SoftComp

Thermodynamics and Energetics in Soft Matter Systems
2018-07-24 08:00 - 2018-07-26 17:00 (Europe/London) | Institut Laue-Langevin, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, Grenoble, 3800, France
Dear Colleagues,
we are pleased to announce the international summer school on “Thermodynamics and Energetics in Soft Matter Systems” from the 24th to 26th July 2018 at the Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble, France.
The aim of the school is to provide an overview of the forces governing the behavior of soft matter systems and introducing the most relevant techniques to probe such interactions. The school proposes frontal lectures given by recognized experts from all over Europe. For full details see the flyer attached to this email or the website: https://workshops.ill.fr/e/softmatter2018
Due to the limited number of available places, pre-registration by the 20th of May is required. A short description of research activity and a CV should be sent to softmatter2018@ill.fr The organising committee will examine your application and inform you in June 2018.
Please distribute this information to colleagues or students who might be interested and accept our apologies if you receive this email more than once.
Best Regards,
Leonardo Chiappisi

Immunoshape International Symposium on Glycoimmunology.
2018-07-11 09:00 - 2018-07-13 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Auditorium of San Sebastian Technology Park, Paseo Mikeletegi 53, Central Building, San Sebastián, 20009, Spain
This 2.5 day symposium will provide a forum for scientists from chemistry, immunology and glycobiology to discuss recent advances in our understanding and the opportunities for shaping glycan mediated immune responses. The following topics will be covered in the program: Glycoconjugate vaccines, Glycan based immunotherapy, Host pathogen interactions, Synthesis of glycan antigens, Glycomimetics.

POST-DOC POSITION in the ESPCI-TOTAL joint laboratory
2018-07-05 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
This post-doc will work on the lab research for the project of “polymer enhanced foam”. The main working place is at the joint laboratory Physico-chemistry of Complex Interfaces between the SIMM laboratory at ESPCI and TOTAL, in Lacq.
This work focuses on the consequences of interactions between surfactants and polymers at the water/gas interface, and it consequences on foam stability. The influence of several physical parameters will be investigated, such as (1) the electrostatic charge of the surfactant and polymer, (2) polymer molecular weight, (3) hydrophobic interaction, etc. The surfactant/ polymer foams will be tested for foam enhanced oil recovery. The work is mostly experimental, and results will be either published or patented.
All the experiments will be performed in Lacq (France, Atlantic Pyrenees, 15km from Pau)
Requirement: solid background in soft matter
Contact : leyu.cui@total.com

Postdoctoral Research Associate (rheology and scattering)
2018-07-04 08:00 - 2018-07-23 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
A PDRA post is available from 1 July 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter, for a period of 12 months to work in association with Dr Richard Thompson on a National Formulation Centre (NFC) funded project. The project is a new collaboration between Durham University and Imperial College London, to develop new methods for characterising and forecasting instability in complex structured fluid formulations. The project will operate in close collaboration with the NFC and industrial partners (BP and P&G) with the emphasis on understanding the influence of flow (shear & extensional) on stability.

PhD thesis: Damage mechanisms in insulating polymer materials under mechanical stress and high voltage : theory and simulations.
2018-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
We propose a theoretical PhD project for describing damaging mechanisms either under applied electrical field and under applied stress. This is a theoretical work which follows earlier experimental studies on damaging under mechanical stress [1] and an on-going project regarding damaging under applied electric field. The aim is to identify and describe the damaging mechanisms and to develop a theoretical model for both situations. Currently, we study the microscopic mechanisms under medium to high electric field, in long lifetime regime. Dielectric properties of materials are investigated along electrical fatigue tests, combined with microscopic structural characterization (tomography, Ultra-small angle X-rays scattering, etc…). The methodology we use is similar to the one we used for studying fatigue in semi-crystalline polymers and adapted to the specific considered subject. Based on these works, theoretical model will be implemented into a 3D numerical model allowing to study the nucleation and growth of defects, until final breaking of the material, based on an already existing 3D mechanical model. The model will be compared to experimental results on both electrical and mechanical damage and ultimate failure.
This PhD is proposed within the context of a collaboration between Nexans, a worldwide leading company for electric networking, Solvay and Laboratoire Polymères et Matériaux Avancés (LPMA), within the context of the “Lyons Polymer Science and Enineering” collaboratibve network. The PhD will take place within LPMA.
The Solvay/CNRS Joint Laboratory (UMR: Unité Mixte de Recherche) ‘Advanced Materials Laboratory’, is located near Lyon, France. The objective of the lab is to develop fundamental research on physical properties of heterogeneous polymer materials, in order to be able to propose innovative materials with tailored properties and improved usage properties for new applications.
This PhD project is suitable for applicants graduated in polymer physics and/or condensed matter physcis and/or statistical physics and/or mechanics and material science. To apply please send detailed CV and application statement to:

