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Subject: SMB Digest v13i43

SMB Digest      October 22, 2013   Volume 13  Issue 43
ISSN 1086-6566

Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org

Note:
Information about the Society for Mathematical Biology, including an
application for membership, may be found in the SMB Home Page,
http://www.smb.org/ .

Access the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, the official journal of SMB, at
http://www.springer.com/11538 .

Inquiries about membership or BMB fulfillment should be sent to
membership(at)smb(dot)org .

Issue's Topics:
   Call for Mini-Symposium Proposals for JSMB/SMB-2014 Meeting
   ICTP-SAIFR 3rd Southern-Summer School on Mathematical Biology
   CfP: SIAM Conference on the Life Sciences (LS14)
   Keystone Symposia 2014 Mitochondria and Cell Death Conferences
   Keystone Symposia 2014 Mobile Genetics Conference
   Illuminate the Druggable Genome (IDG) Funding Opportunities
   Scholarship: Master in Systems & Synthetic Biology (mSSB), Evry
   PhD Position: Stochastic Modelling of Biological Systems, U Edinburgh
   PhD Position: Mathematical Modelling of Antimicrobial Resistance ...
   Postdoc Positions: Dept. of Mathematical Science, U of Copenhagen
   Postdoc: Models of Speciation, U of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
   Assistant/Associate Professor: Math Biology, Iowa State University
   Tenure-track Positions at Temple University
   Associate / Full Professor: School of Math & Stat Sciences, ASU Tempe
   Chair: Department of Biology and Physics, Kennesaw State University
   SMBnet Reminders


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From: Toshiyuki Namba <tnamba@b.s.osakafu-u.ac.jp>
Date: Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 4:46 AM
Subject: Call for Mini-Symposium Proposals for JSMB/SMB-2014 Meeting

The Joint Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Mathematical Biology
and the Society for Mathematical Biology, Osaka 2014

VENUE: Osaka International Convention Center, Osaka, Japan
TERM: July 28 (Mon) -- August 1 (Fri), 2014

Call for Minisymposia Proposals for JSMB/SMB-2014

Those interested in organizing a minisymposium should submit a proposal to
the conference program committee by no later than

   December 31, 2013.

Proposals should be submitted via email:

   jsmb.smb2014.minisympo@gmail.com

A minisymposium will consist of four 20 minute presentations with 5 additional
minutes for discussion after each on a single topic of substantial current
interest and importance at the interface of mathematics and its application
to biology, including all areas of the life and medical sciences.
Total duration: 1h40'

In conducting a minisymposium, the organizer(s) is(are) expected to provide an
overview of the minisymposium, introduce the speakers, provide an opportunity
for discussion and monitor the timing of each speaker. The organizer may
be one of the speakers, but if so (s)he is expected to appoint a moderator
during her/his talk.

For more information please see:
https://sites.google.com/site/jsmbsmbjointmeeting2014osaka/

https://sites.google.com/site/jsmbsmbjointmeeting2014osaka/home/guidelines-for-minisymposia-proposals


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From: Nadia Roque (ICTP-SAIFR) <secretary@ictp-saifr.org>
Date: Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Subject: ICTP-SAIFR 3rd Southern-Summer School on Mathematical Biology

ICTP-SAIFR 3rd Southern-Summer School on Mathematical Biology
Dates: February 3 - 15, 2014
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Venue: IFT-UNESP

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

Distinguished lecturer:
Simon Levin (Princeton Univ., USA) - Challenges in Mathematical Ecology:
scaling and collective phenomena; sustainability science; infectious diseases.

Lecturers:
Roberto Kraenkel (IFT-UNESP, Brazil) - Introduction to Population Biology
Robert Smith? (Univ. Ottawa, Canada) - Mathematical Modeling of Infectious
Diseases.
Otso Ovaskainen (Univ. Helsinki, Finland) - Spatial Ecology and Evolution:
Integrating Theory and Data.
François Massol (CNRS, Montpellier, France) - Topics in Evolutionary Dynamics.

