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Subject: SMB Digest v12i27
SMB Digest July 6, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 27
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Richard Schugart richard(dot)schugart(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
Conference: Dynamical Systems on Random..., Sep 18-21, Spain
Conference: Chemical Biology, Sep 26-29, EMBL, Heidelberg
Workshop: Analysis & Control of Cellular..., Oct 8-9, Purdue U
New Publication: Design & Nature VI: Comparing Design in...
Prospective Students: U Michigan Prog. in Biomedical Sciences
PhD Studentship: Modelling of Skin, Imperial College London
Post-doc: Modeling in Biology, NIDDK, NIH
Post-doc: Spatial Patterning on Evolving Surfaces, U Sussex, UK
Post-docs: Computational Biology, U Southern Denmark
Assistant Professors: Computational Biology, U Southern Denmark
Associate Professor: Computational Biology, U Southern Denmark
Positions Available: Computational Biology, VBI, Virginia Tech
Funding Opportunity 2013 NIH Director Transformative...
NIH Research & Selected Scientific/Clinical... - July Update
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Janina Kirsch <kirsch@bcf.uni-freiburg.de>
Date: July 1, 2012 3:04:04 PM
Subject: Conference: Dynamical Systems on Random..., Sep 18-21, Spain
This is the second announcement of the Conference on "Dynamical systems
on random graphs" that will take place in Castro Urdiales (Spain) from
September 18 to September 21, 2012.
This conference aims at bringing together mathematical physicists,
experts of dynamical systems and neuroscientists, with research
interests in graph theory, networks, complex systems, quantum graphs,
continuous dynamical systems on random graphs and heterogeneous media,
and their applications.
Contrary to the first announcement, we are now able to offer rooms (at a
special rate) for all participants in two hotels close to the CIEM
(Hotel Las Rocas**** and Hotel Miramar***), the conference venue. If you
are interested in participating, please contact any of the organisers as
soon as possible.
The keynote speakers will be
Mark Freidlin (University of Maryland, USA)
Kresimir Josic (University of Houston, USA)
Christoph Kirst (Max Planck Institute, Gottingen, Germany)
Bojan Mohar (Simon Fraser University, Canada)
Uzy Smilansky (Weizmann Institute, Israel and Cardiff University, UK)
More information will be made available on the conference web page
www.uni-ulm.de/dsrg2012
If you are interested to participate, please contact one of the
organisers:
Jens Bolte (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK)
Jens.Bolte@rhul.ac.uk
Delio Mugnolo (Universitat Ulm, Germany) delio.mugnolo@uni-ulm.de
Olaf Post (Durham University, UK) olaf.post@durham.ac.uk
Stefan Rotter (Bernstein Center Freiburg, Germany)
stefan.rotter@biologie.uni-freiburg.de
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From: EMBL Events <events@embl-events.de>
Date: July 2, 2012 8:50:55 AM
Reply-To: EMBL Events <marketing@embl.de>
Subject: Conference: Chemical Biology, Sep 26-29, EMBL, Heidelberg
EMBO Conference Series
Chemical Biology 2012
26-29 September 2012
EMBL Heidelberg
Last chance to register!
http://www.embl.de/training/events/2012/CHB12-01/index.html
Applications close 19th July
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From: Greg Buzzard <buzzard@math.purdue.edu>
Date: June 29, 2012 8:11:03 AM
Subject: Workshop: Analysis & Control of Cellular..., Oct 8-9, Purdue U
We're pleased to invite you to an upcoming workshop:
Model-based analysis and control of cellular processes
October 8-9, 2012, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
The conference web site (with information about registration,
accommodations, etc) is:
http://www.math.purdue.edu/~buzzard/conference12/
This NSF-sponsored workshop will explore emerging methods that use
semi-mechanistic models to improve our understanding and control of
cellular processes. For more than two decades, research advances in this
field have predominantly focused on generating mathematical models and
approaches to accurately describe cellular processes and their dynamics.
Building upon the rich foundation created by these models, this workshop
will focus on quantitative, analytical and computational methods that
effectively use these models to inform experiments that enhance our
understanding of these complex cellular processes and demonstrate our
ability to predictably modify the response of cellular processes and
systems in a desired manner.
