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Subject: Society for Mathematical Biology Digest

SMB Digest  October 14, 2015  Volume 15  Issue 41
ISSN 1086-6566

Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org

Note:
Information about the Society for Mathematical Biology, including an
application for membership, may be found in the SMB Home Page,
http://www.smb.org/ .

Access the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, the official journal of SMB, at
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Issue's Topics:
   Workshop: Biological Membranes, Imperial College London, 7-8 January
   JEEP2016, March 23-25, Paris
   High level Conference on Synthetic Biology, 14-18 December, near Paris
   Call for Tutorials: PPSN 2016, Deadline Nov. 18th
   Conference: MPDE'16, Marseille, September 5-9, 2016
   Conference: Meet The Industry Day/LyonSys Bio 2015, Villeurbanne
   Bi-Monthly News from NIMBioS, September-October 2015
   Call for NIH BRAIN Initiative: Theories, Models and Methods for ...
   PhD Fellowship: Crick Institute - King's College London
   PhD Scholarship: Complex Systems, CRM, Barcelona
   Postdoctoral Proposal: Plant Modeling, INRA Avignon, France
   Postdoctoral Research Assistant: Mathematical Biology
   Postdoctoral Position, Dept. of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard
   Tenure-Track Position: Mathematical Biology, Fresno State
   Tenure-Track Position: Mathematical Biology, Ryerson University
   Lectuer/Senior Lecturer/Reader: Math Biology / Ecology, U Glasgow
   Cluster Hire: Quantitative and Computational Developmental Biology
   Deputy Division Director, Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS), NSF
   SMBnet Reminders


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From: Robert Nürnberg <robert.nurnberg@imperial.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 4:09 AM
Subject: Workshop: Biological Membranes, Imperial College London, 7-8 January

Workshop "Biological Membranes: Modelling, Analysis and Numerics"
7-8 January 2016, Imperial College London, UK

The workshop aims to bring together experts within the different communities
- biophysics, numerics, analysis - to better understand the structure
and the behaviour of biological membranes. The main goal of the workshop
is to discuss recent developments, stimulate the discussions between the
communities, and to initiate new collaborations.

Confirmed invited speakers:
 - Marino Arroyo (UPC, Barcelona)
 - Sören Bartels (University of Freiburg)
 - Klaus Deckelnick (University of Magdeburg)
 - Charles Elliott (University of Warwick)
 - Harald Garcke (University of Regensburg)
 - Mourad Ismail (UJF, Grenoble)
 - Timm Krüger (University of Edinburgh)
 - Reinhard Lipowsky (MPIKG, Potsdam)
 - John Lowengrub (UCI, Irvine)
 - Moritz Mercker (University of Heidelberg)
 - Chaouqi Misbah (UJF, Grenoble)
 - David Salac (University at Buffalo)
 - Pierre Saramito (LJK, Grenoble)
 - Björn Stinner (University of Warwick)

A limited number of places are available at this workshop. Registration
for the workshop is now open and will close on December 4, 2015.
Detailed informed about the meeting in on the webpage:
http://wwwf.imperial.ac.uk/~rn/bm2016/


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From: Ivo B. Rietveld <ivo.rietveld@parisdescartes.fr>
Date: 2015-10-08 10:47 GMT-04:00
Subject: JEEP2016, March 23-25, Paris

Dear colleagues,

The JEEP2016 (Journées d'Étude des Équilibres entre Phases) will be held
from 23 to 25 March 2016 in Paris for the first time.

Abstract submission will open in about one month and information will be
available on our website soon: http://jeep2016.parisdescartes.fr.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the JEEP2016 in Paris.

On behalf of the organizing committee,
Ivo B. Rietveld


Cher(e)s collègues,

Les 42es Journées d'Étude des Équilibres entre Phases (JEEP2016) se
dérouleront pour la première fois à Paris du 23 au 25 mars 2016.

La soumission des résumés débutera dans un mois environ et les informations
utiles seront disponibles sur le site http://jeep2016.parisdescartes.fr,
qui sera ouvert prochainement.

Nous serons très heureux de vous accueillir à Paris pour les JEEP2016.

