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Subject: SMB Digest v13i37
SMB Digest September 11, 2013 Volume 13 Issue 37
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org
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Issue's Topics:
ICCEBS 2013, October 20-22, Ponta Delgada, S Miguel Island, Azores
Evolutionary Intelligence - Special Issue on Evolutionary Robotics
ToC: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Vol. 75, Issue 9
AIBS Public Policy Report
PhD Position, Microbiology and Pharmacodynamic Modelling, U Bern
MBI Early Career Award and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoc, Computational Biology - MPI-CBG/Germany
Postdoc, Mathematical Evolutionary Systems Biology, U Arizona
Postdoc/Research Fellowship, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, NHLBI
Applied Mathematics/Complex Systems Faculty Position, Northwestern U
Selected NIH Intramural Research Positions - September Update
SMBnet Reminders
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From: João Manuel R. S. Tavares <
tavares@fe.up.pt>
Date: Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 9:51 AM
Subject: ICCEBS 2013, October 20-22, Ponta Delgada, S Miguel Island, Azores
Dear Colleague,
We are pleased to announce the International Conference on Computational
and Experimental Biomedical Sciences (ICCEBS2013 -
www.fe.up.pt/~iccebs)
in Ponta Delgada, S Miguel Island, Azores, October 20-22, 2013. The use
of more robust, affordable and efficient techniques and technologies with
application in Biomedical Sciences is presently a subject of huge interest
and demand, and ICCEBS is intended to be a privileged discussion forum to
define their key stakeholders. ICCEBS will bring together researchers
from around the world representing several scientific fields related
to Biomedical Sciences, including Engineering, Medicine, Biomechanics,
Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Experimental Mechanics, Computer Sciences,
Computational Mathematics, Hardware Developers and Manufactures, Electronic
and Instrumentation and Materials Science.
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From: Evert Haasdijk <
e.haasdijk@vu.nl>
Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 8:08 AM
Subject: Evolutionary Intelligence - Special Issue on Evolutionary Robotics
EVOLUTIONARY INTELLIGENCE - SPECIAL ISSUE ON EVOLUTIONARY ROBOTICS
Call for Papers
Evolutionary Robotics researches the application of evolutionary computation
techniques to automatically design the controllers and/or morphology of
autonomous robots, real or simulated. This is by nature a multi-faceted
field that combines approaches from other fields such as neuro-evolution,
evolutionary design, artificial life, robotics, et cetera.
In spring 2014, Evolutionary Intelligence will publish a special issue on
Evolutionary Robotics.
We welcome submissions concerning state-of-the-art research in the area of
evolutionary robotics. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Evolution for single, collective and modular robotics;
- Evolution of robot morphology;
- Evolution of (neural) robot controllers;
- Co-evolution of hardware/morphology and controller;
- Evolutionary robotics in artificial life;
- Open-ended evolution in robotics;
- Evolution of collective behaviour;
- Evolutionary self-assembly and self-replication;
- Evolution, development and learning;
- Competitive co-evolution.
Details of the journal can be found online:
http://www.springer.com/engineering/journal/12065
The deadline for submissions:
Oct 15, 2013
Contact
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If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact one of the special issue
guest editors:
Nicolas Bredeche
nicolas.bredeche@isir.upmc.fr
Gusz Eiben
a.e.eiben@vu.nl
Evert Haasdijk
e.haasdijk@vu.nl
Stefano Nolfi
stefano.nolfi@istc.cnr.it
Or check the Special Issue website at:
http://www.few.vu.nl/~ehaasdi/evinevorob
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From: Springer <
springeralerts@springer.delivery.net>
Date: Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Subject: ToC: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Vol. 75, Issue 9
Volume 75 Number 9 is now available on SpringerLink
http://springer.r.delivery.net/r/r?2.1.Ee.2Tp.1gRqkl.C7BtfM..T.eXQ8.4AaQ.bW89MQ%5f%5fDHRMFRQ0
Mathematical Model of the Roles of T Cells in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Wing-Cheong Lo, Razvan I. Arsenescu & Avner Friedman
A Single-Parameter Model of the Immune Response to Bacterial Invasion
Lester F. Caudill
Predicting Unobserved Exposures from Seasonal Epidemic Data
Eric Forgoston & Ira B. Schwartz
Mathematical Modelling of Toxicity Associated with Intracellular Chromium
Reduction
A. Lamb, G. Evans & J. R. King
Modelling a Wolbachia Invasion Using a Slow-Fast Dispersal Reaction-Diffusion
Approach
Matthew H. T. Chan & Peter S. Kim
Meniscal Tear Film Fluid Dynamics Near Marx's Line
V. S. Zubkov, C. J. W. Breward & E. A. Gaffney
