SMB Digest February 18, 2015 Volume 15 Issue 7
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Wandi Ding ding.smb.digest(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
MBI Undergraduate Summer Research Program, June 8-August 14
PhD position: Quantitative biology..., U of Zurich
16 PhD Positions: Life Sciences, Mathematical..., CiM-IMPRS
Postdoc Position: Mathematical Systems Biology, Berlin, Germany
Postdoc Position: Mathematical Modeling..., China Medical U, Taiwan
Postdoc position: Computational Modelling..., Newcastle U, UK
Faculty Position: Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, U of Canterbury
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From: Tony Nance <
tony@mbi.osu.edu>
Date: Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 12:18 PM
Subject: MBI Undergraduate Summer Research Program, June 8-August 14
2015 MBI Undergraduate Summer Research Program (June 8-August 14, 2015)
http://mbi.osu.edu/education/summer-undergraduate-program/The goal of this MBI NSF-funded program is to introduce students to
exciting new areas of mathematical biology, and to involve them in
collaborative research with their peers and faculty mentors. The program
consists of three parts - each including a mix of educational and social
experiences:
One-week Introduction at MBI (June 8-12, 2015): Tutorials, computer labs,
and team efforts designed to introduce students to a variety of topics in
mathematical biology.
REU Program (June 15-August 7, 2015): An 8 week individualized research
experience as part of a research team at one of the participating host
institutions.
Capstone Conference at MBI (August 10-14, 2015): A student centered
conference featuring talks and posters by students doing research in
mathematical biology, keynotes by prominent mathematical biologists, a
graduate studies recruitment fair, and other special features including a
conference dinner and social event.
http://mbi.osu.edu/event/?id=902Apply for the REU program at:
https://visitor.mbi.ohio-state.edu/events.html?id=959 A complete application will require:
- Two letters of reference
- A ranked list of the three projects that you want to participate in
- A statement indicating your reasons for wanting to participate in this
program
For full consideration, completed applications must be received by Monday
March 2, 2015.
Applications for the CAPSTONE CONFERENCE ONLY will be due in June.
For inquiries, please consult the MBI website or contact Rebecca Martin
rebecca@mbi.osu.edu.
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From: Roger Kouyos <
roger.kouyos@uzh.ch>
Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2015 at 1:42 PM
Subject: PhD position: Quantitative biology..., U of Zurich
PhD position: Quantitative biology approaches to assess the interplay of
host and viral factors in the hurdle to cure HIV.
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD-Student on a project at the
interface of bioinformatics, evolution, and systems biology in the context
of HIV therapy and cure. The project combines molecular epidemiology
approaches with clinical data and mathematical models in order to
investigate the long-term success of HIV-therapy and to understand the key
challenges on the way towards a cure of the virus. The PhD student will
carry out his projects in the context of the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS).
The SHCS is the ideal setting for these projects as it is highly
representative for the HIV population in Switzerland and combines sequence
and clinical data of extraordinary quality. The student will work on a
range of specified research projects, but will be also highly encouraged
and expected to develop and investigate his own research questions.
The ideal applicant has strong quantitative/computational skills and a strong
interest in infectious-disease epidemiology. The applicant should hold a
Masters degree in a discipline relevant to the project (e.g. Epidemiology,
Statistics, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Computer Science).
The PhD will take place within the PhD-Program Epidemiology and Biostatistics
of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (run jointly by the University of
Zurich and the ETH Zurich). Research will be conducted at the Division of
Infectious Diseases at the University Hospital of Zurich (University of
Zurich; head of research: Huldrych Günthard). The Division of Infectious
Diseases provides a highly interdisciplinary and translational research
environment with links both to clinical practice and basic science.
Moreover, we are strongly interconnected with a variety of other research
institutes in Zurich and beyond. In particular, we maintain strong
collaborations with the Institute of Medical Virology (Alexandra Trkola)
at the University of Zurich, and the Institutes of Theoretical Biology
(Sebastian Bonhoeffer) and Computational Biology (Niko Beerenwinkel) at
the ETH Zurich.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Applicants should send a cover letter, a detailed CV, and contact
information for two or three academic references to: Dr. Roger Kouyos,
roger.kouyos@uzh.ch.
