Subject: Society for Mathematical Biology Digest
SMB Digest November 18, 2014 Volume 14 Issue 47
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org
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Issue's Topics:
Workshop DSABNS 2015, Feb. 4-6, CMAF, Lisbon University
GRC: Stochastic Physics in Biology: Foundations and Current Trends
CfA: MAMERN VI, June 1-5, Pau, France
CfA: Neurobiology of Expertise, a NIMBioS Investigative Workshop
Keystone Symposia, Lipid Metabolism & Diabetes Conference, Denmark
ToC: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Vol. 76, Issue 11
New from Springer: Mathematical Modeling of Biological Processes
New Book on Mathematical Models of Tumor-Immune System Dynamics
PhD Position: Stochastic Modelling of Biological & Biochemical Systems
PhD Positions: Infectious Disease Modeling, University of Notre Dame
Postdoc: Forecasting Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
Postdoc: Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases, Barcelona
Postdoc: Spatial Modeling and Bacterial Genetics, Emory & Georgia Tech
Research Scientist: Metagenomics/Computational Biology, San Jose
Faculty Position, Stochastic Analysis, Virginia Tech
Open Rank Position, Mathematical Biology, Virginia Commonwealth U
Employment Opportunity: Program Directors, DMS, NSF
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Maira Aguiar <
mafsantos@fc.ul.pt>
Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 4:57 PM
Subject: Workshop DSABNS 2015, Feb. 4-6, CMAF, Lisbon University
Dear Colleagues,
the purpose of this email is to invite you, on behalf of the Organizers,
to participate at the upcoming 2015 Workshop "Dynamical Systems Applied to
Biology and Natural Sciences".
The Sixth Workshop "Dynamical Systems applied to Biology and Natural Sciences"
will be held at the Centro de Matemática e Aplicações Fundamentais (CMAF),
Lisbon University, in Portugal, from February 4 to 6, 2015. The workshop
has both theoretical methods and practical applications and the abstracts
included in the program will cover research topics in in population dynamics,
eco-epidemiology, epidemiology of infectious diseases, molecular and antigenic
evolution and methodical topics in the natural sciences and mathematics.
The program includes lectures by the invited speakers, contributed talks
and poster session by the participants. The workshop does not charge
registration fee.
Participants are kindly requested to register at
http://dsabns2015.fc.ul.pt/inscricao_frame.html by January 31 2014
Please visit
http://dsabns2015.fc.ul.pt/
Looking forward to see you there,
The Workshop Organizers
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From: Santiago Schnell <
schnells@umich.edu>
Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Subject: GRC: Stochastic Physics in Biology: Foundations and Current Trends
Stochastic Physics in Biology Foundations and Current Trends
January 11-16, 2015
Ventura Beach Marriott
Ventura, CA
Chair: Steven J. Altschuler. Vice Chair: Jin Wang
This Gordon Research Conference will bring together an emerging community of
theorists and experimentalists that investigate fundamental questions about
how living systems tolerate or utilize fluctuations, noise, or heterogeneity.
Researchers will discuss current progress on uncovering emergent phenomena
and design principles that allow cells to function, develop and evolve in
the stochastic regime. The conference is organized to encourage discussion
across different research communities focused on biological questions at
diverse spatial and temporal scales. Talks from leading researchers and
lively discussions will encompass current research topics in biochemical
networks (day 1), cells (day 2), development (day 3), and evolution (day
4). The meeting will help support interdisciplinary research at the interface
between biology, physics and mathematics.
Application deadline: December 14, 2014. Please apply early, as some meetings
become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline.
For more information, visit:
http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?id=15014
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From: MAMERN <
mamern@univ-pau.fr>
Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 9:42 AM
Subject: CfA: MAMERN VI, June 1-5, Pau, France
MAMERN VI -- 2015 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
http://mamern15.sciencesconf.org/
Contact:
mamern@univ-pau.fr
Dear Colleague,
We are pleased to announce the upcoming 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
APPROXIMATION METHODS AND NUMERICAL MODELLING IN ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES, to be held in Pau, France during June 1-5, 2015.
