Subject: SMB Digest v12i36
SMB Digest September 5, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 36
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org
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Issue's Topics:
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Infectious Disease Modeling
Deadline Reminder for Keystone Symposia Vaccination Conference
Book Announcement: Introduction to Dynamical Systems ...
New Book about Archimedes
Cells in Motion - CiM Junior Research Groups
PhD Research Project: Mathematical Models of Insect-pathogen ...
Postdoc: Tissue Mechanics Modeling, North Carolina State University
Postdoctoral Position: Network Modeling, Georgetown University
Tenure-track Faculty Position: BioFrontiers Institute, U of Colorado
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Libin Rong <
rong2@oakland.edu>
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:54:57 -0400
Subject: Call for Papers: Special Issue on Infectious Disease Modeling
Dear colleagues,
In view of the increased use of mathematical models in infectious diseases,
*Journal of Biological Systems* will publish *a special issue on Infectious
Disease Modeling* in 2013. This special issue will focus on mathematical
and computational approaches to the study of various infectious diseases.
Both between-host and within-host models are welcome.
The papers will be full-length articles, and should contribute to the
advancement in this field in one or more aspects, e.g., developing
new models, mathematical analysis, computational methods, parameter
estimation, and explanation of biological or clinical phenomena. Review
articles will also be considered. Submissions will be first screened by
the Guest Editors (conformity with JBS Aims, Scopes, format etc, please
see
http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/jbs), and then go through
the regular external peer review.
If you plan to contribute, please inform the guest editors at your earliest
convenience. That will help with planning. Manuscripts should be submitted
via the journal's online submission system before *February 1, 2013*.
Please also include "Special issue on infectious disease modeling" in the
message to the editors when submitting your manuscript.
Please distribute this announcement to anyone who might be interested in
contributing to the special issue.
*Guest editors*
Maia Martcheva, Department of Mathematics, University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL (
maia@ufl.edu)
Libin Rong, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Oakland University,
Rochester, MI (
rong2@oakland.edu)
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From: <
keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 6:15 AM
Subject: Deadline Reminder for Keystone Symposia Vaccination Conference
Immunological Mechanisms of Vaccination
Fairmont Château Laurier . Ottawa, Ontario . Canada
December 13-18, 2012
Late-Breaking Abstract Deadline: September 13, 2012
Early Registration Deadline: October 11, 2012
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/index.cfm?e=Web.Meeting.Flyer&MeetingID=1224#utm_source=2012S3Email2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2012S3Email2&utm_content=2012S3flyerlink
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From: Jared M. Maruskin <
maruskin@solarcrestpublishing.com>
Date: Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 7:26 PM
Subject: Book Announcement: Introduction to Dynamical Systems ...
New Book Announcement
Introduction to Dynamical Systems and Geometric Mechanics
by Jared M. Maruskin, 2012
360 p., ISBN 9780985062705
http://shop.solarcrestpublishing.com/Introduction-to-Dynamical-Systems-and-Geometric-Mechanics-9780985062705.htm
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the fields of dynamical
systems and geometric mechanics in a single volume. The exposition is
concise and clear, and is supplemented with a number of illuminating
examples and exercises. The text offers an ample amount of flexibility:
core sections from both parts of the text may be reasonably digested in
a single-semester introductory graduate-level course, or the text may be
covered in more detail over a two-semester course. The text also discusses
several new results that have yet to appear in any other textbook, and
each chapter concludes with an application that can serve as a springboard
project for further investigation, projects, or in-class discussion.
In the first part of the text, we discuss linearization and stability of
trajectories and fixed points, invariant manifold theory, periodic orbits,
Poincaré maps, Floquet theory, the Poincaré-Bendixson theorem, bifurcations,
and chaos. The second part of the text begins with a self-contained chapter
on differential geometry that introduces notions of manifolds, mappings,
vector fields, the Jacobi-Lie bracket, and differential forms. The final
chapters cover Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics from a modern geometric
perspective, mechanics on Lie groups, and nonholonomic mechanics via both
moving frames and fiber bundle decompositions.
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From: Bernard Beauzamy <
bernard.beauzamy@scmsa.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:51:23 +0200
Subject: New Book about Archimedes
Dear Colleagues,
My new book "Archimedes' Modern Works" is now available.