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

Please note that acceptance cannot be taken for granted, as we expect a much
higher number of applications than the maximum number of participants.
Candidates should carefully complete the application form, providing enough
information for the selection committee to make a decision. To have an idea
of the activities that take place during the course, please visit the
home-page of the first two editions of this school at
http://www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio and http://www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio2.
More information and online application form at
http://www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio3

Application Deadline: December 7, 2013


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From: Nicole C. Erle <erle@siam.org>
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:27:14 +0000
Subject: CfP: SIAM Conference on the Life Sciences (LS14)

Conference Name: SIAM Conference on the Life Sciences (LS14) Call for Papers
Now Available!
Location: Sheraton Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Dates: August 4-7, 2014

The Call for Papers for this conference is now available. Please visit
http://www.siam.org/meetings/ls14/ for more information.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES
January 6, 2014: Minisymposium proposals
February 3, 2014: Abstracts for contributed and minisymposium speakers

TRAVEL FUND APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 20, 2014: SIAM Student Travel Award and Post-doc/Early Career Travel
Award Applications

Twitter hashtag: #SIAMLS14

Contact SIAM Conference Department at meetings@siam.org with any questions
about the conference.


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From: <keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:47 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia 2014 Mitochondria and Cell Death Conferences

See
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/views/web/marketing/emails/2014_Q5Q6_Email.html#utm_source=2014Q5Q6email&utm_medium=emaillink&utm_campaign=2014Q5Q6email


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From: <keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Sat, Oct 19, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia 2014 Mobile Genetics Conference

See
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/views/web/marketing/emails/2014_C2_Email.html#utm_source=2014C2email&utm_medium=emaillink&utm_campaign=2014C2email


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From: "Murcia, Ellie (NIH/OD) [E]" <murciae@OD.NIH.GOV>
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:26:04 +0000
Resent-From: Raymond Mejía <mejiar@helix.nih.gov>
Subject: Illuminate the Druggable Genome (IDG) Funding Opportunities

We would like to bring to your attention a new NIH Common Fund program to
"Illuminate the Druggable Genome (IDG)." The IDG project is predicated on
the need to fully explore the underlying biology and role in disease of
genes linked to already drugged genes within the Druggable Genome. While
the number of drugged targets is relatively limited, there are many more,
related, genes that if more deeply investigated may define new biology
and/or new therapeutic targets.

 * Adaptation of Scalable Technologies to Illuminate the Druggable Genome
   (U01)<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-13-010.html>
   (RFA-RM-13-010)
 * Development of a Knowledge Management Center for Illuminating the Druggable
   Genome (U54)<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-13-011.html>
   (RFA-RM-13-011)
The IDG project represents a new NIH Common Fund project and seeks to:
1) Develop a useful and public Knowledgebase that can be used to identify
gaps in our knowledge of the Druggable Genome and prioritize where to
subsequently invest resources

2) Adapt and scale technologies to rapidly illuminate the underlying biology
and potential role in disease of prioritized genes

RFA-RM-13-011 Development of a Knowledge Management Center for Illuminating
the Druggable Genome [U54] and RFA-RM-13-010 Adaptation of Scalable
Technologies to Illuminate the Druggable Genome [U01] represent opportunities
for investigators to begin to address the unmet needs identified in this
area of biomedical science.

We ask that you review these FOAs, share them with colleagues, and consider
ways in which you may respond with applications. Full details on submission
deadlines, application formats, review considerations, and implementation
framework for the IDG may be found in the FOAs themselves. In addition, a
technical assistance webinar for the Knowledge Management Center RFA will
be held that will review the purpose and objectives of the FOA, budget
preparation and peer review. All prospective applicants are invited to
participate in this pre-application webinar. Information about the webinar
will be posted on the IDG webpage at http://commonfund.nih.gov/IDG/.

