Mathematics call for applications

Open positions in the framework of the International Volunteer program.

New positions in israeli laboratories for young French scientists are available for International Volunteers.

To apply, send CV, coverletter, reference(s) letter(s) at science@ambfr-il.org

Conditions for eligibility
The International Volunteer Program welcomes young researchers. The applicants must be between 18 and 27 years old when subscribing to the CIVI, and no more than 28 years old when they begin their project at the Israeli University.

Qualified applicants for scientific positions must have achieved at least a degree in Engineering or an academic Master’s degree, and may apply in the frame of a PhD or a Post-Doc.

More details about the International Volunteer Program (click)

• Post-doctoral position: Molecular characterization of PBAN G-Protein coupled receptors in moth species: design of antagonists
  Volcani Center (Bet Dagan) for 6-12 months from may 2010
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• Post-doctoral or PhD. position: Non-linear spatio-temporal dynamics, bifurcations and chaos in magnetic resonance force microscopy
  Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (Haifa) for 12-24 months from august 2010
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• Post-doctoral or PhD. position: Molecule- and biomolecule-based optoelectronic (photovoltaic, i.e., solar cell) materials & devices
  Weizmann Institute of Science (Rehovot) for 12-24 months from now
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• Post-doctoral or PhD. position: New directions in carbon-nanotubes, polymers based photovoltaics, experimental research
  Ben Gurion University of the Negev (Beer Sheva) for 6-24 months from now
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Program of the French Festival of the Scientific Film

The French Festival of Scientific Film is a special event presenting five movies dealing with scientific matters like mathematics, astrophysics, health, medicine and evolution, on five different evenings. These documentaries or drama documentaries are meant to present scientific issues to the general public. All the movies are with Hebrew subtitles. The screenings will take place once a month, at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque.
Free entrance upon registration by calling the French Institute in Tel-Aviv at: 03-796 80 00

Wednesday December 30^th at 9.30 pm: Mathematics Evening
« E=MC², une biographie de l’équation »
“E=MC², a biography of the equation” a movie by Gary Johnston

Based on David Bodanis’s best-seller, this 2-hour drama interpreted by renowned actors explores the life and struggles of the men and women behind each part of Einstein’s famous equation.

Wednesday January 20^th at 9.30 pm: Astrophysics Evening (2 movies)
« Plus loin que le bleu du ciel »
“Beyond the blue sky” a movie by Valérie Winckler

Five astronauts share with us their experience, feelings and questioning about the evolution of space exploration on Mars and beyond.

« L’univers est-il chiffonné? »
“Is the universe crumpled” a movie by Laure Delesalle

Has the universe borders, is it finite or infinite? Marc Lachièze-Rey and Jean-Pierre Luminet, two astrophysicists, try to solve this enigma and present their theory.

Wednesday February 24^th at 9.30 pm: Medicine Evening
« Monsieur Nam, sur les traces de Alexandre Yersin »
“Mister Nam, on Alexandre Yersin’s tracks” a movie by Lucile Escourrou

The story of Alexandre Yersin who first identified the bacterium Yersinia pestis that causes the plague. He nevertheless fled the honors by deciding to live in a small harbour of the Vietnamese coast: Nha Trang.

Wednesday March 24^th at 9.30 pm: Mediterranean Evening
« Méditerranée »
“The Mediterranean Sea” a movie by Stéphane Bégoin

As part of an exceptional scientific program, MATER, 14 European researchers go back to the origins of the Mediterranean Sea.

Wednesday May 5^th at 9.30 pm: Evolution Evening
« L’odyssée de l’espèce »
“Birth of Civilization” a movie by Jacques Malaterre, Scientific Director Yves Coppens

Relive mankind’s defining moments through the ages and witness the challenges and incremental advancements that gave birth to civilization as we know it.

Tel Aviv Cinémathèque
2 Sprinzak St.
(03) 606-0800

http://www.cinema.co.il/

[Edited] International Volunteer Program, Call for Proposals

Download the application form (click)

Informations about International Volunteer (click)