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Subject: SMB Digest v12i47
SMB Digest November 19, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 47
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org
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Issue's Topics:
International Conference: Frontiers in Systems and Synthetic Biology
Symposium: Mathematical and Numerical Modelling of Physiological Flows
Conference: Modelling Biological Evolution 2013, May 1-3, Leicester
Upcoming December 2012 Keystone Symposia Deadlines
CfP: BICOB-2013, March 4-6, Honolulu (Deadline Extended)
12 PhD Studentships: Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience
Postdoc, Ph.D., Internship Positions: Math & Comput Neuroscience
Postdoc Position: Modeling Brain Tumors, INRIA, France
2 Postdoc Positions: Mechanobiology, MOX Lab, Politecnico di Milano
Tenure-track Position: Mathematics, Colgate University
Two Tenure-Track Positions: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Director, National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Eberhard Voit <
eberhard.voit@bme.gatech.edu>
Date: Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Subject: International Conference: Frontiers in Systems and Synthetic Biology
Please join us for the International Conference Frontiers in Systems
and Synthetic Biology '13 (FSSB'13), which we will hold March 20-24,
2013 on Georgia Tech's campus in Atlanta, Georgia. With this conference we
celebrate the rapid progress in the computational analysis and manipulation
of biological systems and highlight as a cross-cutting theme the role,
advancements and applications of Biochemical Systems Theory as one of the
contributors to this progress.
Conference Features:
Entirely single-track
Invited and contributed presentations
Poster sessions
Interactive session on education
Panel discussion on the goals of small- and large-scale models
Banquet in the Georgia Aquarium
Travel stipends available for students and post-docs
Please visit:
www.ibsi.gatech.edu/FSSB13
Looking forward to seeing you in March,
Eberhard O. Voit, Georgia Tech
Chair, Organizing Committee
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From: Gianluigi Rozza <
gianluigi.rozza@epfl.ch>
Date: Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Subject: Symposium: Mathematical and Numerical Modelling of Physiological Flows
Dear colleague,
we are glad to announce that the Fifth Symposium on "Mathematical and
Numerical Modelling of Physiological Flows" will be held in Chia Laguna,
Cagliari (Sardinia) Italy on June 11-14, 2013.
The focus of this fifth symposium will be on circulatory system (imaging,
modelling, algorithms, applications), cardiac mechanics, fluid-wall
interactions, electrical physiology, associated inverse problems and
uncertainty quantification, and system integration.
The wonderful location of Chia will ensure a stimulating environment for
scientific collaboration.
The Conference will feature Plenary Invited Lectures as well as Contributed
Talks and, at this moment, we are collecting abstracts for contributed talks.
Invited Speakers:
N. Ayache - INRIA Sophia Antipolis (FRA)
A. Frangi - USFD Sheffield (GBR) & UPF Barcelona (SPA)
G. Holzapfel - TU Graz (AUT) & KTH Stockholm (SWE)
P. Hunter - University of Auckland (NZL)
G. Karniadakis - Brown University (USA)
E. Kuhl - ETH Zürich (SUI) & Stanford University (USA)
K.A. Mardal - Simula Research Laboratory (NOR)
S. Panfilov - Universiteit Gent (BEL)
L. Pavarino - Università degli Studi di Milano (ITA)
N. Smith - Kings College London (GBR)
N.A. Trayanova - Johns Hopkins University (USA)
F.N. van de Vosse - TUe Eindhoven (NED)
W. Wall - TUM München (GER)
The conference is supported by the MathCard EU Project
http://www.mathcard.eu
More info at
http://www.mathcard.eu/mpf2013
Important dates:
Abstract submission: January 15, 2013
Accommodation deadline: February 28, 2013
Early registration deadline: April 30, 2013
we are looking to meet you in Chia in June 2013!
