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Subject: SMB Digest v12i30
SMB Digest July 26, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 30
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Richard Schugart richard(dot)schugart(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
New Publication: Biotechnology: An Introduction
Online Course: Network Biology, Begin Oct, U Manchester
Conference: SIAM Comp Sci & Eng, Feb 25-Mar 1, Boston, MA
Post-doc: Mathematical Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa
Professor: Applied Systems Research, U Osnabrueck, Germany
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Dee Halzack - WIT Press <Dee.Halzack@witpress.com>
Date: July 17, 2012 10:06:08 AM
Subject: New Publication: Biotechnology: An Introduction
New Publication Announcement
Biotechnology: an introduction
Available now.
Comprising 7 chapters, this book comprehensively covers all topics of
biotechnology. A unique, concise and up-to-date resource, it offers
readers an innovative and valuable presentation of the subject. It has
been carefully prepared to present the concepts with the help of
diagrams, figures and tables. It covers the fundamental aspects and
applications of biotechnology for the production of valuable products
and services.
Each chapter is presented in a simple and systematic way to provide a
thorough understanding of the core principles of science, the
interrelationships between biotechnology and other disciplines and how
biotechnology affects our everyday lives. The basic concepts of each
step to be followed in developing a biotechnology process are clearly
explained and their functions are highlighted.
A few recent developments in other fields have also been included to
provide a contemporary understanding of the subject and the large domain
of biotechnology applications. The last chapter contains some of the
most recent examples of biotechnology applications such as green
chemistry or environmental biotechnology. Finally the book presents an
annex which contains some of the most important discoveries that led to
the development of biotechnology today.
Authors: M. PELE and C. CIMPEANU, University of Agronomic Sciences and
Veterinary Medicine Bucharest, Romania
ISBN: 978-1-84564-666-0; e-ISBN: 978-1-84564-667-7
Details and contents at
<http://www.witpress.com/978-1-84564-666-0.html >.
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From: Heather Vincent <Heather.Vincent@manchester.ac.uk>
Date: July 21, 2012 3:26:31 AM
Subject: Online Course: Network Biology, Begin Oct, U Manchester
The University of Manchester's distance learning course, 'Bioinformatics
for Systems Biology' will begin again in October 2012.
http://octette.cs.man.ac.uk/bioinformatics/modules/systemsbiology.html
The course can be taken as a single unit, or the credits earned could
count towards the distance Masters in Digital Biology.
http://octette.cs.man.ac.uk/bioinformatics/qualifications/index.html
Bioinformatics for Systems Biology covers:
* the use of models in biology;
* structure and use of public pathway and interaction databases;
* reconstruction of biological networks from experimental data;
* network statistics;
* interpretation of experimental data in the network context;
* advanced topics.
You will find links to details of all our online courses here:
http://octette.cs.man.ac.uk/bioinformatics/index.html
If you have any questions about the distance programme in Digital
Biology, or would like to apply, please contact our office for Advanced
Professional Education (ape@cs.man.ac.uk).
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From: Connie Young <Young@siam.org>
Date: July 24, 2012 7:52:29 AM
Subject: Conference: SIAM Comp Sci & Eng, Feb 25-Mar 1, Boston, MA
SIAM Conference on Computational Science & Engineering (CSE13)
February 25-March 1, 2013
The Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING!
August 13, 2012: Minisymposium proposals
September 10, 2012: Abstracts for contributed and minisymposium speakers
Visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/cse13/submissions.php to submit.
Twitter hashtag: #SIAMcse13
For more information about the conference, visit
http://www.siam.org/meetings/cse13/ or contact SIAM Conference
Department at meetings@siam.org.
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From: Sandy Anderson <alexander.ra.anderson@gmail.com>
Date: July 19, 2012 10:57:40 AM
Subject: Post-doc: Mathematical Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa
Applications are sought for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow
to work under the supervision of Dr. Alexander R. A. Anderson on an
exciting inter-disciplinary research project concerning the modelling of
Cancer progression, development and treatment. We seek a talented
individual with a PhD and background in applied mathematics, physics or
a computational discipline to work in the unique research environment of
the Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO) Department. IMO integrates
mathematicians, computer scientists, and physicists together with
imaging specialists as well as clinical and experimental oncologists to
develop novel approaches for the treatment and understanding of cancer.
The successful candidate will have experience in modelling biological
systems, with a preference for those with knowledge of cancer. As well
as demonstrated creativity, high motivation, good communication skills
and importantly, experience in developing/ writing publications in
quality peer reviewed scientific journals. They should possess the
ability to work independently and within the research group. A desire to
work closely with experimentalists and clinicians is also necessary.
Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to program
(C/C++/Java/Matlab), visualise and analyse numerical/experimental data.
The IMO is housed within the H. Lee Moffitt Comprehensive Cancer Center
which is a modern facility on the University of South Florida Campus
that conducts research on various aspects of Cancer Biology with
emphasis on translational research. Research environment includes state
of the art modern core facilities and access to experimental and
clinical data.
Further details on the type of research being carried out in the
Anderson lab can be found Here, please send CV and cover letter directly
to Alexander.Anderson@Moffitt.org. Also apply online through the Moffitt
recruitment system: Req ID Number 9269
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From: Horst Malchow <malchow@uos.de>
Date: July 18, 2012 3:31:29 AM
Subject: Professor: Applied Systems Research, U Osnabrueck, Germany
The Institute of Environmental Systems Research (IUSF) at the University
of Osnabrueck has a vacancy for a
Professor (W3) in Applied Systems Science
to be filled by April 1, 2013.
The Institute is an interdisciplinary, inter-departmental research
institution. The research advances the conceptual and methodological
foundations of systems science and applies innovative interdisciplinary
approaches to ecological and socio-economic systems and their
interactions. IUSF runs teaching programs at bachelor and master level
in Applied Systems Science, Environmental Systems Science as well as
Environmental Systems and Resources Management.
The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate
courses in the system science programs and to lead an own research group
at IUSF. The research focus should be in the analysis, mathematical
modeling and simulation of environmental systems.
According to § 25 NHG, necessary qualifications include an appropriate
university degree, an outstanding doctoral degree, and further
scientific achievements such as or equivalent to Habilitation or
assistant professorship. A proven track record in internationally
recognized, interdisciplinary, system oriented environmental research
and experience in leading a scientific research team as well as in
interdisciplinary cooperation and in the acquisition of third party
funds are required. Proven teaching skills and practice are expected as
well.
As a certificated family-friendly employer the University of Osnabrück
is committed to the reconciliation of work and family.
The university is an equal opportunity employer. Women are especially
encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants with equivalent qualification
will be treated preferentially.
Please send your application (including curriculum vitae, scientific
profile, list of publications) preferably in electronic format to the
Dean of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Prof. Dr.
Norbert de Lange, 49069 Osnabrueck; e-mail: dekan-fb6@uos.de.
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2012.
For further information you can contact Prof. Dr. Claudia Pahl-Wostl
(pahl@uos.de) or Prof. Dr. Horst Malchow (malchow@uos.de). Further
information on IUSF and the study programs is available online at
http://www.usf.uos.de.
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