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EPJ Quantum Technology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Prospects for Space Quantum ResearchSubmission Deadline: 28 February 2025Read more at https://www.springeropen.com/collections/PSQR Submission GuidelinesThis Collection welcomes submission of research articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. Please, select the appropriate Collection title “Prospects for Space Quantum Research" under the “Details” tab during the submission stage.Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer-review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.About the CollectionQuantum technologies are gaining importance every day. Space exploration has been on the forefront of development of quantum technologies and investigation of quantum mechanical phenomena. It is thus evident, that space, with its demands on size, mass, and power, can be a major technology driver and accelerator for innovations in quantum technology. In this topical Collection, we want to summarize the uses of and advancement in quantum technologies:In Space - Quantum technologies in space can be deployed to investigate a number of fundamental questions not possible in terrestrial environments, especially: • Quantum Mechanical Phenomena: • Decoherence Experiments • Surface Interactions • 3D atomic systems • Et cetera • Fundamental Physics: • Weak Equivalence Principle Tests • Local Lorentz Invariance Tests • Local Position Invariance Tests • Search for new physicsFor Space - The exploration of space can benefit from the possibilities in quantum technologies. Quantum technologies can be deployed for space, especially in: • Navigation without GNSS • Deep Space Timing, Position and Navigation (PNT) • Inertial Sensing • Navigation along and Generation of Planetary Maps • Planetary and Lunar Research • Space Weather Monitoring • Gravitational Redshift • Gravitational Wave DetectionFrom Space - Our civilization has come to rely on global services that can be improved by or include already quantum technologies, such as: • Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) • Earth Observation • Gravimetry / Gravity Gradiometry • Quantum RADAR • Quantum LIDAR • Altimetry • Quantum Communication NetworksThis topical issue welcomes publications in all these areas with a specific focus given to the current strategic considerations at NASA, through the National Academies' Biological and Physics Sciences Decadal Survey report, and at ESA.

CALL FOR PAPERSConference Venue: BangaloreImportant DatesLast Date of Paper Submission: Feb 28, 2025Notification of Acceptance: April 15, 2025Last Date of Author Registration: May 15, 2025More detail at https://www.ieeespace.org/index.php SPACE is a premier interdisciplinary forum for space, aerospace, and defence experts, engineers, and researchers to come together to discuss the latest developments in designated technologies. The conference provides a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, exploring innovative approaches, and addressing the technical challenges facing the space, aerospace and defence industries. It is a well known fact that technologies used in Space, Aerospace and Defence can be used among these 3 domains with some improvement/modifications. The objective of SPACE is to create a platform where industry professionals and research scientists working across these.domains share, learn and collaborate. Scientists, Researchers and industry practitioners are encouraged to present their work and developments can be used across/at least in two of these domains. The conference covers all aspects of Space, Aerospace and Defence technologies (within IEEE's field of interest). The conference program includes keynote presentations, technical sessions, workshops, and panel discussions, all aimed at fostering collaboration and driving innovation in aerospace and defense. The SPACE Conference is a hub for fostering partnerships between industry, academia, and government agencies. It offers valuable opportunities for networking, mentorship, and professional development, enabling attendees to establish new connections and gain insights into the latest trends and best practices in aerospace and defense. With its focus on IEEE Tagline "Advancing Technology for Humanity" and pushing the boundaries of SPACE, aerospace and defence capabilities, SPACE plays a crucial role in shaping the future of these industries. By bringing together thought leaders and experts, the conference serves as a catalyst for driving progress and innovation in the space, aerospace and defence sectors, ultimately contributing to advancing Indian & Global capabilities in these domains. Attendees can look forward to engaging with leading experts, gaining exposure to groundbreaking research, and participating in discussions that are at the forefront of shaping the future of aerospace and defense. Whether you are an industry professional, academic researcher, or government representative, the SPACE Conference offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and contribute to advancing aerospace and defense technologies.TracksAerospace Systems TechnologiesDefence Systems TechnologiesSpace Systems TechnologiesTopicsYou are further requested to choose topics relevant to your paper work among the following:Antenna/RF/MicrowavesCommunication/NetworkingComputing/Cyber Security/IT/Software EngineeringMission Planning/Controls/Navigation/GuidanceEmbedded Systems/VLSI/RFIC/MMIC/NanoelectronicsEMI/EMC/ESD/HPM/Space Weathermm-wave/THz/5G/6GPower/Energy/Power ElectronicsSignal Processing/Data ProcessingAssembly, Integration, & Testing/CheckoutGyros/Sensors & Associated ElectronicsGround Support TechnologiesMiniaturization TechnologiesTechnologies for HumanitySustainable TechnologiesSystem EngineeringReliability/Quality AssurancePhotonics/Electro-opticsOptical/Microwave Remote Sensing TechnologiesNot Listed Above

