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Subject: SMB Digest v12i24
SMB Digest June 13, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 24
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Richard Schugart richard(dot)schugart(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
Workshop: Math Models of Tumor-Immune..., Jan 7-10, Sydney
Special Issue: RSP, Interface Focus: Math & Theoretical Ecology
PhD Studentship: Motion Computation for..., U College London
Post-docs: Immunity, Epidem., & Evol. of Pertussis, U Michigan
Post-doc: Modelling human impact on..., U South Bohemia
Department Head: Mathematical Sciences, WPI, MA, US
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From: AMINA ELADDADI <eladdada@mail.strose.edu>
Date: June 8, 2012 10:23:57 AM
Subject: Workshop: Math Models of Tumor-Immune..., Jan 7-10, Sydney
Sydney International Workshop on Mathematical Models of Tumor-Immune
System Dynamics, January 7-10, 2013, Australia
Mathematical models are not just practical but crucial for understanding
biological systems, and the cancer-immune system is no exception. A
major goal of this workshop is to highlight current advances in
mathematical models (e.g. deterministic vs. stochastic vs. agent based
models, etc), and to demonstrate their applicability in the problems
arising from cancer immunology. Interdisciplinary combinations of
experiments and mathematics are rapidly becoming the norm rather than
the exception. In this workshop, biologists and clinicians will be
introduced to innovative and alternative options that mathematical tools
have to offer in synthesizing and solving the complex biological
processes in the tumor-immune interaction. At the same time, applied
mathematicians will be exposed to the field of cancer immunology to
better understand the mechanisms of interactions between cancer and the
immune system. These interdisciplinary interactions will help in
initiating and advancing international collaborations among biologists,
clinicians and applied mathematicians.
For more information please check the workshop website:
https://sites.google.com/site/sydneytumorimmune
Abstract submission is now open. Please use this link to submit your
abstract: http://atlas-conferences.com/cgi-bin/abstract/cbff-01
Organizing Members:
Amina Eladdadi, The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
Peter Kim, The University of Sydney, Australia
Dann Mallet, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
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From: Felicity Davie <felicity@tou-can.co.uk>
Date: June 13, 2012 7:04:38 AM
Subject: Special Issue: RSP, Interface Focus: Math & Theoretical Ecology
Royal Society Publishing has just published an issue of Interface Focus:
Mathematical and theoretical ecology, organized by Edward Codling and
Alex Dumbrell. See - http://bit.ly/rsfcs22 for further details or you
can go straight to the issue contents at
http://rsfs.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/2/2 The print issue is
available priced at 49 pounds. You can order online via the above web
page (enter special code FS 2/2 when prompted) or, alternatively, you
can contact debbie.vaughan@royalsociety.org
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From: Johnston, Alan <a.johnston@ucl.ac.uk>
Date: June 13, 2012 4:02:03 AM
Subject: PhD Studentship: Motion Computation for..., U College London
PhD studentship in Motion Computation for Natural Scenes
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the
Department of Cognitive, Perceptual and Brain Sciences, UCL, under the
supervision of Prof Alan Johnston in collaboration with Dr Shin'ya
Nishida, NTT. The PhD research is jointly funded by UCL and NTT
Communication Science Laboratories. The aim of the project is the
computation and characterisation of motion patterns arising from
non-rigid, natural, dynamic scenes such as those arising from flowing
water, wind blown trees or flocking birds. The student will work closely
with vision scientists who are working on the problem of how human
observers compute image flow from the outputs of local motion sensors,
perceive dynamic physical properties, such as viscosity or elasticity,
from the image flow, and use image motion to control action. The PhD
would be based in the UCL Vision Research Lab directed by Prof Alan
Johnston at UCL. For more information visit the lab website:
http://www.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/vision/Lab_Site/Home.html.
The laboratory is well equipped for research in human vision and
computer vision with a number of psychophysics laboratories and a
128 core compute cluster running parallel Matlab for computationally
intensive research.
Applicants should have a good upper second or first-class degree in a
relevant discipline (e.g. cognitive science, physics, mathematics,
computer science, computational neuroscience or engineering). Knowledge
or experience in a relevant area (e.g. computer vision, vector calculus,
fluid mechanics) and an MSc in a relevant subject are highly desirable.
An interest in human vision is essential. The work would require strong
programming skills (e.g. in Matlab, C/C++) as well as excellent written
and verbal communication skills. The studentship will carry a stipend of
15,590 pounds and fees at UK/EU rates, with a start date of 1st October
2012, subject to contractual agreement between UCL and NTT.
Applicants are invited to apply by e-mail to a.johnston@ucl.ac.uk
attaching a CV and transcripts where available and a one page
supplementary personal statement explaining why they wish to apply for
this studentship by the closing date of 6th July. The CV must state the
degree class achieved (or the current average grade) and should also
include the names and contacts details of two academic referees, who may
be approached at the interview stage.
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From: Aaron A. King <kingaa@umich.edu>
Date: June 8, 2012 3:58:33 PM
Subject: Post-docs: Immunity, Epidem., & Evol. of Pertussis, U Michigan
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
Departments of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Mathematics and Center
for the Study of Complex Systems, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
USA
Applications are invited for *two postdoctoral research fellowships in
the immunity, epidemiology and evolution of pertussis* (whooping
cough). These posts are part of a long-term NIH-funded project
supervised by Pej Rohani and Aaron King. Successful applicants will
develop mathematical and computational transmission models and confront
them with longitudinal incidence data using cutting-edge statistical
inference techniques. The ideal candidate has a PhD in statistics,
applied mathematics, applied physics, other highly quantitative field
and previous experience in the analysis of epidemiological or ecological
systems.
