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Subject: SMB Digest v12i39

SMB Digest      September 25, 2012   Volume 12  Issue 39
ISSN 1086-6566

Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org

Note:
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Issue's Topics:
   BIOMAT 2012, November 06 - 10, Tempe, AZ
   II Southern-Summer School: Mathematical Biology, 1/21-2/2, São Paulo
   PhD Position: Molecular Epidemiology and Phylodynamics of HIV
   PhD Studentship: Motion Perception, University College London
   Postdoc Position: Computational Biology, McGill University
   Tenure-track Position: Applied Mathematics, Pomona College
   Tenure-track Position: Applied Mathematics, Northeastern Illinois U
   Tenure-track Position: Department of Mathematics, University of Idaho
   Lecturership: Mathematical Biology, Balliol College, Oxford
   SMBnet Reminders


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From: Rubem Mondaini <rpmondaini@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:34:40 -0300
Subject: BIOMAT 2012, November 06 - 10, Tempe, AZ

BIOMAT 2012, Tempe, AZ, USA, November 06 - 10, 4th Circular

Last Call for Papers

Dear Prospective Author of BIOMAT Series - indexed at ISI - Web of Science,
Scientific Proceedings Citation Index,

On behalf of the BIOMAT Consortium , an international non profit association
of scientific practitioners on the fields of Mathematical Biology, Biological
Physics and the Mathematical Modelling of Biosystems, with an inception in
South America in the year 2001, we now announce the last call for papers of
the 12th International Symposium on Mathematical and Computational Biology
to be held in Tempe, Arizona, USA, November 06 - 10. The deadline for paper
submission is October 14. Due to the tight schedule, we would appreciate the
joint submission of the full paper and an extended abstract to speed up the
reviewing process.  Templates are available at http://www.biomat.org. and full
papers / abstracts should be submitted at biomatsymposium2012@gmail.com. We
will send a prompt answer of the BIOMAT Editorial Board and its Board of
International AdHoc referees.

The accepted full papers will be published as chapters of a book of the
BIOMAT series - BIOMAT 2012. Each chapter has a DOI number link and the
acceptance level is kept around 20% of the total of received works. This
is the acceptance profile of the BIOMAT series during the last eight of its
twelve years of existence. According a signed agreement with the publisher
- World Scientific Co. Pte. Ltd., all accepted papers and the corresponding
source files should be sent in bulk to the editor before the conference. Thank
you in advance for your collaboration.

For authors and/or participants which find necessary or useful an
official invitation letter to help them with Visa application, please
download and complete a draft at http://www.biomat.org and send it to
biomatsymposium2012@gmail.com. The BIOMAT Consortium will return a pdf
version with an authorized signature.

Please do not hesitate to write if you have any queries. We will be pleased
to answer all queries you may have as the organizational matters of the
conference are concerned.  

Looking forward to meeting you in Tempe, AZ, on the BIOMAT 2012 International
Symposium.

With best regards,
BIOMAT Consortium Secretariat


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From: Nadia Roque (ICTP-SAIFR) <secretary@ictp-saifr.org>
Date: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Subject: II Southern-Summer School: Mathematical Biology, 1/21-2/2, São Paulo

II SOUTHERN-SUMMER SCHOOL ON MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY

São Paulo, January 21st to February 2nd, 2013.

To take place at the 
Institute for Theoretical Physics
Univ Estadual Paulista
IFT-UNESP

under the auspices of The ICTP-South American Institute for Fundamental
Research

Organizers: M. Clerc (Santiago), R. Kraenkel (São Paulo), P.I. Prado
(São Paulo)

Subjects: mathematical models in population biology, ecology and epidemiology

This school is aimed at graduate students in Physics, Mathematics, Ecology and
Epidemiology, having at least a basic knowledge of calculus and differential
equations. The first week will be a basic course on population biology,
which is strongly based on modeling exercises. The second week will consist of
three advanced courses on up-to-date topics in ecology and epidemiology. It is
possible to apply for participation either for one or two weeks. Undergraduate
students with exceptional records are also encouraged to apply. Limited funds
are available for travel and local expenses. There is no registration fee.