Best regards,
MPF2013 Scientific and Organizing Committee
Davide Ambrosi, Simone Deparis, Alfio Quarteroni (Chair), Gianluigi Rozza
For any question, please contact
eventimate@mate.polimi.it
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From: Morozov, Andrey (Dr.) <
am379@leicester.ac.uk>
Date: Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Subject: Conference: Modelling Biological Evolution 2013, May 1-3, Leicester
Dear Colleagues,
An international conference 'Modelling Biological Evolution 2013: Recent
Progress, Current Challenges and Future Directions' will take place on
May 1st-3rd, 2013 in Leicester, UK .
See
http://www.leicestermath.org.uk/Morozov/MBE13.htm
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From: <
keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 6:10 AM
Subject: Upcoming December 2012 Keystone Symposia Deadlines
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/views/web/marketing/emails/2013_Dec_2012_Deadline_EMAIL.html
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From: Bioinformatics & Computational Biology <
bicob@uhcl.edu>
Date: Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 7:08 AM
Subject: CfP: BICOB-2013, March 4-6, Honolulu (Deadline Extended)
5th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology -
BICoB'2013
March 4-6, 2013 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
http://bicob.ece.iastate.edu/
Paper Submission Deadline: November 27, 2012 *** EXTENDED ***
Notification of Acceptance: December 29, 2012
[Editor- See previous announcement at
http://www.smb.org/publications/SMBnet/digest/v12i40.html]
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From: James A. Bednar <
jbednar@inf.ed.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Subject: 12 PhD Studentships: Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience
We invite applications for 12 fully-funded PhD studentships for UK
residents at the University of Edinburgh Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in
Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience, to start in September 2013.
The DTC is a world-class centre for research at the interface between
neuroscience and the engineering, computational, and physical sciences.
Our four-year programme is ideal for students with strong computational
and analytical skills who want to employ cutting-edge methodology to
advance research in neuroscience and related fields, or to apply ideas
from neuroscience to computational problems. The first year consists of
courses in neuroscience and informatics, as well as lab projects. This is
followed by a three-year PhD project done in collaboration with one of the
many departments and institutes affiliated with the DTC.
Current DTC PhD topics fall into five main areas:
* Computational neuroscience: Using analytical and computational
models, potentially supplemented with experiments, to gain
quantitative understanding of the nervous system. Many projects
focus on the development and function of sensory and motor systems
in animals, including neural coding, learning, and memory.
* Biomedical imaging algorithms and tools: Using advanced data
analysis techniques, such as machine learning and Bayesian
approaches, for imaging-based diagnosis and research.
* Cognitive science: Studying human cognitive processes and analysing
them in computational terms.
* Neuromorphic engineering: Using insights from neuroscience to help
build better hardware, such as neuromorphic VLSI circuits and robots
that perform robustly under natural conditions.
* Software systems and applications: Using discoveries from
neuroscience to develop software that can handle real-world data,
such as video, audio, or speech.
Other related areas of research are also encouraged. Edinburgh has a large,
world-class research community in these areas and leads the UK in creating a
coherent programme in neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. The
University of Edinburgh was ranked 21st worldwide in the latest QS World
University Rankings, and the School of Informatics is the largest and
highest-ranked computing department in the UK. Edinburgh has often been
voted 'best place to live in Britain', and has many exciting cultural and
student activities.
Students with a strong background in computer science, mathematics, physics,
or engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Highly motivated
students with other backgrounds will also be considered.
Up to 12 full studentships (including stipend of 14,385-17,782 UK pounds/year)
are available to UK or other EU citizens who have been residing in the UK
for the past three years (whether for work or for education); see the web
site (below) for full details. Other applicants can be accepted if they
provide their own funding, typically via a scholarship from their country
of origin. Prospective students of any nationality might also consider our
sister programme EuroSPIN (deadline November 30th, 2012).
Further information and application forms can be obtained from:
http://www.anc.ed.ac.uk/dtc
For full consideration for entry in September 2013, the deadline for complete
applications is December 14th, 2012.
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland,
with registration number SC005336.
