CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

 

1) "Physics of Active Matter", a Satellite of the 2019 StatPhys 27 Conference.

in Viña del Mar, Chile, July 15-17, 2019.

from Cristian Huepe <[log in para visualizar]>

 

2) Winter School "Physics and Mathematics of Turbulent Flows at Different Scales" - February 24 -March 1 2019, Les Houches, France

from  Valerio Lucarini <[log in para visualizar]>

 

3) STATPHYS27 Satellite: Yielding2019

Bariloche, 2-5 July.

from Ezequiel Ferrero <[log in para visualizar]>

 

ACADEMIC JOBS

 

1) Professor in physics (quantum technologies and physics of quantum information) - 2 posts

Department of Physics, University of Sherbrooke, Canada

 

POST-DOC POSITIONS

 

1) Postdoctoral position in mathematical modeling of biological networks

at University Grenoble-Alpes

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2) Postdoctoral position on statistical-physics models for spatial localization in cell biology,

at Institut Curie (Paris)

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3) Post-doctoral Position in Semiconductor Laser Dynamics/Microwave Photonics

in Georgia Tech Lorraine, Metz, France.

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CONFERENCES or WORKSHOPS

1) "Physics of Active Matter", a Satellite of the 2019 StatPhys 27 Conference.

in Viña del Mar, Chile, July 15-17, 2019.

From Cristian Huepe <[log in para visualizar]>

 

On behalf of the organizing committee, we would like to invite you to attend the workshop "Physics of Active Matter", a Satellite of the 2019 StatPhys 27 Conference.

 

https://activematter2019.wordpress.com

 

The workshop will take place in Viña del Mar, Chile, July 15-17, 2019. It will focus on general topics in active matter physics, with an emphasis on the statistical mechanics of active systems and on applications to biology and synthetic active materials. It will consider questions such as collective and emergent behavior, topological properties, thermodynamics, and mesoscale descriptions of active matter.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

The Organizing Committee:

Rodrigo Soto, María Luisa Cordero, Felipe Barra (U de Chile);

Cristina Marchetti (UCSB);

Thomas Speck (JGU Mainz); Eric Clement (Sorbonne U);

Cristián Huepe (Northwestern U & CHuepe Labs)

 

Cristian Huepe

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2) Winter School "Physics and Mathematics of Turbulent Flows at Different Scales" - February 24 -March 1 2019, Les Houches, France

from  Valerio Lucarini <[log in para visualizar]>

 

Dear colleague,

 

We would like to invite you to apply for the Winter School entitled “Physics and Mathematics of Turbulent Flows at Different Scales”, taking place on February 24th-March 1st 2019 at the Les Houches Physics center (https://houches.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/en/) based in Les Houches, France.

 

The school will bring together experts in physics, mathematics, and (geo)physical fluid dynamics providing participants with scientific knowledge across disciplinary boundaries, leading them towards the many open problems in geophysical fluid dynamics, where new tools, theories and ideas are needed in order to advance substantially our understanding of weather, ocean and climate as a whole on different spatial and temporal scales.

 

We will have a total of 14 lectures lasting each 75 mins. The lectures will focus on advances on the mathematics and physics of fluid flows at different scales, ranging from laboratory to geophysical systems. Four main streams of activities will be explored, based on the paradigm of deterministic chaotic systems, stochastic dynamics, theory of turbulence, and statistical mechanics. The lectures will cover simultaneously theoretical analytic advances in these areas as well as computational techniques. The need for a fruitful interplay between analytical understanding and data-driven approaches will be highlighted.

 

The Physics School of Les Houches is located in the French Alps (Savoy) and has been hosting worldwide renowned training and scientific events since 1951. Lodging and food are provided on site. Ample time will be reserved for discussions as well as individual and joint social activities. Arrival of participants is possible after 3 pm on Sunday February 24th. For more practical information on travel, facilities, location etc please see https://houches.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/en/

 

The number of additional participants is limited to 55. In particular, we wish to attract participants with a background in mathematics and physics. Early Career Scientists are especially welcome. The deadline for applications is January 15th 2019, and early applicants will be given priority. Participants will be encouraged to present their research in a poster. Full or partial financial support might be provided to selected participants. Details for registration are given in the school website: https://www.lsce.ipsl.fr/Phocea/Vie_des_labos/Ast/ast_groupe.php?id_groupe=22&voir=172

 

For questions, please contact the organisers at [log in para visualizar]

 

Invited Speakers

• Vera Melinda Galfi, University of Hamburg, Germany

• Michael Ghil, UCLA, Los Angeles, USA & Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, France