Pour le comité d'organisation,
Ivo B. Rietveld


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From: François KEPES <Francois.Kepes@issb.genopole.fr>
Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 4:08 AM
Subject: High level Conference on Synthetic Biology, 14-18 December, near Paris

Registration deadline 15 October

Do not hesitate to disseminate this first announcement to your contacts,
and to display the poster available from the conference web page.
Due to the limited number of seats in the conference room, registration to
participate in the conference is compulsory.
If you have any queries, please send them to:
François Képès: francois.kepes@issb.genopole.fr (scientific programme)
Elisabeth Jasserand: jasserand@ihes.fr (practical organisation).

See: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/742/


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From: Nicolas Bredeche <nicolas.bredeche@upmc.fr>
Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 9:27 AM
Subject: Call for Tutorials: PPSN 2016, Deadline Nov. 18th

PPSN 2016 - Call for TUTORIALS

14th International Conference on Parallel Problem Solving from Nature
September 17-21, 2016
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

PPSN 2016 main page: http://ppsn2016.org/conference/
Tutorials page: http://ppsn2016.org/conference/call-for-tutorial

Scope
The PPSN 2016 Organising Committee invites proposals for tutorials. The
tutorial topic should enjoy broad interest within the community. It can be
an established or emerging research topic within the field itself, but also
from a related research field or about an interesting application area. The
proposed topic should be broad enough to provide a gentle introduction to
the research area, but it should also cover the most important contributions
in depth. The planned duration of the tutorials is two hours. The tutorials
will be held in conjunction with the International Conference on Parallel
Problem Solving from Nature (PPSN 2016). For detailed information, see
http://ppsn2016.org/conference/call-for-tutorial

Submission details
Prospective tutorial organisers are invited to submit a plain text tutorial
proposal by e-mail to: ppsn2016.tutorials@listes.upmc.fr

A tutorial proposal should include:
- title of the tutorial
- brief abstract
- a tutorial description in syllabus form
- contact details and a short CV of the organisers
- potential target participants and audience

Important Dates
- Submission due: November 18, 2015
- Notification of acceptance: December 18, 2015
- Tutorial: September 17, 2016
- Conference: September 17-21, 2016

Tutorial Chairs
- Carola Doerr, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, CNRS, LIP6,
F-75005 Paris, France
- Nicolas Bredeche, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, CNRS, ISIR,
F-75005 Paris, France

Email: ppsn2016.tutorials@listes.upmc.fr


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From: Jean-Christophe Poggiale <jean-christophe.poggiale@univ-amu.fr>
Date: Sat, Oct 10, 2015 at 8:34 AM
Subject: Conference: MPDE'16, Marseille, September 5-9, 2016

Models in Population Dynamics & Epidemiology 2016
Marseille (France), September 5-9, 2016

The 10th MPDE conference aims to bring together theorists mathematicians
and biologists to present recent work on developing models, dedicated to
the study of dynamics of specific populations or epidemiological problems.

Besides the thematic contexts, methods for the analysis of models for
extracting information on the ecological and epidemiological phenomena
are welcome.

Here are some topics covered in the conference :

Biological invasions and spread of an epidemic
Biological and ecological networks
Biological sewage
Ecological patterns training
Epidemiology and EcoHealth
Evolutionary dynamics
Individual and group dynamics
Noise and bio ecodynamic

The program will consist of plenary (invited) talks, contributed talks and
a poster session. The talks are expected to be mostly grouped around the
above subject areas. However, we will be ready and willing to consider any
submission of a potentially high scientific merit which does not exactly
fall into the above list .

Organizers: Jean-Christophe Poggiale (Aix-Marseille, France) and
Sergei Petrovsk ii (Leicester, UK)

Plenary speakers (up to date):
Dr. Ludek Berec (CZE)
Pr. Odo Diekmann (NL)
Pr. Alan Hastings (USA)
Dr. Eva Kisdi (FIN)
Pr. Bob Kooi (NL)
Pr. Mark Lewis (CAN)
Pr. Horst Malchow (GER)
Pr. Natalia Petrovskaya (UK)
Pr. Sergei Petrovskii (UK)
Dr. Alain Rapaport (FRA)
Dr. Joan Saldaña (ESP)
Pr. Angela Stevens (GER)

More information are available on the website: http://mpde16.mio.univ-amu.fr/


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From: François Briat <francois.briat@biosyl.org>
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 8:59 AM
Subject: Conference: Meet The Industry Day/LyonSys Bio 2015, Villeurbanne

Lyon SysBio 2015 (http://lyonsysbio2015.sciencesconf.org/)
18-20 November 2015, Villeurbanne, France

LyonSysBio is the yearly international conference organized by the
Systems Biology Alliance of Lyon/BioSyL (http://www.biosyl.org/). 