D. Long
Email : didier.long-exterieur@solvay.com
tel: +33(0)4 28 27 10 30
P. Sotta
Email : paul.sotta-exterieur@solvay.com
tel: +33 (0) 428271029

[1] E. Mourglia-Seignobos, D.R. Long, L. Odoni, L. Vanel, P. Sotta, C. Rochas, “Physical Mechanisms of Fatigue in Neat Polyamide 6,6”, Macromolecules, 47, 3880-3894 (2014)
[2] L. Conca et al, Macromolecules (2017)

Playing Colloidal Mikado
2018-07-02 - 2018-07-04 | University of Oxford, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, United Kingdom
The 6th Playing Colloidal Mikado workshop, organised by DiStruc, covers experimental, theoretical and computational aspects of non-spherical colloidal particles with a focus on colloidal rods. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss current developments and advances in the field and to provide opportunities for networking.

3-D microfluidics to study break up of blood aggregates
2018-07-01 08:00 - 2019-02-28 17:00 (Europe/London)
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.
The 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.

University Professor of Experimental soft matter Physics
2018-06-21 12:05 - 2018-09-30 23:30 (Europe/Berlin)
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.
The 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.
At 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.
We 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.

Postdoc and PhD positions available in the Collaborative research center TRR146 "Multiscale simulation methods for soft matter systems"
2018-06-13 08:00 - 2018-09-30 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
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:
*4 PhD positions*
*1 Postdoc position*
Application instructions and further information on the available positions can be found at https://trr146.de/en/openings .
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.
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 <trr146@uni-mainz.de>, Dr. Giovanni Settanni, Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg University , 55099 Mainz, Germany.

2 PhD POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN A PROJECT ON NANOPLASMONICS AND SERS DETECTION
2018-05-29 08:00 - 2018-07-15 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Applications are invited for the following PhD studentships to work on an ERC Advanced Grant. The research, which will be carried out at the Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CIC biomaGUNE (San Sebastián, Spain) , under the supervision of Prof. Luis M. Liz-Marzán CIC biomaGUNE, aims at the application of surface enhanced Raman scattering for the real-time monitoring of tumor growth within purposely devised scaffolds. Within this project, two PhD positions are available, to carry out research on the following topics: i. Fabrication of hybrid plasmonic scaffolds for 3D cell culture; ii. Interaction of nanoparticles with cells and tissues

A Bachelor or Masters degree in a relevant area of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biochemistry or Materials Science is required and experience in the fields of nanomaterials and/or biotechnology is highly desirable.
The deadline for application is July 15, 2018.

Research Professor in Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine
2018-05-28 08:00 - 2018-07-15 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
The Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials, CIC biomaGUNE, together with IKERBASQUE invites applications for one position of Research Professor in BIOMATERIALS FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE.

We are looking for candidates with strong experience in the broad field of Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine. Experience in therapeutic nanostructures, artificial cell matrices, bioprinting and cell therapies will be highly valued.

The successful candidate must have an established record of excellence in research in this area and is expected to develop internationally recognized, externally funded research programs that complement or extend the strengths of CIC biomaGUNE, build internal and external collaborations, generate technology transfer and mentor graduate students and postdocs.

Candidates should provide a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, detailed description of research interests and contact information of three references. Only researchers with a strong record of research and extensive group leading experience will be considered. Women candidates are particularly welcome.

All applicants are invited to submit detailed curriculum vitae to rrhh@cicbiomagune.es indicating reference 321 Regenerative Biomaterials Research Professor.

The deadline for application is July 15, 2018.

Platform Manager in Surface Analysis and Nanofabrication
2018-05-28 08:00 - 2018-06-30 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
We are seeking an outstanding applicant with a background in physics, chemistry or engineering to run and maintain the Center’s surface analysis and nanofabrication facility. We are looking for a dedicated, responsible, creative individual to join an eclectic international team of scientists with research interests in the areas soft interfaces, biosensors, biomaterials, bio- and nano-technology and colloid chemistry. The successful candidate will maintain CIC biomaGUNE’s X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, magnetron sputtering, and thermal evaporation instruments, train users, collaborate with researchers and perform service measurements.