Plenary Speakers:
Hana El-Samad, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences,
UC San Francisco
Suzanne Gaudet, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School
Juergen Hahn, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical & Biological
Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Jeff Hasty, Biodynamics Laboratory, UC San Diego
Pablo Iglesias, Cellular Signaling Control Laboratory, Johns Hopkins
University
Bruce Tidor, Biological Engineering and Computer Science, MIT
We hope to see you there!
Greg Buzzard and Ann Rundell
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From: Dee Halzack - WIT Press <Dee.Halzack@witpress.com>
Date: July 5, 2012 6:03:54 PM
Subject: New Publication: Design & Nature VI: Comparing Design in...
New publication: Design and Nature VI: Comparing Design in Nature with
Science and Engineering
This new volume from WIT Press contains some of the papers presented at
the 6th International Conference on Relating Design in Nature with
Science and Engineering (Design and Nature, for short). First held in
2002 the Design & Nature conferences draw contributions from researchers
from around the world who are working on a variety of studies involving
nature and its significance for modern scientific thought and design.
Since the conference is interdisciplinary in nature, contributions are
drawn from specialists in a variety of fields, such as physical science,
engineering, biology, and medicine, as well as the humanities and arts.
More details at http://www.witpress.com/978-1-84564-592-2.html.
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From: Santiago Schnell <schnells@umich.edu>
Date: June 30, 2012 9:31:32 PM
Subject: Prospective Students: U Michigan Prog. in Biomedical Sciences
The University of Michigan Program in Biomedical Sciences is hosting two
events this fall for prospective students. Both Open House and Preview
will allow students to learn more about PIBS, graduate study and student
life at Michigan. Please help spread the word to your colleagues and to
those you know considering graduate training. Event overviews are
described below.
Fall Open House, October 6, 2012
This one-day event offers all prospective PIBS students the opportunity
to interact with faculty and current graduate students from all 14 Ph.D.
programs, and learn more about graduate programs, faculty research,
admissions and student life. This event is free and open to all
students. RSVP online by 10/1/2012.
PIBS Preview, October 4-6, 2012 (applications due 8/1/2012)
In addition to attending PIBS Fall Open House, Preview attendees
participate in:
-an all-expense-paid visit for selected participants
-activities and workshops on applying and attending graduate school
at UM
-one-on-one and group interactions with faculty
-networking with current graduate students and peers from across
the country
-a tour of campus, facilities and the city of Ann Arbor
Competitive candidates will possess extensive research experience, two
letters of recommendation, plans to pursue a PhD starting fall 2013 and
a background that contributes to diversity in the biomedical sciences at
Michigan. Students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups,
low-income family backgrounds, first-generation U.S. citizens, and
first-generation college students are especially encouraged to apply.
Review eligibility and apply online by 8/1/2012.
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From: Reiko Tanaka <r.tanaka@imperial.ac.uk>
Date: June 28, 2012 2:02:46 PM
Subject: PhD Studentship: Modelling of Skin, Imperial College London
3-year PhD Studentship funded by Johnson & Johnson and
Department of Bioengineering
"Mathematical modelling of Skin: pH and Water Control"
We invite applications for a PhD studentship in the research
collaboration between the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial
College London and Johnson & Johnson, a world-leading Company for skin
care products. A stipend and home/EU fees for 3 years will be awarded.
This project aims to identify basic biological control mechanisms of pH
and water content in skin and its age-dependence. The PhD student will
develop mathematical tools and frameworks required to provide a unified
and practically applicable model to study control mechanisms of skin
aging.
Applicants should have a Masters degree (or equivalent qualification) in
a relevant area (e.g. control engineering, computational biology,
applied mathematics, process engineering etc.) to undertake the
mathematical modelling and analysis part of this project. Experience in
modelling and analysis of biological systems, expertise in modelling
with differential equations and numerical methods, and strong interest
in biology are preferable. We look for highly motivated applicants with
excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and
enthusiasm for exposure to a diversity of scientific projects. The PhD
will involve close interactions with biological collaborators and has
the possibility to visit Johnson & Johnson in France.
More information on research activities in Dr Tanaka's group is found in
http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/r.tanaka
For further details of the post contact Dr Reiko Tanaka
(r.tanaka@imperial.ac.uk). Interested applicants should send a current
curriculum vitae and research statement to Dr Tanaka by e-mail.