Its goal is to promote exchanges between scientists from different disciplines
(biology, mathematics, computer sciences, physics, social sciences, ...) who
are interested in the analysis of the wealth of data generated by modern
biology, as well as the construction of the modeling tools to gain system
level thoughtful insights.

In 2014, this conference will be held from the 19th to the 21th of
November. It will be dedicated to discussions around the 4 following themes:
systems immunology, cell differentiation, microbial systems biology and «A
systems view on genotype-phenotype relationship».

Keynote lectures will be delivered by invited speakers, on state-of-the-art
advances on those themes. In addition, the conference program will leave
ample space for contributed talks and posters for which proposals are welcome.

On November 18, Meet The Industry Day 2015, a satellite meeting
jointly organized with ECOFECT (http://ecofect.universite-lyon.fr/)
will offer a unique opportunity for private and public researchers
to share ideas in a stimulating environment. Registration at
http://lyonsysbio2015.sciencesconf.org/.

CALL FOR PAPERS

We wish to favor works presenting results of a multidisciplinary approach.

Please use the online system to submit a one-page abstract (maximum 500
words, in English) by October 5, 2015, indicating your choice of the
relevant session.

To register and to submit an abstract, you will have to create a
sciencesconf.org (http://sciencesconf.org/) account by filling the on-line
registration and submission forms.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Lyon for LyonSysBio 2015!

KEY DATES

October 5th 2015 - Deadline for submitting
October 26th 2015 - Notification to authors
November 6th 2015 - End of registrations


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From: NIMBioS <ccrawley@nimbios.org>
Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 2:50 PM
Subject: Bi-Monthly News from NIMBioS, September-October 2015

See:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi-Monthly-News-from-NIMBioS.html?soid=1102610363105&aid=EjDn84Mc0fM


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From: Whang, Kenneth C. <kwhang@nsf.gov>
Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 10:13 AM
Subject: Call for NIH BRAIN Initiative: Theories, Models and Methods for ...

Informational Call for NIH BRAIN Initiative: Theories, Models and Methods
for Analysis of Complex Data from the Brain (R01)

Dear Colleagues,

To address questions from prospective applicants for the funding opportunity
BRAIN Initiative: Theories, Models and Methods for Analysis of Complex Data
from the Brain (R01)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-15-006.html), NIH will be
hosting a second informational conference call on October 13, 2015 at 2pm EST.

To receive the call-in information, please RSVP to this email
BRAINTheoriesFOA@mail.nih.gov and send any questions you would like to
be addressed.

NIH Program staff will be online to discuss this informational document:
http://braininitiative.nih.gov/pdf/Important_INFO_EB-15-006_BRAIN%20_Theories_RFA1_508C.pdf
and answer questions. Additional questions should be directed to
BRAINTheoriesFOA@mail.nih.gov.

For general information and inquiries regarding NIH support
for the BRAIN Initiative, please consult the following website:
http://braininitiative.nih.gov/funding_active.htm


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From: Attila Csikasz-Nagy <csikasznagy@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 10:50 AM
Subject: PhD Fellowship: Crick Institute - King's College London

The labs of Peter Thorpe
(http://crick.ac.uk/research/a-z-researchers/researchers-t-u/peter-thorpe/)
and Attila Csikasz-Nagy
(http://www.kcl.ac.uk/lsm/research/divisions/randall/research/sections/motility/csik%C3%A1sznagy/home.aspx)
are looking for a PhD student for a highly interdisciplinary project.

