SMB Digest August 21, 2014 Volume 14 Issue 34
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Richard Schugart richard(dot)schugart(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
Summer School: Math Biology, Jan 5-11, UNESP, São Paulo
Summer School: Pathogen... Global Change, Jan 12-24, São Paulo
Keystone Symposia: Code of Cell Signaling, Jan 11-16, Colorado
Keystone Symposia: Veterinary Immun...., Jan 20-25, Colorado
PhD Positions: Matrix Models, Eco-evolutionary..., U Amsterdam
Tenure-Track: Computational Biology, U Colorado BioFrontiers...
Tenure-Track: Applied Mathematics, U Colorado Boulder
Tier II Canada Research Chair: Dept Applied Math., U Waterloo
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From: Jandira Ferreira de Oliveira <jandira@ictp-saifr.org>
Date: August 14, 2014 8:35:31 AM
Subject: Summer School: Math Biology, Jan 5-11, UNESP, São Paulo
IV ICTP-SAIFR Southern-Summer School on Mathematical Biology
Start time: January 5, 2015
Ends on: January 11, 2015
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Venue: IFT-UNESP
Organizers:
Marcel Clerc (Univ. Chile), Roberto Kraenkel (IFT-UNESP, Brazil), Paulo
Inácio Prado (USP/SP, Brazil)
Lecturer:
Roberto Kraenkel (IFT-UNESP, Brazil) ? Introduction to Population
Biology
1) single species dynamics
2) interacting species I: competition
3) interacting species II: predator-prey dynamics
4) models in epidemiology
5) spatial population 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. Lectures cover the basics of population
biology and are supplemented with modelling exercises addressing mainly
problems in ecology and epidemiology. Undergraduate students with
exceptional records are also encouraged to apply. Limited funds are
available for travel and local expenses. There is no registration fee.
This activity will be followed by the ?School on Pathogen Dynamics,
Climate and Global Change?. Candidates may apply either for one or both
schools.
Please note that acceptance cannot be taken for granted, as we expect a
much higher number of applications than the maximum number of
participants. We advise the candidates to carefully complete the
application form, providing enough information for the selection
committee to take a decision.
In order to have an idea of the kind of activities that take place
during the course, please visit the home-page of the first three
editions of this school at http://www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio,
http://www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio2 and
http://www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio3.
More information and online application form at:
http://www.ictp-saifr.org/mathbio4
Application deadline: October 31, 2014
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From: Jandira Ferreira de Oliveira <jandira@ictp-saifr.org>
Date: August 14, 2014 8:35:31 AM
Subject: Summer School: Pathogen... Global Change, Jan 12-24, São Paulo
ICTP-SAIFR School on Pathogen Dynamics, Climate and Global Change
Start time: January 12, 2015
Ends on: January 24, 2015
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Venue: IFT-UNESP
Lecturers / Organizers:
Andy P. Dobson (Princeton University, USA)
Giulio De Leo (Stanford University, USA)
Graciela Canziani (Universidad Nacional del Centro, Argentina)
Mercedes Pascual (University of Michigan, USA)
Invited Lecturers:
Aaron King (Univ. of Michigan, USA)
Adrian Tompkins (ICTP, Italy)
Matteo Marsili (ICTP, Italy)
Pej Rohani (Univ. of Michigan, USA)
Description:
Climate and land-use change are major drivers of the dynamics of
infectious diseases. Understanding how disease dynamics are embedded in
climate driven systems and complex ecological communities are problems
deeply rooted in nonlinear dynamics. The school will provide an
introduction to the basic underlying mathematical concepts used to
study disease dynamics, their connections to climate systems, and the
ecology and economics of land-use change.
Different aspects of these problems will be covered, ranging from
theoretical to empirical work in parasite ecology, the evolution of
virulence in pathogens of wildlife and human diseases. Throughout there
will be a specific emphasis on quantitative aspects that use the most
advanced mathematical and numerical techniques to describe the
population dynamics of hosts and their pathogens in a changing
environment. The school will bring together applied mathematicians,
disease ecologists, epidemiologists, physicists, climate scientists, and
economists. The two-week school should appeal to late-stage graduate
students, post-docs, and young faculty with either strong interests in
quantitative biology, or mathematicians and physicists interested in
empirical non-linear systems.