• Corentin Herbert, ENS Lyon, France

• Aglaé Jezequel, LMD, Paris, France

• Paul Manneville, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France

• Eric Simonnet, Institute de Physique de Nice, France

• Sandro Vaienti, Centre de Physique Theorique, Marseille, France

• Nikki Vercauteren, Freie Universitaet, Berlin, Germany

• Pascal Yiou, LSCE CEA Saclay, France

• Laure Zanna, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK

 

On behalf of the organising committee

 

Valerio Lucarini

 

Organizing committee

• Valerio Lucarini, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Reading, Reading, UK [Contact: [log in para visualizar]]

• Davide Faranda, LSCE, CNRS/CEA Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France & London Mathematical Laboratory, London, UK

• Berengere Dubrulle, CNRS/CEA Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France

• Georg Gottwald, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney, Australia

• Jeroen Wouters, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Reading, Reading, UK

 

3) STATPHYS27 Satellite: Yielding2019 (Bariloche, 2-5 July). Registration is now open!

 

Registration and abstract submission for the STATPHYS27 satellite "Yielding Phenomena in Disordered Systems" to be held in July 2019 at Centro Atómico Bariloche in Patagonia Argentina is now open.

 

All the information about the workshop can be found at:

https://yielding2019.sciencesconf.org/

 

We look forward to meeting you in Bariloche!

 

Sincerely,

The organizers

J.-L. Barrat, C. Brito, S. Bustingorry, E.E. Ferrero, A.B. Kolton, V. Lecomte, A. Rosso

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ACADEMIC JOBS

 

1) Professor in physics (quantum technologies and physics of quantum information) - 2 posts

 

Department of Physics, University of Sherbrooke, Canada

 

The Université de Sherbrooke is seeking candidates for two (2) full-time faculty positions, at the junior or senior level, in the department of physics of the faculty of sciences. Applicants should have a research profile in one of the three strategic research disciplines of the physics department (quantum materials, quantum information and quantum engineering) or else at the interface of these fields.

 

Link: https://monemploi.sofe.usherbrooke.ca/web-service/f?p=103:40:::NO:RP:P40_T_OFFCLEINT:46103

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POST-DOC POSITIONS

1) Postdoctoral position in mathematical modeling of biological networks

 

There is an opening of a postdoctoral position at University Grenoble-Alpes ([log in para visualizar]) for a talented young scientist

that will develop an interdisciplinary activity on the modeling of biological networks. More details are given below and in the attached document.

Please forward this opportunity to the attention of any suitable candidates.

 

Title Dynamic modeling of iron-linked redox perturbations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

 

Context Acute Myeloid Leukemia are a class of deadly hematopoietic diseases with an astonishing large variety of driver mutations. Diagnosis usually occurs during a blast crisis whereby leukemic clones escape the bone marrow and invade peripheral blood. The general objective of the project, funded by the french Plan Cancer (Cancer Systems Biology program), is to sort out the main molecular differences between normal and leukemic cells so as to identify new and innovative therapeutic targets.

 

Project The successful candidate will be in charge of developing models of energy-related networks involved in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Several modules are envisioned, such as iron homeostasis, control of cell cycle, hypoxia responsive network.

 

New computational methods to perform set-based simulations will be developed in collaboration with one of the partners of the project (Verimag lab). We use these techniques to cope with the large uncertainties in model parameters. Recent methods for model reduction will be assessed, and possibly new ones developped. He/she will also interact with biologists to integrate experimental data generated in the frame of the project, and extract biological knowledge from the models.

 

Profile Good knowledge in at least some of the following topics: numerical methods, optimization, modeling methods (sensitivity analysis, parameter inference), bayesian statistics.

 

Good programming skills (in e.g. python, julia). Basic knowledge of molecular biology is desirable. A previous interdisciplinary experience in connection with biology would be a plus.

 

Scientific environment The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary consortium called ‘Dynamical Modeling of LAMs’ involving four labs and gathering biologists, physicians, modellers, computer scientists, and physicists.

 

She/He will also benefit from the excellent scientific environment of the TIMC-IMAG laboratory (CNRS & UGA) which gathers scientists and clinicians towards the use of computer science and applied mathematics for understanding and controlling normal and pathological processes in biology and healthcare. The TIMC-IMAG laboratory is located in Grenoble, one of the biggest academic cities in France, with the French Alps nearby.