PhD Position in Biohybrid Photocatalysts
2018-05-28 08:00 - 2018-06-30 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
A PhD position is available as a collaborative project between the groups Aitziber L. Cortajarena (Biomolecular Nanotechnology Lab at CIC biomaGUNE) and Luca Salassa (Inorganic Photochemistry Lab at DIPC). This project aims at developing hybrid structures for bioorthogonal drug photoactivation and photocatalysis.
Candidates should have a Master degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline. Candidates that are in the process of their Master thesis defense in the next 3 months will also be considered.
Previous experience in protein chemistry, protein engineering, molecular biology, organic chemistry, photochemistry, bioconjugation and/or biophysics would be highly valuable but not mandatory. The candidate is expected to work in a multidisciplinary and an international environment. Good interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills in English are required.

Technician position in the Computational Biophysics group
2018-05-28 08:00 - 2018-06-30 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
One technician position is available at CIC biomaGUNE (San Sebastián, Spain) in the
Computational Biophysics group lead by Dr Ivan Coluzza.
The duties of the selected candidate will be to participate in the development of the
simulations tools used in the group for the scientific investigation. Moreover, the selected
candidate will be expected to help the team in the optimisation of the existing software by
implementing CUDA enable libraries and/or port our models in established simulation
packages such as GROMACS and LAMMPS.
He/She will actively participate in the research activities of the group and will be in an author in
the publication arising from the use of the group software.
The ability of the candidate to develop user interfaces or web-based front ends is highly
appreciated.

PhD proposal: Microfluidic flow of biomimetic tissues
2018-04-24 08:00 - 2018-05-28 17:00 (Europe/London)
The University of Montpellier offers three PhD grants to carry on a PhD in Physics in the Laboratory of Charles Coulomb (L2C), starting on October 2018 and for a duration of three years. In the context of this call Dr. Laura Casanellas and Prof. Gladys Massiera, from the Soft Matter team at L2C, offer the possibility of cosupervising a PhD Thesis on the ¨Microfluidic flow of biomimetic tissues¨. Collaborations with the University of Barcelona and the University Paris Diderot are foreseen. The period for online applications is from April 27th to May 28th and an audition will take place on early June 2018 for the selection of candidates. Interested candidates should contact L. Casanellas as soon as possible at: laura.casanellas-vilageliu@umontpellier.fr
Details of the call can be found at: https://www.adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?site=adumfr&matricule_prop=21027
Project description
During embryogenesis, tissues and organs develop through cell differentiation and reorganization. Individual and collective motion of cells leads to a flow tissue, which can be observed during embryo development. Mechanical factors, such as the intercellular adhesion or interactions of cells with their environment are key elements governing this process. Even though a large amount of studies based on animal models have enabled to make great progress on the comprehension of development, they do not offer the possibility to easily decouple the role of different mechanisms. The goal of this project is to develop a simplified model tissue (but which still preserves some of the essential features of physiological tissues) with the aim of identifying the key physical mechanisms regulating the flow of tissues, and in particular of understanding the role of cell-cell adhesion.
PhD objectives
The PhD student will first work on the design of the artificial tissue by the controlled assembly of unilamelar giant vesicles (GUV), which represent a good biomimetic model for the study of the mechanical properties of cells. GUV can be fabricated using a microencapsulation technique based on the continuous passage of droplets through an interface (cDICE) developed recently in our laboratory, which allows us to obtain monodisperse vesicles at high throughput. Next, he/she will focus on the realization of flow experiments of the developed tissues in microfluidic chips of different geometries, which mimic the physiological flows of living tissues. Image velocimetry methods will be used to analyze the spatio-temporal dynamics of the flow, which will enable to validate the theoretical constitutive equation describing the flow behavior of artificial tissues. Eventually, this study will contribute to get a full comprehension of the role of intercellular adhesion on the flow of living tissues, which is a crucial biophysical mechanism in embryogenesis.
PhD Candidate
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our team, willing to carry on experimental research in a multi-disciplinary framework. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Biophysics or Physical Chemistry. Previous knowledge on microfluidics, microscopy, and/or image analysis will be appreciated. An intermediate English level is required.

Annual European Rheology Conference 2018 (AERC 2018)
2018-04-17 - 2018-04-20 | Hilton Sorrento Palace Hotel, Via Sant 'Antonio 13, Sorrento, 80067, Italy
SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Blends, Emulsions, Foams & Interfacial Rheology
Colloids & Suspensions
Experimental Methods & Progress in Rheometry
Food, Pharmaceutics & Cosmetics
Industrial Rheology & Processing
Living & Active Matter
Micro-, Nanofluidics & Microrheology
Non‐Newtonian Fluid Mechanics & Flow Instabilities
Polyelectrolites, Self Assembling Fluids & Gels
Polymer Solutions & Melts
Porous Media, Geo Fluids, Crude Oil & Derivatives
Solids, Glasses, & Granular Materials

CALL FOR PAPERS
Abstract submission will start at the beginning of September 2017.
Abstracts must be submitted via the conference website by 18th November 2017.