The applicant must show evidence of excellent coding and mathematical ability.
Ideally, the candidate will have an undergraduate degree in computer science,
mathematics, image analysis, bioinformatics or bioengineering. The project
will involve creation of new computational models and the modification
of existing ones. It will also involve compiling, merging and analysing
diverse high-throughput datasets. The student will need to be capable of
handling large data sets and extracting quantitative information.

Details about the project and the application process can be found at:

http://crick.ac.uk/about-us/jobs-and-study/phd-students/student-recruitment/phd-positions-by-supervisor/peter-thorpe-attila-csikasz-nagy/


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From: Tomas Alarcon <tomasalarc@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 3:14 PM
Subject: PhD Scholarship: Complex Systems, CRM, Barcelona

PhD position in Complex Systems at CRM 

The Centre de Recerca Matematica (Barcelona, Spain) offers one PhD position
within the Collaborative Mathematics Programme funded by Obra Social La
Caixa.  Suitable candidates will work in one of several interdisciplinary
complex-system projects co-supervised by a CRM researcher and a specialist
in the area corresponding to each of the projects.

PhD candidates are expected to have an MSc in mathematics, physics or an
area relevant to the subject of the project. Only candidates with very good
academic records will be considered. 
The deadline for submitting an application is November 9, 2015. 

For more details regarding available projects, conditions of the appointments
and application procedure, please go to:

http://www.crm.cat/Documents/Fifh_Call_Collaborative%20Mathematical%20Research.pdf

Yours sincerely,

Alvaro Corral
http://www.crm.cat/en/About/People/Researchers/ACorral


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From: <vbaldazzi@paca.inra.fr>
Date: Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Subject: Postdoctoral Proposal: Plant Modeling, INRA Avignon, France

Postdoctoral proposal on plant modelling at INRA Avignon in France

The INRA GAFL and PSH units are seeking a highly-qualified post-doctoral
researcher to work on a project on genotype-phenotype kinetic modelling,
in France. The successful candidate should hold a PhD with a background in
modelling, and also have experience in parameter estimation, optimization and
sensitivity analysis. The appointment is for 2 years, with a start date in
2016.For details and application, candidates can contact Dr. QUILOT-TURION
Bénédicte at benedicte.quilot@avignon.inra.fr.

The position depends on the success of the project proposed to
AgreenSkills/AgreenSkills+. The next call for submissions is 14
November 2015, 24:00 CET. Candidates have to be eligible to apply for
an AgreenSkills/AgreenSkills+ fellowship. The successful candidate
will benefit from attractive conditions that include monthly salaries,
ranging from Euro 3500 for young scientists and Euro 4800 for independent
scientists, if the project proposal is successful. To find out more about
the project description, the programme and whether you are able to apply
for an AgreenSkills fellowship, please visit www.agreenskills.eu.

Project description

Genotype-phenotype models have been considered as the tools of the future
to design new varieties, since they can help to test the performance of
new genotypes under different climate conditions. A kinetic model of sugar
metabolism has been recently developed to simulate the concentrations
of different sugars during fruit development in peach (publication in
preparation). The objective of this project is to integrate the genetic
control of sugar metabolism in the kinetic model.First a global sensitivity
analysis will be performed to identify major parameters. Then, an estimation
of the parameter values for a whole peach progeny (106 genotypes) will be
conducted and genotype-dependent parameters identified. To achieve this
step model simplification may be necessary. Next, the architecture of the
genetic control of the genotype-dependent parameters will be studied and
this information back included in the kinetic model. The integrated model
will be further used to develop an approach of ideotype design and progress
towards virtual breeding.


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From: Philip Maini <Philip.Maini@maths.ox.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 12:11 PM
Subject: Postdoctoral Research Assistant: Mathematical Biology

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mathematical Biology
Vacancy Reference: 120655
Grade: 7
Salary Range: Salary in the range £30,434-£31,342 p.a.
Appointment Term: 14 month fixed term
Closing Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 - 12:00

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant, funded by
the BBSRC, to work on a project, A multidisciplinary approach to studying
crypt-villus homeostasis and regeneration in the intestinal epithelium,
with Professors Philip K. Maini FRS and Helen Byrne, Wolfson Centre for
Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford and Dr
Alexander Fletcher, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of
Sheffield. This is a 14 month fixed term position and is available from
1st January 2016 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

This is part of an exciting collaboration between the Wolfson Centre for
Mathematical Biology (WCMB) and the Institute of Food Research (IFR) at
the University of East Anglia. The purpose of this project is to combine
theoretical approaches with experimental work to identify the mechanisms
that regulate homeostasis in the healthy intestinal epithelium and those that
restore equilibrium after perturbations This position is a continuation from
a previous postdoc so the successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary
team of researchers from the WCMB and IFR who are already developing a
multiscale computational framework which can be used to test and generate
biological hypotheses regarding regulation in the gut.