Participants will be able to acquire a close acquaintance with the
newest developments, not only as listeners of background keynote
lectures, but also by active participation in computer demonstration and
exercises; group projects will be developed on problems inspired by the
lectures and each group with present their findings at the end of the
course. Attendants will be invited also to give short talks about their
research activity in their home country in specific sessions that will
be reserved in the working agenda for this purpose. A sound background
in mathematics, or physics, or statistics, ornumerical computation is
required. There is no registration fee and limited funds are available
for travel and local expenses.
This activity will be preceded by the 'IV Southern-Summer School on
Mathematical Biology'. Candidates may apply either for one or both
schools.
More information and online application form at:
http://www.ictp-saifr.org/pathogens
Application deadline: October 31, 2014
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From: keystonesymposia <keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: August 15, 2014 6:13:11 AM
Subject: Keystone Symposia: Code of Cell Signaling, Jan 11-16, Colorado
For information about the conference, go to
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/15F1#utm_source=2015F1email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2015F1email&utm_content=2015F1emaillink
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From: keystonesymposia <keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: August 17, 2014 9:17:00 AM
Subject: Keystone Symposia: Veterinary Immun...., Jan 20-25, Colorado
For information about the conference, go to
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/15A3#utm_source=2015A3email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2015A3email&utm_content=2015A3emaillink
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From: Hal Caswell <hcaswell@whoi.edu>
Date: August 14, 2014 5:21:44 AM
Subject: PhD Positions: Matrix Models, Eco-evolutionary..., U Amsterdam
Two PhD positions: Matrix population models, and Eco-evolutionary
dynamics. Theoretical Ecology, University of Amsterdam
One position is available in the research group of Prof. André de Roos,
and one position is available in the research group of Prof. Hal
Caswell.
PhD position A: This position is part of the research program
Eco-evolutionary dynamics of community self-organization through
ontogenetic asymmetry, which is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant to Prof.
dr. André de Roos.
This research program focuses on the ecology and evolution of the
complex life cycles that characterize the majority of animal species. In
species with such life cycles juveniles and adults (or smaller and
larger individuals) often differ in their energetic efficiency, as they
feed on different resources. Recent research has shown that this
so-called 'ontogenetic asymmetry in energetics' has counterintuitive
consequences for population dynamics and may lead to self-organization
in specific species interactions, but it is not yet known to what extent
it also shapes the interaction networks in ecological communities in
general. The main questions addressed in the ERC research project
therefore are (1) under what conditions does ontogenetic asymmetry in
energetics evolve as a driver of self-organization in ecological
communities and (2) to what extent has ontogenetic asymmetry in
energetics contributed to the diversity of life and the evolution of
complex life cycles.
The PhD project will aim at developing theory about the ecological and
evolutionary dynamics of populations with complex life cycles using
models that account for population size distributions and complex
individual life histories. These models will be analyzed both
analytically and numerically, for example, with numerical bifurcation
programs and simulations. Model predictions will be confronted with
experimental and empirical data from the literature or available through
collaborations with other research groups.
PhD position B: This position is part of a research program on
Individual Stochasticity and Population Heterogeneity in Plant and
Animal Populations, which is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant to Prof.
Hal Caswell.
Variation among individuals in reproduction, longevity, and other
demographic traits, is universal. It has two potential sources:
heterogeneity (biological differences among individuals in their
properties) and individual stochasticity (random differences resulting
from vital rates applied to identical individuals). The goal of this
research program is to develop a comprehensive theory for incorporating
individual stochasticity, other kinds of stochastic variation, and
heterogeneity into demographic models for plants, animals, and humans.
This Ph.D. project will develop theory and application of matrix
population models to problems of stochasticity and heterogeneity in a
wide range of populations. Applications may include questions of
evolution, conservation, environmental effects, and health/disease
status, involving plants, animals, and humans.
Requirements:
-A Master?s degree or equivalent, with strong quantitative skills, in
ecology, population biology, or theoretical biology.
