PIs of tomorrow in Life Sciences: call for applications
Dear postdoctoral fellows,
We are very happy to announce the call for applications to the “PIs of tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research” session at the next LS2 Annual Meeting 2018, taking place in Lausanne, 12-13 February. This session offers postdocs interested in an academic career an opportunity to present a talk similar in format to a professorship application interview. Selected participants will have the chance to get a slot for a 15-minute scientific presentation, which should be addressed to a broad audience and in which both the achievements accomplished and the proposed future scientific activities are to be explained. The talk will be followed by a 5-minute discussion on various aspects of the proposed activity, but also about career-oriented aspects of the presenter. A knowledgeable jury panel of professors will evaluate the presentations.
The best presentation will be awarded a prize. However, everyone is a winner, as all presenters in the session will receive feedback from the jury in a one-on-one session afterward. Moreover, as a participant in the LS2 Annual Meeting 2018, you will have the opportunity to expand or refresh your network in Switzerland, to interact with scientists in and outside your field, and to enjoy a two-day meeting in the beautiful city of Lausanne. Only applicants having ties to Switzerland will be considered (i.e. Swiss citizenship, Swiss residency, past or on-going affiliation with a Swiss institution of at least two years).
The following documents are required for the application:
- Cover letter highlighting your eligibility (half a page)
- Abstract of your presentation including past work and future research plans with their scientific impact and significance (max. 300 words)
- CV with a publication list (max. 2 pages)
To apply, please follow the guidelines in the application link below, where you will be asked to upload your files in a single pdf file (max. 5 MB): http://tiny.cc/LS2PIOT
Applications must be received by November 1st, 2017.
Questions to the session should be addressed to .
If you are selected, your travel and accommodation fees will be paid by the LS2 organisation.
We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in Lausanne!
Yours sincerely
Dr. Nino Nikolovski, Dr. Aleksandra Konovalova and Dr. Elisa Araldi
David Spichiger, SCS
04.08.2017
Wilhelm-Klemm-Preis der GDCh an Hansjörg Grützmacher, ETHZ
Professor Dr. Hansjörg Grützmacher, ETH Zürich, erhält im Rahmen des Wissenschaftsforums Chemie 2017 (WiFo) am 12. September in Berlin den Wilhelm-Klemm-Preis. Die Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) honoriert damit seine herausragenden Leistungen im Bereich der anorganischen Chemie.
Grützmacher erhält die Auszeichnung für seine ausgesprochen originellen Arbeiten, mit denen er die anorganische Molekülchemie auf vielfältige Weise bereichert. In seiner Forschung spiegelt sich seine außergewöhnliche synthesechemische und konzeptionelle Kreativität wider. Neben hochreaktiven kleinen Molekülen der Hauptgruppenelementchemie, leistet er kreative Ansätze für die Metallorganische Katalyse und thematisiert aktuelle Innovationen bei Brennstoffzellen.
Grützmacher wurde 1959 in Hamburg geboren. Nach einem Chemiestudium und der Promotion an der Universität Göttingen verbrachte er ein Post-Doc-Jahr am Nationalen Zentrum für wissenschaftliche Forschung (CNRS) in Toulouse, Frankreich. Nach seiner Habilitation 1992 an der Universität Heidelberg war er an der Universität Freiburg als Professor für anorganische Chemie tätig. Seit 1995 ist er Professor für anorganische Chemie an der ETH Zürich.
Weitere Informationen zum WiFo unter www.wifo2017.de.
GDCh, Pressedienst Chemie 30/2017
01.08.17
ABCChem, January 23-26, 2018: Register now!
The Atlantic Basin Conference on Chemistry (ABCChem http://abcchem.org/) is a new type of conference designed to allow chemists from countries and regions around the Atlantic to discuss chemistry at the highest level and to build lasting collaborations between chemists from Africa, Europe and North and South America. Register early as places are restricted http://abcchem.org/registration/
All of the (up to 500 participants) will be housed in the delightful Iberostar Hotel https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/cancun/), in Cancun, Mexico which will be warm and sunny with rather few tourists at the end of January. This will allow for relaxed, informal discussions when the conference is not in session.
The programme, which is led by outstanding speakers from the participating societies (http://abcchem.org/plenary-speakers/ ), has been designed to showcase science from all the relevant regions in themed symposia so there will be something for everyone. You will hear from world experts, but you also have the opportunity to submit abstracts for oral (84 slots available) or poster presentations. Hurry! The abstract closing date is 18th September.
European Speakers will include:
- Avelino Corma, Spain, Molecular and Nano
- Mike Ashfold, UK, Physical and Analytical
- Luisa de Cola, France, Materials and Nano
- Dorothea Fiedler, Germany, Organic and Biological
- Joost Reek, Netherlands, Green Chemistry
Come and renew old friendships whilst, at the same time, making new friendships with colleagues from countries with which you may be unfamiliar.
We look forward to welcoming you in delightful Cancun in January.