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From: Martin Wild <
cedad@uni-muenster.de>
Date: Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 5:23 AM
Subject: 16 PhD Positions: Life Sciences, Mathematical..., CiM-IMPRS
16 PhD Fellowships in Life Sciences, Mathematical Modelling and Image
Analysis
The International Max Planck Research School-Molecular Biomedicine
(IMPRS-MBM) and the Cells in Motion Excellence Cluster (CiM) offer 16 PhD
Fellowships in Life Sciences, Mathematical Modelling, and Image Analysis.
More PhD positions financed by work contracts may be offered depending on
availability.
The CiM Graduate School and IMPRS-MBM - jointly run by the University of
Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine - offer
interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical research with a strong emphasis
on imaging. PhD projects range from the analysis of basic cellular processes
to clinical translation, from the generation of mathematical models to the
development of new imaging-related techniques and compounds.
Research areas:
Molecular Biology
In vivo Imaging
Image Analysis
High Resolution Optical Imaging
Biophysics
Chemical Biology
Label Chemistry
Mathematical Modelling and more.
Applications for the 3-year PhD program can be submitted from 10 February
-15 April 2015. Projects start in October 2015. Applications can only be
submitted via our online system.
For online application and further information go to
http://www.cim-imprs.de.
The program offers excellent scientific and transferable skills training,
a competitive tax-free fellowship and support with administrative matters,
accomodation, visas etc. There are no tuition fees. The program language is
English. We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated students
of any nationality from biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics,
computer sciences and physics. We are looking forward to your application
for a PhD fellowship in Münster, "the world's most liveable city"
(LivCom Award 2004).
Contact:
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From: Max von Kleist, PhD <
vkleist@zedat.fu-berlin.de>
Date: Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 2:52 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Mathematical Systems Biology, Berlin, Germany
PostDoc (mathematical systems biology or related field): Berlin, Germany
In the context of the collaborative research network "OVERLOAD-PrevOp:"
Understanding and preventing the progression of primary osteoarthritis, we
are looking for a highly motivated employee for sub-project SPP5.
Integrative mathematical modelling of physiological-and molecular factors
of osteoarthritis of the knee. The successful applicant will develop a
comprehensive computer model of cartilage homeostasis that will help us to
understand and to evaluate the onset and progression of osteoarthritis of
the knee (OAK). The successful applicant will collaborate with experimental
partners, analyse biochemical data sets and study the interrelation of
putative mediators of OAK in the computer model. It is expected that the
successful applicant will contribute to both theoretical and application-
driven aspects of the project, publish the results in peer-reviewed
journals and present them at international conferences.
Salary&Terms:
German paygrade TV-L E13 (approx. 47.000? p.a., depending on experience).
The position will be a fixed-term contract for two years with the option to
be extended by another two years.
Requirements:
- Major in bioinformatics/systems biology, mathematics, (bio-) physics or
related field (natural sciences, engineering, computer sciences).
- Expertise in mathematical modelling of biologic systems & solid
understanding of the underlying numerics
- Programming skills
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation with practitioners
from the biomedical sector
- Very good communication skills in english
Desirable Qualifications:
- Expertise in the field of tissue regeneration and/or musculoskeletal
diseases
- Experience with the solution of partial differential equations
The successful candidate will work in an inspiring and pleasant environment
and will receive adequate professional support. We offer a challenging
scientific task, a high degree of autonomy and state-of-the-art technical
infrastructure. Please send your application under reference number
2015-PrevOp no later than 01.March.15 to: Freie Universität Berlin,
Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik, Max von Kleist
(
vkleist@zedat.fu-berlin.de), Arnimallee 6, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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From: Dr. Y.-H. Hsieh <
hsieh@mail.cmu.edu.tw>
Date: Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 2:53 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Mathematical Modeling..., China Medical U, Taiwan
Postdoctoral Positions on Modeling and Analysis of Infectious Diseases in
Taiwan
Positions: 1-2 Postdoctoral fellow positions to work on mathematical
modeling and analysis of infectious diseases epidemiology in China Medical
University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Background needed: Strong potential in Mathematics, Statistics, Ecology,
Physics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related modeling/computation degree.