Initial appointments will be for one year, with possible renewal
depending on progress. The salary will be in the range of
$37,000-42,000 per year (depending on experience), plus fringe benefits.
Starting date is negotiable.
The University of Michigan is a vibrant scientific community and the
successful applicants will be afforded many opportunities for
professional development. Ann Arbor offers a rich cultural and
intellectual life in a very livable small-city setting.
For further information, contact Pej Rohani (e-mail: rohani@umich.edu)
or Aaron King (kingaa@umich.edu). Applicants should send a cover
letter, a detailed CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the
names of three references. The cover letter should discuss possible
starting dates.
Review of applications will start on June 18 and will continue until the
posts have been filled.
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From: David Boukal <boukal@entu.cas.cz>
Date: June 12, 2012 2:47:44 AM
Subject: Post-doc: Modelling human impact on..., U South Bohemia
Postdoctoral fellow in the field of anthropogenic impact on populations
in aquatic habitats
One postdoctoral position focusing on modelling the ecological and
evolutionary consequences of human impact on aquatic ecosystems is
available in the newly established group of Dr. David Boukal at the
Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice (Czech
Republic). The position is defined broadly and can be tailored to
individual interests. Our ongoing theoretical work focuses mainly on
size-, stage- and trait-based approaches to population dynamics and
community assembly and on fisheries management and fisheries-induced
evolution. Ongoing experiments deal with predator-prey interactions,
life histories and phenotypic plasticity in freshwater insects, and
community assembly in small pools.
Basic qualifications are a PhD in ecology, mathematics or a related
field, obtained after 28 March 2008, and a strong interest in
quantitative ecology. Previous experience in fisheries, fish/insect
population dynamics, studies of life history evolution or community
dynamics is a plus. Candidates must be fluent in English (corresponding
to CAE or equivalent) or Czech language. Young researchers interested in
both experimental and theoretical work are particularly encouraged to
apply.
The position is funded through a European Social Fund project, and the
salary is highly competitive. The position is available from 1 September
2012 for up to 34 months and includes funding for 4-5 months to stay in
Prof. Mikko Heino's group at the University of Bergen, Norway
(www.uib.no/rg/evofish) and/or Dr. Andrew Beckerman's group at the
University of Sheffield (www.beckslab.staff.shef.ac.uk).
To apply, please send a CV including the list of publications, research
statement and contacts of two previous supervisors/colleagues to
boukal@entu.cas.cz or dboukal@prf.jcu.cz. The call will be open until
15 July 2012 or until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates
will be interviewed in the second half of July and final decision made
immediately afterwards.
For more information, visit www.entu.cas.cz/boukal/job.html or e-mail
David Boukal (boukal@entu.cas.cz).
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From: Mayer Humi <mhumi@WPI.EDU>
Date: June 12, 2012 3:44:12 PM
Subject: Department Head: Mathematical Sciences, WPI, MA, US
Department Head, Mathematical Sciences
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for the
position of Head of the Mathematical Sciences Department. The department
currently comprises 28 full-time faculty and offers outstanding academic
programs, including the B.S., M.S., and Ph. D. in Mathematical Sciences;
maintains vibrant research programs in applied and computational
mathematics and statistics; and is the home of the Center for Industrial
Mathematics and Statistics, with strong industry-university alliances.
The department boasts over 170 undergraduate majors and 80 graduate
students and serves a vital support role for other degree programs.
WPI seeks a dynamic individual with demonstrated leadership ability who
will build upon the department's strengths, recruit outstanding faculty,
promote scholarly initiatives, foster corporate relations, and steer the
department to its next level of excellence and visibility. Applicants
must have an earned doctorate and a strong international reputation, a
distinguished record of scholarly achievement in application-oriented
mathematical sciences supporting the department strengths,
administrative experience or clear potential, and a record of excellence
in teaching. The department head will be expected to represent the
department within both the constituent and academic communities and to
coordinate extramural funding activities. More information about the
department and its mission, goals and objectives, undergraduate and
graduate programs, and faculty research areas is available at
http://www.wpi.edu/academics/math.html.
Founded in 1865, WPI is one of the nation's oldest technological
universities. Today, WPI is a highly selective private university with
an undergraduate student body of over 3600, and 1400 full-time and
part-time graduate students enrolled in more than 50 programs. U.S. News
and World Report consistently ranks WPI among the top national
universities. Its innovative project-based curriculum engages students
and faculty in real-world problem solving, often at one of WPI's 25
Project Centers located around the globe. The university is located in
the heart of Massachusetts and an hour drive west of Boston.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter of intent that
describes professional interests (research, teaching and
administrative), and contact information for a minimum of three
references. Applicants are encouraged to apply through MathJobs
(www.mathjobs.org), but application materials may also be submitted (as
a single PDF file) to masearch@wpi.edu. Nominations are welcome and
should be sent to masearch@wpi.edu. Applications from women and minority
candidates are especially encouraged. For full consideration,
applications should be received by November 1, 2012. Questions can be
addressed to kwobbe@wpi.edu.
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