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SMB Digest March 18, 2015 Volume 15 Issue 11
ISSN 1086-6566
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Issue's Topics:
Conf: MMEE 2015: Mathematical Models in..., France, July 8-10
Conf: VipIMAGE 2015, Computational Vision..., Spain, Oct. 19-21
Postdoc Position: Modeling Population Genetics for..., NCSU
Postdoc Position: Mathematical Modeling of Dengue Virus..., NCSU
Postdoc position: HIV epidemiology, BC CDC & U of British Columbia
Postdoc Position: In Viral Dynamics and Immune System..., LANL
Postdoc Position: Infectious Disease Dynamics, Harvard U
Job: Mathematical Modeller, Antibiotic..., Public Health England
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From: Amaury Lambert <
amaury.lambert@upmc.fr>
Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 9:45 AM
Subject: Conf: MMEE 2015: Mathematical Models in..., France, July 8-10
We are very pleased to announce that registration and submission are now
open for the MMEE 2015 Paris Conference, Mathematical Models in Ecology
and Evolution, to be held at Collège de France from 8 to 10 July 2015.
http://www.biologie.ens.fr/mmee2015/*Registration*
Deadline for preregistration (compulsory): May 1st
http://dr02.azur-colloque.cnrs.fr/pre-inscription.php?colloque=174&lang=en(please make sure to select your category in the 'tarification' table)
Deadline for registration and payment: June 1st.
The conference fee is 200 ? for full-time faculty. It includes coffee
breaks, 3 buffet lunches and the Thursday cocktail.
Discounted fees (PhD students 100 ?, ESMTB members 130 ?, postdocs 150 ?)
are available upon registration before May 15.
*Submission*
You can now submit the abstract and title of your poster or talk (20')
on the website of the conference
http://www.biologie.ens.fr/mmee2015/You will be able to indicate if you would like your talk to be
considered for inclusion in one of the 13 minisymposia (each
minisymposium will welcome 3 contributed talks in addition to the 2
invited talks). Acceptance of talks will be notified by email from June 1st.
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From: João Manuel R. S. Tavares <
tavares@fe.up.pt>
Date: Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Subject: Conf: VipIMAGE 2015, Computational Vision..., Spain, Oct. 19-21
We are pleased to inform you that the submission of abstracts for the
International Conference VipIMAGE 2015-V ECCOMAS THEMATIC CONFERENCE ON
COMPUTATIONAL VISION AND MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING (
http://www.fe.up.pt/vipimage)
to be held in October 19-21, 2015, in H10 Costa Adeje Palace, Tenerife, Spain,
is going well.
Attending several requests, the organizing committee has extended the
submission period to April 20th.
Possible Topics (not limited to)
- Signal and Image Processing
- Computational Vision
- Medical Imaging
- Physics of Medical Imaging
- Tracking and Analysis of Movement
- Simulation and Modeling
- Image Acquisition
- Industrial Applications
- Shape Reconstruction
- Segmentation, Matching, Simulation
- Data Interpolation, Registration, Acquisition and Compression
- 3D Vision
- Virtual Reality
- Visual Inspection
- Software Development for Image Processing and Analysis
- Computer Aided Diagnosis, Surgery, Therapy, and Treatment
- Computational Bioimaging and Visualization
- Telemedicine Systems and Applications
Invited Lecturers
- Alexandre Xavier Falcão, Universidade de Campinas, Brazil
- Cristian A. Linte, Mayo Clinic, USA
- Fiorella Sgallari, University of Bologna, Italy
- Yongjie Zhang, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
- Xiaochuan Pan, The University of Chicago, USA
- Xue-cheng Tai, University of Bergen, Norway
Thematic Sessions
Proposals to organize Thematic Sessions under the auspicious of VipIMAGE
2015 are welcome. Proposals for Thematic Sessions should be submitted by
email to the conference co-chairs (
tavares@fe.up.pt,
rnatal@fe.up.pt).
Publications
- Proceedings: The proceedings book will be published by Taylor & Francis
Group and indexed by Thomson Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation
Index, IET Inspect and Elsevier Scopus.
- Springer Book: A book with 20 invited works from the ones presented in
the conference will be published by Springer under the book series
"Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics" indexed by
Elsevier Scopus.
- Journal Publication: A dedicated special issue of the Taylor & Francis
international journal "Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical
Engineering: Imaging & Visualization" will be published with extended
versions of the best works presented in the conference.