-Interest in developing new theory in population biology.
-Good computer skills.
-Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
For additional information, please contact:
Prof. dr. André de Roos at A.M.deRoos@uva.nl
Prof. dr. Hal Caswell at h.caswell@uva.nl
Both PhD projects start no later than January 1, 2015.
Application instructions and information are available at
http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/14-255.html
Review of applications will begin September 30 2014.
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From: Emilia Costales <emilia.costales@Colorado.EDU>
Date: August 19, 2014 2:23:19 PM
Subject: Tenure-Track: Computational Biology, U Colorado BioFrontiers...
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Biology at the
University of Colorado BioFrontiers Institute
BioFrontiers integrates faculty from nine departments to address
significant problems in biology and medicine at the interface of the
biological sciences with the physical sciences, mathematics, computer
science, and/or engineering (see
http://BioFrontiers.colorado.edu/about). While a successful candidate
could be rostered in any of our participating departments, this search
will focus on candidates seeking to develop an internationally
recognized research program in computational biology, with additional
emphases on genomics, the microbiome, and/or network science.
Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong focus on innovative
computation in their research plan.
The tenure-track position is at the Assistant Professor level, although
more senior candidates will also be considered. Candidates must have a
Ph.D. and a demonstrated commitment to teaching at undergraduate and
graduate levels. The successful candidate will hold the Marvin H.
Caruthers Endowed Chair for Early Career Faculty for a period of four
years, after which the Chair will be recycled to another early career
faculty member.
Application materials are accepted electronically at
http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/86204 . Review of applications will
begin on November 11, 2014 and will continue until the position is
filled. The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks
for all final applicants. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer, the University of Colorado is committed to diversity and
equality in education and employment and sensitive to the needs of
dual-career couples.
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From: DM Bortz <Dmbortz@Colorado.EDU>
Date: August 19, 2014 2:46:42 PM
Subject: Tenure-Track: Applied Mathematics, U Colorado Boulder
The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Colorado
Boulder seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin
August 2015. This position is in the area of mathematical modeling:
physical/bio mathematics. However, exceptional candidates in all fields
of Applied Mathematics may be considered. The candidate is expected to
take an active role in undergraduate and graduate teaching; conduct an
active, externally funded research program; and advise graduate
students. A PhD. in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or other related
discipline is required.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014 and continue until the
position is filled.
The Applied Mathematics Department has significant research efforts in
computational mathematics, mathematical biology, physical applied
mathematics, probability, statistics, and nonlinear mathematics
including nonlinear dynamics and waves. For more information, see
http://amath.colorado.edu/.
The University of Colorado Boulder offers a rich research environment
with numerous interdisciplinary initiatives in the physical and life
sciences.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women,
racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and
veterans. Alternative formats of this posting can be provided upon
request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA
Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.
Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com,
posting # F01636.
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From: Chris Bauch <cbauch@uwaterloo.ca>
Date: August 15, 2014 6:30:07 PM
Subject: Tier II Canada Research Chair: Dept Applied Math., U Waterloo
Tier II Canada Research Chair
University of Waterloo
Department of Applied Mathematics
The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo
invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair. This position
is at the level of a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate
Professor. The priority areas for this position are Control Theory and
Differential Equations. Exceptional candidates in other areas of
research excellence in the department may be considered.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding research program with
the potential to become a leader in their field. We are looking for
applicants with an enthusiasm for teaching at both the undergraduate and
graduate level, and for the supervision of graduate students.
The Department of Applied Mathematics has 22 regular faculty and two
lecturers. Research interests include scientific computing, control
theory, differential equations and dynamical systems, fluid dynamics,
mathematical biology and medicine, and mathematical physics. The
department has a substantial graduate program with over 80 graduate
students pursuing Masters or PhD degrees, and strong undergraduate
programs in applied mathematics and mathematical physics. More
information about the department can be found at
http://math.uwaterloo.ca/applied-mathematics/.
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in Applied Mathematics, or a
related field, normally obtained in the last ten years. The salary range
for this position is Can$100K-Can$150K. Rank and salary of the
appointment will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and
research record. This appointment is expected to commence during the
2015 calendar year.
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