Prior experience in modeling of infectious disease epidemiology or ecology
is preferred but not absolutely required.
Salary: NT$55,000-75,000/month depending on qualification, plus 1.5 month
bonus each year (1 US$ is about 31 NT$); full airfare reimbursement for
foreign postdoc fellow and spouse, full health insurance coverage.
Term: Positions are 1-3 years, subject to renewal of grant.
Time: Starting anytime.
Location: Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung,
Taiwan (Website:
http://www.cmu.edu.tw or
http://english.cmu.edu.tw/).
Taichung is a city of 2 million in the central part of Taiwan, two hours
south of Taipei. (See
http://www.tccg.gov.tw/eng/index.htm)
To apply: Send CV, statement of research interest, and 2-3 references to
Prof. Ying-Hen Hsieh, email address:
hsieh@mail.cmu.edu.tw.
(Webpage:
http://mail.cmu.edu.tw/~hsieh/)
To receive full consideration, please send application as soon as possible.
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From: Paolo Zuliani <
paolo.zuliani@newcastle.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 9:42 AM
Subject: Postdoc position: Computational Modelling..., Newcastle U, UK
Postdoc position in Computational Modelling for Psoriasis (School of
Computing Science, Newcastle University, UK).
A postdoc position is available at Newcastle University in the PSORT project
(
http://www.psort.org.uk/) under the supervision of Dr. Paolo Zuliani.
PSORT is funded by a £5m Medical Research Council (UK) grant, and is led by
the University of Manchester, in collaboration with Newcastle University,
King's College London, Queen Mary-University of London, University of
Liverpool and University of Glasgow. We seek to better understand the
determinants of response of psoriasis to biologic therapies, and we
collaborate with our academic partners and industry to develop a clinical
test to predict response and thereby rationalise and optimise patient care
in a cost-effective manner. The main aim of this position is to build an
agent-based computational model of psoriatic epidermis which will enable
prediction of therapeutic efficacy. The work will involve significant
interaction with the Dermatological and Skin Research Group, Institute of
Cellular Medicine, led by Prof. Nick Reynolds.
The position is for two years, full time, but other arrangements might be
available. Applications deadline: 9 March 2015.
For informal enquiries please contact directly Dr. Paolo Zuliani
(
paolo.zuliani@ncl.ac.uk) or Prof. Nick Reynolds(
nick.reynolds@ncl.ac.uk).
To apply visit:
https://www15.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_newcastle02.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=56378,7276569814&key=88139735&c=616276832546&pagestamp=setelnjidgcpcdomau---------------------------------------------------------------
From: Georgia McClung <
Georgia.McClung@hainesattract.co.nz>
Date: Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 2:47 PM
Subject: Faculty Position: Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, U of Canterbury
Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, School of Mathematics and Statistics
Continuing (tenured), and full-time.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a
continuing position at the level of Lecturer (comparable to Assistant
Professor in the US system) in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
In this position, you will contribute to the vibrancy of the School's
research culture and will be expected to undertake a range of teaching
responsibilities, principally in mathematics and engineering mathematics,
from beginning undergraduate to supervising research students. The
successful applicant will have a strong research record in a numerical or
computational area of mathematics that complements the School's existing
research profile.
You should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or another highly quantitative
discipline, or have an equivalent qualification.
The School of Mathematics and Statistics is a strong, forward-looking
School, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. For more about
the School, please visit:
http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/The successful applicant should be able to take up the position by
1 September 2015.
The closing date for this position is: 16 March 2015 (NZ time)
For information about the range of benefits in joining UC please visit us
online at:
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinusApplications are submitted online and should include a cover letter,
curriculum vitae with research publication details, a one-page statement
of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact details of
three referees.
Should you wish to email any additional attachments or have queries in
relation to the application process, please forward these to the
HR/Recruitment Coordinator, Rochelle Golby,
rochelle.golby@canterbury.ac.nzFurther information about this role can be obtained by contacting the
Head of School, Professor Jennifer Brown,
jennifer.brown@canterbury.ac.nzInternal candidates should apply via the Careers option in Employee
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