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Subject: Society for Mathematical Biology Digest
SMB Digest November 11, 2015 Volume 15 Issue 45
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org
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Issue's Topics:
Graduate Summer School: Dynamics of Biological Systems, Edmonton
Conference: The Mathematics of Life, 7-10 March 2016, Helsinki
Workshop: Multiscale Methods for Stochastic Dynamical Systems ...
CfP: 10th International Workshop on Hybrid Metaheuristics, Plymouth, UK
PhD Studentship: Epithelial Morphogenesis, University of Sheffield
PhD Studentship: Controlled Delivery of Therapeutics ..., U Glasgow
PhD Studentship: Decipher 'Mechanical regulation of plant cell growth'
PhD Studentship: on 'Stochasticity in cell dedifferentiation ...'
Postdoc: Eco-Devo Multi-level Modelling of "Zombie Plants", Norwich
Postdoctoral Position: Mathematical Biology, University of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Assistant Professor: Applied Math, Temple University
Postdoctoral Position: Machine Learning for Cancer Systems Biology
Positions "Digital Salmon": Informatics, Systems Biologist, CIGENE
Professor/Associate Professor: Bioinformatics, Stellenbosch University
Selected NIH Intramural Research and other openings - November 2015
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Kimberley Wilke-Budinski <
kbudinsk@ualberta.ca>
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 10:58 AM
Subject: Graduate Summer School: Dynamics of Biological Systems, Edmonton
Graduate students are invited to apply for a summer school on Dynamics of
Biological Systems (Séminaire de Mathématiques Supérieures (SMS)), to be
held in Edmonton, Canada, May 30 - June 11, 2016.
Local Organizers: Mark Lewis, Thomas Hillen, Yingfei Yi (University of
Alberta)
Scientific Committee: Marty Golubitsky (Ohio State), Philip Maini (Oxford),
Benoit Perthame (Universite Pierre et Marie Currie), Jianhong Wu (York),
Lai-Sang Young (Courant)
Confirmed Speakers: Réka Albert (Penn State), Henri Berestycki (École des
Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales), Chris Cosner (University of Miami),
Gerda deVries (University of Alberta), Zhilan Feng (Purdue University),
Marty Golubitsky (Ohio State), Michael Li (University of Alberta), Yuan Lou
(Ohio State), Philip Maini (Oxford), Benoit Perthame (Université Pierre et
Marie Curie), Jianhong Wu (York University)
The purpose of this summer school is to focus on the interplay of dynamical
and biological systems, developing the rich interplay between science and
mathematics that has been so successful to date.
The school is targeted towards advanced graduate students and our focus
will be on understanding the mathematical structure of dynamical systems
that come from biological problems, and then relating the mathematical
structures back to the biology to provide scientific insight. We will focus
on five key areas: complex bio-networks, multi scale biological dynamics,
biological waves, nonlinear dynamics of pattern formation, and disease
dynamics. For each of the five key areas, we will invite 2-3 world leaders
who are also excellent communicators to deliver a series of 2-4 one-hour
lectures. We expect an average of eight hours of lecture per subject area,
spread over approximately two weeks.
This annual summer school has taken place for more than fifty
years. Previously, it was on the campus of the Université de Montréal,
and this is the first time it has been held elsewhere.
To view the application process, please visit
http://www.pims.math.ca/scientific-event/160530-sdmsdbs.
Here is a link to our poster as well:
http://www.pims.math.ca/files/2016_Seminaire_de_Mathematiques_Superieures.pdf
Application deadline: JANUARY 15, 2016
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From: Kisdi, Eva <
eva.kisdi@helsinki.fi>
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 4:57 AM
Subject: Conference: The Mathematics of Life, 7-10 March 2016, Helsinki
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the conference "The Mathematics of Life". The main
focus of the conference will be on mathematical ecology and evolution as well
as stochastic processes, statistical learning, and inverse problems. Taken
together, the conference will cover a wide range of biomathematics research
and showcase its frontiers through invited lectures by many outstanding
researchers of the field. With this conference, we celebrate the 60th
birthday of Mats Gyllenberg.