Important Dates:
8th September, 2014: Abstract submission and Registration opened.
1st February, 2015: Abstract submission closes.
Pre-registration is mandatory for contributors.
All accepted papers will be published as a proceedings with an ISBN number. A
printed copy of the proceedings will be given at the conference. Selected
papers will be published after a refereeing process in as special issue of
the journal Mathematics and Computers in Simulation.
For further information about the conference, please visit:
http://mamern15.sciencesconf.org/
Minisymposia will be organized around the themes of interest of the conference
MAMERN VI-2015.
A minisymposium consists of four 30-minutes invited presentations.
Prospective minisymposium organizers are asked to contact
philippe.poncet@univ-pau.fr
We would like to request you to mark MAMERN VI - 2015 dates in your
Scientific Calendar.
Kindly inform your colleagues who might be interested in attending the
conference.
If you have any questions or concerns about the conference, please don't
hesitate to send us an e-mail.
With our best regards
The MAMERN Team.
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From: Catherine Crawley <
ccrawley@nimbios.org>
Date: Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 9:56 AM
Subject: CfA: Neurobiology of Expertise, a NIMBioS Investigative Workshop
The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
is now accepting applications for its Investigative Workshop, "Neurobiology
of Expertise," to be held March 11-13, 2015, at NIMBioS.
Objectives: Network sciences and complex systems theory provide exemplar
mathematical formalisms to approach the analysis of multimodal and highly
complicated neuroscience datasets. This investigative workshop aims to
synthesize these and other state of the art applications of mathematics in
order to systematize and unify multidisciplinary and multiscale work on
expert human performance. The workshop will bring together researchers
from multiple disciplines in order to better understand the existing
mathematical challenges and explore new directions in modeling genomic
to behavioral signatures of performance in humans and animal models for
perceptual, motor and analytical expertise domains. Workshop goals are
to identify challenges and frontiers in mechanistic modeling, prediction,
signal processing and machine learning as well as novel neurotechnologies
for data acquisition in order to facilitate uncovering the underlying neural
mechanisms of expertise. This investigative workshop will bring together top
researchers from diverse fields to share insights and methods and address
long-standing and emerging conceptual problems.
Location: NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Co-Organizers: Frederick Gregory (Neurophysiology of Cognition, U.S. Army
Research Office) and Virginia Pasour (Biomathematics, U.S. Army Research
Office)
For more information about the workshop and a link to the online application
form, go to
http://www.nimbios.org/workshops/WS_expertise
Participation in the workshop is by application only. Individuals with
a strong interest in the topic are encouraged to apply, and successful
applicants will be notified within two weeks of the application deadline. If
needed, financial support for travel, meals, and lodging is available for
workshop attendees.
Application deadline: December 15, 2014
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 with additional support from The University
of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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From: <
keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 6:41 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia, Lipid Metabolism & Diabetes Conference, Denmark
See
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/views/web/marketing/emails/2015_D6_Email.html#utm_source=2015D6email&utm_medium=emaillink&utm_campaign=2015D6email
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From: Springer <
springer@alerts.springer.com>
Date: Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 8:38 PM
Subject: ToC: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Vol. 76, Issue 11
Volume 76 Number 11 is now available on SpringerLink
http://alerts.springer.com/re?l=D0In5tdz8I6h54ld2I0
IN THIS ISSUE:
Consequences of Dispersal Heterogeneity for Population Spread and Persistence
Joseph P. Stover, Bruce E. Kendall & Roger M. Nisbet
A Stochastic Model of Cancer Growth Subject to an Intermittent Treatment
with Combined Effects: Reduction in Tumor Size and Rise in Growth Rate
Serena Spina, Virginia Giorno, Patricia Román-Román & Francisco Torres-Ruiz
Fastest Time to Cancer by Loss of Tumor Suppressor Genes
Cynthia Sanchez-Tapia & Frederic Y. M. Wan