On the Fractal Geometry of DNA by the Binary Image Analysis
Carlo Cattani & Gaetano Pierro
The Neural Ring: An Algebraic Tool for Analyzing the Intrinsic Structure of
Neural Codes
Carina Curto, Vladimir Itskov, Alan Veliz-Cuba & Nora Youngs
The Kinetics of Vitamin D3 in the Osteoblastic Cell
James L. Buchanan, Robert Gilbert, Yvonne Ou, Anja Nohe & Rachel Schaefer
Modeling the ATP Production in Mitochondria
Alberto Saa & Kellen M. Siqueira
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From: AIBS Public Policy Office <
polrept@aibs.org>
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 19:02:45 +0000
Subject: AIBS Public Policy Report
AIBS Public Policy Report, Volume 14, Issue 18, September 9, 2013
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a2886d199362c2554974f78af&id=6b9182fda7&e=15cb51810b
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From: Althaus Christian <
calthaus@ispm.unibe.ch>
Date: Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 5:23 AM
Subject: PhD Position, Microbiology and Pharmacodynamic Modelling, U Bern
PhD position in microbiology and pharmacodynamic modelling, University of
Bern, Switzerland
We are looking for a highly motivated person to do an interdisciplinary
PhD project in microbiology and mathematical modelling of antimicrobial
resistance. New antibiotic treatment strategies for the sexually transmitted
infection gonorrhoea are urgently needed because of increasing resistance
in Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
The position requires skills in both microbiological and quantitative
methods. You will use in vitro assays to investigate the pharmacodynamics
of N. gonorrhoeae in the presence of different doses and combinations
of antibiotics (at the Institute of Infectious Diseases). You will then
develop a mathematical model to predict the impact of antibiotic combination
treatment using pharmacodynamic models and response surface methodology
(at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine).
You should have a Masters degree in a relevant discipline, such as biology,
biotechnology, or pharmaceutical science. Owing to the interdisciplinary
nature of the project, we do not expect you to have already acquired all the
necessary expertise for this project. The project is funded by SystemsX.ch
(The Swiss Initiative in Systems Biology,
www.systemsx.ch) with a salary
on the doctoral student scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation. The
position is available for 3 years from November 2013.
For further information about the project and our research, visit
www.ispm.ch and
www.immuno-epidemiology.ch, or contact Dr. Christian Althaus
(
calthaus@ispm.unibe.ch).
To apply for this position, send a CV and contact information of two referees,
accompanied by a letter explaining why you are suited to the post, your
current skills and skills that you would like to develop to Natalie Studer
(
nstuder@ispm.unibe.ch) by 30th September 2013.
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From: Shelton, April <
shelton.221@mbi.osu.edu>
Date: Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 2:05 PM
Subject: MBI Early Career Award and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for MBI Postdoctoral Fellowships and
Early Career Award
MBI postdoctoral fellows engage in a three-year integrated program
of tutorials, working seminars or journal clubs, and workshops, and in
interactions with their mathematical and bioscience mentors. These activities
are geared toward providing the tools to pursue an independent research
program with an emphasis on collaborative research in the mathematical
biosciences. MBI facilitated activities are tailored to the needs of each
postdoctoral fellow.
Early Career Awards enable recipients to be in residence at the
Mathematical Biosciences Institute for stays of at least three months
during an emphasis program. Details of the 2014-2015 programs can be found
at
http://mbi.osu.edu/annual_programs.html.
Early Career Awards are aimed at non-tenured scientists who have continuing
employment and who hold a doctorate in any of the mathematical, statistical
and computational sciences, or in any of the biological, medical, and
related sciences.
An Early Career Award will be for a maximum of $7,000 per month of residency
and for a maximum of nine months during the academic year. The award may
be used for salary and benefits, teaching buyouts, and/or local expenses
(restrictions apply).
Applications for an MBI Postdoctoral Fellowship and Early Career Award
should be submitted online at
http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/mbi.
Applications for an Early Career Award completed before December 2, 2013
will receive full consideration.
Applications for a postdoctoral fellowship completed before December 13,
2013 will receive full consideration.
The applicant should state the period that he or she would like to be
in residence.
For additional information visit
http://www.mbi.osu.edu/postdoctoral/postdoctoral.html.
