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02.02.12: Colloquium "BLiX- the Berlin Laboratory for innovative X-ray technologies"
Category: Seminars in Berlin

Monday, 6th February 2012 2:00 pm Prof. Dr. Birgit Kanngießer,
Institut für Optik und Atomare Physik, Technische Universität Berlin "BLiX- the Berlin Laboratory for innovative X-ray technologies" Room 220, ISAS Berlin
Albert-Einstein-Str. 9, 12489 Berlin (PDF) ... » more

23.01.12: PhD position (Physics), Berlin
Category: Vacancies

For our Interface Spectroscopy group in Berlin, ISAS invites applications for a PhD position (m/f) in a DFG project within the Materials World Network: ”Switchable polymer interfaces for bottom-up stimulation of mamalian cells“ (in cooperation between Clemson University, Clarkson University, Leibniz-Institute for Polymer Research Dresden, University of Göttingen). As a member of the interface spectroscopy team your research will involve: Characterization of the structure of ultrathin po ... » more

20.01.12: Physics Engineer (m/f), Berlin
Category: Vacancies

For our Optical Spectrometry group in Berlin, ISAS invites applications for a Physics engineer (m/f). You will work in a project funded by the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRE) to develop new concepts in vibrational spectroscopy to utilize IR and Raman microscopy for measurements with high spatial and temporal resolution. Your work will involve conception, construction, assembly, adjustment, testing and metrological support services for optical spectrometry devices as well as c ... » more

17.01.12: A new NMR for ISAS
Category: Shortnews, Material Analysis

The Research Department for Material and Interface Analytics at ISAS has a new NMR spectrometer (nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer): The device is currently being installed in the labs at ISAS City in Dortmund. The NMR has been one of the most important equipment acquisitions over the past years. It will complement the methodic competences at ISAS and will open new possibilities to the scientists. In contrast to many other methods, like X-ray based measurements, the device can – amongs ... » more

28.11.11: Albert Sickmann elected as deputy speaker of Section D of the Leibniz Association
Category: Shortnews

During the annual meeting of the Leibniz Association in Frankfurt a.M., Albert Sickmann was elected as deputy speaker of Section D. This section unites all Leibniz institutes with a background in natural, technical or engineering science, like ISAS. The five sections represent the scientific profile of the Leibniz Association. Their task is to enhance the exchange of knowledge and the cooperation between institutes and to promote young scientists. ... » more

28.11.11: Analytix inside No. 02/2011
Category: Shortnews

The new ISAS newsletter Analytix inside No. 01/2010 is now online. ... » more

13.10.11: Jürgen Bethke new spokesman of the Leibniz administration committee
Category: Shortnews

The administration committee of the Leibniz Association has elected Jürgen Bethke, commercial manager at ISAS, the new spokesperson. The committee conduces to the exchange of experiences between the member facilities. It also sets up special working teams that attend to commercial, administrative, judicial or finance-related questions. Jürgen Bethke has represented ISAS in the committee for nearly two centuries. ... » more

10.10.11: Albert Sickmann appointed new Chairman of the board of directors
Category: Press releases

ISAS announces a change of leadership in the board of directors: Prof. Norbert Esser, who had been Chairman of the board since 2008, is going to resign this post at the end of October. The board of trustees appointed Prof. Albert Sickmann, head of the bioanalytics department, as the new Chairman. Prof. Esser is going to concentrate on the needs of the Berlin part of the institute and the necessary modernisation of its infrastructure for the next years. This press release (PDF) is available ... » more

26.08.11: ISAS gets certificate for family-friendly staffing policy
Category: Press releases

On August 25, ISAS got the certificate "audit berufundfamilie" for family-friendly companies. With this certificate, the institute admits to a staffing policy that supports families and helps the staff members to reconcile job and family needs. This press release (PDF) is available in German only.


Contact: Tinka Wolf, press officer
Phone: +49 231 1392 234
Mail: tinka.wolf@isas.de

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31.05.11: Neuronal Network instead of animal testing
Category: Press releases, Miniaturisation

ISAS scientists have developed a neuronal network on a chip that allows rapid testing of neurotoxins. Now they are going to improve the method and to establish it as an alternative method for animal testing. This press release (PDF) is available in German only.


Contact: Tinka Wolf, press officer
Phone: +49 231 1392 234
Mail: tinka.wolf@isas.de

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15.04.11: Girls Day at ISAS
Category: Shortnews, Events

The annual Girls Day took place on April 14th this year. On that day, young girls all over Germany were invited to have a look into typical “men’s jobs” in science or engineering. ISAS participated in the event. ... » more

11.04.11: New York shows Nano Art from ISAS
Category: Shortnews, Material Analysis

Some images from Alex von Bohlen, Material Analysis group, will be on display from April 13 to June 2 in the German Center for Research and Innovation in New York. ... » more

25.03.11: Albert Sickmann joins the managing board of BioIndustry
Category: Shortnews

Prof. Albert Sickmann, head of the Bioanalytics department at ISAS, was elected deputy chairman of the BioIndustry e.V. ... » more

25.03.11: A.M.S.El award for young ISAS scientist
Category: Shortnews, Metabolomics

Jessica Köster from the Metabolomics group won the „A.M.S.El.“ award for her work on non-covalent metal species from plants. ... » more

17.03.11: Good marks for ISAS
Category: Press releases

Yesterday, the senate of the Leibniz society gave its opinion on four Leibniz institutes. ISAS was amongst them – and got excellent marks for its research and structure. The institute was described as “unique in Europe” and the senate recommended that the institute should be funded by the federal and the state government for another seven years.
The senate’s comment can be found on the Leibniz homepage.
Also, there is an ISAS press release (in German only).
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