As part of general professional training, there is also a requirement
to teach up to four sets of undergraduate or graduate classes per year,
determined by the demand for classes in specific areas.

With a Ph.D. awarded in applied mathematics, or a related discipline, the
successful candidate will have a background in modelling, computation and
familiarity with the techniques of applied mathematics and a track record
of efficient communication of their research through publications and
conference presentations.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Administrative Assistant (email:
vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 120655.

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their
application. As part of the online application, the applicant will be required
to upload a statement setting out how she or he meets the selection criteria,
a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of research
interests, and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this
post and for further details, including the job description and selection
criteria, please click on the link below

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=120655

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Monday 16th November
2015 can be considered.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.


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From: Haskell, Catherine G. <Catherine_Haskell@hms.harvard.edu>
Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Subject: Postdoctoral Position, Dept. of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard

Job tile: Harvard Medical School - Research Fellow Position at the Department
of Biomedical Informatics

Description

The Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) at Harvard Medical School
is looking for a Research Fellow to help us build cutting edge research
platforms.  We seek an individual to work on our multidisciplinary team of
data scientists, medical doctors, and developers. Our team studies large
and disparate datasets from the domains of biology, healthcare and social
media. The goal of our efforts is to transform healthcare and research to
usher in a new age of individualized data driven medicine.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for developing novel methodologies and
applications to help visual causal relationships in bioinformatics data sets.
The diversity of subject matter will require a creative mind and a candidate
capable of deploying imaginative strategies and who is dedicated to solving
complex and challenging problems within an interdisciplinary environment.

Specific responsibilities for this position include

 *  Work to understand data about causal relationships in order to develop
    visualizations.
 *  Create prototypes for visualizations and work with software professionals
    to integrate the work into an existing platform.
 *  Perform novel research on bioinformatics data sets and publish any
    findings.

Basic Requirements: PhD degree (or MD/PhD.) in Biomedical Informatics,
Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a
related field; Curriculum in and/or experience with demonstrated ability
to extract insight from large volumes of data using data mining and the
creation of effective visualization techniques; Experience in programming
and software development; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements: Experience with user interaction design; JavaScript;
D3 visualization library (Or similar); Data mining; R, Python, and/or Perl
is desirable.

Harvard Medical School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

For additional information contact:
http://avillach-lab.hms.harvard.edu


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From: Oscar Vega <ovega@csufresno.edu>
Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 2:08 PM
Subject: Tenure-Track Position: Mathematical Biology, Fresno State

Tenure-Track Mathematical Biology Position.

California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is currently searching
for a tenure-track, assistant professors of mathematics with specialty in
any of the subareas of Mathematical Biology (position No 12745), to join
our faculty in August 2016. Details about this position may be found at
http://www.fresnostate.edu/csm/math/about/employment-opportunities.html.

Fresno State is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to provide
excellent academic experiences for students of diverse backgrounds. Hence,
ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty,
staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic
backgrounds is required.

Fresno State offers competitive compensation, straightforward tenure
requirements, and a collegial environment that balances teaching excellence
and scholarly contributions. All applicants must submit an application
online at jobs.csufresno.edu no later than December 1, 2015, when our
search closes. California State University, Fresno is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity institution.

Interested individuals can find out more about California State University,
Fresno by going to the university website at www.fresnostate.edu. The
university also has a website for New/Prospective Faculty at
http://www.fresnostate.edu/adminserv/hr/jobs/valley/index.html that provides
information not only on the university but also on the greater Fresno-Clovis
Metropolitan Area. Vacancy announcements for all full-time faculty positions
can be located at http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/aps/.