Language: this course in be taught in English.

Participation is limited to 40 students. Please note that acceptance cannot
be taken for granted, as we expect a much higher number of applications than
the maximum number of participants. We advise the candidates to carefully
complete the application form, providing enough information for the selection
committee to take a decision.

In order to have a full idea of the kind of activities that take place
during the course, please visit the home-page of the first edition of this
school at http//www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio.

Lecturers:

Roberto Kraenkel - IFT-UNESP- Introduction to Population Biology

Christina Cobbold -School of Mathematics and Statistics - University of
Glasgow (Scotland-UK) - Spatial models in ecology

Gabriela Gomes - Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência ( Oieras, Portugal) -
Mathematical Models and Control Strategies of Infectious Diseases

Ophélie Ronce - Institute of Sciences of Evolution of Montpellier, 
(Montpellier-France) - Evolution of structured populations

Applications are open until November 25th, 2012
at http://www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio2

Further information: secretary@ictp-saifr.org


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From: <roger.kouyos@uzh.ch>
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:21:02 +1200 (NZST)
Subject: PhD Position: Molecular Epidemiology and Phylodynamics of HIV

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD-Student on a project at the
interface of bioinformatics, evolution, and the epidemiology of HIV. The
aim is to combine molecular epidemiology approaches with clinical data and
mathematical models in order to investigate the transmission of HIV and its
coinfections. The PhD student will carry out his projects in the context
of the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS) Drug Resistance Database. The SHCS
is the ideal setting for these projects as it is highly representative for
the HIV population in Switzerland and combines sequence and clinical data
of extraordinary quality. The student will work on a range of specified
research projects, but will be also highly encouraged and expected to
develop and investigate his own research questions.

The ideal applicant has strong quantitative/computational skills and a strong
interest in infectious-disease epidemiology. The applicant should hold a
Masters degree in a discipline relevant to the project (e.g. Epidemiology,
Statistics, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Computer Science).
The research will be conducted at the Division of Infectious Diseases at
the University Hospital of Zurich (University of Zurich; head of research:
Huldrych Günthard). The Division of Infectious Diseases provides a highly
interdisciplinary and translational research environment with links
both to clinical practice and basic science. Moreover, we are strongly
interconnected with a variety of other research institutes in Zurich and
beyond. In particular, we maintain strong collaborations with the Institute
of Medical Virology (Alexandra Trkola) at the University of Zurich, and the
Institutes of Theoretical Biology (Sebastian Bonhoeffer) and Computational
Biology (Niko Beerenwinkel) at the ETH Zurich.

Applicants should send a cover letter, a detailed CV, and contact information
for two or three academic references to: roger.kouyos@uzh.ch.


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From: Johnston, Alan <a.johnston@ucl.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Subject: PhD Studentship: Motion Perception, University College London

PhD studentship in Motion Perception.

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 studentship is jointly funded by UCL and NTT Communication Science
Laboratories. The aim of the project is to investigate how we encode the
properties of objects in motion. The student will work closely with vision
scientists who are working on how motion affects the apparent position
of objects, how human observers compute image flow, how we encode facial
expression and how we perceive dynamic physical properties, such as viscosity
or elasticity, from the image flow. 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 exceptionally 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
cognitive discipline (e.g. psychology, cognitive science, computer science)
or have excellent computational or mathematical skills and a strong
interest in vision. They should also have excellent written and verbal
communication skills. A relevant Masters degree and programming experience
(e.g. in Matlab, C/C++) would be an advantage. The studentship will carry
a stipend of £15,590 and fees at UK/EU rates. The studentship will start
as soon as possible and before 1st March 2013.