Closing date: July 31st 2012
Start date: as soon as possible or latest December 2012
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From: Vipul Periwal <vipulp@mail.nih.gov>
Date: June 28, 2012 3:23:33 PM
Subject: Post-doc: Modeling in Biology, NIDDK, NIH
Position Title: Mathematical modeling in biology
Position Description: Our laboratory focusses on mathematical modeling
of biological systems. Our current projects include: Islet form and
function, adipose tissue development, theoretical studies of network
structures required for robustness and homeostasis, digital evolution,
clinical diagnostic indices for sensitivity to insulin action of plasma
free fatty acid and related areas. The position requires a strong
background in quantitative sciences with a deep interest in biology, and
an interest in collaborating with experimental colleagues.
Please send a CV with a list of publications, and the names, telephone
numbers and email addresses of three people familiar with your work to
Vipul Periwal, vipulp@mail.nih.gov.
Employer Name: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases.
Position Location: Bethesda, MD
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and
employment programs.
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From: Anotida Madzvamuse <a.madzvamuse@sussex.ac.uk>
Date: July 4, 2012 8:43:38 AM
Subject: Post-doc: Spatial Patterning on Evolving Surfaces, U Sussex, UK
Post-doc: Modelling, analysis and simulation of spatial patterning on
evolving surfaces, University of Sussex, UK
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Department of Mathematics
Research Fellow in Modelling Biological Problems on Evolving Surfaces
(Fixed term for three years, full time)
Salary range: starting at 30,122 pounds and rising to 35,938 pounds
per annum
Expected start date 01 September 2012 but can be up until 01 November
2012
The objective of this fully funded 3-year Postdoctoral fellowship is to
derive mathematical models, carry-out theoretical stability analysis and
compute numerical solutions on realistic and geometrically accurate
complex evolving biological surfaces as well as carrying-out
applications in developmental biology and cell motility. Specifics tasks
are: (a) formulate new partial differential equations (PDES) on evolving
surfaces, (b) derive diffusion-driven instability conditions on evolving
surfaces, (c) formulate non-standard mechanisms capable of generating
patterns only during surface evolution, (d) numerically compute
solutions of the models and (e) to use biological and biomedical data to
motivate work and to validate theoretical predictions. The results
obtained will have wider implications in the areas of developmental
biology, cell motility, biomedicine, textiles, ecology, semiconductor
physics, material science, hydrodynamics, astrophysics, chemistry,
meteorology, economics, cancer biology, mathematics, numerical analysis
as well as other non-traditional fields such as languages where such
mechanisms are readily applicable.
The fellowship provides full support that includes salary and support
for research activities. The starting date for the fellowship is
flexible from the 01 September 2012 until the 01 November 2012. The
successful candidate will benefit from interactions with leading applied
mathematicians within the Department of Mathematics as well as with
researchers in collaborating institutions in Japan, France, Portugal,
USA, Netherlands, Austria and the UK. The Department of Mathematics
ranked highly in the 2008 UK RAE, achieving an internationally
recognised level. The candidate will pursue independent research in a
fast emerging critical field of research and will acquire advanced
techniques such as modelling in developmental biology and cell motility,
evolving surface finite element methods, adaptivity, computational
methods and algorithm development.
Prospective candidates should hold a PhD in Numerical Analysis, Applied
Mathematics, Computational Biology and/or other related disciplines.
Candidates should include with their application the following:
-Academic CV
-Official academic transcripts
-Contact details for two suitable referees
-A personal statement (500 words maximum) outlining their suitability
for the position and research experience to date relevant to the project
-Application form
The application form and further details can be accessed from the website:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/713
Enquiries: All enquiries should be directed to Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse
(a.madzvamuse@sussex.ac.uk) and/or Dr. Vanessa Styles
(v.styles@sussex.ac.uk)
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2012
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From: Achim Schroll <achim@imada.sdu.dk>
Date: July 4, 2012 2:15:44 AM
Subject: Post-docs: Computational Biology, U Southern Denmark
The Faculty of Science at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in
Odense invites applications for up to three postdoctoral research
positions in computational biology.
Computational biology is a pivotal part of SDU's efforts to expand and
strengthen the research fields at the interfaces of natural science and
health science.
The SDU Faculty of Science provides a modern, dynamic and international
environment for research and education within four departments:
Mathematics and Computer Science; Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy;
Biology; and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Depending on background
and research interests, the successful candidates will be employed in
one of these departments for the duration of two or three years.