The conference will take place in Helsinki, 7-10 March 2016. Registration
will open in December. For more information and the detailed program,
please see the conference website at
http://www.helsinki.fi/mathlife/.
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From: Radek Erban <
erban@maths.ox.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 11:14 AM
Subject: Workshop: Multiscale Methods for Stochastic Dynamical Systems ...
Workshop on
MULTISCALE METHODS FOR STOCHASTIC DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS IN BIOLOGY
29 February, 2016 - 4 March, 2016 ICMS, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
More details and the application form are available here:
http://icms.org.uk/workshops/stochasticdynamicalsystems
Closing date for applications: 25 November 2015
A limited number of funded places are available at this workshop.
Please indicate on your application form if you wish to be considered for a
funded place (accommodation in Edinburgh and travel support).
Places are also open to self funded participants.
This workshop is a Satellite Meeting of a 6-month programme on "Stochastic
Dynamical Systems in Biology: Numerical Methods and Applications" which is
taking place at the Isaac Newton Institute (Cambridge, England) from January
till June 2016. The programme will feature three workshops in Cambridge,
as well as this Satellite Meeting in Edinburgh. More details about the
whole programme can be found here:
http://www.newton.ac.uk/event/sdb
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From: Mario Pavone <
mpavone@dmi.unict.it>
Date: Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 5:34 AM
Subject: CfP: 10th International Workshop on Hybrid Metaheuristics, Plymouth, UK
CALL FOR PAPERS
http://www.dmi.unict.it/hm2016/call.html
HM 2016 - 10th International Workshop on Hybrid Metaheuristics
June 8-10, 2016 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
http://www.dmi.unict.it/hm2016/
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hm2016
hm2016@dmi.unict.it
You are invited to submit papers to this exciting event!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 18th January 2016
http://www.dmi.unict.it/hm2016/dates.html
General Information
The HM Workshops are intended to be an international forum for researchers in
the area of design, analysis, and experimental evaluation of metaheuristics.
Metaheuristics, such as simulated annealing, evolutionary algorithms, tabu
search, ant colony optimization, scatter search and iterated local search,
are considered state-of-the-art methods for many problems. In recent years,
however, it has become evident that the concentration on a sole metaheuristic
is rather restrictive. A skilled combination of concepts from different
optimization techniques can provide a more efficient behavior and a higher
flexibility when dealing with real-world and large-scale problems. Hybrid
Metaheuristics are such techniques for optimization that combine different
metaheuristics or integrate AI/OR techniques into metaheuristics.
HM 2016 is organized as a non-profit event.
Plenary Speakers
http://www.dmi.unict.it/hm2016/plenary-speakers.html
Carlos A. Coello Coello, CINVESTAV, Mexico
"Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization using Hybrid Approaches"
Jin-Kao Hao, University of Angers, France
"Hybrid Methods for some Knapsack Problems: lessons learnt"
More plenary speakers will be announced!
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From: Alexander G Fletcher <
a.g.fletcher@sheffield.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 9:49 AM
Subject: PhD Studentship: Epithelial Morphogenesis, University of Sheffield
PhD position: "Epithelial morphogenesis: coordinating planar polarity and
tissue mechanics"
Supervisors: Prof. David Strutt (Biomedical Science) and Dr Alexander Fletcher
(School of Mathematics and Statistics), University of Sheffield
Application deadline: Friday 4 December 2015
This is a competition funded project (EU/UK students only). Please see
https://www.shef.ac.uk/bms/prospective_pg/phd/16_17/strutt2
for further details and information on how to apply.
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From: Sean Mcginty <
Sean.Mcginty@glasgow.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 7:58 AM
Subject: PhD Studentship: Controlled Delivery of Therapeutics ..., U Glasgow
The School of Engineering of the University of Glasgow is seeking a highly
motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5 year PhD project entitled
"Controlled delivery of therapeutics from medical implants" within the
Biomedical Engineering Division.