The NIH Common Fund encourages collaboration and supports a series of
exceptionally high impact, trans-NIH programs. These programs are supported by
the Common Fund, and managed by the NIH Office of the Director in partnership
with the various NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices. Additional information
about the NIH Common Fund can be found at http://commonfund.nih.gov.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) -"The Nation's Medical Research
Agency" - includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal
agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational
medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments and cures
for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its
programs, visit http://www.nih.gov.


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From: Dominique Zeliszewski <dominique.zeliszewski@issb.genopole.fr>
Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 9:16 AM
Subject: Scholarship: Master in Systems & Synthetic Biology (mSSB), Evry

Dear colleague,

A limited number of stipends may be proposed to foreign students in the
Master in Systems & Synthetic Biology, mSSB  (http://www.mSSB.fr) on the
basis of academic excellence. These stipends cover living and registration
costs for the teaching period and may be cumulated with the one served to
Master 2 students by the laboratory hosting the internship from February
on. So we would appreciate your help in transmitting these informations to
potentially interested students, and putting them in contact with us. 

In a first phase, a scholarship is available for students with
engineering background only. Students having validated 4 years of an
engineering cursus, must send before November 19, 2013, to Cécile Gasse
(cecile.gasse@issb.genopole.fr), the following documents:

- Their CV in English or French, including diplomas, dates of obtention,
  class ranks, marks, languages spoken
- Their university transcripts from the last 4 years of higher education
- Two recommendation letters or the names of two reference teachers.
- Their motivation letter in English or French (one or two pages)

Candidates selected by the mSSB committee for a scholarship proposal will
be notified by the end of November, and will be informed of scholarship
application procedures. The other applicants will still be eligible for
the mSSB program.


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From: Ramon Grima <ramon.grima@ed.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 4:10 AM
Subject: PhD Position: Stochastic Modelling of Biological Systems, U Edinburgh

PhD studentship: Development of systematic hybrid methods for whole cell
simulation

Recent years have seen the development of accurate models for various
sub-cellular processes. The next stage of detailed modelling in systems
biology involves putting together these models such that we can simulate a
whole cell.  This is a challenging task if one is to perform such simulations
stochastically due to the inefficiency of present stochastic simulation
algorithms. On the other hand deterministic modelling is relatively fast but
frequently inaccurate; this is since the low copy number of many central
molecular players implies noisy kinetics, to some degree or another. In
response to these issues, hybrid models have been developed in recent years,
which switch between stochastic and deterministic modelling according to
a set of user-defined ad-hoc rules. The aim of these models is to deliver
relatively accurate predictions in a computationally efficient manner.

In this project the aim is to develop the first systematic hybrid models by
rigorously deriving them from the stochastic theory of biochemical kinetics
rather than through ad-hoc assumptions. This will also enable an estimation
of the error incurred by present hybrid models compared to models that are
entirely stochastic. The novel modelling methodologies developed will be used
to create whole cell models of simple prokaryotes, which will subsequently
be verified and refined through comparison with experimental data.

The ideal candidate will have at least an upper second-class honours degree in
Physics, Applied Mathematics or another quantitative discipline and a desire
to apply his/her skills to understanding biological systems. The successful
candidate will join the stochastic modelling group of Dr. Ramon Grima in
the Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology (SynthSys) at the University
of Edinburgh http://grimagroup.bio.ed.ac.uk/index.html. The work will be
done in close collaboration with experimental groups in Europe and the USA.

To apply please follow steps 1, 2 AND 3 on the following link:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/biology/postgraduate/pgr/how-to-apply
Applications are accepted until 9.00am (GMT) on the 16th December 2013. 


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From: Althaus Christian <calthaus@ispm.unibe.ch>
Date: Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 8:39 AM
Subject: PhD Position: Mathematical Modelling of Antimicrobial Resistance ...

