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Subject: SMB Digest v12i45
SMB Digest November 5, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 45
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org
Note:
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Issue's Topics:
Workshop: Disease Dynamics 2013, January 17-19, UBC, Vancouver
Colloquium: Synthetic Biology Science & Society, Dec 4, Paris
National Centers for Biomedical Computing Showcase, November 8-9
CfP: 5th Portuguese Biomechanics Congress, Feb 8 - 9, Espinho
CRCNS Deadline Extended to November 9
COPUS: 2013 Paul Shin Memorial Award
Keystone Symposia: Innate Immunity & Infectious Disease, Ouro Preto
ToC: MBE October Issue, vol. 9, no. 4
M.Sc. Studentships: Theoretical Ecology and/or Epidemiology, MUN
Postdoc Positions: Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford
Postdoc Position: Bioeconomics & Infectious Disease, Yale
Postdoc Positions: Mathematics, University of California, Davis
Postdoc Research Assistant: Modelling Within-host Dynamics, Oxford
Tenure-track Position: Applied Mathematics, University of Notre Dame
Tenure-track Position: Computational & Applied Mathematics, UTK
Faculty Research Assistant: Genomics Database Scientist, Oregon State
Lecturers: Biosciences, University of Exeter
Two Faculty Positions: Interdisciplinary Science, Virginia Tech
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Jessica Conway <
jessica.conway@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Subject: Workshop: Disease Dynamics 2013, January 17-19, UBC, Vancouver
We're pleased to make a second announcement of the upcoming workshop:
Disease Dynamics 2013: Immunization, a true multi-scale problem
January 17-19, 2013
University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC, Canada
The search for an effective HIV vaccine, recent debates surrounding the HPV
vaccine and the rush to develop and distribute a vaccine during the 2009
influenza pandemic are reminders of the important role immunization plays
in our fight against infectious diseases. This workshop will provide forum
for presentation of leading-edge research in applied mathematics focused on
infectious disease dynamics, with emphasis on vaccine development and use
to halt or mitigate the impact of diseases, in particular HIV/HPV/influenza.
By facilitating interactions between scientists from a variety of disciplines
(epidemiology/ immunology/mathematics), we aim to bring a broad perspective
to the role of immunization at population and host levels.
The conference web site (with information about registration, accommodations,
etc) is:
http://www.pims.math.ca/scientific-event/130117-dd2itmsp
Abstract deadline for poster presentations: November 15, 2012
Early registration deadline: December 15, 2012
Please note that abstract submission is not necessary for registration.
There is funding available for interested students and postdocs. Please see the
website for details.
[Editor: please see prior announcement at
http://www.smb.org/publications/SMBnet/digest/v12i38.html]
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From: <
communication@genopole.fr>
Date: 2012/10/29
Subject: Colloquium: Synthetic Biology Science & Society, Dec 4, Paris
Colloque SDVS 2012 - La biologie de synthèse entre sciences et société
http://www.genopole.fr/newsletter/sdvs/2012_save_the_date.html
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From: "Lyster, Peter (NIH/NIGMS) [E]" <
lysterpe@nigms.nih.gov>
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:54:54 -0400
Subject: National Centers for Biomedical Computing Showcase, November 8-9
All are invited to participate in a special meeting of the National Centers
for Biomedical Computing (NCBC), an NIH Common Fund program. The event will
showcase the centers' research, training and outreach activities as well as
their other impact on the biomedical research community. The meeting also
offers an opportunity to meet NCBC scientists and other program staff during
poster sessions. Topics covered will be especially relevant to NIH discussions
on big data and the importance of data management and analysis pipelines.
The showcase will be held on November 8-9, 2012, in the Ruth L. Kirschstein
Auditorium of the Natcher Conference Center (Building 45). It begins at
1:00 p.m. on November 8 with opening remarks from NIH Director Francis
S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. For more details, including the agenda, visit
http://meetings.nigms.nih.gov/meetings/ncbc/. For information about the
NCBCs, see
http://commonfund.nih.gov/bioinformatics/index.aspx.