See
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=68527&LID=2252
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From: Naomi Nakayama <
naomi.nakayama@ed.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 5:59 PM
Subject: PhD Studentship: Decipher 'Mechanical regulation of plant cell growth'
3-4 year PhD studentship (starting 01.10.2016)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2015
Supervisors: Naomi Nakayama
http://bff-ed-ac-uk.weebly.com/ & Teuta
Pilizota
http://pilizotalab.bio.ed.ac.uk/index.html
Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences & SynthSys Centre for Systems and
Synthetic Biology
University of Edinburgh
Growth is a process fundamental to biological systems but rather uncommon in
non-living structures. Plant cells can grow hundreds of times in volume. As
growth is a mechanical process, physical parameters, such as the cell
internal pressure and material properties of the cell wall, are thought to
play instructive roles in growth regulation. For example, a mechanical force
field can dictate the direction of cell growth. Mechanical influences on cell
behaviours are increasingly becoming recognised, but we are only starting
to understand the physics of biological tissues and how exactly cells sense
and respond to it. In order to study mechanical regulation of cell growth,
we will employ microfluidics technology and untangle the roles of different
physico-chemical signals from the cell wall and the cytoplasm. Through this
interdisciplinary project, students will gain experiences in state-of-art
plant cell biology and microfluidics, as well as excellent training in
microscopy and quantitative analysis.
For the full advert and information on how to apply, go to:
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=67213&LID=3300
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland,
with registration number SC005336.
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From: Naomi Nakayama <
naomi.nakayama@ed.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 5:42 PM
Subject: PhD Studentship: on 'Stochasticity in cell dedifferentiation ...'
PhD Studentship: on 'Stochasticity in cell dedifferentiation and stem
cell activation'
BBSRC EASTBIO 4 year PhD studentship (starting 01.10.2016)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2015
Supervisors: Naomi Nakayama
http://bff-ed-ac-uk.weebly.com/ & Ramon Grima
http://grimagroup.bio.ed.ac.uk/index.html
Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences & SynthSys Centre for Systems and
Synthetic Biology
University of Edinburgh
Plant cells have an amazing capacity to dedifferentiate. When isolated,
any living mature cell within a plant body is thought to be able to regain
totipotency and hence regenerate into a complete organism. Recently, a
protocol was optimised to enhance totipotency and regeneration in protoplasts
isolated from leaf. Transcriptome analysis of the isolated cells revealed that
the cells undergo dedifferentiation within a day following the release from
the tissue context; they acquire stem cell fate within few days, eventually
beginning to divide and re-differentiate in a week. While these data are
collected from a population of cells, we are interested in cell-to-cell
variability, as well as differences due to the original cells types, since
likely stochasticity plays an important role in how cells lose and regain
a specific identity.
Involving microfluidics technology, single cell analysis, and stochastic
modelling, this project will reveal the dynamics and stochasticity in how
mature somatic cells strip off a given cell fate and become a ?blank? cell, en
route to regain the embryonic potential for developmental decision making. It
will provide a student with excellent training in both experimental and
computational approaches of systems and integrative biology.
For full advertisement of the project, go to:
http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/stochasticity-cell-dedifferentiation-and-stem-cell-activation
To apply, go to:
http://www.eastscotbiodtp.ac.uk/how-apply-0
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From: Stan Maree (JIC) <
Stan.Maree@jic.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 8:56 AM
Subject: Postdoc: Eco-Devo Multi-level Modelling of "Zombie Plants", Norwich
Human Frontiers Postdoctoral Position @ Maree Lab:
Eco-Devo Multi-level Modelling of "Zombie Plants"
Traditionally biologists study organisms at separate levels, with few studies
linking mechanistic aspects of gene function to the ecological niche of the
organism and the environment. In contrast, in this project we aim to make
causal connections between the gene function within an organism and the impact
of this gene function on the pathogen distributions within whole countries.
Aster yellows phytoplasmas represent parasites that excel at controlling
their plant hosts, dramatically modifying their development, for example
by forcing the plant to form leaves instead of flowers. Such modifications
in the development not only affect the plant-parasite interaction, but also
the interactions between the plant insect vector, for example by increasing
plant attractiveness to the insects. Therefore, the plants developmentally
become "zombie", they cease to reproduce and allow for the quicker spread
of the disease.