PhD position in mathematical modelling of antimicrobial resistance in
Neisseria gonorrhoeae, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

We are looking for a highly motivated person to do a PhD project in
mathematical and computational modelling of antibiotic resistance. New
antibiotic treatment strategies for the sexually transmitted infection
gonorrhoea are urgently needed because of increasing resistance in Neisseria
gonorrhoeae.

You will develop mathematical models to study the evolution and spread of
resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae within and between hosts. The models
will be used to predict the impact of optimized treatment scenarios. The PhD
project is part of RADAR-Go (RApid Detection of Antimicrobial Tesistance in
Gonorrhoea), an interdisciplinary collaboration to develop a rapid test to
detect genetic determinants of antibiotic resistance in N. gonorrhoeae. You
will be enrolled at the ETH Zurich and jointly supervised by Prof. Sebastian
Bonhoeffer (Institute for Integrative Biology, ETH Zurich) and Dr. Christian
Althaus (Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University
of Bern).

Requirements
You should have strong quantitative skills with a Masters degree in
a relevant discipline such as computational biology, biostatistics,
mathematics or physics.

The RADAR-Go project is funded by SwissTransMed (Platforms for Translational
Research in Medicine, www.swisstransmed.ch) with a salary on the doctoral
student scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation. The position is
available for 3 years from January 2014.

For further information about the project and our research, contact Dr.
Christian Althaus (calthaus@ispm.unibe.ch).

To apply for this position, send a a letter explaining your current skills,
skills that you would like to develop, and why you are suited to the post,
together with your CV and contact information of two referees to Ms. Natalie
Studer from our personnel office (nstuder@ispm.unibe.ch) by 15th November
2013.


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From: Carsten Wiuf <carsten.wiuf@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:20:47 +0200
Subject: Postdoc Positions: Dept. of Mathematical Science, U of Copenhagen

Two postdoc positions are available at the Department of Mathematical
Sciences, University of Copenhagen to work on mathematical properties of
reaction networks and its applications to systems of interacting species,
mainly in systems biology. The work will focus on understanding properties
of interaction species, how these depend on the modeling assumptions, and
the relationship between different models of the same system. One position
will focus on deterministic dynamical systems, while the other will focus
on stochastic dynamical systems.

We are seeking top early-career researchers with a PhD in pure or applied
mathematics, or stochastics/statistics and a keen interest in applying
theory to real world problems. Prior knowledge of biology is not required,
but would be good. You will work in the group of Elisenda Feliu and Carsten
Wiuf. It is expected that you are able to work independently, as well as
contribute to the activities of the group.

Starting date preferably Spring 2014. The positions are initially for one
year, with a possible extension of another year. Application deadline is
Dec 1, 2013.  To apply, send an email to Carsten Wiuf (wiuf@math.ku.dk),
explaining why you are interested in the position, and including your CV,
publication list and a research statement.

The salary is very competitive, currently approx. EUR 60000/year, which
for non-Danes amounts to an after-tax salary of around EUR 3500/month.


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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:02:27 -0400
From: Maria Servedio <servedio@email.unc.edu>
Subject: Postdoc: Models of Speciation, U of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Postdoctoral Position at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

A position is available for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the lab
of Maria Servedio at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, to
work on an NSF funded project that involves the development of theoretical
models of speciation. Prior experience with theoretical modeling techniques
(especially population genetic modeling), a strong mathematical background,
and programming skills is preferred. A Ph.D. and a strong background in
evolution is required.

Research in the Servedio lab (http://labs.bio.unc.edu/Servedio/Home.html)
concentrates on developing mathematical models of speciation and mate
choice. Please contact Maria Servedio (servedio@email.unc.edu) for more
information on the project involved in this position and other projects
ongoing in the lab.