Attendance is free and registration is not required. The meeting will not
be videocast live, but we will try to get an archive for later viewing.
Sign language interpreters will be provided. Individuals with disabilities
who need reasonable accommodation to participate may contact Shea
Keys at
301-451-6446, e-mail
skeys@mail.nih.gov, or the Federal Relay
(1-800-877-8339).
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From: João Manuel R. S. Tavares <
tavares@fe.up.pt>
Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 2:06 PM
Subject: CfP: 5th Portuguese Biomechanics Congress, Feb 8 - 9, Espinho
5th Portuguese Biomechanics Congress
("5º Congresso Nacional de Biomecânica")
8 and 9 February 2013, Espinho, Portugal
http://www.spbiomecanica.com/congresso/5/
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From: "Whang, Kenneth C." <
kwhang@NSF.GOV>
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:30:35 +0000
Subject: CRCNS Deadline Extended to November 9
Due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy, the November 2 deadline for CRCNS
has been extended to November 9.
This extension affects all proposals for Collaborative Research in
Computational Neuroscience (NSF 11-505), including US-German and US-French
proposals (NSF 12-114).
All proposals submitted after the original November 2 deadline must be
submitted through FastLane. Grants.gov will not accept proposals after
the deadline.
Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience
http://www.nsf.gov/crcns/
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From: COPUS News Letter <
admin@copusproject.org>
Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 1:36 PM
Subject: COPUS: 2013 Paul Shin Memorial Award
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a2886d199362c2554974f78af&id=efee1a0cb7&e=00cceca591
Now accepting applications for the 2013 Paul Shin Memorial Award!
Do you know someone who is especially passionate about sharing science
with the public? If so, please take a few moments to honor him or her
with a nomination for the Paul Shin Memorial Award. This annual COPUS
award recognizes people like Paul -- those dedicated to sharing science
with the public. The award especially acknowledges "unsung heroes" for whom
science promotion may not be part of an everyday job, but who nevertheless
give their time and energy to enhancing the public understanding of or
engagement with science. Your nominee could be a coworker, school teacher,
college professor, or police officer - anyone who has gone the extra mile
to make science engaging and accessible.
The winner will receive a cash award and will be invited to attend the 2013
COPUS gathering (expenses paid).
Please submit nominations via the COPUS website
http://copusproject.org/paul-shin-memor.html.
he deadline for applications is January 15, 2013.
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From: <
keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia: Innate Immunity & Infectious Disease, Ouro Preto
The Innate Immune Response in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/views/web/marketing/emails/2013_E1_Special_EMAIL.html
Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto . Ouro Preto,
Minas Gerais, Brazil . May 10-15, 2013
Part of the Keystone Symposia Global Health Series, travel awards supported
by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Global Health Travel Award Deadline: December 11, 2012
Abstract & Scholarship Deadline: January 7, 2013
Late-Breaking Abstract Deadline: February 4, 2013
Early/Discounted Registration Deadline: March 5, 2013
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From: Liwei Ning <
editorial@aimsciences.org>
Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Subject: ToC: MBE October Issue, vol. 9, no. 4
Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering (MBE)
Volume: 9, Number: 4 October 2012
http://www.aimsciences.org/journals/contentsListnew.jsp?pubID=547
1. A division-dependent compartmental model for computing cell numbers in
CFSE-based lymphocyte proliferation assays
Pages : 699 - 736
H. Thomas Banks, W. Clayton Thompson, Cristina Peligero, Sandra Giest,
Jordi Argilaguet and Andreas Meyerhans
2. Bacteriophage-resistant and bacteriophage-sensitive bacteria in a
chemostat
Pages : 737 - 765
Zhun Han and Hal L. Smith
3. Global analysis of a simple parasite-host model with homoclinic orbits
Pages : 767 - 784
Jianquan Li, Yanni Xiao and Yali Yang
