz\, Germany\nPep Español\, National University of Distance Education\, Madrid\, Spain\nPeter Hänggi\, Augsburg University\, Germany\nGeorge Em Karniadakis\, Brown University\, Providence\, USA\nTanja Schilling\, University Freiburg\, Germany\nFriederike Schmid\, Johannes Gutenberg University\, Mainz\, Germany\nMatthias Schmidt\, University Bayreuth\, Germany\nNico van der Vegt\, Technical University of Darmstadt\, Germany\nRodolphe Vuilleumier\, Ecole Normale Supérieure\, Paris\, France\nand Alessio Zaccone\, Cavendish Laboratory\, University of Cambridge\, UK \nFurther information can be found on the CECAM webpage:\nhttps://www.cecam.org/workshop-1665.html \nWe would very much appreciate if you can forward this advertisement to interested students or colleagues. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you in Mainz\, with best regards\, \nDominika Lesnicki\nGerhard Jung\nCondensed Matter Theory Group\, KOMET 1\, Johannes Gutenberg University\, Mainz\, Germany URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/dynamic-coarse-graining-and-memory-effects-in-soft-matter-systems/ LOCATION:Mainz\, Germany\, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research\, Ackermannweg 10\, Hermann Staudinger Lecture Hall\, Mainz\, 55128\, Germany CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/TRR146_logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181120T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20181123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180627T074925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T074925Z UID:2591-1542729600-1542981600@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Jülich Soft Matter Days 2018 DESCRIPTION:Soft Matter Science has emerged in recent years as an independent and interdisciplinary research field\, bringing together scientists from macromolecular physics and chemistry\, statistical physics\, biophysics\, and molecular and cell biology. The systems investigated in this field include synthetic and biological macromolecules\, colloids\, membranes\, vesicles\, and active systems such as synthetic and biological microswimmers. The phenomena investigated include the phase behaviour and non-equilibrium dynamics in colloidal dispersions and polymeric systems. Soft Matter Science thus aims at the understanding of complex macromolecular systems\, the design and use of synthetic and biomimetic materials\, their application as functional materials\, and the understanding of biological systems and processes. While many of these systems have already been investigated separately for a long period of time\, their common features and interactions have recently come into focus. \nThese highly complex materials consist of structural units with typical length scales ranging from nanometers to micrometers. The experimental and theoretical investigations involved\, as well as the understanding of the properties of these materials\, pose enormous challenges due to their high complexity\, the large number of cooperative degrees of freedom\, and the large range of relevant length\, time and energy scales. \n  \nTo bring together scientists from these various research fields and to foster the exchange of ideas and collaborations\, we are organizing the workshop \n\nJülich Soft Matter Days 2018\n  \non the physics and chemistry of mesoscopically structured biological and synthetic macromolecular systems. We hope that this workshop will provide a forum to share and discuss the latest advances for all active researchers in this field. \nThe topics planned for this year’s workshop are: \nCell Mechanics and Migration \n\nActive Systems\nDNA-based Macromolecules\nColloids and Proteins\nBiopolymers\nFlow and Microfluidics\nInterfaces\n\nFor a list of invited speakers and further information\, please download the conference poster and flyer. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/julich-soft-matter-days-2018-2/ LOCATION:Forschungszentrum Jülich\, Leo Brandt Straße\, Jülich\, Germany CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/active_polymers_face_lr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Dhont%2C ICS-3%2C FZ-J%C3%BClich":MAILTO:jsmdays@fz-juelich.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181211T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181211T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20181121T113920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T113920Z UID:2720-1544520600-1544549400@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:McBain Medal Meeting 2018: Making and breaking colloidal assemblies:using chemical\, physical\, and mechanical stimuli to control soft matter DESCRIPTION:The SCI Colloid & Surface Chemistry Group and RSC Colloid & Interface Science Group are delighted to announce that Dr Valeria Garbin of Imperial College London is the 2018 recipient of the McBain Medal. Dr Garbin’s research programme focuses on fundamental aspects of microscale transport phenomena in soft and biological matter. Her team has performed the first measurement of steric interactions between nanoparticles at fluid interfaces\, discovered new mechanisms of the removal of nanoparticles from fluid interfaces\, and pioneered the use of optical tweezers to manipulate biocolloids for ultrasound medical imaging. \nInformation on the program can be found using the following link: https://www.soci.org/Events/Display-Event?EventCode=COLL537 URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/mcbain-medal-meeting-2018-making-and-breaking-colloidal-assembliesusing-chemical-physical-and-mechanical-stimuli-to-control-soft-matter/ LOCATION:Society of Chemical Industries Headquarters\, 14/15 Belgrave Square\, London\, SW1X 8PS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190101T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20180905T095353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T071940Z UID:2629-1546329600-1571763600@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Postdoc at the Materials Physics Center in San Sebastian (Spain) DESCRIPTION:CROWDING EFFECTS ON THE BEHAVIOR OF MACROMOLECULAR NANO-OBJECTS \nThe general framework of this project is to contribute to the understanding of crowding effects on the structure and dynamics of macromolecules of diverse types. We are currently running a project focused on single-chain nano-particles (SCNPs) –soft nano-objects obtained by intramolecular cross-linking of individual macromolecules. In dilute conditions\, SCNPs have been found to adopt sparse morphologies\, reminiscent of those presented by intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) under the same dilute conditions. This similarity motivates the use of synthetic SCNPs as mimicking nano-objects for IDP to investigate structural as well as dynamical aspects as functions of different variables. The proposed project aims to characterize the influence of increasing the concentration of the macromolecular environment of SCNPs and IDPs. In this way\, we try to extract universal features due to steric effects of the behavior of biomacromolecules in the crowded conditions typical for cellular environments. The study will be based on the application of scattering techniques\, in particular neutron scattering on deuterium-labeled samples\, as well as small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)\, static and dynamic light scattering (SLS and DLS) available in our labs. Experience of the candidate in light scattering will be particularly appreciated. \nPROFILE: Scattering Experiments on crowded macromolecular solutions. We are looking for highly-motivated experimentalists with a PhD in condensed or soft matter physics or in material science. Previous experience with scattering techniques\, in particular light scattering\, will be highly valuated. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/postdoc-at-the-materials-physics-center-in-san-sebastian-spain/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Postdoc_2018_Arbe.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arbe%2C Arantxa":MAILTO:a.arbe@ehu.eus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190103T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20181105T135107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T135107Z UID:2714-1546502400-1546534800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Assistant Professorship in Soft Matter\, Durham University DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues \nThe Department of Physics at Durham University is currently advertising an Assistant Professorship in Soft Matter. Candidates with expertise in theory and/or simulation are particularly encouraged to apply. \nFor further details\, please see the link below: \nhttps://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/recruitment/vacancies/phys19-58/ \nPlease draw this opportunity to the attention of suitable candidates. The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2019. \nBest wishes \nSuzanne Fielding URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/assistant-professorship-in-soft-matter-durham-university/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190302 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20181030T131252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T134603Z UID:2707-1551052800-1551484799@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Motile Active Matter: Nanomachines\, Microswimmers\, and Swarms DESCRIPTION:Winter School \nwithin the DFG Priority Programme 1726 “Microswimmers – From Single Particle Motion to Collective Behavior” \nActive matter is a novel class of nonequilibrium materials composed of a large number of agents\, which consume energy and generate directed motion. The scale of agents ranges from nanomotors and microswimmers to cells and fish or birds. Unraveling\, predicting\, and controlling the behavior of active matter is a truly interdisciplinary endeavor\, and involves scientists from biology\, chemistry\, ecology\, engineering\, mathematics\, and physics. Recent progress in experimental and simulation methods\, and theoretical advances\, now allows for a detailed study of such systems\, and to gain new insight into their behavior\, which should ultimately lead to the design of novel synthetic active agents. This school will provide a broad overview of the field\, covering state-of-the-art methodological aspects in experiment and simulation\, and current research on natural and artificial active agents and their collective behavior. \nThe school is intended for students at the Master’s and PhD level\, and postdocs\, from all fields related to active matter\, and reflects its wide spectrum and interdisciplinary character. Selected topics from various fields will be covered. Hence\, participants will gain insight into a variety of complementary aspects relevant for a comprehensive understanding of active matter. \nThe school is supported by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft\, DFG) and is organized within the framework of the DFG Priority Programme “Microswimmers – from Single Particle Motion to Collective Behaviour”. It is open to everyone interested in state-of-the-art activities in this fascinating research area. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/motile-active-matter-nanomachines-microswimmers-and-swarms/ LOCATION:Forschungszentrum Jülich\, Leo Brandt Straße\, Jülich\, Germany CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WS2019-Poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190312T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190402T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190312T182942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T182942Z UID:2865-1552377600-1554224400@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:PhD RECRUITMENT FAIR. MATERIALS PHYSICS CENTER\, SAN SEBASTIAN\, SPAIN DESCRIPTION:7 PhD studentships available. The applicants are required to hold a Master degree\, or to obtain it before the end of 2019. \n  \nApproximately 25 applicants will be shortlisted and invited for a 2-days visit to Materials Physics Center in May 2019\, with their travel and accommodation expenses fully covered. Personal interviews will be held and the candidates will have the opportunity to discuss the research projects with their potentail supervisors. From the interviews\, 7 candidates will be selected and granted full 3-year studentships. They are expected to start at September-December 2019. \n  \n  \nThe full list and description of the available PhD projects\, and general information about the recruiment fair\, can be found at: http://cfm.ehu.es/phd-recruitment-fair-2019/ and http://cfm.ehu.es/view/files/CFM-CALL-FOR-PHD-STUDENTSHIP_2019.pdf \n  \nSome of the available PhD projects are focused on soft matter problems: \n  \nS2. Hydrocolloids in foodstuffs – from mechanical to sensory properties \n  \nS3. Exploiting Atomistic Molecular Dynamics Simulations to Unravel Structural and Dynamic Properties in Different Aqueous Systems \n  \nS10. Structure and dynamics of polymers: a multiscale approach \n  \nS12. Synthesis and characterization of new\, well-defined single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) endowed with multiple functions \n  \nS14. Ultra-dense/low energy state glasses by aging nanostructured polymers \n  \n  \n  \nThe applicants interested in this PhD offer must fill the form in the link http://cfm.ehu.es/cfm/index.php/phd-fair-2019. The deadline for sending the application is 2nd April 2019 at 17:00 CET. \n  \nIf you need further information about this call\, or about any general queries on the selection process\, please contact: phdstudents.cfm@ehu.es \n  URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/phd-recruitment-fair-materials-physics-center-san-sebastian-spain/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Materials Physics Center%2C San Sebastian":MAILTO:phdstudents.cfm@ehu.es END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190320T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190320T100717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T100717Z UID:2880-1553068800-1553101200@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Call for PHD positions in BioNanoMaterials DESCRIPTION:PhD Programme in Science and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials \ncall for application 2019-20. \nCall https://www.unive.it/pag/fileadmin/user_upload/scuole/graduate/documenti/Bando/Bando_35/Bando_35_e_Allegato_A__ENG.pdf \nOn-line application https://www.unive.it/pag/20822/ \nAdmission requirements https://www.unive.it/pag/20824/ \nHow to apply https://www.unive.it/pag/20822/ \nResearch themes and PhD programme overview: https://www.unive.it/pag/33115/ \nHow to write the research project: https://www.unive.it/pag/20822/\nResearch Project\nA brief and well-reasoned description of the research proposal (in Italian or in English) is required\, concerning one of the themes in which the PhD programme is organized. The proposal must not exceed 10000 characters (spaces included) and must contain: Project title;research scope and objectives;state of the art of research\,proposed survey methodologies\,expected results;bibliography. \nReference letters\nReference letters are not necessary but highly recommended: they have to be uploaded by the lecturer/specialist NOT by the candidate by the deadline april 5th at 13:00 italian time. Since the request for reference letters starts from PhD office in Venice\, note that you should fill the entire application\,  SAVE it  with all documents attached even if they could be temporarely empty documents as soon as possible in order to let the specialist to receive early the request of reference letters. Then you can enter again in the procedure and modify it and/or upload the correct documents by april 5th\, 13:00 italian time \nInterview\nthe interview can be done in videoconference mode. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/call-for-phd-positions-in-bionanomaterials/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Achille Giacometti and Flavio Romano":MAILTO:achille.giacometti@unive.