The appointment is for 1-2 years with a flexible start date. Submit
applications including a cover letter, CV, description of research
experience and interests, brief description of background in theory
and related skills, and names and addresses of three references to
http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/33747, and please also send a copy of
the cover letter and CV directly to Maria Servedio at servedio@email.unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosts an active group
in speciation, and more generally in Evolution and Ecology. UNC is part
of North Carolina's Research Triangle, home also to Duke University,
North Carolina State University, and the National Evolutionary Synthesis
Center (NESCent). Chapel Hill has reasonable living expenses, many outdoor
activities, and a warm climate.

Informal inquiries are welcome. Review of applications will begin on November
7 and continue until the position is filled.


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From: Erickson, Melanie M [MATH] <merick@iastate.edu>
Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM
Subject: Assistant/Associate Professor: Math Biology, Iowa State University

Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty Opening in Math Biology at ISU
 
Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, USA, seeking tenure-track Assistant or
Associate Professor starting 8/16/14 with research area in the application
of mathematics to the biological sciences. In addition to an active research
program, the candidate will be responsible for teaching 3-4 courses per
year at both the undergraduate and graduate level. For further information
about the department, please visit our website at http://www.math.iastate.edu.
 
Qualifications
Required: A Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field. The successful candidate
will have demonstrated potential for superior achievement in research
as well as an ability to collaborate with researchers in the biological
sciences as well as an excellent teaching record as evidenced by both peer
and student evaluations.  Appointment at the Associate Professor level will
additionally require an extensive publication record as well as a record
of external funding.

Preferred: Additional years of experience beyond the Ph.D., normally achieved
through a postdoctoral position.

Position information and application instructions at
http://www.math.iastate.edu/jobs.html. Direct questions to
mathsearch@iastate.edu. Two-part application due 11/30/13.


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From: Isaac Klapper <tue87237@temple.edu>
Date: Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 7:25 PM
Subject: Tenure-track Positions at Temple University

The Department of Mathematics, Temple University is inviting applications for
positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. (In exceptional
cases, more advanced ranks may be considered.) Candidates should have
outstanding potential. Postdoctoral experience is expected.

Two preferred research areas for this search will be:

1. Applied and Computational Mathematics. Temple's College of Science
and Technology is in the process of sustained growth in multidisciplinary
modeling and computational science.

2. Algebra; including algebraic geometry, number theory, representation
theory, and algebraic combinatorics.

Candidates engaged in interdisciplinary research are particularly encouraged
to apply.

Applications should include the standard AMS Cover Sheet for Academic
Employment, a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement about current
and future research, and a statement on teaching experience. A complete
application will also include at least three letters of recommendation
addressing research and one letter addressing teaching. All application
materials should be submitted via mathjobs.org.

Inquiries may be directed to mathematics@temple.edu

Review of applications will commence immediately. Applications submitted
before December 15 will receive full consideration.

Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer,
and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We especially
encourage applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented
groups in the mathematical sciences.


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From: Kyle Rader <kwrader@asu.edu>
Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Subject: Associate / Full Professor: School of Math & Stat Sciences, ASU Tempe

Associate or full Professor (JOB# 10571)
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Arizona State University

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) at Arizona State
University invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position as
associate or full professor in statistics or applied statistics beginning
in fall 2014. Rank and tenure will be commensurate with experience. The
Statistics program currently includes six tenured or tenure-track faculty
members. The University intends to increase the size and scope of this
program significantly within the next few years. The expanded statistics
group will be expected to increase its interdisciplinary, applied, and
core research productivity; foster growth in its teaching programs; and
provide consulting services to the university and business community. The
successful candidate is expected to conduct statistically-related research;
teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and play a leadership
role in guiding the program's planned growth.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in the mathematical or statistical
sciences with a research emphasis in statistics and/or its applications to
other disciplines and an outstanding record of excellence in research and
teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. While SoMSS is interested
in applicants in all areas of statistics, preference will be given to
candidates who demonstrate an ability and desire to apply their expertise to
problems in science or engineering in an interdisciplinary and collaborative
setting and to those candidates with administrative experience and a track
record of overseeing and guiding some facet of an academic program.