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From: Pierre Kornprobst <
pierre.kornprobst@inria.fr>
Date: Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 7:55 AM
Subject: Postdoc, Ph.D., Internship Positions: Math & Comput Neuroscience
Postdoctoral, Ph.D. and internships positions are available at Inria (France)
in the mathematical and computational neuroscience team Neuromathcomp
headed by Olivier Faugeras. The research effort involves several projects on
modelling and analysing neural activity at different scales with applications
to the understanding of the visual system.
Your profile: You have a background in Computational Neuroscience, Applied
Mathematics, Physics or Engineering Science and you are highly motivated
to have an interdisciplinary experience between Neuroscience, Mathematics
and Computer Science? We offer an exciting environment strongly conductive
to academic research with excellent working conditions.
Please visit our website to check our current offers:
http://www-sop.inria.fr/neuromathcomp/public/jobs.shtml
Pierre Kornprobst
Web:
http://www-sop.inria.fr/members/Pierre.Kornprobst/
Tel:
+33 (0)4 92 38 79 79
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From: Shelby Wilson <
shelby.wilson@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 3:44 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Modeling Brain Tumors, INRIA, France
Dear all,
We have an open postdoctoral position for a modeling scientist. The mission
is to develop new predictive models for low-grade glioma, a brain tumor
characterized by a slow evolution and prolonged response to chemotherapy and
radiotherapy. Based on a previously developed model (Ribba et al. Clinical
Cancer Research 2012), the objectives of the project are:
- to evaluate the relevance of using tumor volume information versus mean
diameter
- to couple the dynamical model of tumor size to overall survival
The work will be performed in collaboration with the department of
neurological surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
and is in the framework of the DDMoRe project (
www.ddmore.eu).
The position is located in Grenoble, France at INRIA (
http://www.inria.fr/en)
for a duration of 18 months. INRIA is dedicated to fundamental and applied
research in information and communication science and technology. By playing
a leading role in the scientific community in the field and being in close
contact with industry, INRIA is a major participant in the development of
ICST in France.
Do not hesitate to contact me for further information and details.
Kind regards,
Benjamin RIBBA
benjamin.ribba@inria.fr
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From: <
davide.ambrosi@polimi.it>
Date: Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 1:25 PM
Subject: 2 Postdoc Positions: Mechanobiology, MOX Lab, Politecnico di Milano
Two postdoc positions are available at the MOX Laboratory, Politecnico di
Milano, Italy (
http://mox.polimi.it/) on the following subjects:
1. Mathematical modeling of therapeutic systems at the nano-scale
2. Mathematical modeling of morphogenesis in biological systems
Duration: 24 months (12+12), ideally starting on Jan./Feb. 2013
Project: the grant is an early initiative of the newly developing European
Centre for Nanomedicine (CEN)
Profile: The ideal candidate has a PhD in applied mathematics, physics,
mechanics or engineering, with a solid background in biomechanical theories
for biological systems (nonlinear elasticity, instability theories,
multiscale-modeling) and documented skills in developing numerical tools
(finite elements, level-set and/or immersed boundary methods). An
interdisciplinary approach is requested for establishing fruitful
collaborations with experimental research groups.
Applications and questions should be addressed to
postdoc.cen@mate.polimi.it
Please include a CV, a motivation letter and the name of two possible referees
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From: Helen Payne <
hpayne@colgate.edu>
Date: Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Subject: Tenure-track Position: Mathematics, Colgate University
The Department of Mathematics at Colgate University invites applications
for a tenure-stream position in applied analysis and modeling,
connecting to biological or physical sciences at the rank of Assistant
Professor beginning fall semester 2013. We seek candidates to support the
department's new mathematical biology minor. Colgate is a highly-selective
liberal arts university in the beautiful Chenango Valley of central New
York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and
scholarship. Interdisciplinary work is encouraged and supported. All Colgate
faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including
the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to
or shortly after the date of hire. A cover letter, CV, research and teaching
statements, and three reference letters with one addressing teaching in
detail must be submitted through
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/4417.
