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_________15.12.2008______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A post-doc position of 18 months...
...is available at Laboratoire des Colloides, Verres et Nanomateriaux Université Montpellier II/CNRS, Montpellier France.
The project is financially supported by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche grant “Surfoids”.
Starting date is between February 1st and May 1st 2009.
The aim of the project is to study the behaviour of micrometric particles trapped on fluid–fluid interfaces by combining engineering of the systems with physical understanding of the macroscopic behaviour. These systems find relevance in several practical situations involving high specific area
formulations (Pickering emulsions, solid stabilized foams, coatings).
Moreover, recent methods for processing colloidal based materials for permeability control or photonic band-gap applications involve the interaction of particles with an interface or the collective behaviour of particles at interface.
The candidate should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent diploma in physics or a related field with specialization in soft condensed matter. He will participate in the experimental part of the project concerning the behavior of colloids trapped at the interface. Depending on his sensibility, he might contribute to the different task of the project including the implementation of different fluid interface morphologies, the measurement of the colloidal induced surface deflection and colloidal interactions. A previous experience with colloidal physics is a strong asset. Familiarity with optical techniques (interferometry), optical manipulation of colloids (optical tweezers) and image analysis is desirable.
Applicants can contact:
Prof. Maurizio Nobili: nobili@lcvn.univ-montp2.fr
phone : +33(0)467144745
__________25.05.2008_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Postdoctoral Research Assistant Position in Soft Condensed Matter
The project focuses on the diffusion dynamics of rod-like particles at solid-liquid and liquid-liquid interfaces by evanescent wave dynamic light scattering (EWDLS). It is a study jointly performed by three internationally leading research centers, the Adolphe Merkle Institute of the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, the Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany and FO.R.T.H.,IESL/Crete, Greece. For the duration of one year, experiments at complementary equipment in the three labs are planed. The postdoc will be based in Fribourg and will spend 3 months in Jülich and another 3 months in Crete for scientific work.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant Position in Soft Condensed Matter...
...at the Adolphe Merkle Institute of the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, the Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany and FO.R.T.H.,IESL/Crete, Greece.
Required qualifications: PhD in physics or physical chemistry, suitable background in soft condensed matter, scattering methods and/or interface science is desirable.
Salary: The annual salary for the first year is approximately CHF 70'000, Duration: 1 year
For more information please contact: Dr. Reinhard Sigel,
Reinhard.Sigel@unifr.ch
http://www.unifr.ch/physics/mm/
http://www.am-institute.ch
Applicants should send their applications with Curriculum Vitae via e-mail to Mrs. Christa Waeber (Christa.Waeber@unifr.ch), Adolphe Merkle Institute, Secretary Office
__________25.05.2008_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Unilever R&D, Liverpool, UK.
6 month temporary contract.
Start date: as soon as possible.
The above role relates to the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in order to support the research and development of superior Home and Personal Care products. More specifically, the focus will be on applications relevant to laundry and deodorant products. A laundry product may modify the physical properties of a textile, which has implications for how a consumer perceives its performance. Similarly, the formulation of a deodorant product and the method of application are key in determining consumer preference. CFD will be applied to improving the understanding of the appropriate product physics.
Suitable applicants will have an engineering, physics or mathematics degree, and 2+ years experience of applying ANSYS-CFX to multi-phase flow problems. Experience of building model geometry using ANSYS DesignModeler will also be of advantage. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.
Contact:
Dr Simon Watson
+44 151 641 3042
simon.watson@unilever.com
__________23.05.2008_______________________________________________________________________________________
Job vacancy at:
UNIVERSITY of LEEDS,
Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences with the Faculty of Engineering, School of Physics and Astronomy/Applied Mathematics
Industrial Applications of Polymer Process Molecular-based Modelling...
Research Fellow in Industrial Knowledge Transfer (Software tools)
(Full Time) - Funding is available for the post holder for a maximum of 18 months from the start of the appointment. However the funding will cease on 9 December 2009.
You will be responsible for the implementation and knowledge-transfer (KT) of the software tools, working methods and results of the "Microscale Polymer Processing" project with the industrial members of the consortium. You will maintain a portfolio of several projects at any one time applying models of processes from polymerization to rheology and process flows. Significant periods of time will be spent working within the industrial research centres, which are globally distributed, but mostly in Europe, as well as at your base in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leeds, and at the other academic members of the consortium as appropriate. Senior applicants with project management experience will have the opportunity to assist in the administration of the project.
