SMB Digest March 21, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 12
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Amina Eladdadi eladdada(at)strose(dot)edu
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Issue's Topics:
SMB Annual Conference: Abstract Submission Deadline March 30
Encyclopedia of Theoretical Ecology Edited by A. Hastings & L. Gross
Seminar: Dynamics at the Academy, March 26 & May 24, Brussels
Summer School: Math. Ecology and Evolution, August 19-26, Helsinki
Conference: Math. of Med. Devices., Sept 17-19, U. College of London
Postdoc: Discrete Mathematical Biology, Georgia Inst. of Technology
Postdoc: Cellular Network Dynamics, Virginia Tech
Endowed Chair at Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Lou Gross <
gross@nimbios.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Subject: SMB Annual Conference: Abstract Submission Deadline March 30
The 2012 Annual Meeting and associated research and education
conference for The Society for Mathematical Biology will be held in
Knoxville, Tennessee from July 25-28, 2012. The conference theme is
Mathematics and Biology: Interdisciplinary Connections and Living
Systems and the gathering is being hosted by the National Institute
for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) and the University
of Tennessee. Abstracts for contributed oral presentations,
Minisymposia presentations and posters must be received by March 30,
2012. Email notification of acceptance will be provided by April 13.
Extended abstracts are requested, up to one page in length. Details
about the Conference, including a list of Minisymposia, are posted at
http://nimbios.org/SMB2012/
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From: Hastings, Alan <
amhastings@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Subject: Encyclopedia of Theoretical Ecology
Alan Hastings and Lou Gross have edited the Encyclopedia of
Theoretical Ecology, which will appear in May. There is a 20%
prepublication discount available, but only until publication. The
volume is very comprehensive and should be of interest to those
looking for an introduction into essentially any area of theoretical
ecology.
Here is the web page for the book, which has information on the book
including a table of contents and other information:
http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520269651
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From: DELEENHEER,PATRICK <
deleenhe@ufl.edu>
Date: Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Subject:Seminar: Dynamics at the Academy, March 26 & May 24, Brussels
You are cordially invited to attend the seminar Dynamics at the
Academy, to be held in the Palace of the Academies in Brussels,
Belgium, on Monday March 26, 2012, and Thursday May 24, 2012. Program
details are available at:
http://www.math.ufl.edu/~deleenhe/dynamics@academy.pdf
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From: <
kisdi@mappi.helsinki.fi>
Date: Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 3:40 AM
Subject: Summer School: Math. Ecology and Evolution, August 19-26,
Helsinki
As the application deadline is getting near, we would like to remind
you of The Helsinki Summer School on Mathematical Ecology and
Evolution 2012: THEORY OF SPECIATION
We are pleased to invite students and young researchers to the summer
school Theory of Speciation to be held between 19 and 26 August 2012
in Turku, Finland. The core program of the school consists of five
series of lectures,
Sergey Gavrilets: Population genetics of speciation
Nick Barton: Multilocus models of speciation
Sander van Doorn: The role of sexual selection in speciation
Eva Kisdi: The ecology of speciation
Daniel Bolnick: Theory and empirical speciation research
All young researchers working in mathematical ecology/evolution can
apply from all countries, especially from Europe and the
Mediterranean. The school is aimed at PhD students of mathematics with
interest in ecology and evolution and at PhD students of biology with
sufficient theoretical background, but we also welcome advanced
undergraduates and postdocs.
The deadline for applications is 15 April 2012 and there is no fee for
registration. The school is financially supported by the ESF network
Frontiers of Speciation Research, the Finnish Doctoral Programme in
Computational Sciences and the Academy of Finland, and is endorsed by
ESMTB and EMS.
For more details and application, see
http://wiki.helsinki.fi/display/huippu/mathbio2012.
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From: Pam Bye <
Pam.Bye@ima.org.uk>
Date: Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 4:05 AM
Subject: IMA Conference on Mathematics of Medical Devices and Surgical
Procedures, Sept 17-19, U. College London
IMA Conference on Mathematics of Medical Devices and Surgical
Procedures 17 ? 19 September 2012, University College London
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Mathematics is playing an ever increasing role in the area of health
and medicine, through the use of modelling, statistics, and virtual
simulations. These mathematical tools are becoming invaluable in
testing the feasibility of surgical procedures and medical devices
prior to clinical trials. Furthermore, there is a very realistic
possibility over the next twenty years that computer models coupled to
patient-specific imaging will be used in real time in the clinical
environment to directly advise on treatment strategies. The aim of
this conference is to bring together the diverse community of
mathematicians, engineers, physicists, clinicians involved in using
applied sciences and mathematics to develop and use medical devices to
discuss both the latest research and the needs of the clinical
community and patients.
