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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.