University Grade 7 (£28,290 – £33,780 p.a.) It is likely that the appointment will be made at a maximum of £30,912 since there are funding limitations which dictate the level at which the appointment can start.
Informal enquiries to Professor T.C.B McLeish, email t.c.b.mcleish@leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113 343 3845.
To apply online please visit
http://www.leeds.ac.uk
and click on 'jobs'. Alternatively application packs are available from Mrs Glenys Bowles, Polymer IRC, School of Physics and Astronomy, email
g.b.bowles@leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113 343 3810.
Job ref 318014 Closing date 28 May 2008
__________16.04.2008________________________________________________________________________________________
Postdoctoral position for a soft matter experimentalist
to study the diffusion of rod-like viruses around and into the smectic phase
Recently we found that the diffusion of rod-like viruses in the lamellar or smectic phase resembles a 1D Brownian diffusion in a periodic potential, set by the smectic layers (Phys. Rev. Lett 99, 197802 (2007)). In this project we want to extend these studies focusing on the dynamics of the rods around the nematic-smectic transition and on the effect of the barrier height on the diffusion. Moreover, self-diffusion in more condensed states such as the columnar phase of viruses recently discovered (Phys. Rev. Lett in press (2008)) will also be investigated.
This is a joint project between CRPP in Bordeaux and the Forschungszentrum Jülich. This means that the candidate will spend time in both labs on a fifty-fifty basis starting around 1st of July 2008.
The position is for 1 year and is funded by the European network SoftComp. The candidate should have a PhD degree in experimental physics or chemistry.
Contact:
Pavlik Lettinga
p.lettinga@fz-juelich.de
IFF/Weiche Materie
Forschungszentrum J 129lich
Jülich
Germany
Tel: +49 2461 614515
Eric Grelet
grelet@crpp-bordeaux.cnrs.fr
Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal
CNRS Université Bordeaux 1
115, av. Schweitzer
33600 Pessac
France
Tel: +33 556845656
__________10.04.2008________________________________________________________________________________________
PhD thesis: Polymer dynamics in the vicinity of an interface, effects of the surface treatment ...
...at the Laboratoire « Polymères et Matériaux Avancés »
PhD thesis to start in fall 2008.
Recent experiments have demonstrated that the dynamics in liquids close to and below the glass transition temperature is strongly heterogeneous, on the scale of a few nanometers. We have proposed recently a model for explaining these features, and shown that the heterogeneous nature of the dynamics has important consequences when considering the dynamics of thin films. Experiments have also shown that the dominant relaxation time in a thin film is changed as compared to the bulk, depending on the distance with the substrate, the interaction energy, and the temperature [1,2]. These effects are very important since they cover many decades, between the nanosecond up to tens of thousands of seconds. The objective of the proposed thesis is to extend this approach to the case of inhomogeneous surfaces, or for taking into account the presence of two interfaces with different surface treatments. In addition to fundamental aspects regarding the microscopic dynamics in supercooled liquids, this issue is especially important regarding the reinforcement mechanisms in filled elastomers.
Our approaches are those of statistical physics and polymer physics, aimed at developing multi-scale modelling. The applicant should have a particular taste for theoretical approaches and have obtained a master degree in physics (statistical physics, theoretical physics, condensed matter physics,…)
Contact: Didier LONG
Laboratoire Polymères et Matériaux Avancés
CNRS/Rhodia Recherche et Technologie FRE 2911
85 rue des Frères Perret
69192 Saint-Fons Cedex, France
tel: 33 (0)4 72 89 64 63
didier.long-exterieur@eu.rhodia.com
__________09.04.2008________________________________________________________________________________________
Post-Doctoral position: “Solvent permeation in polymer matrices close to the glass transition”...
...at the CNRS/Rhodia Joint Laboratory, Lyon, France.
The permeability of polymers is a relevant topic for both theoretical and technological interest. The knowledge of permeability is essential for the application of polymers as barrier materials, packages, encapsulations, and automotive applications.
The goal of the study will be to develop a multi-scale modelling regarding solvent diffusion through polymer matrices close to the glass transition [1-3], for bridging the gap between the dynamics on the nanometer scale and macroscopic scales. The aim is to describe solvent permeation through polymer matrices, based on constitutive relations established for this purpose. The latter will result from recent progresses regarding the dynamics of solvent-polymer systems close to the glass transition on the nanometer and up to the micrometer scale. This study will help fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of permeability as a function of physical and chemical aspects. This theoretical/modelling work will be developed in close interaction with experimental studies in our group aimed at characterizing the dynamical states of the systems as a function of the chemistry, the morphology and crystalline structure of various polymeric systems, with the aim of clarifying their effect on the dynamics.