SoMSS currently has 54 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members
and approximately 75 supported graduate students. It offers bachelor,
certificate, master, and Ph.D. programs in statistics (as well as in
applied mathematics, mathematics, and mathematics education). SoMSS has
excellent computing resources that include individual faculty workstations,
several high-performance servers and a small cluster, as well as access
to the University's central computing facilities and the High Performance
Computing Initiative. SoMSS has a strongly interdisciplinary research profile
that includes numerous collaborations inside and outside the university,
such as in the biological, environmental, medical, physical and social
sciences, education, and multiple areas of engineering.  There are numerous
opportunities for collaboration with interdisciplinary centers and institutes,
such as the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), the Biodesign
Institute (which includes centers specializing in the nanobiosciences,
bioengineering, genomics, and vaccinology), the new College of Health
Solutions, and the Global Institute of Sustainability.

The Tempe campus of Arizona State University has approximately 59,000
students.  It is located in the rapidly growing metropolitan Phoenix area,
which provides a wide variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. The
surrounding countryside is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking,
biking, skiing, and other activities in the exquisite Arizona canyon lands
and mountainous terrain.

Applications must be submitted online through
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/5265

All applications must include the following:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Personal statement addressing the candidate's research program
4. Statement of teaching and service/administrative experience
5. At least four names and e-mail addresses of experts who would be willing
to serve as referees on the candidate's research, teaching and service
(the referees will be contacted later for letters for those candidates who
pass through an initial screening).

The application deadline is December 10, 2013; if not filled, every two weeks
thereafter until the search is closed.

Informal inquiries may be sent to Al Boggess, Director of SoMSS
(boggess@asu.edu).

A background check is required for employment.

Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply. The Title IX statement can be viewed at:
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.


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From: <agolubsk@kennesaw.edu>
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 04:20:35 +1300 (NZDT)
Subject: Chair: Department of Biology and Physics, Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University invites applications for the Chair of the Department
of Biology and Physics. The Department seeks a dynamic leader and scholar
who will provide visionary leadership to facilitate collaborative and
interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching and outreach activities.
Primary responsibilities include faculty recruitment and development,
providing leadership in graduate program growth and development, and
administrative oversight of a large and diverse department. The department
currently consists of 48 tenure track faculty who are engaged in a
broad array of research and educational activities, with funded research
programs in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental
and evolutionary biology, ecology, laser physics, particle physics and in
biology and physics education. The Department offers undergraduate degrees
in biology and biology education as well as a rapidly developing graduate
program in Integrative Biology. Additionally, the department offers MAT
degrees in both Biology and Physics Education. The Department serves over
1300 undergraduate Biology majors and approximately 30 graduate students.

Kennesaw State University, a comprehensive university located in the greater
Atlanta metropolitan area, is the third-largest institution within the
University System of Georgia. The Department, as part of the College of
Science and Mathematics, is in an exciting phase of institutional growth,
with a newly constructed research facility as well as NSF-funded major
instrumentation core facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong record of scholarly achievement,
a significant record of securing external funding for discipline based
research and evidence of leadership ability. Candidates with experience
in graduate education and programs, faculty recruitment, and faculty
professional development will be given preference.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in any sub-discipline of biology and
a record of professional achievement commensurate with that of immediate
tenure and appointment as Professor and Chair. Applicants should submit
a cover letter describing their experience, background and qualifications
for this position. Candidates should provide a statement of their academic
leadership philosophy and vision for an active and engaged modern biology
department, as well as a statement that describes their current and future
research program. Applicants should include an academic vita and provide the
names and contact information of three professional references. To guarantee
consideration all application materials should be received by November 18,
2013. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The full official job posting may be found at
https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/postings/1024

Home pages for the Department, College, and University are:
http://biology.kennesaw.edu/
http://science.kennesaw.edu/
http://www.kennesaw.edu/

Please contact the search chair, Dr. Adrian Epps at 678-797-2434 or
aepps6@kennesaw.edu for more information.


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