Strategy Selection in Evolutionary Game Dynamics on Group Interaction Networks
Shaolin Tan, Shasha Feng, Pei Wang & Yao Chen
Repulsion Effect on Superinfecting Virions by Infected Cells
Xiulan Lai & Xingfu Zou
Mathematical Modelling of the Phloem: The Importance of Diffusion on Sugar
Transport at Osmotic Equilibrium
S. Payvandi, K. R. Daly, K. C. Zygalakis & T. Roose
Vegetation Pattern Formation Due to Interactions Between Water Availability
and Toxicity in Plant-Soil Feedback
Addolorata Marasco, Annalisa Iuorio, Fabrizio Cartení, Giuliano Bonanomi,
Daniel M. Tartakovsky, Stefano Mazzoleni & Francesco Giannino
A Validated Mathematical Model of Tumor Growth Including Tumor-Host
Interaction, Cell-Mediated Immune Response and Chemotherapy
Álvaro G. López, Jesús M. Seoane & Miguel A. F. Sanjuán
The Effect of Anisotropic Microtubule-Bound Nucleations on Ordering in the
Plant Cortical Array
Panayiotis Foteinopoulos & Bela M. Mulder
Data Identification for Improving Gene Network Inference using Computational
Algebra
Elena Dimitrova & Brandilyn Stigler
Erratum to: Impact of Imitation Processes on the Effectiveness of Ring
Vaccination
Chad R. Wells, Jean M. Tchuenche, Lauren Ancel Meyers, Alison P. Galvani &
Chris T. Bauch
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From: Walker, Danielle, Springer US <
Danielle.Walker@birkhauser-science.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 2:56 PM
Subject: New from Springer: Mathematical Modeling of Biological Processes
New from Springer
Avner Friedman & Chiu-Yen Kao, Mathematical Modeling of Biological Processes,
Lecture Notes on Mathematical Modeling in the Life Sciences
This book on mathematical modeling of biological processes includes a wide
selection of biological topics that demonstrate the power of mathematics and
computational codes in setting up biological processes with a rigorous and
predictive framework. Topics include: enzyme dynamics, spread of disease,
harvesting bacteria, competition among live species, neuronal oscillations,
transport of neurofilaments in axon, cancer and cancer therapy, and
granulomas.
Complete with a description of the biological background and biological
question that requires the use of mathematics, this book is developed for
graduate students and advanced undergraduate students with only basic
knowledge of ordinary differential equations and partial differential
equations; background in biology is not required. Students will gain knowledge
on how to program with MATLAB without previous programming experience and
how to use codes in order to test biological hypothesis.
Available now -
http://www.springer.com/new+%26+forthcoming+titles+%28default%29/book/978-3-319-08313-1
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From: Amina Eladdadi <
eladdadi@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 7:58 PM
Subject: New Book on Mathematical Models of Tumor-Immune System Dynamics
Publication of a new Springer book, Mathematical Models of Tumor-Immune
System Dynamics, Amina Eladdadi, Peter Kim, and Dann Mallet (Eds.)
is now available at
http://www.springer.com/mathematics/book/978-1-4939-1792-1.
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From: Ramon Grima <
rgrima@staffmail.ed.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Subject: PhD Position: Stochastic Modelling of Biological & Biochemical Systems
PhD studentship: Development of novel approximation methods to study the
stochastic dynamics of biological systems.
Brief description:
Stochastic biological dynamics is widespread in nature and occurs at a
multitude of scales; for example intrinsic noise affects the time evolution
of the concentrations in biochemical systems, whilst demographic noise
plays an important role in the dynamics of a population of interacting
organisms. Master equations [1] can be written down which describe the
stochastic dynamics of such systems, however they can rarely be exactly
solved. Thus the development of approximation methods is of paramount
importance to uncover some of the information contained in these master
equations.
In this project the aim is to develop novel accurate approximations to
the master equation. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to)
the derivation of rigorous hybrid stochastic-deterministic descriptions,
stochastic model reduction in the absence of time scale separation and
approximations based on series expansions in relevant parameters. Some of
these methods may be based on approximation methods that we have derived
for biochemical systems in the past few years [2,3]. The new methods will be
applied to model and yield insight into the dynamics of systems at various
spatial scales e.g. complex biochemical systems in single cells, cell-cell
interactions in a tissue and disease transmission in a population.