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190321T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190321T113210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T113210Z UID:2884-1553155200-1554483600@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:PhD Programme in Science and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials call for application 2019-20. DESCRIPTION:Call https://www.unive.it/pag/fileadmin/user_upload/scuole/graduate/documenti/Bando/Bando_35/Bando_35_e_Allegato_A__ENG.pdf \nOn-line application https://www.unive.it/pag/20822/ \nAdmission requirements https://www.unive.it/pag/20824/ \nHow to apply https://www.unive.it/pag/20822/ \nResearch themes and PhD programme overview: https://www.unive.it/pag/33115/ \nHow to write the research project: https://www.unive.it/pag/20822/\nResearch Project\nA brief and well-reasoned description of the research proposal (in Italian or in English) is required\, concerning one of the themes in which the PhD programme is organized. The proposal must not exceed 10000 characters (spaces included) and must contain: Project title;research scope and objectives;state of the art of research\,proposed survey methodologies\,expected results;bibliography. \nReference letters\nReference letters are not necessary but highly recommended: they have to be uploaded by the lecturer/specialist NOT by the candidate by the deadline april 5th at 13:00 italian time. Since the request for reference letters starts from PhD office in Venice\, note that you should fill the entire application\,  SAVE it  with all documents attached even if they could be temporarely empty documents as soon as possible in order to let the specialist to receive early the request of reference letters. Then you can enter again in the procedure and modify it and/or upload the correct documents by april 5th\, 13:00 italian time \nInterview\nthe interview can be done in videoconference mode. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/phd-programme-in-science-and-technology-of-bio-and-nanomaterials-call-for-application-2019-20/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Achille Giacometti and Flavio Romano":MAILTO:achille.giacometti@unive.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190321T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190321T113151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T113151Z UID:2882-1553155200-1555866000@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Post-doc position in computational modelling of biomolecules Ca' Foscari University of Venice DESCRIPTION:We are announcing the opening of a 2-year post-doc position\, starting as soon as\npossilbe\, at the Deparment of Molecular Sciences and Biosystems of the Ca’\nFoscari University in Venice with Prof. Flavio Romano. \nThe scientific project\, funded by a SPIN call (www.unive.it/spin) concerns the\ndevelopment of coarse grained models of DNA and proteins. \nThe ideal candidate has a strong background in statistical mechanics and\nsimulations. She or he should have obtained or should be about to obtain a PhD\nin Physics\, Chemistry or a related discipline and have experience with  coding\nin C/C++ and Python. Applications from researchers without post-doctoral\nexperience are encouraged. \nThe salary will be at European standards (~1800 Euros/month take-home). \nPerspective candidates are encouraged to contact directly Prof. Romano at his\ne-mail address flavio.romano@unive.it for further details. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/post-doc-position-in-computational-modelling-of-biomolecules-ca-foscari-university-of-venice/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Achille Giacometti and Flavio Romano":MAILTO:achille.giacometti@unive.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190409T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190409T202952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T202952Z UID:2900-1554796800-1559408400@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:2 years Post-doc position in computational modelling of biomolecules DESCRIPTION:We are announcing the opening of a 2-year post-doc position\, at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems of the Ca’ Foscari University in Venice under the supervision of Prof. Achille Giacometti \nThe scientific project\, funded by an Italian national grant\, involves the Universities of Rome (Prof. Francesco Sciortino)\, Milano (Prof. Tommaso Bellini)\, Politecnico di Milano (Dr. Stefano Buzzaccaro e Prof. Roberto Piazza) and deals with Self-Assembling Peptide-based hydrogels. \nThe ideal candidate has a strong background in statistical mechanics and\nsimulations. She or he should have obtained or should be about to obtain a PhD\nin Physics\, Chemistry or a related discipline and have experience with coding. \n  \nApplications from researchers without post-doctoral experience are encouraged. \nThe salary will be at European standards (~1800 Euros/month net salary). \nPerspective candidates are encouraged to contact directly Prof. Giacometti at his\ne-mail address achille.giacometti@unive.it for further details. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/2-years-post-doc-position-in-computational-modelling-of-biomolecules/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190420 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20181126T170322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T113426Z UID:2727-1555459200-1555718399@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Edible Soft Matter – a SoftComp Topical Workshop DESCRIPTION:We are organizing in April 2019 (17-19) a SoftComp Topical workshop whose aim is to bring together the Soft matter and Food Science communities. \nThe workshop will comprise 4 one-hour lectures\, 13 invited keynote talks and 21 oral contributions. \n  \nImportant dates \nDeadline for submitting abstracts: January\, 21\, 2019 \nAcceptance decision: January\, 28\, 2019 \nEarly bird registration fees: January\, 31\, 2019 \nEnd of registration: April\, 1\, 2019 \n  \nThe number of applications is limited to 55 based on the date of registration. \n  \nAll information can be found on the webpage of the workshop: https://ediblesoftmat.sciencesconf.org \n  \nScientific and organization commitee: \n\nRamos\, A. Banc. L2C Montpellier (France)\nNicolai\, C. Chassenieux. IMMM Le Mans (France)\nde Vries\, J. Sprakel\, T. Kodger. Wageningen University Wageningen (The Netherlands)\nS. Murray. School of Food Science & Nutrition University of Leeds (United Kingdom) URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/edible-soft-matter-a-softcomp-topical-workshop/ LOCATION:Hotel Concordia\, Le Mans\, France CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ESM.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190601 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190130T163621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T163621Z UID:2779-1558915200-1559347199@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:9th Laboratory Course on Broad-band Dielectric Spectroscopy\, San Sebastian 27-31 May 2019 DESCRIPTION:9th Laboratory Course on Broad-band Dielectric Spectroscopy\, San Sebastian 27-31 May 2019 \nThe Polymer and Soft Matter Group at Materials Physics Center (CSIC-UPV/EHU)\, San Sebastián (Spain)\, organizes the 9th edition of the Laboratory Course on Broad-band Dielectric Spectroscopy. \nThis is a training initiative in the framework of EUSMI and SOFTCOMP.\nIt is the aim of the course to introduce participants into the dielectric relaxation experimental techniques and their applications in soft-condensed matter research.\nThe course is open to researchers and graduate students in Physics\, Chemistry or Materials Science. \nThe maximum number of accepted participants will be 18 (first-come first-served basis) \nFor further information\, please visit: http://www.sc.ehu.es/sqwpolim/PSMG/BDSLC URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/9th-laboratory-course-on-broad-band-dielectric-spectroscopy-san-sebastian-27-31-may-2019/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190611T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190611T085919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T085930Z UID:2925-1560240000-1567270800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:PhD Opportunities\, Department of Chemistry\, Durham University\, UK DESCRIPTION:3 New PhD positions in polymer / composite materials research are available in the Department of Chemistry\, Durham University\, starting in October 2019 for 3 years.  The projects are fully funded for EU and UK applicants\, including tax-free stipend and tuition fees. \nClick HERE for details on all postgraduate opportunities \n\nBuilding resilience into Graphene-oxide based nanofiltration membranes Dr R. Thompson\, Prof L. Hutchings\, Dr M. Chaudhry / G2O\nControl and optimisation of graphene nanoplatelet modified films through the use of stratification Prof K. Coleman / AGM\nUnderstanding solvent effects on epoxy networks Dr R. Thompson / Safinah URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/phd-opportunities-department-of-chemistry-durham-university-uk/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/durham-university.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190728T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190731T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190311T092948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T205452Z UID:2855-1564340400-1564590600@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Polymers in fast flows – a SoftComp Topical Workshop DESCRIPTION:We are organizing in July 2019 (28th-31st) in Capri (Italy) a SoftComp Topical workshop whose aim is to discuss recent advances on our understanding of fast flows of unentangled and entangled polymers\, for which a comprehensive molecular theory does not yet exist. \nThe format will include invited oral presentations\, a poster session\, and ample time for formal and informal discussion. \nAll information can be found at www.dodynet.eu/workshop-july-2019 URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/polymers-in-fast-flows-a-softcomp-topical-workshop/ LOCATION:Capri\, Italy CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190914 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190131T162005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T161549Z UID:2783-1567382400-1568419199@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:23rd JCNS Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering DESCRIPTION:The 23rd Laboratory Course Neutron Scattering will take place September 2-13\, 2019 in Juelich and Garching/Munich\, Germany.