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Subject: SMB Digest v13i42

SMB Digest October 15, 2013 Volume 13 Issue 42
ISSN 1086-6566

Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org

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Issue's Topics:
AAI Short Course: Statistical Machine Learning - an Introduction
EMBL 2014 Programme Released
Bi-Monthly News from NIMBioS
Keystone Symposia 2014 Cancer Development Meetings
Keystone Symposia 2014 Plant Conference
Keystone Symposia 2014 Omics Conference
CfP: Agent-Directed Simulation, April 13-16, Tampa, FL
CfP: Special Session on Agent-Directed Simulation, Aug 28-30, Vienna
IQBiology Graduate Program, University of Colorado Boulder
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Postdoc, Theoretical Viral Ecology, Georgia Institute of Technology
Postdoc: Modelling of Ecological Speciation, Umeå University
Associate Research Fellow, Math Modelling of Biochemical Networks
Faculty Positions, Disease Epidemiology, University of Notre Dame
Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions, Applied Math, UC Merced
SMBnet Reminders

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From: Colin Wise <Colin.Wise@uts.edu.au>
Date: Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Subject: AAI Short Course: Statistical Machine Learning - an Introduction

AAI Short Course - 'Statistical Machine Learning - an Introduction' Thursday
24 October 2013

https://shortcourses-bookings.uts.edu.au/ClientView/Schedules/ScheduleDetail.aspx?ScheduleID=1362&EventID=1175

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From: EMBL Events Newsletter <events@embl.de>
Date: Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 4:02 PM
Subject: EMBL 2014 Programme Released

See
http://www.embl.de/events/newsletter/2013/october/index.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter1013&utm_campaign=newsletter1013

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From: NIMBioS <newsletter@nimbios.org>
Date: Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Bi-Monthly News from NIMBioS

See
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs105/1102610363105/archive/1115193384373.html

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From: <keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia 2014 Cancer Development Meetings

See
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/views/Web/Marketing/Emails/2014_DevelopmentCancer_Email.html

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From: <keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 9:40 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia 2014 Plant Conference

See
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/views/web/marketing/emails/2014_B1_Email.html#utm_source=2014B1email&utm_medium=emaillink&utm_campaign=2014B1email

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From: <keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia 2014 Omics Conference

See
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/views/web/marketing/emails/2014_B3_Email.html#utm_source=2014B3email&utm_medium=emaillink&utm_campaign=2014B3email

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From: Yu Zhang <yzhang@cs.trinity.edu>
Date: Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 1:35 AM
Subject: CfP: Agent-Directed Simulation, April 13-16, Tampa, FL

CALL FOR PAPERS
Agent-Directed Simulation Symposium (ADS'14)
Tampa, Florida, USA
April 13-16, 2014

http://www.scs.org/documents/SpringSim14/ADS2014_formatted.pdf

Manuscript Submission: October 25, 2013.

Sponsored by The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS).

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From: Yu Zhang <yzhang@cs.trinity.edu>
Date: Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Subject: CfP: Special Session on Agent-Directed Simulation, Aug 28-30, Vienna

CALL FOR PAPERS
SIMULTECH 2014 Special Session on Agent-Directed Simulation (ADS'14)
Vienna, Austria
August 28-30, 2014

http://www.simultech.org/ADS_specialsession.aspx

Manuscript Submission: June 23, 2014.

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From: DM Bortz <Dmbortz@colorado.edu>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 16:44:20 -0600
Subject: IQBiology Graduate Program, University of Colorado Boulder

The Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology (IQ Biology) program at the
University of Colorado Boulder invites applications from exceptional
students who have strong interdisciplinary interests and the ability to
develop novel quantitative approaches to solve biological problems.
As a graduate student in the IQ Biology program (recent recipient of
an NSF IGERT training grant), you will gain access to world-class educators
and colleagues across many different disciplines and departments. The main
interdisciplinary areas of focus are: Mathematical Biology, Computational
Biology, Bioengineering, Biophysics, and Image Analysis. Faculty from eight
departments across the sciences and engineering are participating in the
IQ-Biology graduate PhD certificate program. It offers students an opportunity
to enter into an academically diverse cohort from the very beginning and
encourage them to take on innovative research projects that integrate multiple
disciplines while still obtaining a PhD in a participating department.

Please see http://iqbiology.colorado.edu for more information and to apply.
Applications are due 12/15/2013.

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From: Grace I Bouillion <gib5289@louisiana.edu>
Date: Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Subject: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Position: Post-Doctoral Research Associate EEO#: SC 3-13

Qualifications: Ph.D. degree required. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree
in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics with substantial experience in
developing and analyzing structured population models and in developing and
implementing numerical methods for solving such models. Also, experience
in writing and publishing papers is required and a history of presentations
at professional meetings is desired.

Duties: Main duties involve working closely with Dr. Ackleh and his
graduate students on research projects. Current research projects focus
on the development of continuous structured population models to study the
dynamics of populations including amphibians and associated diseases. They
also focus on the development of efficient high-order numerical schemes
to compute solutions of such models. Also, the Post-doctoral Associate is
expected to teach 2 courses per year in the Department of Mathematics.