RHEOLOGY COURSE
Monday, 16 April 2018 ‐ Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Particles, Active Matter, Confinement and Viscoelasticity: the microfluidics playground.

Contributions from all fields of rheology are welcome!
Please visit the event website for more information: https://rheology-esr.org/aerc2018

Director, Scientific Computing Department
2018-03-21 08:00 - 2018-04-22 17:00 (Europe/London)
STFC – The Science and Technology Facilities Council – Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire or Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire
Location: Daresbury, Harwell
Salary: Circa £82,000, plus discretionary allowances
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 19th March 2018
Closes: 22nd April 2018
Job Ref: IRC244585
About Us
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe’s largest research organisations. Through combining world-class facilities with major international collaborations and some of the world’s most talented staff, we’re driving ground-breaking advances in science and technology.
STFC’s Scientific Computing Department (SCD) develops leading edge software, computer and data storage infrastructures to support the work of leading science both within STFC and internationally; contributing to the solution of grand scientific computing challenges.
SCD employs over 150 staff including experts in a number of scientific fields such as computational chemistry and biology, computational engineering, materials science, band theory, advanced research computing, atomic and molecular physics, numerical analysis, data services and petascale storage.
About The Role
We now have an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Scientific Computing professional to lead SCD across two sites, ensuring delivery of strategic goals, supporting delivery of the STFC e-infrastructure strategy and leading the provision and development of the rapidly evolving e-Infrastructure required by advanced science facilities.
You will provide visible and inspiring leadership for SCD in delivering STFC’s corporate vision for data intensive computing across all our programmes and facilities and implement our delivery plan for scientific computing, including providing core support for the STFC Hartree Centre.
Through strategic collaboration with the STFC large scale facilities, you will deliver and develop innovative, state of the art, leading edge computational tools and techniques to underpin and enhance their scientific programmes, including ensuring the success of the emerging Ada Lovelace centre.
You will also be responsible for direct line management of senior staff and sound financial, safety and risk management of the department, which has a budget of circa £12m.
Further responsibilities will include:
Leadership of STFC’s world-class expertise and support for the UK theoretical and computational science communities, in both academia and industry, through collaborative computational programmes. Maintenance and development of cost-effective and efficient services that enable predictions from complex theories to be calculated from first principles and be compared directly with experimental data
Leading the provision of the computing, data storage and networking infrastructure required by advanced science facilities and the undertaking of background research, from simulation and experimental design, data collection, data management and analysis through to publication
Delivery of STFC’s commitments to the government’s e-leadership programme as it becomes established within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and through effective partnership with universities, industry and other end users
Working with STFC’s Chief Data Scientist and other colleagues within STFC and UKRI to develop the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Data
Influencing international scientific and investment decisions
Strengthening strategic partnerships with key national and international organisations to achieve joint delivery of shared strategies and objectives
Sharing corporate accountability for the delivery of our Vision, Strategy and Delivery Plan as a member of the Operations Board; supporting development of future corporate strategy, policy and plans to optimise delivery of STFC’s objectives and ensuring that SCD continues to contribute effectively to STFC’s overall performance.
The role can be based at either Harwell, Oxfordshire or Daresbury, Cheshire, with travel required between the two sites, as well as UK and overseas travel required.
About You
You will hold a degree in a STEM discipline, with PhD qualified candidates desirable.
You will demonstrate significant experience in a senior management/director level position within a hi-tech or science and technology organisation, with a strong record in scientific computing or software.
You will also have experience in working with relevant academic communities and/or industries, along with experience in successfully managing financial budgets, ideally from multiple funding streams.
You will have strong knowledge of theoretical and computational science/research, including broad understanding of the science and technology across STFC, as well as knowledge of the e-Infrastructure capabilities required by advanced science facilities.
You will display the ability to operate at a strategic level; demonstrating strategic vision and corporate planning, as well as exceptional leadership, team working and collaboration skills.
You will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build strong relationships at all levels and to positively influence stakeholders and attract external collaborators and investment.
Benefits
STFC holds the Investor in People Gold accreditation and offers a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, flexible working hours, a workplace nursery, exceptional pension scheme and social and sporting activities and societies. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please also state where you saw this role advertised.
Applications are received by UK SBS; to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc244585_8064.aspx. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on +44 (0)1793 867000.
The closing date for applications is 22nd April 2018 with interviews scheduled for 16 May 2018.