The topics that will be discussed will broadly include cardiovascular
devices, medical imaging, ophthalmology, cell biology, disease
transmission, orthopaedic, advanced simulations, as well as health in
ageing. The conference programme will include keynote speakers drawn
from both clinical and mathematical communities, along with
contributed presentations and poster sessions. The programme will also
include breakout sessions in certain topics as well as refreshment
breaks for informal discussions. Social events include a drinks
reception and a conference dinner.
Call for Papers instructions: Papers will be accepted for the
conference based on a 250 word abstract for oral
presentation. Abstracts should be submitted by 13 April 2012 either
online at
http://online.ima.org.uk or by e-mail to
conferences@ima.org.uk.
Please state whether your title is intended for oral or poster
presentation. Oral presentations are expected to be 20 minutes in
length, including time for questions and answers.
Abstracts are expected to follow the following template: Title
Contributing author(s) Surname, Initials Affiliation(s) Department,
organisation. Abstract: 250 words - text only.
Organizing Committee
Ian Eames (University College London) Chair
Nick Ovenden (University College London) Co-Chair
Gaetano Burriesci (University College London)
Vanessa Diaz (University College London)
Nader Saffari (University College London)
P.J. Tan (University College London)
For further information on this conference, please visit the
conference webpage:
http://www.ima.org.uk/conferences/conferences_calendar/maths_of_medical_devices_&_surgical_procedures.cfm
Contact information:
For scientific queries please contact Ian Eames (
i.eames@ucl.ac.uk) or
Nick Ovenden (
nicko@math.ucl.ac.uk).
For general conference queries please contact Lizzi Lake,
Conference Officer E-mail:
conferences@ima.org.uk
Tel:
+44 (0) 1702 354 020
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications,
Catherine Richards House, 16 Nelson
Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EF, UK.
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From: Christine E. Heitsch <
heitsch@math.gatech.edu>
Date: Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Subject: Postdoc in Discrete Mathematical Biology, Georgia Tech.
Postdoctoral Position in Discrete Mathematical Biology
Georgia Institute of Technology
A postdoctoral position in discrete mathematical biology is available
under the direction of Prof. Christine Heitsch (Math, Georgia Tech).
The postdoc will join an interdisciplinary research group with a focus
on the mathematical and computational challenges in RNA folding. The
position will also include opportunities to develop new research
projects at the interface of discrete mathematics and computational
molecular biology.
The position, to start August 2012, is supported by grant funding and
Georgia Tech with a salary of $50,000 and standard benefits. The
postdoc will be based in the School of Mathematics and have limited
teaching responsibilities of one course per semester. The appointment
is expected to be for three years, with annual renewal subject to
satisfactory progress and mutual agreement.
Requirements include: (1) PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer
science, or other closely related field; (2) Demonstrated research
excellence; (3) Strong oral and written communication
skills. Preference will be given to applicants whose research
interests and expertise complement current projects in RNA
combinatorics or future goals including topological analysis of RNA
configuration spaces and discrete models of RNA folding
dynamics. Outstanding applicants looking to broaden their field of
interest will also be seriously considered.
Applications should be uploaded to MathJobs, and consist of a cover
letter describing your interest in the position, a curriculum vita
including publication list, a short research summary, and at least
three letters of recommendation.
Applications will be reviewed starting from March 26, 2012, and
continue until the position is filled.
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From: Jianhua Xing <
jxing@vt.edu>
Date: Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Subject: Postdoc- Cellular Network Dynamics at Virginia Tech
A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Jianhua Xing at
Virginia Tech to study cellular network dynamics. A perspective
candidate should have a strong background in at least one of the
following fields: statistical physics, physical chemistry and chemical
dynamics, computational/systems biology. Candidates must have strong
experience on computational programming. Analytical skills and
previous experience on biological network dynamics modeling are
surplus.