Context
The Rhodia/CNRS Joint Laboratory (UMR: Unité Mixte de Recherche) ‘Advanced Materials Laboratory’, located near Lyon, France, has been created in September 2006. The objective of this Laboratory is to develop fundamental research on physical properties of heterogeneous polymer materials, with an emphasis on non-linear and ultimate properties, with the view to enable Rhodia to propose materials with tailored properties and improved usage properties for the customer.
The position is for 2 years and is funded by the “Pôle de compétitivité Axelera”. The candidate should have a PhD degree in physics, with an experience in numerical simulations. This position should be of interest for applicants either aiming at pursuing an academic career or aiming at a career in the industry.
Contact: Didier LONG
Laboratoire Polymères et Matériaux Avancés
CNRS/Rhodia Recherche et Technologie FRE 2911
85 rue des Frères Perret
69192 Saint-Fons Cedex, France
tel: 33 (0)4 72 89 64 63
didier.long-exterieur@eu.rhodia.com
__________30.03.2008________________________________________________________________________________________
Postdoctoral position for a soft matter experimentalist...
..applications are invited for a Scottish Enterprise funded postdoctoral research position to work in the soft matter physics group at Edinburgh University. This experimental project relates to the behaviour of colloids trapped at the interface between two liquids. In the first instance the project will last one year and it builds on recent research in our group: an arrested state can be formed by colloids in phase separating binary fluids and we are interested in flowing liquids through this structure. Candidates interested in applied research might find this project particularly rewarding.
For informal enquiries contact:
Dr Paul Clegg
tel. +44 (0)131 650 5295.
The ideal person would have a PhD in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. The project primarily involves laser confocal microscopy and microfluidics. Experience in these areas would be an advantage.
Vacancy reference: 3008851
Closing date: 1st May 2008
For further particulars:
__________14.03.2008_______________________________________________________________________________________
Postdoc position at Computational Biophysics...
The elastic and dynamical behavior of polymer solutions and polymer networks has been of long-standing interest in Soft Matter science. These materials obtain a new perspective when an active (energy-consuming) component is added. The paradigmatic examples are mixtures of actin filaments or microtubuli with motor proteins. Motor-proteins act as cross-linkers, which are either static in the absence of ATP, or move in a unique direction on each of the polar filaments. These systems are very interesting because of their biological relevance in the cell cytoskeleton and their important role in cell mobility, but also for their potential as biomimetic materials, because their behavior can be controlled by a variation of the ATP concentration.
Active gels are complex systems. Hydrodynamic interactions, steric repulsion due to excluded volume interactions, and the flexibility of the filaments all play an important role. We therefore intend to study active gels by computer simulations. This is a joint research project of the Theoretical Soft Matter and Biophysics group in Juelich and the Computational Biophysics group in Twente, since we want to employ two different simulation techniques. The postdoc will benefit from the complementary expertise of both groups. The project is supported by the European Network of Excellence "SoftComp".
A background in statistical mechanics and familiarity with simulation techniques is advantageous.
In case of interest, please feel free to contact
Prof. Dr. G. Gompper
Prof. Dr. W.J. Briels
__________21.02.2008________________________________________________________________________________________
Post-doc position in Physical Chemistry or Physics of Nanoparticles...
...in the Soft Matter group of the Institute of Solid State Research at the Research Centre Jülich.
What we offer:
Work that combines science at the cutting edge in the physics and chemistry of nano¬materials with advanced characterisation techniques. In particular: Investigation of the crystallisation of inorganic nanoparticles in microemulsions; characterisation of nanopar¬ticle morphology and crystal structure using (high resolution) transmission/scanning elec¬tron microscopy and (electron) diffrac¬tion, as well as (small angle / light) scattering and spectroscopic tech¬niques; modelling of crys¬tal growth and nanoparticle aggregation.