Applicants are invited to apply by e-mail to a.esposito@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 19th October. 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: Anmar <anmar.khadra@mcgill.ca>
Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Computational Biology, McGill University

Postdoctoral Position in Computational Biology
Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal QC Canada

Applications are invited for an NIH-funded postdoctoral position in modeling
different aspects of autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D). More specifically,
this project will focus on understanding the role of islet-specific
autoantibodies in T1D, and designing algorithms to predict disease
onset. Candidates are expected to have (or in the process of receiving)
a Ph.D. degree in Mathematical and Computational Biology (or related
field); have a high degree of academic excellence as demonstrated by a
good record of publications; and possess expertise in nonlinear dynamics,
MATLAB programming and the use of numerous numerical techniques for solving
integro-differential equations. Having some background in immunology will
be considered an asset. This work will be conducted in close collaboration
with experimental laboratory at the University of Michigan. The initial
appointment will be for one year with an option for further extension.

Department of Physiology at McGill University, located in the beautiful
city of Montreal, has a large and productive theoretical group. It has
an outstanding reputation for fostering experimental collaborations and
conducting interdisciplinary research in both experimental and theoretical
physiology/biology. Interested candidates with the required qualifications are
encouraged to apply. To be considered for the position, please send your CV,
your list of publications and two reference letters to Anmar Khadra (Email:
anmar.khadra@mcgill.ca) by October 31. (Master and Ph.D. positions are also
available for interested students.)

McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity.


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From: Kathy Sheldon <KSHELDON@pomona.edu>
Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Subject: Tenure-track Position: Applied Mathematics, Pomona College

POMONA COLLEGE
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA

Pomona College seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in the Mathematics
Department, to begin Fall semester 2013-14. We seek candidates in Applied
Mathematics, and the position is targeted at the Assistant Professor rank. We
are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research
and teaching, and who are interested in mentoring students and in directing
students in independent work. The strongest candidates will have post-doctoral
experience, have a strong research agenda, and show significant progress
in their research. It is a priority of Pomona College and its Mathematics
Department to have faculty who have experience working with students from
diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to
and success in higher education for underrepresented students.

Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college with 1500 students
(http://www.pomona.edu), located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles. Pomona
is the founding member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven
institutions with over forty active mathematicians. The teaching load at
Pomona College is 2-2.

We strongly prefer online applications submitted at MathJobs.org. You can
also send applications by electronic mail to mathsrch@pomona.edu or to Search
Committee, Mathematics Department, Pomona College, 610 North College Avenue,
Claremont, CA 91711-6348. A complete application will include a letter
of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, at least three
letters of recommendation (at least one of which evaluates teaching),
a description, for the non-specialist, of research accomplishments and
plans, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applications completed by
December 1, 2012, will receive full consideration. Pomona College is an
equal opportunity employer and especially invites applications from women
and members of underrepresented groups.


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From: Anuj Mubayi <anujmubayi@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 1:50 AM
Subject: Tenure-track Position: Applied Mathematics, Northeastern Illinois U

Department of Mathematics,
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Mathematics - Applied Mathematics. The Department of Mathematics is
developing a new Applied Mathematics (AM) interdisciplinary minor with
a focus on modeling of complex systems. The new program is designed
to prepare students for careers which apply quantitative methodology to
government organizations, industries and research involving complex human and
biological systems. We invite applications from candidates who have a strong
commitment to undergraduate and graduate applied mathematics instruction and
who can also effectively contribute to the new interdisciplinary minor. A
doctorate in Mathematics is required, with a preference for applicants
with significant accomplishments in applied/computational mathematics, and
experience in interdisciplinary research related to biology and/or social
sciences. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong potential for
research/external funding are essential.