The University: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a Carnegie
Foundation classification of Research University (High Research Activity). It
is a public institution with an enrollment of approximately 16,500 students,
a faculty of about 550, and ten established Ph.D. programs. Located midway
between New Orleans and Houston, Lafayette is the heart of Louisiana's
Acadian-Creole region. The city of over 120,000 is one of Louisiana's
fastest growing and is the hub of numerous music and cultural festivals
and celebrations. Lafayette serves as the base of Louisiana's offshore
oil industry, as well as the financial, retail, and medical center for
south-central Louisiana. Further information about the University is
available on the University.s web page at http://www.louisiana.edu.

Administration: The successful candidate will report to Dr. Ackleh, the
Dean of Sciences.

Effective Date: January 1, 2014. This position will be for a term of
approximately 18 months with the possibility of rehire for an additional year.

Applications: We will review applications as they are received and continue
until the position is filled. Send letters of application with vitae and
a list of three (3) references to: graceb@louisiana.edu

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From: Joshua S. Weitz <jsweitz@gatech.edu>
Date: Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM
Subject: Postdoc, Theoretical Viral Ecology, Georgia Institute of Technology

Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Viral Ecology
Prof. Joshua Weitz
Georgia Institute of Technology

to begin: Summer 2014

A postdoctoral scientist position (2+ years) is available at Georgia Tech in
the theoretical ecology and quantitative biology group of Dr. Joshua Weitz
(School of Biology). The postdoc will lead efforts to develop analytical and
computational models of the dynamics and diversity of environmental viruses.
Requirements include: (1) PhD in physics, mathematical biology, computational
biology, applied mathematics, ecology, evolutionary biology or related area;
(2) Strong quantitative & computational skills; (3) Excellent communication
skills; (4) Interest and experience in collaborative research. Position to
start in Summer 2014, start date negotiable, includes competitive salary,
benefits, and travel budget. Screening of applicants will begin October 15,
2013, however all applications will be considered until position is filled.

To apply, please e-mail Joshua Weitz (jsweitz@gatech.edu) with a
curriculum vitae (CV), a one page statement of how your research
interests are related to this position, and contact information for
3 references. More information on the group's research can be found
at http://ecotheory.biology.gatech.edu. Georgia Tech is located in
Atlanta, GA in the Midtown neighborhood - a vibrant, urban community:
http://www.midtownatl.com/.

Georgia Tech is a unit of the University System of Georgia and an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires compliance with the Immigration
Control Reform Act of 1986.

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From: Xavier Thibert-Plante <xavier.thibert.plante@emg.umu.se>
Date: Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Subject: Postdoc: Modelling of Ecological Speciation, Umeå University

Postdoctoral Scholarship (2 years) for Modelling of Ecological Speciation -
Umeå University

The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science (EMG) www.emg.umu.se
and Integrated science Lab (Icelab) www.org.umu.se/icelab is offering a
postdoctoral scholarship within the project "Speciation in action".

Project description
This project is focused on the interplay between ecology and evolution. The
goal of the project is to understand the flip side of ecological
speciation. As speciation is occurring in the focal species, the food web
can be modified as the focal species changes its mechanisms of predator
avoidance or its diet. The postdoc will be involved in building a general
theoretical model that includes the within-species diversification, the
impacts on the food web, and the feedback between the two. Collaboration
with the empirically oriented research group of Professor Göran Englund is
possible if the successful candidate is interested to model diversification
in Scandinavian whitefish populations.

Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship you should have a PhD degree in evolutionary
biology, or equivalent, not more than 3 years old. Knowledge of population
genetics and modelling of ecological and evolutionary dynamics is highly
desirable. In-depth knowledge of an empirical system fitting the project
description would also be an asset. From the successful candidate, we expect
a documented capability of cooperative scientific research work and skills
in writing scientific publications in English. International applicants
are encouraged to apply.

The fellow will be based at Icelab and the Department of Ecology and
Environmental Science in Umeå, and is financed through a personal scholarship
from the Kempe Foundations.

Application
The application should include a short description of your research interests
and why you are interested in the scholarship, a CV, a publication list,
copies of exam certificates (official copies are not necessary for
the application, but may be required at the time of hire), and contact
information of 3 reference persons. The application should be written in
Swedish or English and can be submitted either electronically (MS Word or
PDF format) or in hard-copy (2 copies) form.

For more information, please contact Dr Xavier Thibert-Plante, e-mail
xavier.thibert.plante@emg.umu.se.

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO civil,
+46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

Your complete application marked with reference number 223-1628-13, should
be sent to medel@diarie.umu.se (with reference number on the subject line)
or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive
November 4, 2013 at the latest.

