Doctoral Training School 2 (DTS2) takes place in presence from September 8rd until September 12th, 2025 at Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Doctoral Candidates of the DN MAESTRI must be present.
Venue:
Jožef Stefan Institute
Jamova ulica 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Lecture hall “Peterlinov paviljon” (lecture room MFP) at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, Jadranska ulica 26, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
DTS2 consist of a Scientific Training Workshop 2 (STWS2) “Soft matter synthesis andcharacterization” and a Non-Scientific Training Workshop 2 (NTWS2) “Assessment of doctoral work, further trainings and progress of Personal Career Development Plans (PCDPs)”.
Doctoral Training School 1 :
| Date | 08:00 – 12:00: STWS1: “Soft matter synthesis and characterization” | 13:00 – 17:00: NTWS1: “Assessment of doctoral work, further trainings and progress of PCDPs” |
| 08.09. 2025 | Introduction into synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles; Functionalization of particles surfaces for the preparation of MAEs | Training on digital soft skills, open sciences and data management, FAIR principle, etc. |
| 09.09. 2025 | Magnetic and structural characterization; Mechanical characterization of soft materials | Training on digital soft skills 2 |
| 10.09. 2025 | Optical methods for processing and characterization of microstructured surfaces; Nanoscale imaging techniques for analysis of composite media | Feature session: Fundraising and business plan writing |
| 11.09. 2025 | Practical: Synthesis and functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles | Feature session: Scientific communication and writing for different target audiences |
| 12.09. 2025 | Practical: Optical characterization of soft matter | Assessment session of the Annual Conference 1; Assessment session on the general progress of doctoral theses and PCDPs; Assessment session on secondments (Internal workshop DN MAESTRI) |
Lecture: can be followed online. Restrictions and limitations may apply.
Practical session: only in presence. Restrictions and limitations may apply.
Internal workshop DN MAESTRI: only members of DN MAESTRI can participate.
End of DTS2 in Ljubljana: 12.09.2025, about 17:15 h.
External participants:
The DTS2 will be opened for interested researchers outside of MAESTRI DN upon registration to complement the doctoral training of external doctoral candidates. Due to the organizational and didactic reasons, it is not possible for researchers outside of the DN MAESTRI to participate in two internal workshops of DN MAESTRI on 03.03.2025 and 06.03.2025. The registration is required since the number of places is limited due to the concept of the workshop. There are no fees for participation, but the travel to Kiel, and the accommodation must be organized and paid by accepted external participants themselves. DN MAESTRI will not carry any financial costs related to the participation of external researchers in DTS2.
How to apply:
If you are interested to participate in some parts of the DTS2 (or follow them), please apply below by providing your family name, first name, e-mail address, your home institution and position (e.g., doctoral candidate). You will receive an e-mail with the result of your application.
Deadline: 15.08.2025, 23:59 h. CET (GMT+2)