The successful candidates are expected to engage in interdisciplinary
research projects with SDU experimentalists with the aim to develop
integrated experimental and computational approaches for studies of
dynamic biological systems, their evolution and regulation. Candidates
with a background in biostatistics, biomathematics, biomolecular
modelling and simulation, and analysis of large-scale 'omics data or
related fields are encouraged to apply.
Further information:
http://www.jobs.sdu.dk/vis_stilling.php?id=7452&lang=eng
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From: Achim Schroll <achim@imada.sdu.dk>
Date: July 4, 2012 2:11:11 AM
Subject: Assistant Professors: Computational Biology, U Southern Denmark
The Faculty of Science at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in
Odense invites applications for up to two assistant professor positions
in computational biology.
Computational biology is a pivotal part of SDU's efforts to expand and
strengthen the research fields at the interfaces of natural science and
health science.
The SDU Faculty of Science provides a modern, dynamic and international
environment for research and education within four departments:
Mathematics and Computer Science; Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy;
Biology; and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Depending on background
and research interests, the successful candidates will be employed in
one of these departments for the duration of two or three years.
The successful candidates are expected to engage in interdisciplinary
research projects with SDU experimentalists with the aim to develop
integrated experimental and computational approaches for studies of
dynamic biological systems, their evolution and regulation. Candidates
with a background in biostatistics, biomathematics, biomolecular
modelling and simulation, and analysis of large-scale 'omics data or
related fields are encouraged to apply.
Further information
http://www.jobs.sdu.dk/vis_stilling.php?id=7454&lang=eng
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From: Achim Schroll <achim@imada.sdu.dk>
Date: July 4, 2012 2:06:56 AM
Subject: Associate Professor: Computational Biology, U Southern Denmark
The Faculty of Science at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in
Odense invites applications for a position as associate professor in
computational biology.
Computational biology is a pivotal part of SDU's efforts to expand and
strengthen the research fields at the interfaces of natural science and
health science.
The SDU Faculty of Science provides a modern, dynamic and international
environment for research and education within four departments:
Mathematics and Computer Science; Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy;
Biology; and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Depending on
background, teaching and research interests, the successful candidate
will be employed in one of these departments.
The successful candidate is expected to engage in interdisciplinary
research projects with SDU experimentalists with the aim to develop
integrated experimental and computational approaches for studies of
dynamic biological systems, their evolution and regulation. Candidates
with a background in biostatistics, biomathematics, biomolecular
modelling and simulation, or analysis of large-scale 'omics data or
related fields are encouraged to apply.
Further information:
http://www.jobs.sdu.dk/vis_stilling.php?id=7455&lang=eng
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From: Reinhard Laubenbacher <reinhard@vbi.vt.edu>
Date: July 6, 2012 8:58:02 AM
Subject: Positions Available: Computational Biology, VBI, Virginia Tech
The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech has a
position available for a computational biologist to work with a team of
biologists and modelers on the development of algorithms and software to
build systems biology models of molecular networks related to
host-pathogen interactions in plants. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in
bioinformatics, mathematical, physical, or computer sciences, or
comparable research experience, together with extensive programming
experience. For a complete position description and application upload
see Job Posting 0122032 at www.jobs.vt.edu
For additional information please contact Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher,
540-231-7506, reinhard@vbi.vt.edu
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From: Murcia, Ellie (NIH/OD) [E] <murciae@OD.NIH.GOV>
Date: July 2, 2012 1:25:04 PM
Resent-From: Raymond Mejia <mejiar@helix.nih.gov>
Subject: Funding Opportunity 2013 NIH Director Transformative...
Funding Opportunity 2013 NIH Director's
Transformative Research Awards
Announcing a funding opportunity for the NIH Director's Transformative
Research Awards:
Exceptionally innovative, high risk, original and/or unconventional
research with broad impact
Individual or multi-PI applications permitted
Clinical, basic, and/or behavioral/social science research projects
Large budget applications welcome
The deadline for submitting Transformative Research Project applications
is September 21, 2012 with Letters of Intent due by August 21, 2012.
See the instructions in the RFA-RM-12-017
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-017.html>.
Additional information, including Frequently Asked Questions about the
Transformative Research Projects Program is available at:
http://commonfund.nih.gov/TRA. Send questions to
Transformative_Awards@mail.nih.gov.