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Call for Application Laotian ArtistDeadline: 31 January 2025, 06:00 (GMT+7)Link: https://asean.org/asean-artist-residency-programme-world-expo-2025-special-editionELIGIBILITYThe following criteria must be met:Hold citizenship and currently reside in Lao PDR;At least 18 years old;Proven communication skills in English both spoken and written;In good health and requires no special medical attention. Health insurance is of personal responsibility;Commit to research excellence within their chosen discipline; andAvailable for the entire duration of the residency.SUPPORTThe following support will be provided:Round trips to Osaka and Jakarta;Accommodation and allowance for 30 days;Material and production stipends;Workspace at the ASEAN Pavilion;Artwork presentation at the ASEAN Gallery; andVisibility through social media activities.

Energy, Sustainability and SocietyLink: https://energsustainsoc.biomedcentral.comH-Index: 42Publisher: Springer Science + Business MediaISSN: 2192-0567 (electronic)Link: How to publish in this journalhttps://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=21100286318&tip=sid&clean=0Article processing charges (APC)Authors who publish open access in Energy, Sustainability and Society are required to pay an article processing charge (APC). The APC price will be determined from the date on which the article is accepted for publication. The current APC, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable, is: £1590.00/$2090.00/€1890.00Aims and ScopeThis international peer‐reviewed open access journal offers a forum for discourse on systemic challenges at the intersection of energy, sustainability and society for natural scientists, engineers, social and political scientists and industry experts. It is the particular aim of this journal to publish inter‐ and cross‐disciplinary papers that provide a substantial contribution to the holistic innovation of sustainable energy systems.The scope of the journal encompasses the whole innovation process, ranging from scientific research to both innovative approaches for technology implementation and the analysis of economic, social and environmental impacts of sustainable energy systems. We particularly welcome papers that integrate at least two dimensions of the energy, sustainability and society nexus and contribute to new holistic system solutions for the development of novel future energy. The journal strives to publish early scientific opinions on issues, which are just emerging and require crosscutting and creative thinking.Energy, Sustainability and Society publishes independently peer-reviewed original research papers, review papers, forum articles, book reviews, and short communications. We partner with scientists from the Helmholtz Association and the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA) as the topics of the journal reflect their research field and focus. Read the full aims and scope here.Indexing servicesThe full text of all articles is deposited in digital archives around the world to guarantee long-term digital preservation. You can also access all articles published by BMC on SpringerLink.We are working closely with relevant indexing services including PubMed Central and Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) to ensure that articles published in Energy, Sustainability and Society will be available in their databases when appropriate.Energy, Sustainability and Society is currently indexed in the following services:ANVURCNKIChinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) - GoOADOAJDimensionsEBSCO Business SourceEBSCO Discovery ServiceEBSCO Sustainability Reference CenterEI CompendexGaleGeobaseGoogle ScholarINIS AtomindexINSPECInstitute of Scientific and Technical Information of ChinaJournal Citation Reports/Science EditionNaverOCLC WorldCat Discovery ServiceProQuest ABI/INFORMProQuest Advanced Technologies & Aerospace DatabaseProQuest Agricultural & Environmental Science DatabaseProQuest Business Premium CollectionProQuest CentralProQuest Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science DatabaseProQuest EngineeringProQuest Environmental ScienceProQuest Materials Science and Engineering DatabaseProQuest Natural Science CollectionProQuest SciTech Premium CollectionProQuest Social Science CollectionProQuest Sustainability Science AbstractsProQuest Technology CollectionProQuest-ExLibris PrimoProQuest-ExLibris SummonSCImagoSCOPUSScience Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch)TD Net Discovery ServiceUGC-CARE List (India)WTI Frankfurt eG