 

Duration 21 months

 

Application Send your CV, a motivation letter, and the name of two references to Eric Fanchon, [log in para visualizar]

 

Eric Fanchon

CNRS Research associate

TIMC-IMAG lab

Université Grenoble Alpes, France

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2) Postdoctoral position on statistical-physics models for spatial localization in cell biology,

in our group at Institut Curie (Paris)

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We are seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral position on statistical-physics

models for spatial-localization mechanisms in cell biology.

 

The aim of the project is to study the physical processes by which a large of

number of molecules, e.g., proteins, form localization patterns in space,

such as multiple protein clusters within a cell. In particular, we aim at

understanding the physical mechanisms which are responsible for the formation

of clusters on a specific length and time scale. A notable example of such a

mechanism is the assembly pathway—the sequence of binding events which lead

to the formation of large multi-molecule clusters. For example, two

prototypic pathways that can lead to clustering are either a single binding

of two large complexes, or a large number of single-molecule bindings. As a

result, we will aim at characterizing, altering and controlling the assembly

pathways in order to obtain cluster formation on a desired time scale, and

thus potentially achieve specific biological functions.

 

The project involves a variety of topics, including:

 

- numerical solution of reaction-diffusion equations, that describe the

formation of multi-molecule clusters on a cellular scale

- molecular-dynamics simulations, that describe binding and assembly of a

handful of molecules on a molecular scale.

 

The candidate should have a strong background in theoretical and statistical

physics and strong technical skills, both from the analytical and numerical

standpoint.

 

This study will be combined with an ongoing experimental project at Institut

Curie, which is focused on the spatial localization of guanine

nucleotide-binding protein subunit alpha (GNAQ) in uveal melanoma (UM)—a

cancer for which no systemic treatment has improved survival for the last

decades. Our colleagues M. H. Stern and M. Coppey are assessing

experimentally the localization of GNAQ protein, providing data which would

allow us to construct a sensible model for GNAQ clustering. Given that GNAQ

clustering is correlated with UM proliferation, such model would allow us to

understand and leverage the GNAQ assembly mechanisms in an effort to enhance,

inhibit and ultimately control UM growth according to clinical needs.

 

The project is part of a French ‘National Agency for Research’ (ANR) grant,

and the two-year postdoctoral appointment will start in the Fall of 2019 or

earlier. Please send your CV to [log in para visualizar] if you are

interested.

 

Michele Castellana

Physical Chemistry Curie,

Institut Curie,

Paris, France

 

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3) Post-doctoral Position in Semiconductor Laser Dynamics/Microwave Photonics

in Georgia Tech Lorraine, Metz, France.

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Topic: Development of Compact Photonic Microwave Oscillators

 

A semiconductor laser diode with optical feedback via a distant mirror

(external-cavity semiconductor laser) can be operated in a regime in which

the output optical intensity oscillates sinusoidally in time at microwave

frequencies (limit-cycle regime). This project focusses on exploration and

development of such photonic microwave oscillators, though there will be room

for research on other aspects related to the dynamical properties of

external-cavity semiconductor lasers. Key issues to address include noise

suppression, miniaturization and integration, and enhanced tunability.

 

Experience: A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Interest or experience in laser physics, photonics, microwave engineering, RF

engineering, microwave photonics, nonlinear dynamics, time-series analysis,

ultrafast optics, high-speed measurement, or related field are desired. Both

experimentalists and theoreticians may apply for this position.

 

The successful candidate will have to commit to and must demonstrate the

ability to start employment no later than 31 December 2018.

 

Location: The European campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia

Tech Lorraine, Metz, France. More information about Georgia Tech Lorraine can

be found at www.georgiatech-metz.fr . More information about the Photonics

and Terahertz Group of Profs. Alexandre Locquet and David Citrin, including

recent publications, can be found at http://photonics.georgiatech-metz.fr .

 

Employer: CNRS (Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique), France.

 

Duration of contract: 12 months.

 

Application: Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and brief

description of current research both to Prof. Alexandre Locquet

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[log in para visualizar] . In addition, please arrange to submit quickly

three letters of recommendation should they be requested of you. Further

information concerning terms of employment can also be obtained by emailing

Prof. Locquet or Citrin.

 

In view of the requirement that the successful candidate must begin

employment no later than 31 December 2018, review of applications will

commence immediately.

 

David S. Citrin

Professor

 

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

777 Atlantic Drive NW

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0250

USA

 

and

 

Georgia Tech Lorraine

2-3 rue Marconi

Metz Technopôle

57070 Metz

France

 

Office Location (Atlanta):

211 Pettit Building

Microelectronics Research Center (MiRC)

791 Atlantic Drive NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0269

 

Email: [log in para visualizar]

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http://faculty.ece.gatech.edu/david.citrin

 

 

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