Project description:Microemulsions are employed as precipitation media for nanoparticles in order to generate well-defined crystallisation conditions, thereby tuning crystal structure and morphology. The underlying idea consists of using the isolated aqueous domains of water-in-oil microemul¬sions as confined space for the nucleation of nanopar¬ticles. The morphology of the micro¬emulsion as well as the material exchange between the water domains is thermodynami¬cally controlled. Par¬ticle nucleation and growth processes can be manipulated within a large parameter space enabling the controlled formation of a variety of nanostructures with well-defined morphology, ranging from smectically ordered nanocubes, stacked platelets, linearly self-assembling rhombic nanocrystals, nano¬needles, ordered hexagonal nano¬rods to nanofibres and bundles. The project will deal with identifying generic crystallisation pathways, the characterisation of major growth directions of individual nanopar¬ticles and the investigation of oriented aggregation processes in order to elucidate underlying generic mechanisms, finally to gain theo¬retical understanding of the crystallisation processes involved.
What we expect:
Prerequisites are PhD in chemistry or physics or in a related area; a strong scientific record and deep knowledge of the physical chemistry and/or physics of nanoparticles; profound experience in the characterization of nanoparticles by electron microscopy, diffraction and spectroscopic techniques. Of importance is a strong interest in fundamental questions and for top-quality research, as well as collabo¬ration in an international team. Training possibilities can be offered.
Contact:
W.Sager@fz-juelich.de
http://www.fz-juelich.de/iff/e_iwm
__________20.02.2008_________________________________________________________________________________________
UNIVERSITÉ LIBRE DE BRUXELLES, UNIVERSITÉ D'EUROPE
Physics Department
International opening for an academic position
A call is being issued in order to fill a permanent Academic position at the Physics Department of the Université Libre de Bruxelles, starting in october 2008.
Research profile : a high-level research activity in Statistical Physics applied to nanosciences is required. The position is meant to increase the links between groups performing theoretical research in Statistical Physics and experimental laboratories oriented towards nanosciences in the Physics and/or Chemistry department(s).
Teaching : the position implies teaching duties at the levels of Bachelor, Master and Doctoral studies. The successfull candidate is expected to acquire in a reasonable period of time sufficient knowledge of the French language in order to sustain a teaching load comparable to that of the other members of the Department. Courses are periodically redistributed among Department members.
More information can be obtained by contacting the Department’s Head, Daniele Carati : tel : +322 650 5813, or by email :
dcarati@ulb.ac.be
A letter of candidature should be sent before April 7, to the Recteur de l’ULB, 50 avenue F. D. Roosevelt, B1050, Brussels, Belgium.
Two copies of the following documents should be joined:
- A Curriculum Vitae, following the standard model downloadable at :
http://www.ulb.ac.be/tools/CV-type.rtf
- A Teaching portofolio (maximum 3 pages)
- A research project (maximum 5 pages)
- A text (maximum 3500 characters) presenting the most relevant publications
The initial contract of the person will be temporary, with a maximum of three years ; after that, the position will be made permanent following a standard procedure.
...for further information see
__________23.11.2007__________________________________________________________________________________________
Postdoc Position in Experimental Physics/Physical Chemistry...
...at IFF, FZ Jülich (Gremany / F.O.R.T.H., Heraklion (Greece)
“Slow dynamics and ageing of star-like micelles and mixtures”
The institute of solid state research, (IFF, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Prof. Dr. D. Richter, www.fz-juelich.de/iff/e_ins
www.fz-juelich.de/iff/e_ins) in collaboration with the foundation of research and technology Hellas, (F.O.R.T.H., Heraklion, Greece, Prof. Dr. G. Fytas), is offering a 18-month post-doctoral position, which will be equally distributed between the two sites Jülich and Heraklion. This work is integrated in the European Network of Excellence SoftComp NOE.
The applicant should have a PhD in experimental physics/physical chemistry. Some experience with scattering techniques is welcome, but not mandatory. Also a well-founded theoretical background in soft matter science and knowledge of programming techniques will be advantageous.
Scientific background
Star polymer solutions show a large diversity of dynamic processes: From the internal Zimm dynamics of the polymeric arms in the nanosecond range, to the complete freezing of any meso-/macroscopic relaxation on approaching the glass transition many orders of magnitude in time are covered. In particular the slow dynamics have attracted a lot of interest, both experimentally and theoretically, due to its similarities to the structural glass transition of colloids. Actually star polymers can be viewed as ultra-soft or “hairy” colloids combining polymer- and colloid-like characteristics. Recently micelles formed by asymmetric block copolymers have been shown to reproduce some of the characteristic features of star polymer solutions. Both systems should be of general interest since there exists a microscopic pair potential, which is directly linked to the molecular parameters size and functionality. Starting “from scratch” the algorithms of liquid state theory have been successfully applied to describe experimental results without any adjustable parameters.