4. The impact of migrant workers on the tuberculosis transmission: General
models and a case study for China
Pages : 785 - 807
Luju Liu, Jianhong Wu and Xiao-Qiang Zhao
5. Low viral persistence of an immunological model
Pages : 809 - 817
Suqi Ma
6. Global stability for an SEI epidemiological model with continuous
age-structure in the exposed and infectious classes
Pages : 819 - 841
C. Connell McCluskey
7. Evolution of uncontrolled proliferation and the angiogenic switch in cancer
Pages : 843 - 876
John D. Nagy and Dieter Armbruster
8. Differential impact of sickle cell trait on symptomatic and asymptomatic
malaria
Pages : 877 - 898
Eunha Shim, Zhilan Feng and Carlos Castillo-Chavez
9. Hybrid optimal control for HIV multi-drug therapies: A finite set control
transcription approach
Pages : 899 - 914
Divya Thakur and Belinda Marchand
10. Basic stochastic models for viral infection within a host
Pages : 915 - 935
Sukhitha W. Vidurupola and Linda J. S. Allen
11. Dynamics of stochastic mutation to immunodominance
Pages : 937 - 952
Yu Wu, Xiaopeng Zhao and Mingjun Zhang
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From: Amy Hurford <
hurford.amy@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 8:26 AM
Subject: M.Sc. Studentships: Theoretical Ecology and/or Epidemiology, MUN
M.Sc. positions: Theoretical Ecology/Epidemiology, Memorial University of
Newfoundland
http://www.mun.ca/
I invite applications for M.Sc. studentships in Theoretical Ecology and/or
Epidemiology. Potential research projects include developing mathematical
models to investigate the control of aquatic parasites and to characterize
the spatial spread of wildlife diseases. Research projects will involve
interdisciplinary collaborations and the use of empirical data to parameterize
and validate models. Students that will fit in well with our group should
value the exactness of mathematics to describe biological hypotheses and
should recognize the fundamental importance of empirical results and expert
knowledge in informing model derivation.
Memorial University is located in St John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The
city offers many unique experiences with a vibrant arts community, stunning
coastline, and proximity to a variety of outdoor activities (hiking, fishing,
cross-country skiing, etc:
http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com).
Prospective students should email Dr. Amy Hurford (
ahurford@mun.ca). This
email should include a description of your research interests, any relevant
past experience and you should attach your CV. I will consider applications
as they are received. For full consideration applicants should indicate
their interest before December 3, 2012.
Interdisciplinary training in biology, mathematics and/or experience in
computer programming is ideal, but only proficiency in one of these areas is
necessary where there is an interest to develop further skills in other areas.
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From: Radek Erban <
erban@maths.ox.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 1:18 AM
Subject: Postdoc Positions: Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford
Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford
TWO POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS
Stochastic and multiscale modelling in biology
We invite applications for two 21 month postdoctoral research positions,
funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant awarded to
Dr Radek Erban. The successful candidates will work with Dr Erban at the
Oxford Centre for Collaborative Applied Mathematics (OCCAM) which is part of
the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. Two posts are available
from 1st January 2013. The lengths of positions are negotiable but both
appointments must end on or before 30th September 2014.
To apply for these posts and for further details, including the job
description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=104879
http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/20118
Applicants should read the job description document before writing their
application:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrislivedoc/docs/0000506938.pdf
Only applications received before 12 noon UK time on Monday 26th November
2012 can be considered. Interviews for these positions will be held on
Thursday 6th December 2012 (telephone or skype interviews are also possible).