Functional Polymers
2018-03-19 09:30 - 2018-03-21 13:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), Paseo Manuel de Larzibal 4, San Sebastian, 20018, Spain
Following on in the tradition of events jointly organized by the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC, San Sebastian, Spain), the Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany) and the European Network of Excellence SoftComp, a workshop on “Functional Polymers” is being organized to take place in spring 2018 in San Sebastian, Spain.
The workshop focuses on advanced polymer materials, and aims to bring together physicists and chemists who are interested in novel polymer nanocomposites, polymers functionalized with supramolecular groups and functional soft nano-objects.
Registration Deadline: February 15, 2018
Workshop Chaipersons:
Juan Colmenero
Tel: +34-943-018791
Email: juan.colmenero@ehu.eus
Materials Physics Center (CSIC-UPV/EHU)
Paseo Manuel de Larzibal 5
20018 San Sebastian
Spain
Dieter Richter
Tel: +49 2461 61-2499
Email: d.richter@fz-juelich.de
Jülich Centre for Neutron Science
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
Local Organizing Committee:
Josexto Pomposo, Angel Moreno, Arantxa ArbeMaterials Physics Center (CSIC-UPV/EHU)
Paseo Manuel de Larzibal 5
20018 San Sebastian
Spain

49th IFF Spring School "Physics of Life"
2018-02-26 - 2018-03-09
Scope
The Spring School will provide an introduction to and an overview of current research topics in biophysics of living systems, with an emphasis on understanding biological structure, dynamics and function. Biomolecules, cells, tissues, and their multiscale interactions are the main building blocks of biological organisms. The physical understanding of their structural and dynamical properties and their organization and synergy is very challenging due to the enormous complexity and non-equilibrium behaviour of these systems.
However, this knowledge is essential for linking the structure and dynamics of biosystems to their corresponding functions. The goal of this Spring School is not only to give an overview of selected topics from biophysics to students and postdocs in physics, chemistry and biology, but also to establish an interdisciplinary connection between these fields. This includes, in particular, the introduction of biologists and chemists to physical experimental methods and theoretical modelling, and the introduction of physicists to the large variety of fascinating biological phenomena. Introductory lectures will present the basics of biosystems and biophysics.
These lectures are intended to establish a common level of basic interdisciplinary knowledge. Subsequent lectures will treat more advanced topics within different disciplines and emphasize interdisciplinary aspects.
Scientific Organization:

Gerhard Gompper
Jan Dhont
Jens Elgeti
Christoph Fahlke
Dmitry Fedosov
Stephan Förster
Pavlik Lettinga
Andreas Offenhäusser

Application deadline: 20 December 2017

Ring Polymer Workshop
2017-09-25 - 2017-09-27 | Aldemar Knossos Royal Hotel, Crete, Aldemar Knossos Royal Hotel, Hersonissos, Greece
We are pleased to announce the workshop RING POLYMERS, where recent advances and applications regarding ring polymers will be discussed. The workshop will take place in Hersonissos, near Heraklion, Crete, Greece, at the “Aldemar Knossos Royal Hotel” (www.aldemar-resorts.gr), from 25 to 27 September 2017. The format will include invited and contributed (oral and poster) presentations and ample time for both formal and informal discussions.
Speakers include:

Rae Anderson (San Diego),
Ralf Everaers (Lyon),
George Floudas (Ioannina,
Mark Foster (Akron),
Scott Grayson (Tulane),
Nikos Hadjichristidis (KAUST),
Margarita Krutyeva (Jülich),
Youn Joon Jung (Seoul),
Kurt Kremer (Mainz),
Christos Likos (Vienna),
Vlasis Mavrantzas (Patras/Zurich),
Greg McKenna (Lubbock),
Hendrik Meyer (Strasbourg),
Davide Michieletto (Edinburgh),
Wim Pyckhout-Hintzen (Jülich),
Takahiro Sakaue (Fukuoka),
Sachin Shanbhag (Tallahassee),
Charles Schroeder (Urbana),
Hiroshi Watanabe (Kyoto).

Organizers:

Dieter Richter, Forschungszentrum Jülich ;
Michael Rubinstein, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Dimitris Vlassopoulos, FORTH and University of Crete.

Oral and poster slots are available.
To register and book accommodation, please visit: www.ringpolymers.synedry.com/.
Deadline: March 31, 2017.

SoftComp Annual Meeting 2017
2017-05-29 - 2017-05-31 | Isola San Servolo, Isola di San Servolo , Venice, 30124 , Italy
The SoftComp Annual meeting 2017 will take place at the San Servolo island in the venetian lagoon, Venice, Italy. The SoftComp Annual Meeting represents the forum for all SoftComp particpants to discuss scientfic work performed and the realization of next goals.
