W3-Professorship in Machine Learning in Physics
2025-12-18 08:00 - 2026-02-16 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
The professorship is embedded within the Excellence Cluster “Machine Learning: New Perspectives for
Science”, which is now entering its second funding phase. The successful candidate is expected to have an
established research profile in a core area of physics, as well as a strong track record in research questions
related to machine learning and/or artificial intelligence.
Core areas of physics include the structure of condensed matter (description of many-body systems), quantum
physics (characterization of quantum states in many-body systems), and theoretical particle physics. In all of
these areas, methodological development through machine learning is taking place — for example, in predicting
the evolution of complex molecular systems over long timescales, investigating quantum mechanical effects in
information processing within (quantum) neural networks, or in elementary particle physics at high-energy
accelerators.
The aim of the professorship is to closely integrate research at one of the Department of Physics’ research
centers (BioNanoPhysics Center, Center for Quantum Science, or Kepler Center) with ongoing machine
learning research activities in Tübingen. The appointee is expected to be actively involved in the Department
of Physics and in the Excellence Cluster, inter alia by pursuing collaborative research projects at the interface
of machine learning and physics, as well as by committing to organizational and implementation-related tasks
within the Excellence Cluster. Further information about the Excellence Cluster can be found at: http://www.ml-in-science.uni-tuebingen.de/
In terms of teaching, the professorship is expected to offer courses within the Department of Physics and also
contribute to the international Master’s program “Machine Learning” offered by the Department of Computer
Science.
Required qualifications include a PhD or equivalent degree as well as postdoctoral qualifications and teaching
experience equivalent to the requirements of a full professorship.
The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities.
Female academics, in particular, are explicitly invited to apply, as are applicants from outside Germany.
Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.
General information on professorships, hiring processes, and the German academic system can be found here:
https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/213700
Please submit your full application through the application site of the University of Tübingen at
https://berufungen.uni-tuebingen.de by 15 February 2026. Questions concerning the call for applications and
the application portal can be directed to the Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Tübingen,
Professor Dr. Thilo Stehle (career@mnf.uni-tuebingen.de).

Tasso Springer Fellowships - Six PhD Positions in Neutron Research
2026-03-18 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Are you interested in performing exciting research with neutrons and working together with scientists from all over the world? The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) develops and operates high-performance neutron scattering instruments at some of the best neutron sources worldwide. Our main outstation is located at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) in Garching near Munich, where we operate 11 instruments in a user program and for our own research in the fields of “Neutron Scattering and Soft Matter (JCNS-1)”, “Quantum Materials and Collective Phenomena (JCNS-2)” and “Neutron Analytics for Energy Research (JCNS-3)”. JCNS invites applications for the Tasso Springer Fellowship Program, named after the outstanding neutron scientist who in his career was bridging neutron research in Jülich to Garching and Grenoble. The PhD fellowships aim at educating the next generation of researchers in neutron scattering. The successful candidates will be jointly supervised by scientists based at the outstation in Garching and at the JCNS institutes in Jülich.

Phd Position: MXene-based bijels for functional materials
2026-04-08 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
In this PhD project, we will develop MXene-based bijels aimed at electromagnetic shielding functionality. The research project will start with material formulation. Subsequently, a fundamental study of the factors governing the bijel microstructure, including temperature and external flow fields, will be performed. Subsequently, the relations between bijel microstructure and electrical properties of the resulting materials will be investigated. Selective localization of the MXene particles at a liquid-liquid interface will lead to hierarchically structured materials for which the properties can be engineered by means of the microstructure in combination with the particle organization at the interface. With these conductive MXene particles, the particle-filled interface has the double functionality to provide mechanical stability to the bijel as well as to generate electrically conductive pathways through the material. Therefore, it will be investigated how various material formulation and processing conditions affect the viscoelastic and dielectric properties. At the end, the aim is to generate bijels with electromagnetic shielding functionality. The main techniques that will be used in the project are particle synthesis, bulk rheology, microscopy, dielectric characterization and electromagnetic shielding characterization.

