---------------------------------------------------- Subject: SMB Digest v08i21 SMB Digest May 29, 2008 Volume 08 Issue 21 ISSN 1086-6566 Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org Note: Information about the Society for Mathematical Biology, including an application for membership, may be found in the SMB Home Page, http://www.smb.org/ . Access the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, the official journal of SMB, at http://www.springer.com/11538 . Inquiries about membership or BMB fulfillment should be sent to membership(at)smb(dot)org . Issue's Topics: 2nd International Workshop on Systems Biology, Aug 17-20, Ireland Nottingham Workshop: Mathematical Medicine & Biology, 7th-10th July Call for Participation: Building CI-ML Virtual Organizations Looking for ways to celebrate Year of Science 2009? NSF Program Solicitation: Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes PhD position: Math Modeling Spatial Structure Virus Adaptation Postdoctoral Position: University of Minnesota Rochester Two-year Postdoc: Modeling Gypsy Moth Population Dynamics, U Chicago Postdoctoral Fellowship: Quantitative Epidemiology, ASU Future Fellowships, Commonwealth Government of Australia Permanent Position: Mathematical/Computational Biology, Oxford SMBnet Reminders ---------------------------------------------------- From: Wilhelm Huisinga Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 09:07:32 +0100 Subject: 2nd International Workshop on Systems Biology, Aug 17-20, Ireland 2nd International Workshop on Systems Biology August 17-20, 2008 Hamilton Institute, NUIM, Ireland http://www.hamilton.ie/systemsbiology/Workshop2008/index.html The aim of the workshop is to provide a forum for international researchers working in key areas of Systems Biology to interact and discuss major issues in their field. Academic faculty members, industrial and post-doctoral researchers and post-graduate students are invited to attend the workshop. Plenary speakers are David Angeli, Frank Doyle, Johan Elf, Mark Girolami, Albert Goldbeter, Peter Hunter, Frank Jülicher, Edda Klipp, Michael Mackey, Andreas Reichel, Mike White. The lectures will cover the areas (i) Modelling of Spatial and Temporal Signals; (ii) Dynamics in Biology and Physiology; and (iii) Mathematics of Biological Oscillations. In addition to the keynote lectures, the workshop will include breakout sessions to give participants the opportunity to discuss with keynote speakers and industry representatives, and a poster session in which participants are encouraged to present results of their own research. Deadline for early registration: June 16, 2008. The organising committee: Eric Bullinger, Wilhelm Huisinga, Dimitris Kalamatianos, Oliver Mason, Mark Verwoerd, Peter Wellstead (Honorary Chair) ---------------------------------------------------- From: Norris Eleanor Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 15:17:01 +0100 Subject: Nottingham Workshop: Mathematical Medicine & Biology, 7th-10th July The MMBNOTT/MRM Summer Meeting will take place from 7-10 July at the University of Nottingham, UK. This workshop in Mathematical Medicine and Biology will combine invited broad-based presentations with more focused research seminars. We have invited a number of distinguished speakers who will talk about various aspects of mathematical modelling of biological systems. There will also be a poster session during the week; contributed posters are welcome (registered delegates only). For further information and registration details please see http://www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk/mmbnott/summer_meeting/ ---------------------------------------------------- From: cimlvin@louisville.edu Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 11:22:55 -0400 Subject: Call for Participation: Building CI-ML Virtual Organizations Dear Colleague: This note is to announce the "Workshop on Building Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning Virtual Infrastructure Organizations" that will be held on October 24, 2008 in Fairfax, VA. We invite submissions of papers, software or demonstrations. Virtual organizations are increasingly important in science and engineering and they facilitate growth and development of wide-ranging, geographically dispersed activities and groups. We hope that this topic meets your interests, especially in context of the computational intelligence and machine learning. Please also visit our newly opened portal: http://www.cimlcommunity.org and the workshop home page: http://www.cimlcommunity.org/workshop Best regards, Jacek M. Zurada, Chair James Gentle, Rammohan Ragade, Co-Chairs Contact: cimlvin@louisville.edu ---------------------------------------------------- From: Sheri Potter Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 10:23:49 -0400 Subject: Looking for ways to celebrate Year of Science 2009? Highlights from the May Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science Newsletter, the COPUS Clarion is available online at http://copusproject.org/resources/COPUS-Clarion-2008-05.pdf 1. The Year of Science 2009 is right around the corner-- how are you celebrating? This month's Clarion describes opportunities for you and your organization to get involved in the celebration of Year of Science 2009. http://copusproject.org/resources/COPUS-Clarion-2008-05.pdf 2. Web site updates The COPUS Web site http://www.copusproject.org has a new look! If you have images that you would like to share for use on the COPUS and forthcoming Year of Science Web sites please contact spotter@aibs.org. Specifically we are seeking photos that will help us represent the many disciplines of science to better reflect the diversity of COPUS participants. We are also seeking great shots of people having fun while engaged in science activities. 