The NIH Common Fund (formerly the NIH Roadmap) encourages collaboration
and supports a series of exceptionally high impact, trans-NIH programs.
These programs are supported by the Common Fund, and managed by the NIH
Office of the Director in partnership with the various NIH Institutes,
Centers and Offices. Additional information about the NIH Common Fund can
be found at http://commonfund.nih.gov.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) - "The Nation's Medical Research
Agency" - includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal
agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational
medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments and cures for
both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its
programs, visit http://www.nih.gov.
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From: Owens, Roland (NIH/OD) [E] <owensrol@mail.nih.gov>
Date: July 3, 2012 3:35:10 PM
Resent-From: Raymond Mejia <mejiar@helix.nih.gov>
Subject: NIH Research & Selected Scientific/Clinical... - July Update
Staff Scientist
Center for Cardiovascular Genomics, NHLBI
(deadline: August 20)
The Center for Cardiovascular Genomics (CCVG) of the National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health
invites applications for a Staff Scientist position. We seek a highly
motivated, creative and bright individual with expertise in statistical
genetics and/or bioinformatics who is interested in a range of human
epidemiology and genetic epidemiology studies. The candidates must hold
a Ph.D. degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of postdoctoral
experience. A good track record of productivity judged by peer-reviewed
publications is recommended. The successful candidate must have a strong
background in statistical genetic analysis and/or bioinformatics
analyses of genetic/genomic epidemiology research projects.
Specialized experience should include significant experience in
large-scale data analysis, data integration, data mining, optimization
techniques, algorithm design and development, and data visualization as
evidenced by citable publications. Additionally, expertise in
statistical work, such as computing and analyzing large genotype and
phenotype data sets, managing large-scale human genome sequence data,
and applying known statistical techniques to epidemiology and genetic
data, including genome-wide association data from human populations is
required. Experience with analysis of gene expression, metabolomic
and/or proteomic data is recommended but not required.
In addition to innovative and independent research in integrative
computational biology and/or cutting edge statistical genetics, the
successful candidate will take an active role in supporting other
members of the Center and will participate in a cooperative effort to
accomplish program, division, and Institute goals.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications. The initial appointment
will be for a minimum of 2 years, with possible appointment renewals in
1-year increments. Appointees must be US citizens, resident aliens, or
nonresident aliens with a valid employment visa. Applicants should
submit a cover letter highlighting key qualifications, a current
curriculum vitae with complete bibliography, three reference letters, a
one-page summary of the applicant's philosophy of core facility
operation, and a list of three publications that provide evidence of
relevant skills along with corresponding PDF copies of these
publications by August 20 to: Marcia Lobos, Executive Assistant to Dr.
Christopher J. O'Donnell, CCVG, NHLBI at:
NHLBI_CCVG_RecruitStaffScientist@mail.nih.gov. The advertisement will
remain open until the position is filled. PDF versions of documents sent
by electronic mail are strongly preferred. HHS and NIH are Equal
Opportunity Employers.
Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities are
strongly encouraged to apply. The NHLBI/NIH is a smoke-free workplace.
Systems Biology/Bioinformatics Staff Scientist
Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI-NINDS
(deadline: open-ended)
The Neuro-Oncology Branch, a trans-institute program of the National
Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders
and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health is seeking an
outstanding candidate to work in the area of cancer genomics,
bioinformatics and systems biology, particularly on computational
modeling of signaling and gene networks in cancer cells. Ongoing
projects include the integration of -omics and clinical data in the
exploration of signaling and transcriptional networks that govern cell
differentiation, proliferation and migration in primary brain tumors,
cancer tumor stem cells and normal embryonic neural stem cells and the
translation of those discoveries to patients through the highly
integrated clinical brain tumor research program. Applicants should
have a strong background in mathematical and computational modeling and
be expected to carry out an interdisciplinary project with experimental
groups.
The Staff Scientist candidate will take a lead role in the mentorship
and scientific management of a team of bioinformatics research fellows.
The following skills and qualifications are required: 1) PhD in computer
science, mathematics, bioinformatics, or related fields, and at least 3
years of post-doctoral training in bioinformatics and/or systems
biology; 2) experience in machine learning and network generation
algorithms; 3) basic knowledge of cell/molecular biology; 4) experience
in genome-wide genetic and gene expression data analysis.