Closing date: 26th November 2012 (12 noon UK time)
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From: Fenichel, Eli <
eli.fenichel@yale.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Bioeconomics & Infectious Disease, Yale
Post-doc position available in Bioeconomics at the Yale School of Forestry &
Environmental Studies partnering with Arizona State University
http://environment.yale.edu/
This post-doc is expected to contribute to research on modeling coupled
ecological-economic systems. 50% of this position is supported by an NIH
grant on infectious disease and human economic behavior. Therefore, the
person in this position will be expected to spend 50 - 100% of time working
on theoretical (integrated with data) or empirical modeling relating to human
decisions/behavior and infectious disease systems such as flu, specifically
relating to forward-looking strategic behavior. Non-human pathogens (e.g.,
livestock disease and insect vector pathogens) are also part of the study.
The individual will have opportunities to work on other areas coupled
human-ecological/biological systems such as invasive species, conservation,
economic-ecological-hydrological feedbacks, and general applications of
economics in natural resource management.
This person is expected to collaborate with the faculty and to develop
original research.
Qualifications/ Desirable Abilities
PhD focused on Natural Resource & Environmental Economics or Applied
Mathematics (or closely related areas).
Abilities in dynamical systems modeling, dynamic programming or optimal
control
Abilities in econometrics or empirical infectious disease epidemiology,
with specific understanding and care relating to observational data sets
Strong programming capabilities.
Knowledge/ interest in both ecological (epidemiological) and economic systems
For more information or to apply please contact Eli Fenichel (Yale F&ES)
at
eli.fenichel@asu.edu
Position open until filled.
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From: Tim Lewis <
tjlewis@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Subject: Postdoc Positions: Mathematics, University of California, Davis
Postdoctoral positions available:
ARTHUR J. KRENER ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS IN MATHEMATICS
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis, is
soliciting applications for one or more Arthur J. Krener positions starting
July 1, 2013.
The Department seeks applicants with excellent research potential in areas
of faculty interest (including Mathematical Biology) and effective teaching
skills. Applicants are required to have completed their Ph.D. by the time
of their appointment, but no earlier than July 1, 2009. The annual salary
is $58,100. The teaching load is 3 to 4 quarter-long courses. Krener
appointments are renewable for a total of up to three years, assuming
satisfactory performance in research and teaching.
Additional information about the Department may be found at
http://math.ucdavis.edu/.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. For full
consideration, the application should be received by November 30, 2012. To
apply: submit the AMS Cover Sheet and supporting documentation electronically
through
http://www.mathjobs.org/.
The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect
for differences.
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From: Ben Cooper <
ben.cooper@ndm.ox.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 1:38 AM
Subject: Postdoc Research Assistant: Modelling Within-host Dynamics, Oxford
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Salary: Grade 7: £29,249 to £33,884
Postdoctoral Research Assistant: modelling within-host dynamics of
Gram-negative bacteria.
This is a fixed-term post available for 2.5 years at Oxford University to
work on the development and analysis of dynamic mechanistic within-host
mathematical models of the ecological interactions of multi-drug resistant
Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) and associated mobile genetic elements in
the human gastro-intestinal tract.
The postholder will make use of detailed longitudinal data generated
by members of an international consortium (R-GNOSIS) working to develop
strategies to combat the spread of MDR-GNB. The work will be carried out
within a team led by Dr Ben Cooper (Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine
and Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Bangkok), Dr Craig
MacLean (Department of Zoology) and Professor Angela McLean (Department of
Zoology). Some travel to work in Thailand will also be expected.
Applicants should have experience to PhD level or equivalent in developing
mathematical models of biological systems and a strong interest in microbial
ecology.
Only applications made online will be accepted before midday on Monday 19
November 2012. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV.
For further details and online application follow this link:
http://goo.gl/WTYdk
(Closing date: Noon, 19 November 2012)
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From: Kathy Phillips <
Kathy.Phillips@nd.edu>
Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Subject: Tenure-track Position: Applied Mathematics, University of Notre Dame
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Applied Mathematics
The Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics
(ACMS) seeks to hire a tenured or tenure-track faculty member with research
expertise in applied mathematics or computational science.
The Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics was
formed in 2010 within Notre Dame's College of Science. The department promotes
research and teaching in applied mathematics, computational mathematics
and applied statistics in an environment that fosters multidisciplinary
collaborations. The founding members, who transferred from the Department of
Mathematics, have research activities in mathematical biology, scientific
computing, numerical analysis, and statistical bioinformatics. In 2011 and
2012, ACMS hired three assistant professors in statistics. The department
offers undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees.
The successful applicant must have a doctorate in applied mathematics,
mathematics, or a closely related field, and a record of success in
both research and teaching. All candidates with expertise in applied
mathematics or computational science, including computational mathematics and
computational biology, who also have a record of success in multidisciplinary
team research, will be considered. An appointment at the tenured level
will require significant accomplishment in independent, externally funded,
research. The teaching load in ACMS is 3 courses per year. The position begins
in August 2013. The evaluation of candidates will begin in December 2012.
Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a
completed AMS standard cover sheet, should be filed through MathJobs
(
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/4167). Applicants should also arrange
for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted through the
MathJobs system. These letters should address the applicant's research
accomplishments and supply evidence that the applicant has the ability to
communicate articulately and teach effectively. For additional information
about the position or ACMS, please contact the Department Chair, Steven
Buechler, at
buechler.1@nd.edu. Notre Dame is an equal opportunity employer,
and we particularly welcome applications from women and minority candidates.
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From: Judy Day <
judyday@utk.edu>
Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Subject: Tenure-track Position: Computational & Applied Mathematics, UTK
The department of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee seeks to
fill a tenure track position in Computational and Applied Mathematics.
Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance existing strengths
of the group, including numerical PDEs (analysis, adaptive methods,
and fast solvers) and modelling and computation applied to problems from
fluid dynamics, material science, biology, and other fields of science. A
Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required. Outstanding research promise and
dedication to excellent teaching are paramount. Some postdoctoral experience
is desirable though not required. Employment begins August 1, 2013.
Applicants should arrange to have submitted a curriculum vita, at least
three letters of recommendation, a research statement (including future plans
and abstracts of finished papers), and evidence of quality teaching. These
documents can be submitted any of the following ways: (1) electronically at
http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs (preferred), (2) by e-mail to
cam@math.utk.edu
(3) by mail to Computational Applied Mathematics Search, Department of
Mathematics, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1320. Review
of applications will begin December 1, 2012 and will continue until the
position is filled.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates
who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity
and intercultural goals of the University. For more information about
the University and Department of Mathematics please see our websites at
http://www.utk.edu and
http://www.math.utk.edu. The University of Tennessee
is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the
provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified
applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability,
or covered veteran status.
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From: Cropley, Jeannine <
Jeannine.Cropley@cgrb.oregonstate.edu>
Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Subject: Faculty Research Assistant: Genomics Database Scientist, Oregon State
GENOMICS DATABASE SCIENTIST Position
Genomics Database Scientist (Faculty Research Assistant), OSU's Botany and Plant
Pathology department - Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing (CGRB). Full
time + benefits. Responsibilities and duties include develop research software
for FungiDB; curate, analyze and load research data for the FungiDB project;
communication with FungiDB developers at UCR and EuPathDB developers at UPenn to
implement the research goals. The appointee will be located for the first year
at the University of California, Riverside and thereafter at Oregon State
University. To review posting and apply, go to
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs,
posting number 0009312. Closing Date: 12/31/2012 at 11:59 pm. OSU is an
AA/EOE.
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From: Terry, John <
J.Terry@exeter.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 4:25 AM
Subject: Lecturers: Biosciences, University of Exeter
Lecturers in Biosciences - University of Exeter
The University of Exeter has been named University of the Year in The
Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and has now risen to 7th place in The
Sunday Times league table. In the 2012 NSS we are ranked 6th out of all
'full service' universities, and have just joined the Russell Group of
leading research-intensive institutions. During the course of the next 12
months we will be building on our very considerable strengths with a further
round of academic appointments and as part of this campaign, the College
of Life and Environmental Sciences is now seeking to make up to three new
appointments at lecturer level in Biosciences, either based on our Streatham
Campus in Exeter or in our team in the Centre for Ecology and Conservation
(CEC) on Exeter's Cornwall Campus.