3. Featured program The Pacific Science Center shares information about the Portal to the Public. http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/ ---------------------------------------------------- From: "Warchall, Henry A." Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 08:58:01 -0400 Subject: NSF Program Solicitation: Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Dear Colleagues, A new NSF program solicitation is now available: Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes Please see http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5302 for details. Deadline for proposals: February 27, 2009 ---------------------------------------------------- From: "Krone, Stephen" Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 20:34:34 -0700 Subject: PhD position: Math Modeling Spatial Structure Virus Adaptation Graduate Position: MathModeling_SpatialStructure_VirusAdaptation A PhD Research Assistantship (RA) is available to work with Professor Steve Krone at the University of Idaho. The RA will work on the mathematical modeling (stochastic cellular automata and some differential equations) component of a study of adaptive evolution of bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria and whose evolution can be studied in real time) growing in spatially structured environments and subject to fluctuating environmental conditions. This is an opportunity to be part of a highly interdisciplinary research project that combines experimental evolution and mathematical modeling. The RA will interact with mathematical modelers in other projects and with Krone's phage lab, which is one of three in the UI Department of Biological Sciences; the other two (Brown and Wichman) phage labs are in close proximity and help to provide a collaborative and stimulating environment. This project (Spatial Structure and Adaptive Evolution of Viruses) is one of four supported by the renewal of our $9.7 million NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant. The RA will be part of our IBEST group at UI (http://www.ibest.uidaho.edu/ibest/index.html), a dynamic and interdisciplinary research group with excellent resources, and will have the option of working on a Ph.D. in either Mathematics or Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Qualifications: Student should be highly motivated, have a strong mathematical background and ability to code in C++. Knowledge of Unix and data structures would be helpful. Although no prior background in biology is necessary, the student should have a serious desire to learn about microbial population biology. Mathematically inclined biology students will also be considered. The stipend pays US$20,000 per year; tuition, fees, and health insurance are also covered. In addition, funds are available to attend conferences. HOW TO APPLY: For preliminary screening, email a statement of background and interests, TOEFL scores (for non-US applicants), GRE scores (if you have them), and a copy of transcripts of academic courses taken. Starting date is flexible, but the end of August is when the semester begins. Contact: Steve Krone (krone@uidaho.edu) to apply and for further information. Web site: Steve Krone (http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~krone/) ---------------------------------------------------- From: neuha001@umn.edu Date: 23 May 2008 11:29:33 -0500 Subject: Postdoctoral Position: University of Minnesota Rochester Postdoctoral Position at the University of Minnesota Rochester Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the University of Minnesota Rochester, funded through a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The successful candidate is expected to develop learning objects and modules in mathematics and statistics for undergraduate students in the proposed B.S. in Health Sciences degree program; participate actively in the development of the curriculum of this program; participate in integrative modules that include lower division mathematics or statistics; and participate in the development of the assessment component. The successful candidate is expected to be in residence at the University of Minnesota, Rochester and will be a member of the Center for Learning Innovation (http://www.r.umn.edu/21_CLI.htm). The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) is the newest campus of the University of Minnesota system having been formally established in December 2006. The Center for Learning Innovation at UMR will take a lead in developing a learning platform for the proposed Bachelor of Science degree in the Health Sciences that is learner-centered, competency-driven, assessment-centered, and community centered. Members of this Center will work together to develop a curriculum that is integrated and promotes active learning. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest, and names of three references should be e-mailed directly to Dr. Claudia Neuhauser (neuha001@umn.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Greg Dwyer Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 11:23:47 -0500 Subject: Two-year Postdoc: Modeling Gypsy Moth Population Dynamics, U Chicago TWO YEAR POSTDOC - MODELING GYPSY MOTH POPULATION DYNAMICS with Greg Dwyer, University of Chicago This research will extend our existing host-pathogen models to allow for realistic spatial structure and two pathogens, using data for gypsy moths to guide model development. Some experience with writing computer code is necessary, as is some familiarity with differential equations and maximum likelihood techniques, but so is at least some background in biology. More importantly, applicants should have at least one manuscript in press at the time of application. Submit a C.V., a statement of research interests, and arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to: gdwyer@uchicago.edu Earliest start date is roughly 15 August 2008, latest start date is roughly 15 October 2008, but ask if you are interested in slightly earlier or later dates. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, however, applications should be submitted no later than 16 June 2008. Salary and benefits are competitive. No ghost-docs, please. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Gerardo Chowell Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 12:08:11 -0700 Subject: Postdoctoral Fellowship: Quantitative Epidemiology, ASU Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Quantitative Epidemiology The School of Human Evolution and Social Change is currently seeking candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the area of parameter estimation and modeling applied to disease dynamics and public health. Candidates must hold a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Biostatistics, or Computational Biology. Previous experience in modeling biological or social systems is highly desirable. The appointment is initially for one year, renewable for a second year contingent on satisfactory performance. Interested applicants should send their CV, one or two relevant publications, and two reference letters to Gerardo Chowell (Arizona State University, gchowell@asu.edu). ---------------------------------------------------- From: Sean McElwain Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 15:24:38 +1000 Subject: Future Fellowships, Commonwealth Government of Australia The Commonwealth Government of Australia has decided to offer 1,000 four-year Future Fellowships for mid-career researchers over the next 5 years, beginning in 2009. Although the final rules are still in development, Queensland University of Technology is keen to attract outstanding candidates for these and funds will be found for appropriate interested persons to visit QUT with the aim of becoming familiar with the research in Mathematical Sciences, one of the strongest research groups in the University. Contact: Professor Sean McElwain, Acting Head of School. Email: s.mcelwain@qut.edu.au ---------------------------------------------------- From: Philip Maini [maini@maths.ox.ac.uk] Sent: 23 May 2008 16:04 Subject: Permanent Position: Mathematical/Computational Biology, Oxford PERMANENT FACULTY POSITION IN MATHEMATICAL OR COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Vacancy Reference: BK/08/31 Grade 10: The Salary will be on a scale up to £54,207 Appointment Term: Permanent Closing date: 30 Jun 08 The Mathematical Institute and Oxford University Computing Laboratory propose to make a Permanent Faculty appointment in Mathematical or Computational Biology, with effect from 1 October 2008. The salary will be on a scale up to £54,207 per annum. The postholder will be based in the Oxford Centre for Collaborative Applied Mathematics (OCCAM), which has been established with substantial funding from the Global Research Partnership of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The appointee will be expected to have a research record in Mathematical or Computational Biology consistent with the international standing of the University, and will play a leading role in planning and developing the research programme of OCCAM. The appointee will be expected to have the ability to teach effectively over a wide range of mathematical topics, not exclusively in the area of his or her expertise. Further particulars, containing details of the application procedure and of the duties, may be obtained from the Administrative Assistant (Vacancies), The Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LB, vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk or by visiting http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/notices/vacancies. The closing date for applications is 30 Jun 08. Please quote reference number BK/08/31. 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