For more information, please see :
http://scmsa.eu/archives/SCM_Archimedes_order.htm
best regards,
Prof. Bernard Beauzamy
www.scmsa.eu
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From: Martin Burger <
martin.burger@wwu.de>
Date: Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 2:58 AM
Subject: Cells in Motion - CiM Junior Research Groups
Independent CiM Junior Research Groups with flexible funding to cover the
salary of the applicant plus staff and running costs will be established
for up to 5 years. Applications are strongly encouraged in fields relevant
to the CiM concept (see
http://www.uni-muenster.de/CiMIC/), including:
- biophysical aspects of cell dynamics
- cell-cell and/or cell-matrix interactions
- cell migration and /or differentiation
- mathematical modelling of biological systems
- protein and/or lipid biochemistry and biophysics
- intracellular dynamics
- high resolution optical and non-optical imaging to study cell biology.
The junior group leaders will be eligible to apply for additional funding
to cover the costs of specific CiM-related projects and for participation
in the CiM Graduate and Postgraduate Programmes. The groups will be located
in a CiM building and, while scientifically independent, will be associated
with a CiM laboratory to ensure the proper infrastructure and stimulating
scientific environment.
The CiM Junior Research Groups will also be supported by the 'Careers
in Motion' Gender Equality and Diversity Promoting Programmes. CiM will
instigate gender equality and diversity promoting programmes to support its
interdisciplinary and diverse nature which brings together scientists with
expertise in different fields and of different genders, family status and
ethnic backgrounds.
Please send CV, list of publications and your concept of how you could
bring even more motion into CiM by October 15th, 2012.
Cells in Motion - CiM
Cluster of Excellence
Mendelstraße 11
D-48149 Münster
Germany
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From: White, Steven M. <
smwhit@ceh.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 4:23 AM
Subject: PhD Research Project: Mathematical Models of Insect-pathogen ...
Development of mathematical models of insect-pathogen dynamics towards
improved biological control of agricultural pests.
Applications are invited for a multidisciplinary postgraduate doctoral
studentship to develop and analyse mathematical models of insect-pathogen
dynamics to improve management of agricultural pests under the supervision
of A/Prof. Caroline Hauxwell (Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland
University of Technology (QUT)), Prof Kerrie Mengersen (QUT) and Dr
Steven White (NERC Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) and the Centre for
Mathematical Biology, University of Oxford).
The studentship will start in January 2013 and will be based at QUT in
Brisbane, Australia. The candidate will join the biopesticides research group
at QUT, in collaboration with BRAG, the Bayesian Research and Applications
Group at QUT and CEH, the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research
in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.
Insect pathogens are widely used as biopesticides in Australia to
control key insect pests of economically important crops. In particular,
biopesticides based on insect viruses (Baculoviruses) are used as a commercial
alternative to chemical insecticides, to reduce the evolution of insecticide
resistance and to reduce harmful environmental impacts. However, the cost
of biopesticides may be prohibitive when compared to cheaper chemical
insecticides.
An alternative strategy might be to use the virus's capacity to reproduce and
spread by applying the pathogen at lower rates and earlier in the season in
order to initiate an epizootic. This strategy might be effective where crops
can tolerate higher levels of insect damage, where the virus is slow-acting,
or where the cost of high rates of biopesticide is uneconomic. This
biological strategy would make biopesticides a viable alternative to
potentially harmful chemical insecticides in a wider range of crops.
Baculoviruses occur naturally in the insect populations, but epizootics
typically occur too late to prevent damage to the crop. Thus a reliable
control strategy requires effective models of disease transmission in
insect populations to predict the optimal application strategy and to test
economic viability.
The aim of this studentship is to develop and analyse mathematical models
of insect-baculovirus dynamics in punctuated and seasonal introductions
against agricultural pests.
Specifically, the student will:
1) Develop a mathematical model comprising a system of delayed differential
equations, to accurately describe the crop-insect-virus dynamics.
2) Extend the model to include stochastic effects
3) Extend the temporal model to investigate how spatio-temporal scales
affect pest control.
4) Develop a complementary Bayesian model to include other features of the
data and model, e.g. low population stochastic effects, nested structure,
complementary information, uncertainty in inputs and responses.
5) Test the model predictions against field data.
Candidates must:
1. Submit an expression of interest to A/Prof. Hauxwell
(
caroline.hauxwell@qut.edu.au) no later than 5th October 2012
2. Apply to the QUT 2012 scholarship round no later than close of business
on 12th October 2012 (Australian time).