Unravelling these complex interactions requires an eco-devo approach,
in which the postdoc will develop a multi-level model to zoom out from
the molecular up to the ecological level, to unravel the mechanisms by
which gene expression impacts development, changes pathogen, vector and
host interactions, and modifies spread of the disease over a whole country.
By combining input from molecular biology, developmental biology, and ecology,
a predictive model will be developed that links all these levels.
The full information and possibility to apply can be found here:
https://www.jic.ac.uk/training-careers/vacancies/2015/11/postdoctoral-scientist-1002886/
Please contact Stan Maree (
stan.maree@jic.ac.uk) for further information.
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From: Jonathan Rubin <
jonrubin@pitt.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 3:22 PM
Subject: Postdoctoral Position: Mathematical Biology, University of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral position in Mathematical Biology
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh invites
applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in Mathematical Biology,
to begin in the Fall Term 2016, pending budgetary approval. A Ph.D. in
Mathematical Sciences or a closely related discipline is required. We seek
excellence in research and teaching. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Applicants should submit a vita, three letters of recommendation, a research
statement and evidence of teaching accomplishments electronically through
http://www.mathjobs.org. Review of completed files will begin on January 4,
2016 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups underrepresented in academia
are especially encouraged to apply.
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From: Isaac Klapper <
tue87237@temple.edu>
Date: Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 2:59 PM
Subject: Postdoctoral Assistant Professor: Applied Math, Temple University
Temple University, Department of Mathematics, invites applications for the
position of Postdoctoral Assistant Professor (non tenure track) in Applied
Mathematics with anticipated start date July 2016. The initial appointment
would for two years, with the possibility of extension to three years per
mutual agreement. The teaching load for the first year is one course per
semester, with subsequent teaching duties to be determined.
See
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/Temple/8093
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From: Mohamed Elati <
mohamed.elati@issb.genopole.fr>
Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Subject: Postdoctoral Position: Machine Learning for Cancer Systems Biology
The institute of Systems and Synthetic Biology (iSSB) has an immediate
opening for a postdoctoral position in the field of machine learning for
systems biology.
See
http://bioinformatics.ca/resources/jobs/postdoctoral-position-machine-learning-cancer-systems-biology
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From: Jon Olav Vik <
jonovik@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 3:58 AM
Subject: Positions "Digital Salmon": Informatics, Systems Biologist, CIGENE
Systems biology informatics manager for the Digital Salmon - Ref 15/03842
http://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/118916/systems-biology-informatics-manager-for-the-digital-salmon-ref-15-03842
We seek a bioinformatician with skills in ontological annotation, semantic
interoperability and knowledge management (Researcher, 3 years with
possibility of extension). The successful candidate will be central in
establishing a knowledge base for the systems biology of farmed salmon,
and will work within the Centre for Integrative Genetics (CIGENE)
http://www.cigene.no/.
http://tinyurl.com/digisal-informatics-manager
Researcher position - Systems biology of farmed salmon - Ref. 15/03788
http://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/118917/researcher-position-systems-biology-of-farmed-salmon-ref-15-03788
The successful applicant will be part of a highly inter-disciplinary group
and will focus on mathematical modelling and multivariate analysis for
integration of knowledge and data (physiological data and -omics data)
from all activities in the project. The main activities will be building
and refining models to predict metabolic performance in relation to diet
and genotype, and publishing biological insights from these models.
http://tinyurl.com/digisal-systems-biologist
Both positions are part of the project "Towards the Digital Salmon: From a
reactive to a pre-emptive research strategy in aquaculture (DigiSal)
http://www.nmbu.no/om/fakulteter/vetbio/institutter/iha/forskning/prosjekter/node/24555".
Headed by the Centre for Integrative Genetics at the Norwegian University
of Life Sciences and involving multiple partners in academia, industry and
abroad, it is part of the large, prestigious national effort, Digital Life
Norway
http://www.forskningsradet.no/en/Funding/BIOTEK2021/1253973230625,
which is the Research Council of Norway's first call dedicated to systems
biology.
