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Subject: SMB Digest v12i33
SMB Digest August 13, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 33
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Richard Schugart richard(dot)schugart(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
SMB September Newsletter Submission Request-Deadline Aug 24
NIMBioS Bi-Monthly Newsletter, Jul-Aug 2012
Ecology, Epidemiology, &...-Thematic Program 2013, U Montreal
PhD: Theoretical Biological Physics, Imperial Col London
Post-doc: Mathematical Biology, Nottingham Trent U, UK
Associate Professor & Lecturer, Systems Biology, U Nottingham
French-US Collaboration in Computational Neuroscience
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Gaff, Holly D. <HGaff@odu.edu>
Date: August 6, 2012 5:10:53 PM
Subject: SMB September Newsletter Submission Request-Deadline Aug 24
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From: NIMBioS <newsletter@nimbios.org>
Date: August 8, 2012 12:52:36 PM
Subject: NIMBioS Bi-Monthly Newsletter, Jul-Aug 2012
To view the NIMBioS Bi-Monthly Newsletter, go to
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs032/1102610363105/archive/1110626391080.html
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From: Frithjof Lutscher <flutsche@uottawa.ca>
Date: August 10, 2012 10:57:57 AM
Subject: Ecology, Epidemiology, &...-Thematic Program 2013, U Montreal
Models and Methods in Ecology, Epidemiology and Public Health
A year-long thematic program in Canada as part of MPE 2013
We put together an exciting series of 10 workshops and three summer
schools for 2013. Please take a look at the program online:
http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/M2E2/
Some funding for attending these events will be available for junior
researchers.
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From: Lee, Chiu Fan <c.lee@imperial.ac.uk>
Date: August 7, 2012 10:22:34 AM
Subject: PhD: Theoretical Biological Physics, Imperial Col London
3-year PhD Studentship in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial
College London
"Theoretical biological physics: Self-organisation and pattern formation
in biology"
We invite applications for a PhD studentship in theoretical biological
physics at Imperial College London. A stipend and home/EU fees for 3
years will be awarded.
The project aims to further our theoretical understanding of
self-organisation phenomena and pattern formation in biological systems.
Specific examples include protein amyloid self-assembly, cytoplasmic
pattern formation, tissue homeostasis, and collective behaviour in
living organisms. We employ tools of statistical mechanics, soft
condensed matter physics, applied mathematics, and computation methods
in our research. Our work is typically done in close collaboration with
experimental biologists.
Applicants should have a Masters Degree (or equivalent qualification) in
a relevant area (e.g. physics, mathematics, engineering, and computer
science, etc.)
More information on research activities in the Lee group can be found in
http://www.bg.ic.ac.uk/research/c.lee/.
For further details of the post contact Dr Chiu Fan Lee
(c.lee@imperial.ac.uk). Interested applicants should send a current
curriculum vitae and 1-page research statement to Dr Lee by e-mail.
Closing date: 31 August, 2012
Start date: as soon as possible or latest January 2013
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From: O'dea, Reuben <reuben.odea@ntu.ac.uk>
Date: August 13, 2012 3:49:20 AM
Subject: Post-doc: Mathematical Biology, Nottingham Trent U, UK
Postdoctoral research fellow: Simulation and analysis of epileptic
seizure progression
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research fellowship
investigating epileptic seizure dynamics in a computational model of the
brain. A paradox in Neuroinformatics is that, while neural network
topology is thought to be the dominant factor affecting epileptic
seizure progression, the state-of-the-art typically employs 2D lattices
with arbitrary network connectivity. This project exploits MRI
neuroimaging data, together with a series of increasingly complex
multiscale computational models to determine the influence of detailed
brain structure on epileptic seizure dynamics.
The research will be undertaken within the Biomathematics and
Bioinformatics Research Group (http://biomathematics.wordpress.com/)
within the Biomedical, Life and Health Sciences Research Centre
(http://www.ntu.ac.uk/research/academic_schools/sat/research_centres/104834.html)
at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in mathematics (or a subject with high
mathematical content) and prior experience with mathematical modelling
or scientific computing is essential. This full-time post is offered for
7 months, with potential for extension to 12 months.
If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please
contact: Dr Reuben O'Dea, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer on
+44 (0)115 848 8050 or by email reuben.odea@ntu.ac.uk. More information,
and online application:
https://vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/default.asp?Section=Vacancy&VacID=001148
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From: Markus Owen <Markus.Owen@nottingham.ac.uk>
Date: August 10, 2012 5:46:52 AM
Subject: Associate Professor & Lecturer, Systems Biology, U Nottingham
University of Nottingham - School of Mathematical Sciences
Associate Professor in Systems Biology
Reference: CE08972S
Closing Date: Friday, 31 August 2012
Lecturer in Systems Biology
Reference: CE07719X1S
Closing Date: Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for the above two
posts. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute
strongly to maintaining and enhancing the School?s high standards in
teaching and research. Candidates should have a commitment to
high-quality teaching in service and honours mathematics to a broad
range of students.
At the University of Nottingham, the School of Mathematical Sciences was
ranked 8th nationally by Research Power in the 2008 RAE. The School
hosts the highly successful Centre for Mathematical Medicine and
Biology, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to
maintaining and enhancing our research record, and in particular to
develop new collaborations in Systems Biology within and outside the
University of Nottingham. We are particularly interested in receiving
applications from candidates with research interests in the development
and application of innovative mathematical tools for systems biology,
using techniques from computational Systems Biology, statistical
inference, biological network analysis and complexity science, and
stochastic modelling. There is significant potential to establish new
collaborations within the University in diverse areas including cancer
research, cell signalling, animal sciences and neuroscience.