Details on QUT application requirements and scholarships can be found here:
http://www.qut.edu.au/research/scholarships-and-funding/research-scholarships
Informal enquiries should be addressed to A/Prof. Hauxwell
(
caroline.hauxwell@qut.edu.au).
Funding Notes:
Details on QUT application requirements and scholarships can be found here:
http://www.qut.edu.au/research/scholarships-and-funding/research-scholarships
The applicant should have 1st class honours, or 2.1 honours with an MSc by
research or equivalent, in mathematics, statistics, theoretical ecology or
physics, with a keen interest in applied ecology.
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From: Sharon Lubkin <
lubkin@ncsu.edu>
Date: Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Subject: Postdoc: Tissue Mechanics Modeling, North Carolina State University
Postdoc: Tissue Mechanics Modeling, North Carolina State University
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position modeling
morphogenesis. The NIH-funded research project aims to construct tissue-level
models of the mechanical aspects of development of the embryonic lung. The
postdoctoral fellow will participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary research
group involving collaborations between modelers, biomedical researchers,
and numerical analysts. The position includes opportunities for laboratory
research and/or teaching.
Requirements:
1. Ph.D. in applied mathematics, biomathematics, bioengineering, biomedical
engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
2. Experience in at least two of the following areas: finite element modeling,
computational fluid dynamics, transport in biological systems, mixture models.
3. Experience in scientific computing.
4. Strong speaking and writing skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary research
environment.
The position is available immediately with a competitive salary and benefits.
The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal contingent upon
the availability of continuing funding and satisfactory performance.
Applications should be emailed to
lubkin@eos.ncsu.edu and consist of a cover
letter describing your interest and suitability for the position, the names
and contact information for at least three references, and a CV. Applications
will be reviewed immediately, and continue until the position is filled.
Prof Sharon Lubkin
Dept of Mathematics
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
lubkin@eos.ncsu.edu
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~lubkin/
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From: Shweta Bansal <
shweta@sbansal.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Subject: Postdoctoral Position: Network Modeling, Georgetown University
*POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE*
Department of Biology, Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in
the prediction and containment of livestock diseases with spatio-temporal
network modeling. This position will be funded by the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) and will be based in the group of Shweta Bansal
(
http://bansallab.com) at Georgetown University. Successful applicants will
develop mathematical and statistical network models for partially-observed
data and apply them to inform control or management of infectious disease
in U.S. livestock populations. The ideal candidate has a PhD in statistics,
applied mathematics or another highly quantitative field and previous
experience in the analysis of epidemiological or ecological systems with
network models.
Initial appointments will be for one year, with possible renewal to a
second year depending on progress. The salary will be in the range of
$48,000-55,000 per year (depending on experience), plus fringe benefits.
The preferred starting date is October 1, 2012, but is negotiable.
Georgetown University is a vibrant scientific community and the successful
applicant will be afforded many opportunities for professional development.
Washington D.C. offers a rich cultural and intellectual life, in the heart
of the U.S. policy scene.
For further information, contact Shweta Bansal (e-mail:
shweta@sbansal.com).
Applicants should send a cover letter, a detailed CV, a brief statement of
research interests, and names and contact information for three references.
The cover letter should discuss possible starting dates.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
post has been filled.
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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From: David Matthew Bortz <
Dmbortz@colorado.edu>
Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 6:40 PM
Subject: Tenure-track Faculty Position: BioFrontiers Institute, U of Colorado
Tenure-track Faculty Position
The BioFrontiers Institute at the University of Colorado in Boulder is
looking for its next interdisciplinary faculty member.
We invite applications from candidates seeking to develop an internationally
recognized research program that addresses significant problems in biology
and medicine at the interface with the physical sciences, mathematics,
and/or computer science.
BioFrontiers integrates faculty from the departments of Chemistry &
Biochemistry; Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology; Ecology &
Evolutionary Biology; Physics; Integrative Physiology; Applied Mathematics;
Computer Science; Chemical & Biological Engineering; and Mechanical
Engineering. A successful candidate could choose to be rostered in any of
these departments.
The position is at the Assistant Professor level, although senior candidates
at Associate and Full Professor ranks will also be considered. Candidates
must have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated commitment to teaching at undergraduate
and graduate levels.
Learn more and apply online at
http://BioFrontiers.colorado.edu/facultyhire .
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012 and will continue
until the position is filled. The University of Colorado is committed to
diversity and equality in education and employment and sensitive to the needs
of dual career couples. Application materials are accepted electronically
at
https://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=70421 (posting
number 819126). The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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