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Subject: SMB Digest v14i24
SMB Digest June 9, 2014 Volume 14 Issue 24
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Richard Schugart richard(dot)schugart(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
Newsletter: NIMBioS, U Tennessee
Post-docs: NIMBioS, U Tennessee
Post-doc: Modeling Rapid Response to Invasive..., U Alberta
SMBnet Reminders
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From: NIMBioS <newsletter@nimbios.org>
Date: June 3, 2014 9:29:30 AM
Subject: Newsletter: NIMBioS, U Tennessee
For the bi-monthly newsletter from the National Institute for
Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, go to
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs105/1102610363105/archive/1117473431967.html
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From: Catherine Crawley <ccrawley@nimbios.org>
Date: June 3, 2014 9:35:23 AM
Subject: Post-docs: NIMBioS, U Tennessee
Call for Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications at NIMBioS -- Next
Deadline: September 1, 2014
The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
(NIMBioS), located at the Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, is currently
accepting applications for postdoctoral scholarship at the interface
between mathematics and biology. Highest priority will be given to those
with explicit plans to develop their ability to effectively carry on
research across these fields. We are particularly interested in requests
to support research that integrates diverse fields, requires synthesis
at multiple scales, and/or makes use of or requires development of new
mathematical/computational approaches. NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellows are
chosen based upon indications that the applicant's research plans are
consistent with the mission of NIMBioS, the applicant has the
demonstrated ability to carry out the proposed research, and the
opportunities provided through NIMBioS will enhance the capacity for the
research to be completed in an efficient and timely manner. Support:
annual stipend of $51,000, full University of Tennessee employee fringe
benefits, and an annual travel allowance of $2,000.
How to apply: Complete the online application and submit a brief project
description, references, and CV following the guidelines available at
http://www.nimbios.org/postdocs/
Deadline: NIMBioS postdoctoral requests for support are reviewed two
times per year, and the selected researchers are offered positions at
NIMBioS where they conduct research that is mostly self-directed. The
deadline for activities beginning in summer/fall 2015 is September 1,
2014 but applications for positions starting later in 2015 are also
accepted at this time. All letters of recommendation must be submitted
before the request deadline.
The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
(NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from
around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to
investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life
sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of
Agriculture with additional support from The University of Tennessee,
Knoxville.
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From: Mark Lewis <mark.lewis@ualberta.ca>
Date: June 4, 2014 4:41:08 PM
Subject: Post-doc: Modeling Rapid Response to Invasive..., U Alberta
Postdoctoral Fellow position, University of Alberta
The Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Network is looking for a
postdoctoral researcher on a project for rapid response and decision
support models for aquatic invasive species.
Project description: The successful candidate would work collaboratively
with networker investigators and students to develop a comprehensive
model for rapid response to invasive species. The model will employ
existing datasets coupled to methods from statistics, machine learning
and dynamical systems, and it will also be linked to other existing
models.
Skills: Ability to work well in a collaborative setting is crucial.
Mathematical and statistical training as well as ability to program
efficiently is required. Familiarity with machine learning is an asset.
Details: The position is under the supervision of Prof Mark Lewis,
University of Alberta, and will also involve interactions with network
researchers across Canada. The position is available immediately until
it is filled. Please send a statement of interest, a sample of written
work, a CV, and names of two references that can be contacted to Mark
Lewis, mark.lewis@ualberta.ca. Further details and a full description
of the position are available on request.
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