Adobe Systems
The Ohio State University
1735 Neil Ave., Jennings Hall 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-3648
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From: Elise Voigt <
evoigt@mpi-cbg.de>
Date: Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Subject: Postdoc, Computational Biology - MPI-CBG/Germany
The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (Dresden,
Germany) is offering a Post-doctoral position in Computational Biology
The group of Marino Zerial is looking for a highly-motivated post-doctoral
candidate with strong background in mathematics (theory probability,
ODE, PDE, numerical methods), programming (C/C++), image analysis and
physics/biophysics/biology to work on the following projects:
1. The development and implementation of algorithms and tools for the
analysis of image-based genomic functional screens:
a. Extraction of high-content multi-parametric phenotype descriptors from
microscopy images; b. Probabilistic analysis of multi-parametric profiles,
prediction of meaningful functional modules and their interconnections.
This work will be complemented by experimental validation of the model
predictions.
2. The 3D reconstruction and image analysis of liver tissue:
a. Development of new algorithms for microscopy image segmentation and
analysis aiming to build reliable high-resolution 3D models of liver
tissue. The aim is to develop a multi-scale model of liver tissue ranging
from intracellular structures to the lobuli level.
b. Mathematical and computational modeling aiming to bridge liver tissue
structure with its function.
This project aims at understanding the design principles of liver tissue
structure and function, using the developing and regenerating mouse liver
as a model system. The computational work will be complemented by genetic
perturbations in mouse.
Candidates should have a degree in physics or mathematics or computer science.
Knowledge of high performance and parallel computing is an advantage. An
excellent command of English together with good communication skills and
self-motivation are also required.
Candidates interested in this position should send a copy of their CV and
motivation letter together with contacts of three referees to Marino Zerial
(
zerial@mpi-cbg.de) and Yannis Kalaidzidis (
kalaidzi@mpi-cbg.de). The
position is available immediately.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer: handicapped
individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. The Center for Systems Biology,
the MPI-CBG and the MPIPKS aim to increase the number of women in scientific
positions. Female candidates are therefore particularly welcome.
Max-Planck-Institut für Molekulare Zellbiologie und Genetik
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden
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From: Gutenkunst, Ryan N - (rgutenk) <
rgutenk@email.arizona.edu>
Date: Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM
Subject: Postdoc, Mathematical Evolutionary Systems Biology, U Arizona
A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Gutenkunst
group, in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University
of Arizona. The Gutenkunst group integrates mathematical population genomics
and systems biology to understand evolution, with a focus on humans. For
more information, see
http://gutengroup.mcb.arizona.edu or contact Dr. Ryan
Gutenkunst at
rgutenk@email.arizona.edu.
Mechanistically-detailed computational models of protein networks offer
a new and powerful window onto the phenotype-genotype map. We seek a
quantitatively-skilled researcher to leverage such models to understand
network evolution. Potential projects include modeling the effect of protein
domain structure on network evolution and developing statistical means for
inferring the distribution of mutation effects on network dynamics. The
applicant's specific project will be designed in collaboration between the
applicant and Dr. Gutenkunst.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in mathematics, a physical or computational
science, or biology. Applicants should also have prior computational
experience and be motivated, creative, and collegial. Experience with network
simulations is advantageous. The University of Arizona has great strength
in systems and quantitative biology, offering potential interactions with
Drs. Andrew Capaldi, Joe Watkins, Joanna Masel, and others. Computational
resources are similarly excellent. The campus is highly interdisciplinary
and very collegial. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.
At 2,500 feet above sea level, culturally diverse Tucson, Arizona is nestled
among five mountain ranges in the beautiful Sonoran Desert and is surrounded
by Saguaro National Park. Housing is affordable, quality of life is high,
and outdoor recreation opportunities include the southernmost ski area in
the United States. The area receives over 350 days of sunshine per year
and enjoys average high/low temperatures of 82/54 degrees F.
Applications should include a C.V., cover letter, and contact
information for three references. Please submit applications through
http://www.uacareertrack.com, job number 53438. Application review begins
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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From: Wang, Xujing (NIH/NHLBI) [E] <
xujing.wang@nih.gov>
Date: Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 8:07 AM
Subject: Postdoc/Research Fellowship, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, NHLBI
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Core Facility
Systems Biology Center
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Health and Human Services (HHS)
Position Description: Applicants are invited to apply for a postdoctoral or
research fellowship position in the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology core at
the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in Bethesda, Maryland.
The core's mission is to collaborate with DIR investigators to incorporate
bioinformatics and systems biology synergistically in their research. The core
focuses on research, methodology development, education, and applications in
areas including but not limited to: network based analysis of Next-Gen sequence
(NGS) data, integration of multiple types of big data, multi-scale modeling of
emergent spatiotemporal orders in physiological systems. The successful
applicant will receive an initial 2-year appointment with the possibility of
extension, dependent on performance. Up to 2 positions are available.