Further information can be found at
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=476882
Xing's lab website:
http://www.biol.vt.edu/faculty/xing/
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From: Humboldt Foundation [mailto:
info@AvH.de]
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:26 AM
Resent-From: Michael C. Mackey, Prof. <
michael.mackey@mcgill.ca>
Subject: Endowed Chair at Institute for Mathematical Sciences in
Senegal
Endowed Chair in ?Mathematics and its Applications? Humboldt
Cooperation Centre at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
(AIMS) in Senegal
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is calling for applications for
an endowed chair, financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF), at the newly founded African Institute for
Mathematical Sciences in Senegal. AIMS-Senegal (
www.aims-senegal.sn)
is part of the AIMS-Next Einstein Initiative (
www.nexteinstein.org)
which seeks to establish a coordinated network of 15 supra-regional
centres of excellence in Africa during the next ten years to help meet
the need for scientists trained in mathematics. The first AIMS centre
in Cape Town, South Africa, is the model for AIMS-Senegal and other
institutes being created in Africa. AIMS centres will cooperate with
partner institutions in Europe, Asia and North America.
The endowed professorship, which is being advertised internationally,
is the core of a Humboldt Cooperation Centre designed to help
strengthen university education in mathematics and research in Africa,
promote networking between AIMS-Senegal and German universities, and
support networking amongst the various AIMS centres in Africa.
The call addresses academics from any country who demonstrably conduct
application-related research in the field of mathematics, have several
years? experience in heading an independent working group or research
institute as well as in training students and doctoral candidates. The
application must be supported by at least one collaborative partner in
Germany.
The German-Senegalese project encompasses two components: Firstly, the
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will facilitate the establishment of
an endowed chair and finance additional support measures linked to it
(Humboldt Cooperation Centre). Furthermore, the German Academic
Exchange Service (DAAD) will promote cooperation with German
universities and networking amongst the AIMS centres by funding
scholarships (academic assistants, mobility).
Sponsorship:
The sponsorship provided by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for
the Humboldt Cooperation Centre will initially be made available for
four years and will total up to 520,000 EUR. It will comprise the
following items:
* Salary attached to the endowed chair of up to 85,000 EUR per annum
* Research stays undertaken by the endowed professor to conduct
research projects of her/his own choice at partner universities
(up to 10,000 EUR p.a.)
* Realization of workshops and conferences at AIMS-Senegal (15,000
EUR p.a.)
* Funding for specialist literature, equipment and expendable
materials at AIMS-Senegal (up to 20,000 EUR p.a.)
Once the appointment to the endowed chair has been made, the German
Academic Exchange Service and the endowed professor will jointly
announce a separate call for two positions for academic assistants and
will provide funding for items such as travel undertaken by doctoral
candidates and guest researchers; part of this funding may also be
used by the German partner university for scientific exchange.
The endowed professor at AIMS-Senegal will become eligible for the
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation?s alumni sponsorship.
Application procedure:
There will only be one call for the endowed chair in ?Mathematics and
its Applications? at AIMSSenegal. Applications may be submitted by
academics who
* Conduct research in the field of mathematics and its applications
and welcome the challenge of cooperating with other specialist
disciplines
* Should have already built up international specialist networks and
collaborations
* Have an outstanding, internationally recognised research record
* Have experience in scientific capacity building (research and
teaching) in developing and emerging countries, preferably in
Africa
* Already have scientific contacts with a German university
* Are able to conduct their teaching in English (knowledge of or
willingness to learn French welcome)
Applicants must be able to explain convincingly how cooperation
between AIMS-Senegal and one or more German universities / research
institutions will produce joint scientific results, and in which ways
junior researchers will be involved. The Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female
academics.
The deadline for submitting applications is 31 May 2012.
This deadline for submissions is final, it will not be possible to
consider applications received after this date or those which are
incomplete.
Complete applications should be sent to:
the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Selection Department
Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany
An independent selection committee appointed by the Alexander von
Humboldt Foundation and including representatives of AIMS-Senegal and
DAAD will decide on a short-list based on independent peer review, in
October 2012.
For detailed information on the selection procedure, please visit our
website:
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/endowed-chair-aims.html
and the selections criteria:
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/docs/F28611/selection_criteria.pdf
If you have any questions that are not addressed here or are related
to your particular case we shall be pleased to advise you
(
AIMS-Senegal@avh.de).
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