Important dates (Postponed)
- Deadline for Thematic Session Proposals: April 15, 2015
- Deadline for Extended Abstracts (2-4 pages): April 20, 2015
- Authors Notification: May 15, 2015
- Deadline for Papers: July 1, 2015
For further details, please, have a look in the conference website at:
http://www.fe.up.pt/vipimage, the Facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vipimage/237980719665456, or join the
LinkedIn group at:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4752820&trk=hb_side_g.
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From: Alun Lloyd <
alun_lloyd@ncsu.edu>
Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Modeling Population Genetics for..., NCSU
Postdoc: Modeling Population Genetics for Suppression of Mosquito-Vectored
Diseases North Carolina State University, with Fred Gould and Alun Lloyd
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Dengue is a mosquito-vectored disease that affects
over 100 million people each year. With funding from the NIH, FNIH, and
W. M. Keck Foundation, we have developed a set of mathematical models
ranging from simple to complex, aimed at assisting the design and
deployment of novel approaches for suppressing transmission of dengue by
its major mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti. We are especially interested in
evaluating the potential utility and risks associated with using
genetically engineered, selfish genetic elements to drive genes into
mosquito populations that render them incapable of transmitting dengue
fever or decrease mosquito density. Our new work also extends to models
relevant to suppressing malaria.
New developments in molecular genetics promise to increase the efficiency
of building gene drive systems with novel properties. The postdoc in this
position will build a set of simple to complex models to examine the
expected dynamics of these gene drive systems in mosquitoes and other taxa.
The most detailed model that we have developed simulates the population
dynamics and population genetics of Ae. aegypti in a city on the Amazon
river, Iquitos, for which there are rich data sets on both mosquito
dynamics and dengue epidemiology. An accompanying epidemiological model is
currently under development. The goals of two other postdocs in our group
are to expand the mosquito model and the human epidemiology model to
encompass the entire city of about 400,000 people. The postdoc in this
new position will also collaborate with the other postdocs to use these
detailed models to test gene drive systems.
In addition to working on model development and analysis, the person in
this position will collaborate in an interdisciplinary research group
composed of mosquito ecologists, disease epidemiologists, molecular
biologists, biomathematicians, ethicists, and scientists from disease-
endemic countries. The person in this position will have the opportunity
to visit Iquitos to better understand one of the systems being modeled.
Desirable skills include the ability to program in C++ or knowledge of a
related programming language, and training in evaluation of mechanistic
models.
To apply: email a cover letter and CV to
Fred_Gould@ncsu.edu and
alun_lloyd@ncsu.edu --------------------------------------------------------------
From: Alun Lloyd <
alun_lloyd@ncsu.edu>
Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Mathematical Modeling of Dengue Virus..., NCSU
Postdoc: Mathematical Modeling of Dengue Virus Epidemiology
North Carolina State University, with Fred Gould and Alun Lloyd
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: We are searching for a postdoc interested in working
on two NIH-funded projects that will build, test and refine stochastic,
spatially explicit, simulation models that link insect population dynamics
and genetics with human disease epidemiology. We are developing a city-
scale model for the transmission of dengue virus, utilizing rich
entomological, epidemiological and human movement data sets from a research
collaboration focused in Iquitos, Peru. A major goal of the work is to
predict the impacts of various interventions (such as conventional
mosquito control, vaccines, and evolution-based novel transgenic mosquito
management methods) on dengue.
The incumbent will lead modeling efforts to further develop and test the
epidemiological component of our model and integrate that model with the
entomological model. We are also interested in building simple spatial and
non-spatial, deterministic models as heuristic tools for better
understanding basic principles, but we are not looking for applicants who
are only interested in working with simple, generic models.
An important part of these projects involves field experiments and
epidemiological studies by our collaborators in Peru to acquire data that
will inform the structure and parameterization of the models, and a large-
scale mosquito control study to provide data against which model
predictions will be tested. The person in this position will have the
opportunity to travel to Peru to become more familiar with the
epidemiological and entomological work at the field site.
The funding for this postdoctoral position is through two NIH research
grants. There will also be opportunities to work with students and faculty
involved in NC State's Center for Genetic Engineering and Society
(
http://research.ncsu.edu/ges) and in the Research Training Group on
Mathematical Biology (
http://rtg.math.ncsu.edu) which focuses on
questions relating to parameter estimation for biological models. Much of
the work is part of a collaboration with researchers at Emory, UC Davis
and Notre Dame.