We now want to perform a systematic investigation with respect to similarities and differences of these two ultra-soft colloidal systems to test the very details of the pair potential. Of special interest are the slow dynamics, which can be followed by multi-speckle dynamic light scattering (MS-DLS) and its relation to microscopic structure and dynamics as observed by small angle neutron scattering (SANS) and neutron spin echo spectroscopy (NSE). In detail we want to investigate the following two points i) influence of crosslink size:
and ii) addition of linear PEO chains (depletion effects and role of linear polymer).
Contact:
j.stellbrink@fz-juelich.de Tel.+49 2461-61-6683
__________30.10.2007__________________________________________________________________________________________
PostDoc Position: Large Scale Polymer Dynamics under Confinement...
...at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Solid State Research.
With the growing need of materials which are required to perform on nanometer scales the exigency of understanding the influence of geometrical confinement on the properties of condensed matter has increased significantly in the last years. Recently, the so-called “corset effect” has been reported in polymer melts. By a NMR study the dynamics of linear polymer chains in nanoscopic pores has been found to be significantly different compared to the bulk, a result which appears suspicious and fascinating at the same time. The data of confined polymer chains contradict the findings in bulk melts and the basic theoretical concepts in general.
We seek a postdoc to perform a systematic study of this “corset phenomenon”. Thereby a combination of neutron spin echo spectroscopy, dielectric spectroscopy and simulation will be applied. By this the fundamental, so far not understood properties of polymers in confinement will be systematically investigated providing a crucial test of the relevant theories of polymer physics.
The work will be done partly in Jülich, Germany and partly in San Sebastian, Spain.
The ideal applicant has a PhD in experimental Physics or physical Chemistry and is interested in the application of scattering and broad band techniques and simulation in soft matter science.
The position is 2 years and open immediately.
Applications should be sent to:
Prof. D. Richter, Dr. A. Wischnewski
Forschungszentrum Jülich
IFF, Institute for Neutronscattering
D-52425 Jülich, Germany
neutronscattering@fz-juelich.de
__________30.10.2007__________________________________________________________________________________________
PhD Position: Nanocomposites – Structure and Dynamics by Scattering...
...at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Solid State Research.
Polymers are present in our daily life in all their versatile manifestations. They are of utmost importance for the industry, at the same time they are fascinating objects for basic research and chemistry. The intensive work on polymer science in the last decades has promoted the understanding of their structural and dynamic properties and has significantly improved both the industrial processing and the quality of the final products. This has been achieved by modification of the linear chain systems on a nanoscale using nanoparticles or new polymer architectures.
Composites of nanosized spheres and ring-like polymers are a new and rather unexplored class. In the PhD thesis the structure, conformation as well as the dynamics of these systems on a microscopic level will be investigated by a combination of sophisticated methods like both static and highest energy resolution neutron scattering and rheology at world leading facilities. By this the fundamental, up to now unknown properties of these systems will be unravelled providing a crucial test of the relevant theories of polymer physics available today.
The ideal applicant has a Diploma or a Master Degree in experimental Physics or physical Chemistry and is interested in scattering techniques and soft matter science.
The PhD position is 3 years and open immediately.
Applications should be sent to:
Prof. D. Richter, Dr. A. Wischnewski, Dr. W. Pyckhout-Hintzen
Forschungszentrum Jülich
IFF, Institute for Neutronscattering
D-52425 Jülich, Germany
neutronscattering@fz-juelich.de
__________30.10.2007__________________________________________________________________________________________
Postdoc Position in Experimental Physics/Physical Chemistry...
...the institute of solid state research,www.fz-juelich.de/iff/e_insis offering a 18-month postdoctoral position in its neutron scattering division (Prof. Dr. D. Richter).
The influence of external shear on the structure of polymeric micellar solutions (“soft colloids”) should be investigated by combining rheology and scattering techniques (SANS, SAXS, DLS). Special emphasis will be on i.) introducing an attractive term to the colloidal pair potential by depletion interactions or van-der-Waals attraction and ii.) jamming transitions found in concentrated micellar solutions.
The applicant should have a PhD in experimental physics/physical chemistry. Some experience with scattering techniques and/or rheology is welcome, but not mandatory. Also a well-founded theoretical background in soft matter science and knowledge of programming techniques will be advantageous.