Applications that are complete by Dec 15, 2012 will receive full
consideration. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings
of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of
higher education in upstate New York at
www.upstatenyherc.org. Developing and
sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's
educational mission. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer; women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
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From: Brad Peercy <
bpeercy@umbc.edu>
Date: Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Subject: Two Tenure-Track Positions: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND
STATISTICS
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maryland
Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty
positions in Applied Mathematics at the rank of Assistant Professor, or
at a higher level for exceptionally well qualified candidates, starting in
the fall of 2013.
The successful candidate should have a PhD in mathematics or a related field,
have an active, independent research program, strong potential for obtaining
external funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Preference will
be given to candidates who are able to interact with existing groups in the
Department, conduct interdisciplinary research, as well as those who could
continue to strengthen connections with research groups within the College
of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, and the College of Engineering and
Information Technology, or with one or more research centers outside these
Colleges. Applicants with postdoctoral experience are encouraged.
The Department offers BS, MS and PhD degrees in applied mathematics
and in statistics. For more information, see our website at
www.math.umbc.edu. Current research areas in the Department include numerical
analysis and scientific computing, differential equations, optimization
and optimal control, mathematical modeling, mathematical biology and
stochastic processes. The departmental culture encourages significant
interdisciplinary research collaboration outside the department, with a
strong emphasis to involve undergraduate, as well as graduate students,
in the research activities. UMBC is a public research university which
integrates teaching and research, and has a strong emphasis on science and
engineering at the graduate level. UMBC is located between Baltimore and
Washington, and is close to several federal research agencies.
A complete application should include a cover letter, C.V., summary of current
research program, teaching statement, and three letters of reference. All
application materials should be submitted to MathJobs.org. Screening of
applicants will commence December 1, 2012, and will continue until the
position is filled.
Applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities are
especially encouraged.
UMBC is an NSF-ADVANCE institution and UMBC an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer
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From: Welsh, Christopher J E <
cwelsh@utk.edu>
Date: Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Subject: Director, National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
Director for the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville requests nominations and applications
of individuals to lead the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological
Synthesis (NIMBioS). We seek an internationally-recognized biologist or
mathematician with extensive experience working at the interface of these
two fields to direct NIMBioS over the next five years of its support from the
National Science Foundation and to provide the vision and guidance necessary
to aid the University in planning for the longer-term sustainability of
NIMBioS beyond the supported renewal period, which ends in 2018.
NIMBioS has been highly successful in responding to the needs for research
and education across a diversity of biological disciplines that benefit from
collaborative efforts with mathematical and computational scientists. We
seek an innovative leader who can guide the current and future activities
of this national resource.
Requirements are a Ph.D. and research experience to be appointed to
a permanent position as Full Professor in a University Department,
demonstrated experience managing federally-funded projects appropriate
to lead a unit with approximately 25 full-time staff and researchers,
and a recognized record of national and international accomplishment in
the biological sciences. The candidate should have experience guiding
students and post-doctoral researchers, demonstrated ability to compose
effective research proposals for external support, experience developing
partnerships, and a commitment to enhancing the diversity of those involved
in interdisciplinary research. Departmental affiliation of the successful
candidate will be determined based upon input from the candidate, appropriate
departments, and the University administration. Nominations and applications
from individuals from under-represented groups in biology and mathematics are
particularly encouraged. For further information, please contact Prof. Daniel
Simberloff at
dsimberloff@utk.edu.
Applications should include a cover letter detailing your experience and
interest in the position, a current CV, and the names and contact information
for five individuals who can attest to your abilities to direct NIMBioS. For
information about NIMBioS, visit
http://nimbios.org. Applications should be
sent as PDFs to: Ms. Chandra Eskridge at
director-search@nimbios.org. Review
of applications will begin December 9 and will continue until the position
is filled.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment
and admissions 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.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The
University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State
of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be
consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate
on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and
activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national
origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability),
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran
status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840
Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone
(865) 974-2498 (V/TTY
available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should
be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
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.
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