Qualifications: Training in ecological or epidemiological modeling and
experience with development of computer simulation models. Experience in
C++ would be highly desirable, as would be statistical skills.
To apply: email a cover letter and CV to
Alun_Lloyd@ncsu.edu and
fred_gould@ncsu.edu --------------------------------------------------------------
From: Daniel Coombs <
coombs@math.ubc.ca>
Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 1:17 AM
Subject: Postdoc position: HIV epidemiology, BC CDC & U of British Columbia
Postdoc position: HIV epidemiology, BC Centre for Disease Control and U of
British Columbia
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on detailed modelling of HIV
spread among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in
Canada. The primary objective for our modelling research is to examine
the real and potential impact of an innovative internet-based testing
program for MSM, establishing a foundation which can be extended to a
range of other testing and prevention interventions for this population.
The successful candidate will join a public health modelling team headed by
Dr. Mark Gilbert (BC Centre for Disease Control, University of British
Columbia (UBC), Ontario HIV Treatment Network) and Dr. Daniel Coombs
(Department of Mathematics, UBC), working with provincial, national and
international collaborators. The position will be based in Vancouver,
working alongside the research team as well as public health staff and
community agencies involved with the implementation of these interventions.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
(A) excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively
with a wide range of stakeholders, including public health professionals,
health care economists, and staff working in community-based organizations
in the area of HIV prevention for MSM
(B) be a creative modeller, and able to compute from very simple ODEs to
fairly complex simulation/network models
(C) be able to work independently to assimilate data from epidemiologic
and sociological studies into the model framework (as well as primary
analysis of data from cohorts of HIV negative and positive men in
Vancouver and the Sex Now Survey, a large online survey of MSM across
Canada).
(D) be familiar with epidemic (or similar) modelling, analysis and
computation, including stochastic models
Prior experience working on public health modelling projects an asset.
This is primarily a research position but there may be opportunities to
gain teaching experience, depending on the candidate. Competitive salary
and benefits.
For additional information or enquiries please contact Mark Gilbert
(
mgilbert@ohtn.on.ca) or Daniel Coombs (
coombs@math.ubc.ca).
Applications (with CV, research statement and names of two references)
should be sent to Kim Thompson by April 17th, 2015.
Email:
Kimberly.Thomson@bccdc.ca --------------------------------------------------------------
From: Ribeiro, Ruy Miguel <
ruy@lanl.gov>
Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 5:06 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: In Viral Dynamics and Immune System..., LANL
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION IN VIRAL DYNAMICS AND IMMUNE
SYSTEM MODELING, Theoretical Biology and Biophysics Group, LOS ALAMOS
NATIONAL LABORATORY, Alan Perelson and Ruy Ribeiro
Summary: We are offering a postdoctoral level position to pursue research
in mathematical and theoretical biology, with an emphasis on problems in
viral dynamics and immune system modeling. Our group's interests span a
wide range from basic immunology, cell and molecular biology to treatment
of viral infections. We develop models in collaboration with experimental
scientists that generate new insights into the dynamics of viral
infections, the immune response and virus-immune system interactions. We
have standing collaborations with many experimental immunologists and
clinicians, and help them develop new experiments, interpret their data
and generate new hypotheses about the biology. Much of our current work
and available data involves hepatitis C infection, HIV/SIV infection, and
influenza infection although we also have projects involving other viruses
such as West Nile virus. We are very interested in helping to find a cure
or vaccine for AIDS and optimal drug therapy for HCV.
Skills: We are looking for enthusiastic scientists with mathematical and
statistical skills, and a strong interest in immunology and/or viral
dynamics. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience
in the core areas of the group's research; a track record of publications;
and commitment to work to the high LANL standards, including attending
required training. The candidate should have good programming skills,
good working knowledge of one or more mathematical or statistical packages
(e.g., Mathematica, MatLab, R, ...) and excellent English (both written and
oral).
