Conference Preview: Int. Symposium on Synthetic 2D Polymers 2014

International Symposium on Synthetic Two-Dimensional Polymers

June 2-3, 2014

ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg Campus, Switzerland

Covalent monomolecular sheets with internal long-range order (two-dimensional polymers) are a long sought-after class of synthetic macromolecules with enormous application potential. Recently, the first cases were discovered in which mild organic and inorganic synthesis procedures allowed for the creation of these intriguing targets. Several groups worldwide coming from a variety of backgrounds are at the threshold of discovering more candidates, transforming the field into a major research area. It is therefore high time to organize the first symposium on this matter, bringing key representatives to Zurich, and thus helping to pave the way for further success in this direction.

More information on: http://www.2dp.ethz.ch

David Spichiger, SCS
21.01.2014

PhD Thesis Award of the Division of Polymers and Colloids

The DPC thesis award is distributed annually to a talented young scientist from a Swiss University.

The selection will be based on a single publication (completed or under preparation) drawn from the student's PhD thesis which has been published, or accepted for publication, during the last three years. The 4 to 5 best candidates will then be invited to give a 20 minute talk about their thesis at the next PolyColl meeting. The winner will be selected by the board members of the division. The award will be distributed at the end of the meeting.

Nominations are accepted from the thesis supervisor.

Please send your nomination including the paper and the complete PhD thesis (only the electronic forms) by e-mail to the president of the Division: Dr. Bettina Steinmann, , until February 28, 2013.

Christian Hinderling, ZHAW
28.09.12

Job Offer HES-SO: Director of the BioFactory Competence Center (BCC) and Full Professor UAS

The School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg (HEIA-FR), a member institution of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), offers bilingual study programs at the BA and MA levels. On behalf of its BioFactory Competence Center (BCC), the HEIA-FR invites applications to fill the position of: 

Director of the BioFactory Competence Center (BCC) and Full Professor UAS 

The BCC is active in the areas of bioprocesses, biochemistry and biotechnologies. It offers: 

• A range of continuing education courses for which the BCC establishes contact with target audiences and manages the entire service 
• Contributions to the Chemistry Department of the HEIA-FR in the form of laboratories, courses, and student projects in its areas of activity 
• Services and aR&D projects in its areas of activity, in coordination with other institutes of the HEIA-FR 

Mission and Scope of Activities 

• Management and planning of the BCC’s personnel, finances, infrastructure, contractual relations and communication, in subsidiarity with relevant services, departments and institutes of the HEIA-FR 
• Development of the BCC’s education and research activities, including acquisition of participants and of training provision mandates from companies 
• Contribution to the strategic planning of the BCC 
• Leading role and active involvement in the implementation of practical and theoretical courses 
• Acquisition, planning, execution and promotion of externally-funded applied research projects 
• Teaching duties in the Chemistry Department of the HEIA-FR 

Your profile 

• Doctoral degree with research experience in biotechnology or bioprocess engineering 
• Experience in the market for custom training services in the life sciences and particularly in the field of bioprocesses 
• A marked interest in teaching coupled with good pedagogical skills 
• Experience in project and resource management 
• Proficiency in French, German and English 

Additional information 

• Activity rate: 80-100% 
• The HEIA-FR is committed to an equal opportunity recruitment policy. 
• For details, contact Patrick Favre-Perrod, Deputy Director in charge of aR&D, tel. 026 429 65 88 
• Job starting date: immediately or to be agreed 
• Application deadline : June 25, 2023 

Interested? Send in your complete application by clicking on the Apply («Postuler») button below via this link 
(https://www.heia-fr.ch/en/university/jobs/director-of-the-biofactory-competence-center-bcc-and-full-professor-uas/)

David Spichiger, SCS
06.12.2021

IUPAC Announces the 2022 Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry

This IUPAC initiative showcases the transformative value of chemistry and is to inform the general public about the potential of chemical sciences to foster the well-being of Society and the sustainability of our planet. The 2022 finalists are (in alphabetical order):

- Aerogels
- Fibre batteries
- Film-based fluorescent sensors
- Liquid solar fuel synthesis
- Nanoparticle mega libraries
- Nanozymes
- Rational vaccines with SNA
- Sodium-ion batteries
- Textile displays
- VR-enable interactive modeling

Access full release and learn more about each technology.

David Spichiger, SCS
19.10.2022