Salmon farming is Norway's biggest export industry besides oil, and CIGENE
researchers recently headed the sequencing of the salmon genome. This paves
the way for large-scale application of systems biology in salmon farming,
with industry backing and rich experimental and genomic data.
Application deadline: Monday 2015-11-23. Email enquiries welcome: Jon Olav
Vik,
jonovik@gmail.com.
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From: Hui, C, Prof <
chui@sun.ac.za> <
chui@sun.ac.za>
Date: Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Subject: Professor/Associate Professor: Bioinformatics, Stellenbosch University
Professor/Associate Professor: Bioinformatics
(Ref. NW01/360/1015)
Apply online at
www.sun.ac.za/english/careers
Stellenbosch University (SU) is establishing an interfaculty Bioinformatics
Division to foster bioinformatics research and thereby provide expertise
to its research community utilising next generation "omics" technologies
such as DNA sequencing and mass spectrometry-based proteomics and
metabolomics. Staff of the Division will assist with the development of
curricula that will result in a skill set for graduates that will cater for
the data/informatics challenges of modern biology. SU has two productive
large-scale data generation central analytical facilities, that provide
expertise in DNA Sequencing and Mass Spectrometry (Proteomics) as well as
a high performance computing cluster.
See
https://www.careers24.com/jobs/adverts/780036-professor-associate-professor-bioinformatics-western-cape/
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From: "Owens, Roland (NIH/OD) [E]" <
owensrol@mail.nih.gov>
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2015 16:18:08 +0000
Resent-from: Raymond Mejía <
mejiar@helix.nih.gov>
Subject: Selected NIH Intramural Research and other openings - November 2015
Tenure-Track, Tenure-Eligible Investigator
Computational Modeling, NIDA
(Review of Applications Begins: December 28)
The Intramural Research Program (IRP), National Institute on Drug Abuse
(NIDA), a research component of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking
an outstanding tenure-eligible or tenure-track scientist to develop a
research program to use computational models and other tools (e.g. human
functional imaging) to complement and expand existing research programs
at the NIDA IRP. The successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree
in neuroscience, physiology, economics or another relevant field with
additional training and emphasis on computational neuroscience, learning
and decision-making. Expertise in computational modeling and state of the
art imaging techniques and a strong publication record highlighting his/her
contributions to elucidating the computational mechanisms underlying brain
systems involved in reward learning, cognitive control and decision making is
highly desirable. Preference will be given to those with interest in applying
computational models to the study of the neurobiology of addiction. In view of
the required integrative approach, the successful candidate will be expected
to collaborate with other research groups within NIDA - a proven ability
to establish and sustain collaborative work is desired. Candidates must
submit a CV, a statement of proposed research objectives and goals (3 pages
or less), and contact information for 3 potential references to: Joshua
Kysiak, Intramural Program Specialist, NIDA IRP, 251 Bayview Boulevard,
Suite 200, Room 04A314, Baltimore, Maryland 21224. Telephone
443-740-2465,
FAX
443-740-2865, Email:
kysiakjo@nida.nih.gov. Review of applications
will begin on or about December 28, 2015, but applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.
Tenure-Track Investigators
Independent Research Positions in Epidemiology, NIEHS
(Review of Applications Begins: January 15)
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS),
part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), located in Research
Triangle Park, North Carolina, is recruiting for one or more tenure-track
epidemiologists. Successful candidate(s) will be expected to develop
an outstanding, investigator-initiated research program in any of the
following areas: breast cancer, other cancers and chronic diseases,
including cardiovascular disease, early origins of disease, life-course
epidemiology, pediatrics, reproduction, or other areas of environmental
epidemiology. Biologically-based epidemiological research (including
genetics, epigenetics, metabolomics, microbiomics, biomarkers, imaging)
and primary data collection are encouraged. Successful candidates should
plan to work both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary or
collaborative teams. The Branch provides an academic atmosphere with
excellent support. Funds are available for research and support staff,
including fellows, programmers, and field workers. The Branch has several
large, ongoing cohort studies with biological samples that can serve as
platforms for additional research. There are opportunities for adjunct
appointments at nearby universities and for mentoring pre- and post-doctoral
fellows. Position(s) will be filled at the tenure-track level. Time to tenure
will vary depending upon research accomplishments; an accelerated timetable
is possible for more established exceptional candidates. Salary is "hard
money" and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the
candidate. Federal benefits apply. Information on the NIEHS Epidemiology
Branch can be found at
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/epi.