Emeritus Prof. David J. Cole-Hamilton,
President EuCheMS
David Spichiger, SCS
27.07.2017
SCNAT Newsletter, July 2017
NASA and Swiss Space Science
Learn about the personal story of Thomas Zurbuchen and about the many successes and challenges of Swiss and US Space Science.
> register now!
Rewarding the best Swiss PhDs in the natural sciences
Mit dem Prix Schläfli werden hervorragende, wissenschaftliche Artikeln im Rahmen einer Doktorarbeit aus Bereichen der Naturwissenschaften ausgezeichnet.
>sich bewerben bis zum 31. Oktober
Die Akademien suchen eine/n neue/n Präsident/in
Für die Übernahme dieser Funktion Mitte 2018 wenden wir uns an international renommierte Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler aller Disziplinen.
> sich bewerben bis zum 15. September
Fernerkundung: Anwendungen für Hydrologie und Limnologie
Diese Tagung gibt einen Überblick über den Stand der Entwicklung, zeigt Anwendungen von der Gletscherforschung bis zur Wirkungskontrolle bei Flussrevitalisierungen und diskutiert das Potential für die Zukunft.
> sich anmelden bis zum 20. August
K3 – Kongress zu Klimawandel, Kommunikation und Gesellschaft
Wie kommt man über Klimawandel und Klimaschutz ins Gespräch? Wie gelingt Klimakommunikation? Eine Konferenz in Salzburg bringt hierzu erstmals die Klimacommunity aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz zusammen.
> melden Sie sich an!
Swiss Geoscience Meeting 2017: call for abstracts
The 15th edition of the Swiss Geoscience Meeting will focus on the latest advances in research in geosciences.
> submit your abstract until 31.08.2017
Gene Drive – eine Technik für die Manipulation wilder Populationen
Öffentliches interdisziplinäres Symposium über Möglichkeiten und Grenzen, Chancen und Risiken der Gene Drive Technologie.
> mehr Informationen und Anmeldung bis zum 11. September
Silvio Decurtins und Christophe Rossel neu im Vorstand der SCNAT
Der Chemiker Silvio Decurtins von der Universität Bern und der Physiker Christophe Rossel vom IBM Forschungslabor Zürich wurden von den Delegierten in den Vorstand gewählt.
> mehr dazu
weitere Veranstaltungen der SCNAT
Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz (SCNAT)
Haus der Akademien | Laupenstrasse 7 | 3008 Bern
Pascal Blanc | Tel. 031 306 93 23 | www.scnat.ch
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Visit 'Basel Life 2017' on September 10-13, 2017
Basel Life: Showcasing Europe’s Excellence in Life Sciences
Basel Life aims to be Europe’s leading congress in the life sciences, showcasing cutting-edge science and technology. It brings together preeminent researchers in the field, and offers talented young scientists the possibility to present themselves.
About Basel Life
The European Association for Life Science (EALS) was founded in 2015 with the aim to develop Life Science in Europe. The nonprofit Organization positions the congress “ Basel Life” to act as a bridge between basic research and translational research, as well as science and business. “Basel Life” will take place from the 10th until the 13th September 2017 in Basle.
The concept of «Basel Life” is based on three pillars: science, technology and exhibition. Each of those is represented in an event of global appeal. The EMBO, European Molecular Biology Organization, is responsible for the organization of a high quality international scientific congress. In the “Innovation Forums” leading scientists present their innovating methods and technologies and provide information about the current state. For the past 20 years the Mip Tec exhibtion has been operating successfully in the Life Science market and has brought together over 100 international exhibitors, who present their latest technologies and solutions in research and development.
Lecture with Noble Prize winner Sir Paul Nurse
As a special highlight Sir Paul Nurse, Director and Chief Executive of the Francis Crick Institute, London, will give the opening speech. This event will take place on Sunday, 10th September 2017 from 17.30 until 19.00 in the “Kunstmuseum” in Basel. Registration and tickets are availabel on www.basellife.org.
Throughout the four days of the Congress “Basel Life” will be offering a knowledge transfer at the highest international level. Among the main speakers will be Jennifer Doudna, UC Berkeley, USA, und Svante Pääbo, MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology, DE, as well as many other excellent speakers.
For Basel Life, the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) has established an international scientific congress to engage with current and emerging topics in the life sciences and to discuss interdisciplinary approaches at the interface of basic and … MORE
Using cutting-edge methodology and data presented by leading scientists in the field, the Innovation Forums advance the applied and translational aspects of research topics. The Innovation Forums cover a wide range of topics, including aging, artificial intelligence, … MORE
The MipTec exhibition brings together over 100 vendors to showcase cutting-edge technologies that advance research and development in the life sciences. This is a growing and prestigious exhibition, which offers services and technologies in the field of basic and applied research and development. … MORE
More information and registration on: https://www.basellife.org
David Spichiger, SCS
20.07.2017
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