Flowing droplets: Where Fluid Mechanics and Rheology meet Soft Matter for Industrial applications
2026-04-26 - 2026-04-29 | Napoli, Italy, Congress Center of the University of Napoli Federico II, via Partenope 36, Napoli, Italy
Dear All,
We are delighted to announce that the International Symposium on Flowing Droplets: Where Fluid Mechanics and Rheology meet Soft Matter for Industrial applications will take place in Napoli (Italy) from April 26 to 29, 2026 under the auspices of the Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering of the University of Napoli Federico II. The symposium will address fundamental and applied aspects of droplet flow behavior, with emphasis on deformation, breakup, and coalescence phenomena in both dilute and concentrated systems. Particular attention will be given to the role of hydrodynamic interactions, interfacial properties, and external fields in governing droplet behavior. The symposium will also encompass complex droplet systems, including biological, multiphase, and active droplets, where additional physicochemical and dynamical couplings give rise to novel flow responses. The symposium aims to bring together participants from several disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology and engineering, who share a common interest in the experimental and theoretical aspects of the flow behavior of droplets and its applications.
Invited speakers so far include Luca Biferale (University of Rome Tor Vergata), Daniel Bonn (University of Amsterdam), Luca Brandt (Politecnico di Torino), Salvatore Coppola (Versalis SpA), Luigi Cristofolini (University of Parma), Roberto Mauri (City University di New York), Glen McHale (University of Edinburgh), Reinhard Miller (Technical University Darmstadt), Matteo Pierno (University of Padova), David Quéré (ESPCI Paris), Alfredo Soldati (TU Wien).
Abstracts are welcome on the following topics:

Droplet deformation, breakup and coalescence under laminar and turbulent flow
Flow and interfacial behavior of surfactant- and particle-covered droplets
Droplets flowing in microgravity
Viscoelastic effects on flowing droplets
Complex, biological and active droplets under flow
Droplets in confined flow
Droplets flowing on surfaces
Emulsions and foams rheology
Industrial applications

Accepted abstracts will be assigned to oral, pitch, or poster presentations.
Venue and general info
The symposim will be held at the Congress Center of the University of Napoli Federico II, which is situated in an elegant waterfront location, offering stunning views of the Gulf of Naples and Capri Island. More information about the workshop can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/flowingdroplets. Please contact us by email (flowingdroplets@gmail.com) if you have any question.
Key dates
Abstract submission deadline (for both oral and poster presentations) February 1, 2026
Notification of acceptance February 15, 2026
Early bird registration deadline March 6, 2026
Final late registration April 4, 2026
Local Committee
Stefano Guido, University of Napoli Federico II (chair)
Giovanna Tomaiuolo, University of Napoli Federico II
Sergio Caserta, University of Napoli Federico II
Valentina Preziosi, University of Napoli Federico II
Sponsorship options
For info about sponsoring events and being a workshop sponsor, please contact the conference chair.
We look forward to your participation.
Warm regards,
Stefano Guido
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Prof. Stefano Guido
Dipartimento di Ingegneria chimica, dei Materiali e della Produzione Industriale
Università di Napoli “Federico II”
P.le V. Tecchio, 80
80125 Napoli – ITALY
Tel.: +39-081-7682271
Email: steguido@unina.it
www.docenti.unina.it/stefano.guido

Microfluidic Horizons 2026
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-22 | University of Padova, Dipartimento di Fisica via Marzolo 8, Padova, Padova
Dear SoftComp Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that abstract submission is now officially open for the Microfluidic Horizons 2026 conference, which will take place in Padua (Italy) on 18–22 May 2026.
The conference will convene brilliant experts from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to explore the frontiers of microfluidics and its applications across diverse domains. Microfluidic Horizons 2026 will provide a unique platform for researchers to share their latest findings, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations that could catalyze the next wave of innovation in this cross-disciplinary field.
For more information, please visit the conference website: https://www.microfluidics2026.it/
In addition to the conference, we are excited to host a series of pre-conference short courses on May 16 and 17, 2026, tailored for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. These interactive sessions will provide a solid conceptual and practical foundation in microfluidics and its application to the life sciences, enabling participants to actively engage in the conference discussions and gain valuable insights from leading experts.
Details can be found at: https://www.microfluidics2026.it/short-courses/
The preliminary program, which features a distinguished lineup of plenary speakers, is available on the conference website: https://www.microfluidics2026.it/preliminary-agenda/
We invite you to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations by the deadline of 12 January 2026. Submissions can be made via the conference portal: https://www.microfluidics2026.it/abstract-submission/
We encourage you to share your research with the global microfluidics community, and to please forward this announcement to colleagues who might be interested in attending or contributing to Microfluidic Horizons 2026.
We eagerly look forward to welcoming you to Padua for an unforgettable experience at the forefront of microfluidics research.
Best regards,
The Scientific Board of Microfluidic Horizons 2026
microfluidics2026@dfa.unipd.it
https://www.microfluidics2026.it/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/microfluidic-horizons-2026/