References
1. Grima R, Schnell S. 2008. Modelling reaction kinetics inside cells. Essays
in Biochemistry. 45:41
2. Thomas P, Straube AV, Grima R. 2012. The slow-scale linear noise
approximation: an accurate, reduced stochastic description of biochemical
networks under timescale separation conditions. BMC Systems Biology. 6:39
3. Thomas P, Popovic N and Grima R. 2014. Phenotypic switching in gene
regulatory networks. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of
the United States of America 111: 6994
Requirements:
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 5pm (GMT) on the 16th January 2015. The
scholarship is open to UK, EU and international candidates.
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland,
with registration number SC005336.
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From: Alex Perkins <
taperkins@nd.edu>
Date: Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 11:56 PM
Subject: PhD Positions: Infectious Disease Modeling, University of Notre Dame
Opportunities for PhD Studies in Infectious Disease Modeling at the University
of Notre Dame
The labs of Drs. Edwin Michael and Alex Perkins at the University of Notre
Dame are currently seeking applicants for the PhD program in Biological
Sciences. Both labs focus on mathematical modeling of infectious disease
dynamics and control, with emphases on mosquito-borne pathogens that cause
lymphatic filariasis (LF), malaria, dengue, and other tropical diseases. A
wide range of mathematical, statistical, and computational approaches
are taken in both labs to understand the basic biology of these systems
and to inform policy in a quantitatively rigorous way. Recent work in
Dr. Michael's Lab has focused on developing epidemiological computation
methods for modeling of the transmission dynamics and control of the major
tropical infectious diseases with a view to providing policy informatics to
a range of national and international agencies and bodies, such as national
governments, the Task Force for Global Health, The Gates Foundation, The
Carter Center and WHO, working in developing evidence-based approaches
to achieve the regional and global control of these diseases. Incoming
students could work on a range of topics including within computational,
dynamical systems, policy analysis, geographic information systems, vector
ecology, climate change, evolution, and economic analysis, as a means towards
developing more integrated frameworks for investigating the complex dynamics
and behavior of these socially persistent systems, in order to identify
novel governance approaches for achieving their sustained control. For more
information, please visit
http://biology.nd.edu/people/faculty/edwin-michael/
Recent work in Dr. Perkins' lab has focused broadly on the role of human
movement and other factors in driving heterogeneities in the transmission
of dengue and malaria. Ongoing and future work will seek to more closely
integrate recent theoretical advances with spatial and other data sets
to inform the design and delivery of interventions, and to develop new
methodologies for making inferences about transmission dynamics at a
variety of scales. Incoming students would be welcome to play a role in
these endeavors or to pursue related interests. For more information,
please visit
http://biology.nd.edu/people/faculty/alex-perkins/
The University of Notre Dame fosters a strong research and graduate
training environment in a number of areas, including global health
(
http://globalhealth.nd.edu) and mathematical biology (
http://ow.ly/DE0ej).
Opportunities available to PhD students include the use of modern core
facilities in computing, genomics, imaging, and other areas, a dedicated,
engaged, and diverse faculty, numerous opportunities for support of
independent graduate research, and a generous stipend that allows for
comfortable living in the affordable and pleasant area of South Bend. The
University is situated approximately 1.5 hours from Chicago by car or train,
and it maintains a strong and growing presence in numerous international
locations.
To apply, please follow the instructions at
http://biology.nd.edu/graduate-program/. Review of applications will
commence on December 1, and applications will continue to be received until
January 5. Those interested in applying are encouraged to email Dr. Michael
(
Edwin.Michael.18@nd.edu) or Dr. Perkins (
taperkins@nd.edu) with a CV and
a statement of interest.
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From: John Drake <
john@drakeresearchlab.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 11:52 AM
Subject: Postdoc: Forecasting Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
Postdoctoral opportunity: Forecasting emerging and re-emerging infectious
diseases
Applications are being accepted for three postdoctoral associates to join
a multi-institutional study (University of Georgia, University of Michigan,
Penn State University) of the dynamics of emerging and re-emerging childhood
infections (
http://daphnia.ecology.uga.edu/midas).
The overarching goal of this project is to identify statistical patterns
that may serve as early warning signals of emergence. Sub-projects include
developing new epidemiological theory, case studies, statistical methods
and algorithms, and software. Interested applicants should consult the
website for more details.
Qualified applicants will have a PhD in ecology, epidemiology, biostatistics,
statistical physics, computational statistics or related quantitative
discipline.
Successful applicants may be based either at the University of Georgia with
Drs John Drake and Andrew Park, or the University of Michigan with Dr Pej
Rohani. To apply, send CV and covering letter to
jdrake@uga.edu. The letter
should include a description of research interests, contact information
for three references, and any preferences for location of employment. Also
describe any relevant skills and prior research experiences. Review of
applications will begin on 1 December 2014 and continue until all positions
are filled.
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From: Xavier Rodó <
xavier.rodo@ic3.cat>
Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 9:34 AM
Subject: Postdoc: Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases, Barcelona
Post Doctoral Researcher in Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
(UDIC).
LOCATION
IC3 Headquarters in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
See:
http://www.ic3.cat/detail_offer.php?menu=184&offer=116
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From: Weiss Howard <
weiss@math.gatech.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 2:12 PM
Subject: Postdoc: Spatial Modeling and Bacterial Genetics, Emory & Georgia Tech
Postdoc Search in Spatial Modeling and Bacterial Genetics
We are recruiting for a unique multi-year, multi-disciplinary Postdoc. The
ideal candidate will combine spatial population modeling, numerical PDE, and
experimental bacterial genetics to help develop, and experimentally evaluate,
a general mathematical theory of the pharmacodynamics of antibiotics and
bacteria, and the population and evolutionary dynamics of antibiotic-exposed
bacteria, in physically structured habitats. The motivation is to improve
the efficacy of antibiotic treatment and to minimize the rates of emergence,
ascent, and spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Almost all current models use ODEs and assume that bacteria live in well-mixed
liquid culture. However, in much of the real world, this assumption is
false: bacteria are maintained and evolve as colonies in semi-solids or
surfaces or as clusters of cells suspended in biofilms. This reality of a
physically structured habitat is particularly critical for the treatment
of surface-associated infections, like endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and
those associated with prosthetic heart valves and joints.
The Postdoc will be dual mentored by Bruce Levin (Samuel Candler Dobbs
Professor, Department of Biology, Emory University) and Howie Weiss
(Professor, School of Mathematics, Georgia Tech and Adjunct Professor,
Departments of Biology and Global Health, Emory University). The Postdoc
with be taught how to perform experiments with bacteria and will spend
a significant portion of his/her time performing experiments in Bruce
Levin's lab (Emory and Georgia Tech are located about 6 miles apart). No
microbiology background is required, but the candidate will be expected to
immerse him/herself into the underlying biology. The start date is flexible.
As an example of the joint theoretical and experimental study we envision,
we refer the perspective applicant to our manuscript: PNAS, 108(10):4047-4052,
2011, including the supporting materials containing the numerical scheme and
error estimates. In this work we used PDE modeling to explore the conditions
under which natural selection will favor random motility and the evolution
of chemotaxis in bacteria.
Requirements for the position include: (1) PhD in Mathematics, (2)
knowledge of numerical PDEs, (3) mathematical modeling experience, and
(4) superior oral and written communication skills. Applications should be
submitted through MathJobs.Org. To apply, please send a curriculum vita,
3-5 letters of recommendation, a two-page research summary (written for
a general audience), and a two-page statement of the strengths that you
will bring to this project. The latter is essential. Highly qualified
candidates from groups underrepresented in the mathematical sciences are
strongly encouraged to apply.
Georgia Tech, an institution of the University System of Georgia, is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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From: Simone Bianco <
sbianco@us.ibm.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 11:20 AM
Subject: Research Scientist: Metagenomics/Computational Biology, San Jose
Research Scientist -- Metagenomics/Computational Biology, San Jose, CA
Job description
The IBM Almaden Research Center Department of Computer Science is searching
for qualified candidates for a visiting scientist position to contribute
to a new cross disciplinary project "Sequence The City".
The project will create new software to providing meta-genomic analysis
of any mixed sample (eg food, water, waste, soil, crops, insects, swabbed
surfaces, and bodily fluids).Today, diagnostics is often conducted with
targeted techniques in which a particular genetic fragment is chemically
amplified. This single chemical query determines of a single DNA sequence
of interest is present in a sample.
Meta-genomic analysis will be build upon new IT services where multiple
organisms can be identified in a single test. Candidates for this position
should have experience analyzing Next Gen Sequencing Data.
Required
* Master's Degree
* Basic knowledge in software algorithms
* English: Intermediate
Preferred
* Doctorate Degree
* At least 1 year experience in Next Gen Seq data analysis
* Basic knowledge in Java
* English: Fluent
Additional information
The World is Our Laboratory: No matter where discovery takes place, IBM
researchers push the boundaries of science, technology and business to make
the world work better. IBM Research is a global community of forward-thinkers
working towards a common goal: progress.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability,
age, or veteran status.IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair
employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Interested candidate should submit an application at the following address
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=RES-0674352
or send an email to
sbianco@us.ibm.com
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From: Stanca Ciupe <
stanca@math.vt.edu>
Date: Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 4:20 PM
Subject: Faculty Position, Stochastic Analysis, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Department of Mathematics
Faculty Position in Stochastic Analysis
The Virginia Tech Department of Mathematics anticipates a tenure-track
opening in Stochastic Analysis with a start date of August 10, 2015, at
our Blacksburg, VA, campus. The successful candidate will have a strong
background in stochastic analysis. Possible specialties include, but are
not limited to, stochastic differential equations, stochastic algorithms,
uncertainty quantification, and analysis of random, chaotic, or disordered
systems. Appointment as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics is anticipated,
but exceptional senior candidates will be considered for positions of
Associate Professor of Mathematics or Professor of Mathematics. This search
is related to broad initiatives, undertaken by the College of Science in
support of the university's strategic plan, to expand research in directions
that cut across department lines and to introduce interdisciplinary majors,
such as Computational Modeling and Data Analytics. (For further information,
visit
www.science.vt.edu and look under Academy of Integrated Science and
Research Clusters).
Job requirements include a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field at the
time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to establish
a distinguished research program and to provide effective instruction and
advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. Other
responsibilities include: continuing development of professional capabilities
and scholarly activities, including travel to professional conferences;
curriculum development; participation in department, college, and university
governance; and professional service.
An online application is required. To complete the online application,
go to
http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment/, choose Current Job Openings, then
Search Jobs, and choose the Mathematics Department or choose posting number
TR0140119. Please include a cover letter, a CV, a research statement,
and a teaching statement as part of the online application. Each
applicant should follow the instructions in the online application
system to request that four references submit letters of recommendation,
or letters can be emailed to
stochsearch14@math.vt.edu. Additional
information about position requirements and responsibilities can be found
at
http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ or
https://www.math.vt.edu. The faculty
handbook (available at
http://www.provost.vt.edu) gives a complete description
of faculty responsibilities. As part of the hiring process, the successful
applicant must pass a criminal background check. Questions about the search
may be addressed to
stochsearch14@math.vt.edu.
Applications received by December 1, 2014, will receive full
consideration. Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Institution. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of
diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including
women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals
with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process
should notify Ms. Debbie Williams (
dbritts@math.vt.edu,
540-231-6536)
or call TTY
1-800- 828-1120 by the application deadline. Virginia Tech
is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional
Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic
science and engineering careers.
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From: Angela M Reynolds <
areynolds2@vcu.edu>
Date: Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 9:24 AM
Subject: Open Rank Position, Mathematical Biology, Virginia Commonwealth U
Dear colleagues in Mathematical Biology,
My department is looking for a senior faculty member in Math Bio. Please
consider applying. This is a great opportunity to join and lead our growing
Math Bio group while living in a great city, Richmond, VA.