The posts of Lecturer in Biosciences at the Streatham Campus will contribute
to extending the research profile in areas related or complementary to our
existing work in Biosciences and at the University of Exeter Medical School
on diseases of significant importance to humans and/or wider aspects of
environmental health, with a strong desire to build further strength in
computational biology (bioinformatics, systems biology, synthetic biology).
The successful applicant will hold a PhD in the biological or mathematical
sciences area and have an independent, internationally-recognised research
programme in an active field of computational biology, environment or human
health research related or complementary to existing Exeter strengths. He/she
will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics;
a strong record in attracting research funding, or demonstrable potential to
attract such funding, teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing
group members, an active and supportive approach to inter-disciplinary
and multi-disciplinary research that will help to foster interactions and
links both within the University and externally, the attitude and ability
to engage in continuous professional development, the aptitude to develop
familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning
and enthusiasm for delivering undergraduate programmes.
Appointments will be made within the Education and Research job family, salary
range £31,948 - £39,257 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
For further information about the jobs please contact Professor
Richard Titball, Professor of Molecular Microbiology 01392 725157 or
email
R.W.Titball@exeter.ac.uk.
The closing date for completed applications is 15 November 2012. Interviews
are expected to take place on in the week commencing 10 December 2012.
Please visit
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFI025/lecturers-in-biosciences-education-and-research/
for details of how to submit your application
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From: Tyson, John <
tyson@vt.edu>
Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 5:02 PM
Subject: Two Faculty Positions: Interdisciplinary Science, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech College of Science
Faculty Positions in Interdisciplinary Science/Science Education Research
The College of Science at Virginia Tech (
http://science.vt.edu) is expanding
its research presence in teaching and learning of undergraduate science with
two tenure-track openings in interdisciplinary science/science education,
to start Fall 2013 at our Blacksburg, VA Campus. Appointments at the rank of
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be made in one of the College's
eight departments: biological sciences, chemistry, economics, geosciences,
mathematics, physics, psychology, and statistics. The position signifies
a continued University commitment to the importance of educating future
STEM professionals, empowering them to address major interdisciplinary
societal challenges in energy, the environment, and health. The new faculty
members will participate in the College of Science's recently launched
Integrated Science Curriculum (
www.science.vt.edu/isc), which serves to
build strong research and educational partnerships across the sciences and
mathematics. Appointments will be made within the departments that best
suit the background and interests of the successful candidates.
Job requirements include a Ph.D. in a scientific field, a research focus
in interdisciplinary science/science education, and experience teaching
science. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous
research program and to provide effective instruction and advising
to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. Other
responsibilities include continuing development of professional capabilities
and scholarly activities, travel to professional conferences, curriculum
development, participation in department, college, and university
governance, and professional service. The faculty handbook (available
at
http://www.provost.vt.edu) provides a complete description of faculty
responsibilities.
Preference will be given to scientists experienced in undergraduate
interdisciplinary science teaching and learning who demonstrate the
potential to create an outstanding research program that explores topics
in interdisciplinary science/science education. Science research interests
that intersect with existing areas of STEM education at Virginia Tech will
be looked upon favorably.
Further information can be found at
www.science.vt.edu. Questions
regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Barbara Bekken,
(
bekken@vt.edu). Applications must be submitted online at
http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (#TR0122516) and should include a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy that
describes an integrated vision for learning in the sciences, and an annotated
list of up to five references. Review of applications will begin on December
1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. As part of the hiring
process, the successful applicant must pass a criminal background check.
Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and offers a wide range of networking
and development opportunities to women and minorities in science and
engineering. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the
application process should notify Ms. Mikhelle Taylor, College of Science,
(540) 231-5422, or call TTY
1-800-828-1120.
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