Asia 2.0: A Century of Transforming Identities Link: https://asianartcentury.comExploring the diverse and evolving identities of young Asians shaped by globalization, technology, digital culture, climate change and environmental consciousness, cultural exchange between Asia and the world.This includes reflections on gender roles, societal norms, the evolving sense of self, and the interplay between ancient techniques and contemporary styles, reinventing traditional Asian art forms.Open CallAn unmissable opportunity to exhibit your works !Chiang mai will host the First Edition of Asian Art Century: Asia 2.0: A Century of Transforming IdentitiesWe promote contemporary abstract and figurative artworks, where bold creativity and innovation meets the global stage!Event Calendar 📅Deadline to submit images to be selected Dec 18 2024Press conference Jan 28 2025Open to artists for setup space from Jan 25 2025Grand opening with invitations only, on Friday Jan 30 2025 at 5 pmFair open Jan 31 2025, Feb 1 and 2Apply Now!Deadline for applications is December 18, 2024.You will be recontacted by e-mail after applying.

The Dutch Research Council (NWO)The aim of the NWO Talent Programme is to provide creative space for adventurous, talented, pioneering researchers to do research of their choice, develop their own line of research and further develop their talent.Please read the detailed information from this link. https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/nwo-talent-programme-vidi-science-2024When to apply?The deadline for submitting preproposals is 5 november 2024, before 14:00:00 CET.The deadline for submitting full proposals is 8 april 2025, before 14:00:00 CEST.Budget: €31,450,000 The Vidi grant, part of the NWO Talent Programme, supports researchers transitioning into leadership roles. It is awarded to those with exceptional academic achievements and leadership potential. The grant funds innovative research and provides opportunities for researchers to establish or expand their own research groups. Applications from disciplines such as Earth Sciences, Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Physics, and Mathematics will be submitted to the Science domain.Who can apply?Applications can be submitted by candidates who have obtained their PhD, irrespective of whetherthey hold tenured positions and of whether they come from the Netherlands or abroad. Candidatesmay only submit an application if they have obtained their PhD in the eight years preceding thebenchmark date of this round, 1 October 2024. An extension to the above career-dependent submission period may be possible under specific circumstances What apply for?A maximum of € 850,000 can be applied for within this Call for proposals. The maximum duration of the proposed project is five years. If the proposed research is of shorter duration, the maximum amount will be reduced accordingly. Only request the amount that is required to execute the project.