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From: Silvana Ilie <silvana@ryerson.ca>
Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Subject: Tenure-Track Position: Mathematical Biology, Ryerson University

Assistant Professor in Mathematical Biology

The Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science at Ryerson University
invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Mathematical
Biology at the Assistant Professor level, commencing on July 1, 2016, subject
to final budgetary approval. Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a
related field by the time of appointment. Candidates must have a demonstrated
commitment to upholding the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it
pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly, research or creative activities.

See:

https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?posting_id=504294


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From: Christina Cobbold <christina.cobbold@glasgow.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 9:33 AM
Subject: Lectuer/Senior Lecturer/Reader: Math Biology / Ecology, U Glasgow

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Reader in Mathematical Biology / Ecology
(Equivalent to Assistant/Associate Prof)
University of Glasgow - College of Science and Engineering, School of
Mathematics & Statistics, UK
Ref: E20287

Salary: £33,242 - £37,394 / £40,847 - £47,328 / £48,743 - £54,841 per annum

This post has been created as part of an initiative to strengthen the
interdisciplinary research currently underway between the School of
Mathematics & Statistics and the Life Sciences within the University
of Glasgow. It is expected that the postholder will pursue research in
Mathematical Biology/Ecology, broadly interpreted, which complements that
of the School's Mathematical Biology Research Group and which contributes
to this exciting agenda. Applications from researchers in mathematical
ecology/epidemiology are particularly welcomed and preference may be given
to this area.

The School's world-class Mathematical Biology Research Group has strong
research links with the internationally leading Life Sciences Institutes
within the College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University
of Glasgow, including the Boyd Orr Centre for Population and Ecosystem Health
(winner of a Queen's Anniversary Prize 2013) and the new British Heart
Foundation Centre of Excellence in Vascular Science and Medicine. Members
of the Mathematical Biology Research Group lead a consortium that has just
been awarded an EPSRC-funded Mathematics in Healthcare Centre (SofTMech)
for Multiscale Soft Tissue Mechanics.

Informal enquiries may be directed to the Head of School:
Professor Adrian Bowman (0141 330 2975, hos@maths-stats.gla.ac.uk)

Information about the School and all its research groups is available
from the School website at www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mathematicsstatistics/

Apply online at
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ATZ409/lecturer-senior-lecturer-reader-in-mathematical-biology-ecology/

Closing date: 6th December 2015


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From: Gregory Ring <gtring@ncsu.edu>
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Subject: Cluster Hire: Quantitative and Computational Developmental Biology

Cluster Hire in Quantitative and Computational Developmental Biology
North Carolina State University

As part of the Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program, NC State University
seeks four outstanding faculty at any rank to form the new interdisciplinary
faculty cluster on Quantitative and Computational Developmental Biology
(http://workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/modeling-living-embryo/). Together with NC 
State's existing strength in developmental biology, quantitative/computational
sciences and engineering, this cluster will propel NC State to the forefront
of efforts to define new principles in developing biological systems. We are
particularly interested in individuals who can bridge experiment and theory,
and have the ability to translate research outcomes to address biomedical
or agricultural challenges. Demonstrated collaboration as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team is essential. 

Interested candidates should submit: a CV, a 2-3 page research plan, contact
information for 3 references, and a cover letter describing prior
multi-disciplinary research efforts and how their research prospectus
addresses the goals of the cluster
(see http://workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/modeling-living-embryo/ for details).
For more information or to apply, please visit
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/59126. (Position# 00105146)

The Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program (http://workthatmatters.ncsu.edu)
is bringing some of the best and brightest minds to join NC State University's
interdisciplinary efforts to solve some of the globe's most significant
problems. NC State University provides a vibrant environment for research,
teaching and mentoring across disciplines; ample opportunities will be
available for collaborations with existing faculty and other newly hired
colleagues in the cluster. Our location in the Research Triangle also
facilitates interaction with faculty at Duke University and the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as with industry and government
agencies.
AA/EOE


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From: Henry Warchall <hwarchal@nsf.gov>
Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Subject: Deputy Division Director, Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS), NSF

See:
http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=136562&WT.mc_id=USNSF_61&WT.mc_ev=click


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