Education: A PhD degree within the last 5 years (at the date of
appointment). The specific subject of one's PhD degree is not restrictive,
but usually a PhD in applied mathematics, statistics, computer or
computational science, or mathematical biology is appropriate. A person who
has held a PhD degree for more than 5 years is not eligible for a
postdoctoral position at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Benefits: Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a generous and comprehensive
benefits package and current salary guidelines start at ~US$73,000, with
adjustments for experience and time since PhD. This position is initially
for two years, with the possibility to renew for a third year. We are always
interested in hearing from excellent candidates, who may be considered for
special Laboratory Fellowships. For more general information about the
postdoctoral program at Los Alamos, please visit the Laboratory's web pages
at
http://www.lanl.gov, or the Postdoctoral Program web pages at
http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php.
Application Procedure: For initial consideration for this position and more
details about the scientific areas of research, send an e-mail including
your CV and brief statement of interest to
asp@lanl.gov and
ruy@lanl.gov.
We will only reply to those candidates whose applications we are interested
in pursuing further. After initial screening, transcripts and 3-4 letters
of recommendation may be requested, followed by an interview (preferably
at LANL).
This position is open from March 18, 2015 until filled; subject to funding
availability and eligibility for employment. Only the Laboratory's Human
Resources Department can make an offer of employment. Start date is
negotiable. Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunities
employer, and all interested parties are encouraged to apply.
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From: Alison Hill <
alhill@fas.harvard.edu>
Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 4:29 PM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Infectious Disease Dynamics, Harvard U
The Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University welcomes
applications for a postdoctoral fellow to work in the field of infectious
disease modeling with Dr. Alison Hill and Professor Martin Nowak. We are
seeking a motivated and creative PhD-level scientist with experience
applying mathematics to biological systems. The successful candidate would
be invited to work on established projects, as well as be encouraged to
pursue independent research of mutual interest.
A major focus of the group is on an NIH-funded effort to develop
mathematical models to predict the outcomes of new, potentially-curative
treatment strategies for HIV infection. We also use viral dynamic models
to understand outcomes of antiretroviral therapy, the risks of drug
resistance, the influence of patient adherence, and the potential impact
of new drug delivery mechanisms. We regularly work with data from
experimental collaborators testing new therapies in vitro, in animal
models, and in patients. More generally, we are interested in factors
influencing the evolution of infectious diseases and the emergence of drug
resistance, both at the individual and population levels. Our work is
conducted in close collaboration with experimental and clinical researchers.
More information about the position can be found at:
https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6053Inquiries can be directed to Alison Hill (
alhill@fas.harvard.edu)
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From: Julie Robotham <
Julie.Robotham@phe.gov.uk>
Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:52 AM
Subject: Job: Mathematical Modeller, Antibiotic..., Public Health England
Job: Mathematical Modeller - Antibiotic Resistance, Public Health England
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mathematical modeller to develop
innovative models exploring the dynamics of antimicrobial resistant (AMR)
organisms, and to use these models to evaluate control strategies in order
to inform policy in this high priority area. There are few public health
issues currently of greater importance than antimicrobial resistance in
terms of impact on the health of society. The rise in AMR bacteria, coupled
with a lack of existing antibiotics (and with none expected in the near
future) means that the number of infections that are untreatable is ever
increasing. In 2011 the Chief Medical Officer recommended that antibiotic
resistance be put on the government's national risk register of civil
emergencies, while the World Health Organization has stated that resistance
to antibiotics could bring "the end of modern medicine as we know it".
This post will contribute to the innovative research required to identify
and rigorously evaluate solutions, in order to inform health policy. The
research conducted by the post-holder will improve our understanding of the
epidemiology of healthcare associated infections and AMR organisms, their
transmission and control in hospital and community populations. The
research is expected to provide practical and clinically relevant insights
to directly inform national policy.
The post-holder will gain valuable experience working closely with
clinicians, epidemiologists and microbiologists as well as modellers,
economists, statisticians and bioinformaticians, and policy colleagues both
at PHE and collaborating institutions.
This post provides an ideal opportunity to gain experience in infectious
disease research to inform policy. Public Health England's Centre for
Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (CIDSC) in Colindale, in NW
London, is an internationally-renowned centre of excellence for expertise,
reference and research, surveillance and epidemiology in relation to human
health. It is an excellent place to conduct public health research that
can help shape policy both nationally and internationally.
Employer: Public Health England
Department: Statistics, Modelling and Economics
Location: Colindale
Salary: £37,454-£45,769 pa
Closing Date: 30/03/2015
For more information please visit:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/61e0eadf80d327c090d3cb829b2febee/?vac_ref=913702883---------------------------------------------------------------------
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