Application deadline: 2025-06-05 23:59 (Europe/Luxembourg) 2025-06-05 23:59 (CET)Location: Luxembourg, LuxembourgAbout the SnT...SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.The University of Luxembourg seeks to hire a highly motivated and outstanding researcher in the area of Optical communication at its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability, and Trust (SnT). SnT is a centre carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the European Space Agency and the EU7th framework program. For further information, you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu, and https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/research-groups/SIGCOM/The Centre is rapidly expanding its research activities and is seeking a highly motivated Researcher who wishes to contribute to its partnership and research projects. The successful candidate will perform theoretical and experimental research on Optical Systems applied for future communication, imaging, and radar systems.We're looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place!Your Role...The successful candidate will join a strong and motivated research team led by Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas to work on one or more of the following areas:Research on Optical communication particularly:Free space optics (Horizontal and slant path)Intersatellite communicationOptical feeder linksVisible light communication.Underwater optical communicationOptical camera communicationOptical beam generationInternet-of-ThingsOptical networksVehicular communicationThe position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:Integrate with the SIGCOM research group and contribute to the SIGCOM on-going research projects related to optical communicationsDevelop research around optical-based communications, including channel modeling, optimization of transmission and reception, network-based design, and evaluationDesign and develop algorithms able to provide a good performance-complexity trade-off for the identified scenarios and use casesCompare with state-of-the-art and conventional solutions via numerical simulations and/or HW/chipset validationDisseminating results through scientific publications and conferencesAssisting in the organization of relevant workshops and demosPreparing new research proposals to attract new projectsProviding assistance in the supervision of PhD studentsPlease contact us at Dr. Eva Lagunas (), Dr. Mert Bayraktar ().Your Profile...Qualification: The candidate should possess a Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or affine. With a proven record of accomplishment in the area of Optical communication.Experience: The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and experience in a number of the following topics:A solid mathematical backgroundActive and passive optical components(MUX/DEMUX, Switches, transceivers, SFPs, combiner, etc.)Experience with optical lab equipment(lens, collimator, beam profiler, CCD camera, etc.)Knowledge of Adaptive optics and optical channel modelingSoftware Development using C++, Python, MATLABExperience with 5G/6G communication systems is desirableExperience with non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) is considered a plus but it is not requiredInternational experience is desirableSound publication track record in relevant international conferences and top journals (at least one IEEE Transaction publication is mandatory)Experience of working with industrial projects or public funded research projects is highly desirableHighly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking skillsLanguage Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.Here's what awaits you at SnT...Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT's two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even betterThe right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partnersBe part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and moreFind out more about us!How to apply...Applications should include:Full CV, including a list of publications and contact details of two refereesTranscript of all modules and results from university-level coursesResearch statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 words)All qualified individuals are encouraged to applyEarly application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.General information:Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month (extendable)Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per WeekLocation: KirchbergJob Reference: UOL06505The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time)

Deadline 28 April 2024Job DescriptionWhat we offerA monthly stipend ranging between 6194 and 6808 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.30 days of paid leave per year.On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French. Your responsibilitiesThe objective of the project is the introduction of novel selections in the ATLAS trigger to enhance selecting events in challenging parts of the parameter space, including exotic signatures and rare Standard Model processes, and to improve the robustness of the muon trigger. Together with NexGen doctoral students, the selected candidate will work on either trigger menu development or design new algorithms for the Level-0 Muon trigger.In the trigger menu activity area, she or he will develop the necessary tools to advance studies of the HL-LHC trigger menu. The selected candidate will more specifically develop simulation of trigger selections and tools for the estimation of trigger rates using existing data as well as Monte Carlo simulations generated in HL-LHC conditions. She or he will work on identification of poorly covered topologies and develop new algorithms (including with use of ML/AI) and new triggering approaches in order to specifically target those, ensuring that they fit into the trigger menu constraints in terms of both processing resources and allocated rate.In the Level-0 Muon activity area, the selected candidate will develop new algorithms to improve the robustness of the Level-0 Muon trigger against changing detector conditions and to enhance triggering on challenging signatures such as exotic long-lived particles. She or he will identify detector scenarios and challenging trigger signatures and develop new algorithms to target them using tools such as simulations. New algorithms include the use of AI/ML. The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with ATLAS trigger experts and the TDAQ upgrade community. Up to three positions will be filled as part of the Next Generation Trigger program (https://cern.ch/nextgen-proposal).Your profileSkills and/or knowledgeRequired skills:Strong background in collider physicsStrong software skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsExcellent knowledge of oral and written englishExperience or desire to supervise studentsWould be an asset:Experience in AI/MLExperience with trigger systemsTrigger menu developmentsExperience with FPGAs and digital electronicsEligibility criteria:You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. A limited number of positions are also available to candidates from Non-Member States.You have a professional background in Particle physics / computer science (or a related field) and have either:a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.More Informationhttps://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/743999979866632-atlas-trigger-reconstruction-using-ai-ml-ep-adt-2024-54-grap-https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/743999979866632-atlas-trigger-reconstruct…