Here is an abbreviated ad. The full ad is at
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/6542.
Position: One tenure eligible faculty position (9-month) as Professor of
Mathematics at the Assistant Rank or higher in the Dept. of Mathematics and
Applied Mathematics beginning August 16, 2015, subject to availability
of funding. The Department and University Web pages may be found at
http://ww.math.vcu.edu/ and
http://www.vcu.edu.
Qualifications: A PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or related
field, is required at the time of the appointment. Preference will be given
to candidates with a clearly identified research agenda and expertise in
analysis, discrete mathematics, mathematical biology, numerical analysis,
set theory and logic, or a field related to the ongoing research in the
department. Preference will also be given to candidates with a proven track
record of successful teaching, and/or with existing external funding or the
potential for such, and evidence of multidisciplinary research applications.
Applications must be submitted electronically at
https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/40199. Applicants must be eligible to work
in the U.S. Full consideration will be guaranteed for complete applications,
with reference letters, received by December 1, 2014.
"Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
university providing access to education and employment without regard to
age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
veteran?s status, political affiliation or disability."
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From: Tie Luo <
tluo@nsf.gov>
Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Subject: Employment Opportunity: Program Directors, DMS, NSF
Dear Colleagues,
The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS), within the Directorate for
Mathematical and Physical Sciences, National Science Foundation (NSF),
announces a nationwide search for mathematical sciences professionals to fill
Program Director positions. Formal consideration of interested applications
will begin on November 18, 2014 and will continue until selections are made.
NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out
the Agency's overall mission. To discharge this responsibility requires
not only knowledge in the appropriate disciplines, but also a commitment
to high standards, a considerable breadth of interest and receptivity to
new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of
personal integrity.
For more information about the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS),
please visit the website at
www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?div=DMS.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent training in a field of the
mathematical sciences plus, after award of the Ph.D., six or more years
of successful research pertinent to the position. Applicants should have a
broad knowledge of one of the relevant disciplinary areas of the Division of
Mathematical Sciences, a knowledge of the general scientific community, skill
in written communication and preparation of technical reports, an ability to
communicate orally, and successful independent research normally expected
of the academic rank of associate professor or higher. Some administrative
experience and experience working in teams are desirable. Appointees are
expected to function effectively both within specific programs and as a
member of crosscutting and interactive teams. Skills in multidisciplinary
research are highly desirable.
The positions may be filled under one of the following appointment
alternatives:
Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment (IPA) Act: Individuals eligible
for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State
and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian
tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such
assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial
assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years,
with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period. The
individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the
negotiated funding toward the assignee's salary and benefits. Initial IPA
assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual
agreement.
Visiting Scientist Appointment: Appointment to this position will be made
under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Visiting Scientists are on
non-paid leave status from their home institution and placed on the NSF
payroll. NSF withholds Social Security taxes and pays the home institution's
contributions to maintain retirement and fringe benefits (i.e., health
benefits and life insurance), either directly to the home institution or
to the carrier. Appointments are usually made for a one-year period and
may be extended for an additional year by mutual agreement.
Temporary Excepted Service Appointment: Appointment to this position will be
made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have
civil service or reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service
status if selected. Candidates currently in the competitive service will
be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected. Usual
civil service benefits (retirement, health benefits, and life insurance)
are applicable for appointments of more than one year. Temporary appointments
may not exceed three years.
For additional information on NSF's rotational programs, please visit
"Programs for Scientists, Engineers, and Educators" on the NSF website at:
http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/rotators/.
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens. Recent changes in Federal
Appropriations Law require Non-Citizens to meet certain eligibility criteria
to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing
and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens
who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will be considered
as an IPA only.
Should you or your colleagues be interested in this position, or wish to
nominate suitable candidates, please email a current CV accompanied by a
cover letter highlighting the background that specifically relates to the
program objectives to:
Dr. Michael Vogelius, Division Director
Division of Mathematical Sciences
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1025
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703-292-4861
Fax: 703-292-9032
Email:
mvogeliu@nsf.gov
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