Bombannes summer school on scattering 2026
2026-06-09 17:30 - 2026-06-16 17:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Carcan-Maubuisson (Gironde, France), France
We are pleased to announce the 17th Bombannes Summer School on “Scattering Methods Applied to Soft Condensed Matter”. This event will be held from 9th to 16th June 2026 at the vacation centre “Les Bruyères” in Bombannes/ Carcans-Maubuisson, Gironde, France.

The deadline for pre-registration is the 20th February 2026, with decisions in April. Further information on the school together with on-line pre-registration can be found on our website:
https://workshops.ill.fr/e/bombannes2026
Please distribute this information to colleagues or students who might be interested. You can also download a flyer at the bottom of our webpage.
On behalf of the Organising Committee, best regards,
Julian Oberdisse, Peter Lindner, Orsolya Czakkel

For any queries please contact us via the e-mail bombannes@ill.fr

20th European Student Colloid Conference
2026-06-29 08:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Dear colleagues,
The 20th European Student Colloid Conference (ESC 2026) will take place in Donostia / San Sebastián (Spain) from 29 June to 2 July 2026.
ESC is a conference organized by and for PhD students, offering a supportive space to present research, exchange ideas, and connect with peers. A strong social program will complement the scientific sessions and foster informal discussions and networking.
🗓️ Key dates
• Abstract submission deadline: 2 March 2026
• Registration deadline: 15 May 2026
🎤 The program will feature outstanding plenary speakers:
Ilja Voets (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Carlos L. Bassani (FAU Erlangen–Nürnberg)
Laura Alvarez (University of Bordeaux)
Martin F. Haase (Utrecht University)
Reidar Lund (University of Oslo)
In addition, we have invited dedicated career talks:
Lisa Tran (Utrecht University) will speak about building a research group in academia.
Baptiste Hervé (L’Oréal) will share insights on developing a career in industry.
The scientific program will include oral and poster contributions covering colloids, soft matter, polymers, and bioinspired systems.
👉 More information and abstract submission: https://esc2026.cfm.ehu.es/
We look forward to welcoming you to Donostia.
Best regards,
The ESC 2026 Organizing Team (Paula Malo de Molina, Armando Maestro and Marek Grzelczak)

Polysolvat 16 at JCNS
2026-10-06 12:00 - 2026-10-09 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Polysolvat-16 is the latest in a series of successful international conferences held every two years, most recently in Kolkata (India, 2024), Strasbourg (France, 2022), Osaka (Japan, 2021, virtual conference), and Grenoble (France, 2018).
The conference focuses on the formation mechanisms, morphology, molecular structure, and properties of compounds formed between solvent molecules and/or small molecules with synthetic polymers and biopolymers, proteins, and supramolecular polymers (self-organized systems), taking into account both fundamental aspects and the application potential. The bulk state, solutions, and systems formed at surfaces/interfaces will be considered, with a particular emphasis on scattering characterization methods using X-rays and neutrons.
The next edition Polysolvat-16will be organized by JCNS, Forschungszentrum Jülich. We warmly welcome contributions in the following topics:

Structure and morphology
Dynamics and simulations
Gels and aerogels
Scattering techniques and labelling
External fields
Applied systems

The conference will consist of invited lectures, oral presentations, and poster presentations. Visit the conference website to register and submit your abstract, and find out more about the invited speakers.
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Opening of registration and abstract submission February 23rd, 2026
Deadline for submission of abstracts June 21st, 2026
Registration deadline September 15th, 2026

The workshop will take place from October 6th, noon, to October 9th, noon. The venue is the ideally-located Conference Center of the Evangelische Akademie Tutzing, situated directly on Lake Starnberg in the foothills of the Alps, approximately 40km south of Munich, Germany.