This work is integrated in the Transregional Collaborative Research Center TR-6: Physics of colloidal dispersions in external fields
www.sfb-tr6.deas project section A2: Frozen Block copolymer micelles as tuneable model system for soft colloids. Besides the interdisciplinarity the position gives the opportunity to work in a network of institutes, which all are known for their expertise in soft matter science (Utrecht-Düsseldorf-Jülich-Mainz-Konstanz).
__________30.10.2007__________________________________________________________________________________________
PhD student and Postdoc positions available...
...at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Solid State Research.
Starting from December 2007 on the subject:
"Dynamics of Colloidal Dispersions: Theory and Simulation"
Dispersions of charged and of attractive colloidal particles have a variety of interesting and often unexpected dynamic properties relevant to material science and biology. The common aim of the interdisciplinary PhD and Postdoc projects is to explore the fundamental processes underlying the diffusion and viscoelasticity in these soft matter systems, using various state-of-the art theoretical methods and computer simulations. Three-dimensional and quasi-two-dimensional colloidal systems will be considered, and the influence of external electric fields on the electro-kinetics of the particles is studied.
The PhD and the Postdoc work can be done in close contact with experimentalists from our group. The Research Centre Juelich provides an excellent scientific environment with access, e.g., to the local supercomputer centre.
Candidates should have a broad knowledge in Statistical Soft Matter Physics, good mathematical and scientific programming skills, and a strong interest in particular in analytic-theoretical work. Interested applicants should submit a CV and a description of research interests, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent on their behalf.
For more information, please contact:Prof. Dr. Gerhard Naegele
g.naegele@fz-juelich.de
or visit the homepage:
http://www.fz-juelich.de/iff/staff/Naegele_G
__________29.08.2007__________________________________________________________________________________________
PhD – position at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Institute for solid state research (IFF)...
...polymers are present in our daily life in all their versatile manifestations. They are of utmost importance for the industry, at the same time they are fascinating objects for basic research and chemistry. The intensive work on polymer science in the last decades has promoted the understanding of their structural and dynamic properties and has significantly improved both the industrial processing and the quality of the final products. This has been achieved by modification of the linear chain systems on a nanoscale using nanoparticles or new polymer architectures.
Composites of nanosized spheres and ring-like polymers are a new and rather unexplored class. In the PhD thesis the structure, conformation as well as the dynamics of these systems on a microscopic level will be investigated by a combination of sophisticated methods like both static and highest energy resolution neutron scattering and rheology at world leading facilities. By this the fundamental, up to now unknown properties of these systems will be unravelled providing a crucial test of the relevant theories of polymer physics available today.
The ideal applicant has a Diploma or a Master Degree in experimental Physics or physical Chemistry and is interested in scattering techniques and soft matter science.
The PhD position is 3 years and open immediately.
Applications should be sent to:
Prof. D. Richter, Dr. A. Wischnewski, Dr. W. Pyckhout-Hintzen
Forschungszentrum Jülich
IFF, Institute for Neutronscattering
D-52425 Jülich, Germany
neutronscattering@fz-juelich.de
__________23.08.2007___________________________________________________________________________________________
Post-Doc@Leeds...
...the Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, School of Physics and Astronomy is offering a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Theoretical Soft Matter Physics (Full Time).
Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Theoretical Soft Matter Physics, as part of a leading interdisciplinary research team into the flow and processing of polymer melts with specific molecular architectures.
You will develop theoretical models and/or simulations of flow induced crystallisation of polymer melts.
This is the second phase of the EPSRC/industry funded “Microscale Polymer Processing” consortium.
This post will be held at the University of Leeds and is available for a fixed-
term until 28 February 2009. Other centres of the collaboration host the chemistry and engineering activities.
You should expect or already have obtained a PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related discipline and have previous research experience in theoretical aspects of statistical mechanics, polymer and complex fluids dynamics, and hydrodynamics.
Informal enquiries by email to Professor Peter Olmsted at p.d.olmsted@leeds.ac.uk
To apply on line please visit
http://www.leeds.ac.uk and click on ‘ Jobs’.
Alternatively application packs are available from Sally Bradley, Polymer IRC, School of Physics and Astronomy, E C Stoner Building, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, tel +44 (0)113 343
3811,
s.a.bradley@leeds.ac.uk
Job ref 316058 Closing date 14 September 2007
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