Please send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and two
letters of reference to: Howard A. Fine, Chief; Neuro-Oncology Branch,
National Cancer Institute; MSC 8200, Room 225; 9030 Old Georgetown Road;
Bethesda, MD 20892-8200 or to smithj9@mail.nih.gov. Candidates may be
U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or nonresident aliens. DHHS, NIH, the
National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action employers that value and foster diversity throughout the entire
organization.
Chief
Laboratory of Computational Medicine, NEI
(deadline: open-ended)
The NEI seeks to develop a new program in computational analysis that
fully employs human genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic,
neurophysiological and clinical data sets to reconstruct biological
networks characteristic of normal and disease states. The magnitude,
diversity, rich information content, and hierarchical connectivity of
these data sets require the utilization and development of novel
quantitative tools. The goal is to understand human disease at a
molecular level in order to develop mechanism-based therapeutic
interventions.
We invite applications for head of a new laboratory of Computational
Medicine within the NEI Intramural Research Program. This initiative
seeks to integrate and translate knowledge from genetics and biology to
a wide range of disease processes using systems, network, statistical
and bioinformatics approaches.
*Examples in ocular biology amenable to a systems approach would
include neuro-immune interactions, gene regulatory networks during
disease pathogenesis, protein interaction pathways,
neuron-glial-vascular biological networks in the retina, neuronal
networks in the CNS, and developmental conditions and disorders.
* The research program has interest in developing novel computational
methodologies for analyzing large genetic, biological, biomedical,
neuronal, and functional data sets. Particular attention will be paid
to genotype-phenotype correlations, gene-gene and gene-environment
interactions. In parallel, we will actively seek to develop disease
intermediate phenotypes that reflect the underlying biology and
pathophysiology of disease.
* Data sets from large clinical trials, genetic studies (including
GWAS), expression profiling in normal and disease conditions, and from
the eyeGENE human research repository for monogenic ophthalmic diseases
will be developed to reconstruct and understand ocular biological
networks that link genetic perturbations, small molecule interactions,
and physiological processes, to predict normal and disease states.
The NEI/NIH provides an exceptional environment of dedicated scientists
as well as a wide range of resources. We currently envision that this
program will be located in the newly constructed Porter Neuroscience
complex that houses a diverse set of investigators from many different
Institutes. The successful candidate will be expected to recruit
tenure-track faculty in areas that may include computational medicine or
neuroscience, network biology, genetic or molecular epidemiology, cell
and molecular biology, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and
biostatistics into the new Laboratory of Computational Medicine.
Applicants should have a MD, MD/PhD or PhD and an outstanding record of
accomplishments in genetics, epidemiology, neuroscience, cell and
molecular biology, biostatistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
Senior scientists would have the opportunity to maintain their
participation in existing collaborative research in non-eye diseases if
desired.
This position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit
curriculum vitae, bibliography, copies of their five most significant
publications, a summary of research accomplishments, names of three
references, and a detailed experimental plan for the development of this
program. These materials should be sent to: The Office of the Scientific
Director, National Eye Institute, Attention: Ms. Mica Gordon
(gordonmi@nei.nih.gov), NIH Building 31, 31 Center Drive, Room 6A22,
Bethesda, MD, 20892. The National Eye Institute does not discriminate in
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability,
age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The NIH Intramural Research Program
http://irp.nih.gov/
http://irp.nih.gov/careers/tenured-and-tenure-track-scientific-careers
Link to Fellowships and Positions of Interest to fellows
https://www.training.nih.gov/
https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services/jobs
Link to NIH Jobs
http://www.jobs.nih.gov/
Searchable database of all NIH intramural research projects
http://intramural.nih.gov/search/index.tml
Clinical Training at NIH
http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/index.html
http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/gme.html
I also wish to make you aware of two national resources available on the
web. The NIH Clinical Center Grand Rounds and Wednesday Afternoon
Lecture Series (WALS) are videocast live and archived for later access.
NIH Clinical Center Grand Rounds
Schedule:
http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.html
Archives:
http://videocast.nih.gov/PastEvents.asp?c=27
NIH Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series
Schedule:
http://wals.od.nih.gov/
Archives:
http://videocast.nih.gov/PastEvents.asp?c=3
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