Requirements: A recent PhD degree in statistical genetics, mathematical
genetics, mathematical biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science,
or related disciplines providing training and experience in quantitative science
and understanding of biology. Individuals with experience in one of the
following areas are preferred though not required: analysis and modeling of NGS
data, network modeling, dynamical systems. Programming skills in major
programming languages R, Java, Python, and MatLab are desirable. Need to be a
team worker with good communication skills.
Applicants should submit the following: brief description of research interests
and career goals, CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Xujing
Wang at
xujing.wang@nih.gov
The advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
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From: Hermann Riecke <
h-riecke@northwestern.edu>
Date: Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Subject: Applied Mathematics/Complex Systems Faculty Position, Northwestern U
The Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern
University (
http://www.esam.northwestern.edu) invites applications for
a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to begin in September 2014.
Requirements include a Ph.D. and demonstrated ability to conduct high-impact
interdisciplinary research in applied mathematics. We are seeking candidates
who can enhance the breadth of research activities of the department. An area
of particular interest is complexity in natural, human and engineered systems.
Duties involve teaching and research. Rank and salary are negotiable.
The application package should include a curriculum vita, a statement
of research accomplishments and interests, and a statement of teaching
experience and philosophy. The application should be submitted on-line at
http://www.esam.northwestern.edu/job-openings/index.html
In addition, the applicant should arrange for three letters of recommendation.
Recommendation letters will be automatically solicited from the letter
writers by email after the names are entered in the online application system.
Questions may be sent to
esam@northwestern.edu (Subject line: 2014 Faculty
Search). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013, and continue
until the position is filled.
Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the United States. It is the policy of Northwestern
University not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race,
color, religion national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
age, disability, citizenship, veteran status or other protected group status.
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From: "Owens, Roland (NIH/OD) [E]" <
owensrol@mail.nih.gov>
Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2013 14:59:58 +0000
Resent-from: Raymond Mejía <
mejiar@helix.nih.gov>
Subject: Selected NIH Intramural Research Positions - September Update
Staff Scientist
Translational Gerontology Branch, NIA
(deadline: October 13)
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the
National Institutes of Health in the Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS), is recruiting for a Staff Scientist in the Translational Gerontology
Branch (TGB). This Staff Scientist will be an experienced statistician,
with knowledge of the modern techniques of multivariate analysis, with a
particular focus on longitudinal analysis. The TGB conducts studies aimed
at understanding the changes that occur with aging in health status and
physical and cognitive function, under the direction of the Branch Chief,
Luigi Ferrucci, M.D., Ph.D. The TGB has a multifaceted research portfolio that
includes several ongoing clinical and epidemiological studies in humans and
a number of mechanistic studies in animal models. In addition, the TGB has
a large effort aimed at supplying biological samples to other laboratories
that address issues related to aging and the development of age-related
diseases. This program of research involves extensive collaboration with
intramural and extramural researchers and several international academic
institutions.
Staff Scientists do not receive independent resources, although they often
work independently and have sophisticated skills and knowledge essential to
the work of the branch. The applicant must be experienced in experimental
design of complex schemes of analysis and will be expected to advise
scientists from multiple laboratories on issues related to study design
and analytical methods. In addition, the applicant will be required to
work closely with collaborators both within and outside of the Intramural
Research Program, and establish new efforts and collaborations to improve
the research portfolio of TGB. He/she will interact with and train junior
scientists in both basic and advanced statistical methods. Although this
Staff Scientist will be supervised by the Branch Chief, he/she will be
interacting with the scientists from the NIA/IRP at large, including those
conducting studies in animal models. The successful candidate will have
experience in collaborative research documented in publications and more
generally will have a history of publications that reflect experience in
the statistical requirements of this position.
The successful individual must have a Ph.D., or M.D., or equivalent
degree. Salary is commensurate with research experience and
accomplishments. The salary range for a Staff Scientist is $89,033 -
$155,500. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement,
health, life and long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation,
etc.) is available. Additional information regarding the NIA IRP is available
at the following website:
http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov. To apply: Please send a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interests,
and three letters of recommendation to: Jamie Hertzfelt, Intramural Program
Specialist; Office of the Scientific Director; Vacancy # IRP-13-07; National
Institute on Aging, Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite
100, Room 04C232, Baltimore, MD 21224 or email:
hertzfeltja@mail.nih.gov.
Applications must be received on or before October 13, 2013.DHHS and NIH
are Equal Opportunity Employers. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse
community in its training and employment programs.
The NIH Intramural Research Program
http://irp.nih.gov/
http://irp.nih.gov/careers/tenured-and-tenure-track-scientific-careers
Link to Fellowships and Positions of Interest to fellows
https://www.training.nih.gov/
https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services/jobs
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