Umeå University is dedicated to providing creative environments for learning
and work. We offer a wide variety of courses and programmes, world leading
research, and excellent innovation and collaboration opportunities. More than
4 400 employees and 34 000 students have already chosen Umeå University. We
welcome your application!

http://xavier.thibert-plante.com

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From: Ozgur Akman <O.E.Akman@exeter.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Subject: Associate Research Fellow, Math Modelling of Biochemical Networks

Associate Research Fellow in Mathematical Modelling of Biochemical Networks

Circadian clocks are paradigm systems for the computational modelling of gene
regulatory networks exhibiting oscillatory dynamics. The majority of models
developed thus far have comprised coupled sets of nonlinear differential
equations. These have been used to quantify how clock networks maintain
biological function against internal and external stresses and to discover
new circadian regulators. However the large parameter spaces characteristic
of these models restricts the scale and complexity of clock networks amenable
to a quantitative analysis.

Recently, it has been demonstrated that modelling approaches based on
Boolean logic have great potential for providing computationally efficient
representations of circadian dynamics. The successful candidate will build on
this work, focussing on the clock of the plant species Arabidopsis thaliana
as a test case. Boolean Arabidopsis models of increasing complexity will
be developed and fitted to time series data generated over a broad range
of genetic and environmental backgrounds. This approach will determine the
ability of the Boolean formalism to: (i) reproduce the high-level circadian
properties simulated by more biologically precise models; and (ii) robustly
infer optimal regulatory structures from time series data.

Further details can be obtained from the link below:

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AHJ011/associate-research-fellow-in-mathematical-modelling-of-biochemical-networks/

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From: Kathy Phillips <Kathy.Phillips@nd.edu>
Date: Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Subject: Faculty Positions, Disease Epidemiology, University of Notre Dame

Faculty Positions in Disease Epidemiology

The College of Science and Eck Institute for Global Health at the University
of Notre Dame are seeking candidates for two tenure track Assistant/Associate
Professors in Disease Epidemiology. We are particularly interested in
candidates with research interests and a demonstrated record in investigating
the epidemiology, population dynamics, and control of infectious diseases
from a global perspective with focus in low and middle income countries. All
areas of infectious disease will be considered, but preference will
be given to specific research interests including: infectious disease
modeling and surveillance that leverages large, heterogeneous data sets;
epidemic modeling; genomic and evolutionary epidemiology; vectorborne and/or
zoonotic diseases; neglected tropical diseases, risk factor investigation;
environmental health; or modeling within-host immunity and pathogen/disease
dynamics. Individuals with interest or experience in establishing a strong
international research program are particularly encouraged to apply. The
successful candidate will join a dynamic and exciting interdisciplinary
campus-wide initiative in quantitative and computational biosciences,
including the evolutionary genomics of pathogens and hosts.

Successful candidates will be appointed in either the Department
of Biological Sciences (http://biology.nd.edu) or the Department of
Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics (http://acms.nd.edu)
in the College of Science, and will be expected to establish a vigorous
extramurally supported research program, participate in collaborations within
and across disciplines, and contribute to excellence in undergraduate
and graduate education. Senior applicants should have a record of
national and international distinction. Both positions will have access to
state-of-the-art institutes and facilities to support research including the
AAALAC-accredited Freimann Animal Facility, Notre Dame Integrated Imaging
Facility, Center for Zebrafish Research, Harper Cancer Research Institute,
Keck Center for Transgene Research, Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases,
Lizzadro Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Center for Research Computing,
Environmental Change Initiative, and core facilities for proteomics,
genomics and bioinformatics. Additional information can be found at
http://research.nd.edu/core-facilities/.

The positions include competitive salary, start-up funding, and research
space. Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a detailed
research plan, and a statement of teaching interests directed to Dr. David
Severson, Search Committee Chair and Director of the Eck Institute for Global
Health (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3337). Candidates should
arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent directly to
the search committee via the application website. Review of applications
will commence immediately and will continue until suitable candidates
are identified.

The University of Notre Dame is an equal opportunity employer with a strong
institutional and academic commitment to diversity and endeavors to foster
a vibrant learning community animated by the Catholic intellectual tradition.

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From: Karin Leiderman <kleiderman@ucmerced.edu>
Date: Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Subject: Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions, Applied Math, UC Merced

The School of Natural Sciences at UC Merced
(http://naturalsciences.ucmerced.edu) invites applications for 2 new faculty
in the area of Applied Mathematics (http://appliedmath.ucmerced.edu) starting
July 1, 2014 at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. We are seeking
exceptionally qualified candidates with expertise in areas including,
but not limited to, numerical analysis, scientific computing, stochastic
processes, modeling, and data-enabled science. Special consideration will
be given to applicants who participate in interdisciplinary research, and
who will contribute to developing the applied mathematics curriculum and
to one or more of the campus research initiatives in the natural sciences,
engineering and/or social sciences. A Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or a
related scientific field, demonstrated excellence in research, teaching,
and strong interpersonal communication skills are required. Postdoctoral
research and teaching experience are preferred.

To apply, please
visit https://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=4913. We
will accept applications until November 30.

Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements
of research, teaching and diversity (a diversity statement includes the
candidate's interpretation of diversity and a summary of their past and
potential commitments to diversity). In addition, candidates are requested to
have four letters of recommendation, among which one must address teaching,
submitted directly prior to the application deadline.

The University of California at Merced is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement
of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The University is
supportive of dual career couples.

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