\nThe course will consist of one week of lectures and exercises and one week of practical training at the neutron scattering facilities of Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum MLZ. It is the aim of the course to give a realistic insight into the experimental technique and its scientific power. \nStudents of physics\, chemistry\, material science and biosciences are invited to apply for participation. There is no tuition fee. Accommodation and meals during the course will be provided by JCNS. Travel expenses will be reimbursed within reasonable limits.\nFor further information and to apply for participation please visit our website \nwww.neutronlab.de \nDeadline for application is May 12\, 2019. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/23rd-jcns-laboratory-course-neutron-scattering/ LOCATION:Forschungszentrum Jülich\, Leo Brandt Straße\, Jülich\, Germany CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eu-softcomp.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC7333_red.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Juelich Centre for Neutron Science":MAILTO:neutronscattering@fz-juelich.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191001T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20190712T074725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T071829Z UID:2939-1569916800-1572886800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:full-time research professorship DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleague\, \nThe Division Soft Matter\, Rheology and Technology (SMaRT)\, within the Department of Chemical Engineering (Engineering and Technology Group\, Faculty of Engineering Science\, Science) at KU Leuven\, announces a full-time research professorship (BOFZAP) in the field of Engineering of Soft Matter with (bio)polymers. We are looking for internationally oriented candidates with an excellent research record and with educational competence within the field of chemical engineering and its applications for product development. The appointment is expected to start on October 1\, 2020\, with the application deadline September 20\, 2019. \nThe candidate should develop a fundamental\, interdisciplinary and internationally oriented research programme concerning the rheology and structure development in Soft Matter containing (bio)polymers\, with a scientific output that matches the highest international standards. The candidate should possess a broad knowledge in the field of chemical engineering in general and specific knowledge concerning the rheology of liquids\, techniques for structural analysis and the physical chemistry of materials in particular. Expertise with (bio)polymeric materials such as polymeric melts or solutions\, blends\, emulsions\, gels\, etc. is a plus. The candidate also expected to fulfil all the duties of a KU Leuven research professor including teaching\, and service. \nMore information about this position may be found  at https://www.kuleuven.be/onderzoek/gedocumenteerd/index_en.html#details/b36019cbea122dff7be587de7700a98726f138da \nand https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/55191887?lang=en \nor via direct email contact. URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/full-time-research-professorship/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="KU Leuven%2C Department of Chemical Engineering%2C Division of Soft Matter%3A Rheology and Technology":MAILTO:christian.clasen@kuleuven.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191010T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20191104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T220455 CREATED:20191010T082320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T082320Z UID:3045-1570694400-1572886800@eu-softcomp.net SUMMARY:Call for postdoctoral positions (2 years) at Materials Physics Center\, San Sebastian\, Spain. DESCRIPTION:Call for postdoctoral positions (2 years) at Materials Physics Center\, San Sebastian\, Spain. \nDEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 4th NOVEMBER 2019\, at 12:00 CEST \nTwo projects on polymer physics are offered. \n  \nProject P6. Computer simulations of transport of soft nanoparticles in nanocomposites and polymeric networks. \nContact person: Angel J. Moreno\,  angeljose.moreno@ehu.eus \nThe  candidate should have a PhD in physics\, chemistry\, or related topics\, a solid background in polymer physics and experience in computer simulations \n  \n  \nProject P10. Polymer structure and dynamics: comparing 3D polymer networks obtained from polymer chains of different topologies. \nContact person: Angel Alegria\,  angel.alegria@ehu.eus \nThe  candidate should have a PhD in physics\, chemistry\, or related topics\, and experience in the basic experimental techniques for polymer investigation\, and particularly on relaxation and scattering methods. \n  \n  \nFor further information see: https://cfm.ehu.es/about-cfm/job-offers \nPlease note that the candidates need  letters of support from the project supervisors and they should contact them before making the application. \n  \n  \nFeel free to bring this email to the attention of potential excellent candidates. \nBest regards\, \nAngel Moreno \nCENTRO DE FISICA DE MATERIALES\, CSIC-UPV/EHU\nPASEO MANUEL DE LARDIZABAL 5\nE-20018 SAN SEBASTIAN (SPAIN)\nE-mail: angeljose.moreno@ehu.eus\nhttp://www.sc.ehu.es/sqwpolim/PSMG/Web-AngelMoreno/Angel_Moreno.html URL:https://eu-softcomp.net/events/call-for-postdoctoral-positions-2-years-at-materials-physics-center-san-sebastian-spain/ CATEGORIES:Job Opportunities END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR