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Subject: Society for Mathematical Biology Digest
SMB Digest December 16, 2014 Volume 14 Issue 51
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org
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Issue's Topics:
Call for Submissions: JETC 2015, May 20-22, Nancy, France
How Mathematics Can Help Conservation Biology
Most Downloaded Articles from the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
PhD Fellowships: "la Caixa", Severo Ochoa 2015
Postdoc Position: Cancer Immunology Modeling, Moffitt Cancer Center
Postdoc Positions: Computational Biology, ACMS, U Notre Dame
Faculty Positions: Systems Biology, Genomics, Informatics, Oregon State
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Maggy Aulon <
maggy.aulon@univ-lorraine.fr>
Date: Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Subject: Call for Submissions: JETC 2015, May 20-22, Nancy, France
The call for papers for JETC2015 conference is open.
As from now, you can therefore submit your abstract for both oral and
poster contributions.
Template and instructions for submissions are available on the conference
website:
http://jetc2015.event.univ-lorraine.fr
The deadline is February, 27th, 2015.
Please make sure to follow the guidelines, and verify that your document is in
word format (.doc, not .docx), not paginated nor locked, and with a white
background.
Notification of acceptance of your abstract will be sent before April.
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From: Mike Vandeman <
mjvande@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 1:36 PM
Subject: How Mathematics Can Help Conservation Biology
How can I find people interested in this topic? Journals? Organizations? It
connects math, conservation biology, and environmental ethics:
How Mathematics Can Help Conservation Biology
Michael J. Vandeman, Ph.D.
http://mjvande.nfshost.com/scb6.htm
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From: Springer <
springer@news.springer.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 8:57 AM
Subject: Most Downloaded Articles from the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
Read the recent most downloaded articles from the Bulletin of Mathematical
Biology
The *Bulletin of Mathematical Biology* is devoted to research at the junction
of computational, theoretical and experimental biology. Articles offer a
combination of theory and experiment, documenting theoretical advances with
clear exposition of how they further biological understanding. Its aim is
to be of major interest to theorists and experimental biologists alike.
http://news.springer.com/re?l=D0In5ts1gI6hds1vdI2
The Bulletin of Mathematical Biology is the official journal of the Society
for Mathematical Biology.
http://news.springer.com/re?l=D0In5ts1gI6hds1vdI3
The *Society for Mathematical Biology* is an international society which
exists to promote and foster interactions between the mathematical and
biological sciences communities through membership, journal publications,
travel support and conferences.
http://news.springer.com/re?l=D0In5ts1gI6hds1vdI4
Recent Most Downloaded Papers from this Journal
- *A logical calculus of the ideas immanent in nervous activity*
Warren S. McCulloch, Walter Pitts
http://news.springer.com/re?l=D0In5ts1gI6hds1vdI5
- *A Model for Genome Size Evolution*
Stephan Fischer, Samuel Bernard, Guillaume Beslon, Carole Knibbe
http://news.springer.com/re?l=D0In5ts1gI6hds1vdI6
- *A Mathematical Model of the Human Metabolic System and
Metabolic Flexibility*
T. Pearson, J. A. D. Wattis, J. R. King, I. A. MacDonald, D. J. Mazzatti
http://news.springer.com/re?l=D0In5ts1gI6hds1vdI7
- *Exact Probability Distributions of Selected Species in Stochastic
Chemical Reaction Networks*
Fernando López-Caamal, Tatiana T. Marquez-Lago
http://news.springer.com/re?l=D0In5ts1gI6hds1vdI8
- *Towards a Quantitative Science of Sustainability*
Rachata Muneepeerakul, Carlos Castillo-Chavez
http://news.springer.com/re?l=D0In5ts1gI6hds1vdI9
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From: BCAM - Basque Center for Applied Mathematics <
recruitment@bcamath.org>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:36:08 +0100
Subject: PhD Fellowships: "la Caixa", Severo Ochoa 2015
PhD Fellowships "la Caixa" - Severo Ochoa 2015
The 18 research centres accredited with the Severo Ochoa seal of excellence have
convoked the third edition of the "La Caixa" - Severo Ochoa International PhD
Fellowships Programme. In the framework of this initiative funded by "la Caixa"
Foundation, BCAM - Basque Center for Applied Mathematics, as a Severo Ochoa
Centre has opened an international call for researchers, offering
three-positions for a PhD Fellowships in the center Research Areas:
http://www.bcamath.org/en/research/lines
Applications must be submitted on-line at:
http://www.bcamath.org/en/research/job
Deadline for submission: March 30th 2015
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From: Enderling, Heiko <
Heiko.Enderling@moffitt.org>
Date: Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Cancer Immunology Modeling, Moffitt Cancer Center
Post-doc position in Cancer Immunology modeling, Integrated Mathematical
Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, US
Applications are sought for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow
to work under the supervision of Dr. Heiko Enderling on interdisciplinary
research projects in cancer immunology, with emphasis on radiotherapy and
immunotherapy (
http://labpages.moffitt.org/enderlingh/).
We seek a talented individual with a PhD and background in applied
mathematics, physics or a computational discipline to work in the unique
research environment of the Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO) department
at Moffitt Cancer Center on the University of South Florida campus. IMO
integrates mathematicians, computer scientists, and physicists together
with imaging specialists as well as clinical and experimental oncologists
to develop novel approaches for the understanding, treatment and prevention
of cancer.