Candidates for the appointment at Associate Professor level (CE08972S)
should hold a PhD or equivalent in mathematics or a related subject and
have achieved research distinction in Systems Biology, have strong
leadership capability or potential and proven skills in high quality
teaching. Salary will be within the range 46,846 - 55,908 pounds per
annum (pro rata) depending on skills and experience (salary progression
beyond this scale is subject to performance).
Candidates for the appointment at Lecturer level (CE07719X1S) should
hold a PhD or equivalent in mathematics or a related subject and have
demonstrated potential for research of international quality in Systems
Biology. Salary will be within the range 32,901 - 44,116 pounds per
annum (pro rata) depending on skills and experience (salary progression
beyond this scale is subject to performance).
Both posts are available from September 2012 or as soon as possible
thereafter and are open to job share. As part of our commitment to
promoting diversity we encourage applications from women.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Markus Owen,
tel: +44 (0) 115 846 7214 or email: markus.owen@nottingham.ac.uk.
Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will
not be accepted.
Information about the School is available at:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx.
For more details and/or to apply on-line please access:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/CE08972S
(Associate Professor)
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/CE07719X1S
(Lecturer)
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From: Whang, Kenneth C. <kwhang@NSF.GOV>
Date: August 9, 2012 1:21:07 PM
Reply-To: CRCNS Public Announcements <CRCNS-ANNOUNCE@LISTSERV.NSF.GOV>
Subject: French-US Collaboration in Computational Neuroscience
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the French National Research
Agency (ANR) have entered into an agreement that will enable US-French
collaborative research proposals to be considered through a common
review process. For more information, please see NSF Dear Colleague
Letter 12-114
(http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf12114) and the
Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience program page
(http://www.nsf.gov/crcns/). Proposals will be due on November 2, 2012.
Broad distribution of this announcement is encouraged. Individuals
interested in occasional forthcoming news about the program can sign up
for the CRCNS Public Announcements list by sending a blank e-mail to
CRCNS-ANNOUNCE-subscribe-request@LISTSERV.NSF.GOV.
NSF 12-114
French-US Collaboration in Computational Neuroscience
Rapid advances in empirical methods, together with powerful mathematical
and computational techniques, and an unprecedented ability to store and
analyze large quantities of data, place computational neuroscience at
the threshold of paradigm-shifting discoveries. Computational
neuroscience thrives from integrating expertise across multiple
disciplines and, therefore, is well suited for funding mechanisms
specifically designed to foster integrative research and collaboration
between different investigators, institutions, and countries. Both
France and the United States are strongly interested in fostering
collaboration in emerging interdisciplinary topics, and realizing the
opportunities posed specifically by computational neuroscience.
A binational workshop on Opportunities for US-French Collaboration in
Computational Neuroscience addressed key challenges as the field moves
forward into the next decade, and characterized the need for a joint
process to support collaboration between the United States and France.
Therefore, under the terms of this Dear Colleague Letter, both countries
announce their support for French-US joint research projects in
computational neuroscience. A parallel Call for proposals is being
issued by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR).
NSF and ANR will accept proposals for US-French collaborative research
projects in computational neuroscience in November 2012. Collaborating
investigators at French and US institutions may submit proposals for
joint research projects in computational neuroscience. Computational
neuroscience is inclusively defined, encompassing a broad range of
computational and biological goals and approaches. Collaborations are
expected to exploit complementary expertise, enabling the collaborating
investigators to pursue innovative research approaches and make
significant advances on important and challenging problems. Proposals
will be evaluated according to their intellectual merit, broader
impacts, and the quality and value of the international collaboration.
NSF and ANR will implement a joint evaluation process, with reviewers
identified by both organizations.
Proposal budgets should include travel funds for the PI to attend an
annual meeting, in either the United States or France, to exchange views
about the ongoing research activities and their results, and to ensure
close links and sharing of ideas among research groups. The US
components of joint research projects selected for funding will be
funded under the Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience
program; the French components will be funded by ANR.
To apply for funding for US-French joint research projects, French and
US investigators should submit proposals with identical project
descriptions to NSF and ANR as follows:
The proposal to NSF should be submitted according to the guidelines of
NSF solicitation 11-505: Collaborative Research in Computational
Neuroscience by the deadline date of November 2, 2012. Proposal titles
should begin with the phrase, "US-French Collaboration: ." The NSF
proposal should be submitted by the US partner in the collaboration.
The NSF proposal should describe the combined US-French project as a
unified entity. Budget pages for the French partner should be submitted
as a supplementary document. Proposal preparation requirements exactly
parallel those described in NSF 11-505 for US-German Research Proposals.
Agency Representative
Kenneth Whang
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems
National Science Foundation
Arlington VA 22230
Tel.: +1 (703) 292-5149
Fax: +1 (703) 292-9073
kwhang@nsf.gov
A French annex with French personnel and budget details should be
submitted together with an electronic copy of the proposal, by the
deadline date of November 2, 2012, to:
Agency Representative
Mathieu Girerd
Agence nationale de la recherche
Tel: + 33 (1) 73 54 82 13
E-mail: mathieu.girerd@agencerecherche.fr
Further instructions for French investigators are detailed at:
http://www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr/CRCNS-2012
Collaborating investigators in US-French joint projects selected for
funding will develop a consortium agreement, covering issues including
intellectual property, and provide a copy of this agreement to ANR.
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