Candidates should have a doctoral degree and a record of accomplishment in
epidemiology, including a strong publication record and research experience.
Applications from women and under-represented minorities are strongly
encouraged. Interested persons should submit one combined PDF of their
curriculum vitae and a two-page statement of research interests and goals,
and also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to Ms. Katherine
Fine
atdir-appls@niehs.nih.gov citing your name and Vacancy Announcement DIR
15-1 in the subject line. We will begin evaluating complete applications
on January 15, 2016. Applications will continue to be accepted until
vacancies are filled. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community
in its training and employment programs HHS and NIH are equal opportunity
employers. Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities
are strongly encouraged.
Below are positions which may still be accepting applications, listed by
the most recent. We leave these posted for a few additional months past
soft closing date.
Chief
Biostatistics Branch, NCI-DCEG
The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) of the National
Cancer Institute is recruiting an accomplished, senior scientist to serve
as Chief of its Biostatistics Branch (BB). DCEG scientists carry out a
comprehensive program of research on the environmental and genetic causes
of cancer, with a strong emphasis on molecular epidemiology. BB scientists
play an integral role in the design, analysis and interpretation of DCEG
studies, conduct independent statistical and computational research on
methods for such studies, conduct selected epidemiologic studies, improve
methods for gathering and analyzing epidemiologic, clinical and laboratory
data, and train pre- and post-doctoral fellows and others in biostatistics
and descriptive epidemiology.
The Branch Chief directs an intramural research program, provides leadership
and facilitates research activities of Branch scientists, and plans and
directs independent statistical and computational research. In addition to
overseeing the administrative management of the Branch, responsibilities
include supervising staff members, mentoring tenure track investigators
and post doctoral fellows, and ensuring the scientific quality of the
Branch research portfolio. The Chief also plays a major role in ensuring the
epidemiologic and methodologic rigor of research across DCEG. BB currently has
a staff of 24 scientists, including 11 tenured or tenure track independent
investigators, and additional recruitments are anticipated. Resources
available to BB include contract support for computer programming and
for epidemiologic field studies and access to large general population
and specialized occupational and environmental cohort studies as well as
extensive molecular epidemiology data.
The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree in biostatistics,
statistics or a related field. He or she must demonstrate knowledge of
epidemiologic and statistical methods and ability to: (1) conduct high-quality
original research using mathematical and biostatistical approaches; (2)
publish such work in peer-reviewed scientific or medical journals and present
it at scientific meetings; and (3) have evidence of national/international
recognition for research contributions. The candidate must also demonstrate
administrative experience, including supervision and scientific management.
The Chief, Biostatistics Branch, will be eligible for a tenured appointment at
a salary commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. Full Federal
benefits including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance,
retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent) will be provided. Interested
individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and bibliography,
a brief summary of research interests and accomplishments, scientific
administrative experience, copies of up to five publications or preprints,
and the names and addresses of three references to: Ms. Catherine McClave;
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute;
9609 Medical Center Drive, Rm. 7E-440; Bethesda, MD 20892-9774; e-mail:
mcclavec@mail.nih.gov. Applications received by October 1, 2015, will
be considered for a first round of interviews, but applications will
be accepted until the position is filled. The DHHS and NIH are equal
opportunity employers.
Also see:
"Tenure-Track Positions at the NIH" (Scientists Committed to Science),
Presented by: Dr. Roland Owens and Dr. Charles Dearolf, Assistant Directors,
NIH Office of Intramural Research
http://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?Live=14202&bhcp=1
The NIH Intramural Research Program
http://irp.nih.gov/
http://irp.nih.gov/careers/tenured-and-tenure-track-scientific-careers
Link to Fellowships and Positions of Interest to fellows
https://www.training.nih.gov/
https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services/jobs
Link to NIH Jobs
http://www.jobs.nih.gov/
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