The successful candidate will have a desire to work closely with
experimentalists and clinicians, and have experience in mathematical
modeling of biological systems. Preference will be given to those with
knowledge of immunology and/or cancer. The ideal candidate will have a
history of demonstrated creativity, be highly motivated, and have good
communication skills and experience in developing/ writing publications
in quality peer reviewed scientific journals. Preference will be given to
candidates with the ability to program (C/C++/Java/Matlab), visualize and
analyze numerical/experimental data.
Interested applicants should send an application letter, detailed CV with
recent publications, and a statement of research interests directly to
Heiko.Enderling@moffitt.org.
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From: Kathy Phillips <
Kathy.Phillips@nd.edu>
Date: Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 4:53 PM
Subject: Postdoc Positions: Computational Biology, ACMS, U Notre Dame
Two Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Computational Biology
We invite applications for two NIH and NSF funded postdoctoral research
positions in the computational biology group in the Department of Applied
and Computational Mathematics and Statistics (ACMS), University of Notre Dame.
The goal of the first project is to develop at Notre Dame novel, multi-scale
computational models to study blood clot formation to be calibrated using
specific experiments to be performed at the University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine.
The second project will combine new biophysical methods, live imaging, and
advanced organ culture techniques with computer simulations to investigate
intercellular signaling in intact epithelial organs within a controlled
microenvironment. Success in this project will lead to a better understanding
of how exogenous factors impact the endogenous regulation of organ growth
and differentiation.
Priority will be given to candidates with research interests and experience
in biological modeling and parallel implementation of computational
models. Additional experience with image processing is a plus. Successful
applicants will be detail oriented, eager to learn new techniques,
and enthusiastic about biological questions that are tackled within a
multidisciplinary team environment. Positions are for 1 year with possible
extension to up to two additional years.
The salary is competitive. Applications, including curriculum vitae and
research statement, should be sent electronically to Dr. Mark Alber at:
malber@nd.edu. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters
of recommendation to be sent to the same email address. The evaluation of
candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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From: <
deleenhp@science.oregonstate.edu>
Date: Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 6:22 PM
Subject: Faculty Positions: Systems Biology, Genomics, Informatics, Oregon State
FIVE FACULTY POSITIONS IN SYSTEMS BIOLOGY, GENOMICS, AND INFORMATICS AT
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Oregon State University is searching for five collaboratively-minded
faculty with an enthusiasm for research and teaching at the interface
between the life or environmental sciences and the quantitative or physical
sciences. Appointees will be expected to develop independent and collaborative
grant-funded research programs, at levels of scale from the molecular to the
ecological. The research, teaching, and extension programs of the appointees
are expected to integrate student success, and diversity and inclusion, as
core values. This search is part of a large cohort of new faculty hires at
OSU focused on interdisciplinary research, on advancement of diversity, and
on advancing and equalizing student success. Women and minority candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply.
To review the full position announcements, qualifications and
detailed application information for any of these positions, go to
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs and select the relevant posting number.
COMPLEX SYSTEMS IN THE LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Two assistant professor (9 month) positions are available in any domain
where the life or environmental sciences intersect with the quantitative or
physical sciences. Complex systems in the life and environmental sciences
span numerous levels of scale from metabolites, macromolecules, cells,
tissues, and organisms, to populations, communities and ecosystems.
Increasingly, understanding these systems requires interdisciplinary
collaborative research at the intersection with quantitative or physical
sciences. Each appointment will reside jointly in a life or environmental
sciences unit, and in a physical or quantitative sciences unit, depending
on the appointee's expertise and interest. Posting #0013430; Closes February
6, 2015. Contact: Brett Tyler (
brett.tyler@oregonstate.edu).
QUANTITATIVE SYSTEMS BIOLOGIST
Assistant Professor (9 month) position in the Department of Integrative
Biology (70%) and the Departments of Mathematics or Statistics (30%). The
appointee will use and develop mathematical or statistical approaches to
tackle problems in systems biology in the broad sense. Research focus can be
at any level of biological organization, but must involve strong quantitative
approaches and integrating large data sets. Candidate will teach in the
general biology curriculum and will teach courses aimed at improving the
quantitative skills of biology students. Posting #0013398. Closes January
25, 2015. Contact: Tara Bevandich (
Tara.Bevandich@science.oregonstate.edu;
541-737-5336).
MARINE EVOLUTIONARY SYSTEMS BIOLOGIST
Assistant Professor (9 month) position in the Department of Integrative
Biology. The appointee will conduct research, develop an active,
grant-supported research program that applies systems biology approaches
to evolutionary questions in marine organisms. Research focus can be at
any level of biological organization, but must involve strong quantitative
approaches and cutting-edge technologies. Appointee will teach courses in
genetics and evolution. Posting #0013400. Closes January 25, 2015. Contact:
Tara Bevandich (
Tara.Bevandich@science.oregonstate.edu or
541-737-5336).
GENOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS OF CROP PLANTS
Assistant Professor (9 month) position in the Department of Horticulture. The
appointee will develop a comprehensive program in research (both
independent and collaborative), teaching and outreach in applied genomics
and bioinformatics of plants, with a focus on discovery of new knowledge
and/or creative solutions to problems related to economically important
staple and specialty crops of Oregon. The research discoveries and impacts
are to be communicated to peers, practitioners and citizens. Posting
#0013285; Closes January 25, 2015. Contact: Bill Braunworth
(541-737-1317
or
bill.braunworth@oregonstate.edu).
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