Northeastern Illinois University is a fully accredited public university
serving more than 11,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate
students in the Chicago metropolitan area. NEIU engages its diverse campus
community in a rich environment of teaching, learning and scholarship. The
University offers more than 80 academic programs in the arts, humanities,
social sciences, STEM disciplines, education and business. Newsweek magazine
has named Northeastern Illinois University the sixth best investment among
all universities in the nation and number one in Illinois. The University
also is recognized as one of the most diverse universities in the United
States and is federally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. NEIU's
main campus is located on a 67-acre campus in a residential neighborhood
on the northwest side of Chicago. The University also has four satellite
locations in the Chicago area including the Carruther's Center for Inner
City Studies, El Centro, Chicago Teachers' Center, and the University Center
of Lake County. For more information on NEIU, see www.neiu.edu.

Please send a single PDF file containing an American Mathematical
Society (AMS) cover sheet, letter of application, transcript, curriculum
vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan, and samples of
publications or other examples of scholarly writing or creative activities
to math@neiu.edu. Write "Applied Mathematics" in the subject line. Please
also have three letters of reference (at least one addressing teaching
effectiveness) sent separately to the same email. NEIU is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from
women and underrepresented minority group members as well as other qualified
individuals. All positions are tenure-track and at the assistant professor
level. Appointments begin August 2013. An earned doctorate at the time
of appointment is required except where noted. Research and service are
supported and expected. Unless otherwise noted, review of applications will
begin November 1, 2012. Preference will be given to applications received
on or before November 1.


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From: <ap@jobelephant.com>
Date: Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Subject: Tenure-track Position: Department of Mathematics, University of Idaho

Department of Mathematics at the University of Idaho invites applications
for a tenure-track faculty position in Applied Algebra or Applied Discrete
Mathematics. This is an academic year (9-month) position at the rank of
Assistant Professor beginning August 12, 2013. 

Responsibilities Include: Research and Teaching

Summary of Minimum and preferred Qualifications:
. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field (or expected by August 13, 2013)
  If in a related field, candidate must have a Masters degree or equivalent
  background in mathematics
. Evidence of excellence in research and teaching 
. Evidence of likely success in attracting external funding
. Ability and interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
. Open to participating in interdisciplinary research

CLOSING DATE: January 17, 2013, and continue until a suitable applicant
pool is identified. Please direct any questions regarding this position
to math@uidaho.edu.

For a complete description of the announcement, how to apply, and information
about the department, visit http://www.uidaho.edu/math.
jeid-096ec9a016e41dd018dbe6c5f9efc930


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From: Sara Jolliffe <Sara.Jolliffe@maths.ox.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 7:55 AM
Subject: Lecturership: Mathematical Biology, Balliol College, Oxford

University Lecturership in Mathematical Biology in association with Balliol
College
Vacancy Reference: BK/12 009
Salary Range: On a scale from £42,883 per annum.
Appointment Term: Permanent

The Mathematical Institute proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in
Mathematical Biology from 1 April 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. The
successful candidate will be offered a Tutorial Fellowship at Balliol
College under arrangements described in the further particulars. The combined
University and College salary will be on a scale from £42,883 per annum.

The main duties of the post are to carry out, disseminate the results of,
obtain funding for, and supervise research at a high international standard in
Mathematical Biology, to teach a range of topics in mathematics via lectures,
classes and tutorials, and to perform administrative and pastoral functions
associated with teaching and research.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in mathematics or closely related
subject and must have a record of outstanding research and publication in
Mathematical Biology.

The successful candidate will be expected to have the ability to teach
effectively over a range of topics in the undergraduate mathematics syllabus
at Oxford, not exclusively in the area of his or her research expertise,
in both tutorials and lectures. The duties and responsibilities of the
post are set out in the further particulars, which may be obtained from
vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk. The further particulars also contain details of
the application procedure.

The closing date for applications is 29 October 2012. Please quote reference:
BK/12/009.

Queries about the post should be addressed to Brenda Willoughby at
vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0) 1865 273576.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority
ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Further particulars can be found at http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/19635


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