Subject: Society for Mathematical Biology Digest
SMB Digest October 26, Volume 16 Issue 43
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Wandi Ding: ding.smb.digest(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
Conference: LATA 2017, Deadline Extended
Workshop: DSABNS 2017, Portugal, Jan 31-Feb 3, 2017
Keystone Symposia: Rare Disease Conference, March 5-8, 2017
CfP: SMB Subgroup on Tumor-Immune Dynamics
BMB New Issue, Vol 78, Issue 10
MBE New Issue, Vol 14, No 2
MBE New Issue, Vol 14, No 1
Wiley New Issue: Systems Biology and Medicine, Vol 8, Issue 6
MSc & PhD positions: Math Biology, Memorial U of Newfoundland
PhD Scholarship: System Biology and Immnune..., UNSW, Australia
PhD Positions: Computational Biology, Germany
PhD Position: Theoretical Immunology, Utrecht U
PhD Position: Systems Immunology, Cardiff U
Postdoc Position: Computational Biology, Kansas State U
Faculty Positions: Applied Math, U of Waterloo
Faculty Position: Math Biology/Biostats, U of Houston
SMBnet Reminders
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Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2016 at 1:10 PM
Subject: Conference: LATA 2017, Deadline Extended
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: October 28
11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATA THEORY AND
APPLICATIONS, LATA 2017, Umeå, Sweden, March 6-10, 2017
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Date: Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 1:27 PM
Subject: Workshop: DSABNS 2017, Portugal, Jan 31-Feb 3, 2017
The purpose of this email is to invite you, on behalf of the Organizers,
to participate at the upcoming DSABNS 2017.
The Eighth Workshop Dynamical Systems Applied to Biology and Natural
Sciences will be held at Colégio do Espirito Santo of Évora University in
Portugal, from January 31st to February 3, 2017.
The workshop has both theoretical methods and practical applications and
the abstracts included in the program will cover research topics in
population dynamics, eco-epidemiology, epidemiology of infectious
diseases, molecular and antigenic evolution and methodical topics in the
natural sciences and mathematics. The program includes lectures by the
invited speakers, contributed talks and poster session by the participants.
The workshop does not charge registration fee.
Participants are kindly requested to register by 15 January 2017. If you
intend to participate, please visit
and register at
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Date: Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 6:11 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia: Rare Disease Conference, March 5-8, 2017
Keystone Symposia: Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases: Discovery and Models
of Precision Therapy. Please see details at:
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Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 6:40 AM
Subject: CfP: SMB Subgroup on Tumor-Immune Dynamics
We'd like to invite you to join us in the creation of the SMB Subgroup
on Tumor-Immune Dynamics by signing this petition:
This subgroup will be charged with the advancement and dissemination
of knowledge of the Tumor-Immune Dynamics topic. It will also be
eligible to receive support to partially sponsor the participation of
speakers in the subgroup symposia at the SMB Annual Meeting.
Co-chairs: Amina Eladdadi, Lisette de Pillis and Peter Kim
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Date: Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Subject: BMB New Issue, Vol 78, Issue 10
Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Vol. 78, Issue 10 - New Issue Alert
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Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 3:05 PM
Subject: MBE New Issue, Vol 14, No 2
New issue of Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering (MBE) is now online.
Volume: 14, Number: 2 April 2017
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Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 3:04 PM
Subject: MBE New Issue, Vol 14, No 1
New issue of Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering (MBE) is now online.
Volume: 14, Number: 1 February 2017
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Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 5:39 PM
Subject: Wiley New Issue: Systems Biology and Medicine, Vol 8, Issue 6
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Systems Biology and Medicine
Volume 8, Issue 6 Pages i-i, 469-535, November/December 2016
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Date: Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 7:29 PM
Subject: MSc & PhD positions: Math Biology, Memorial U of Newfoundland
M.Sc. and Ph.D. positions: Mathematical biology-Memorial University of
Newfoundland
I invite applicants for M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies in mathematical biology.
Possible research topics include the ecology and evolution of infectious
disease, animal movement models, and population biology in changing
environments.
A competitive salary will be offered with additional funding available
for conference travel. Interdisciplinary training in biology, mathematics
and/or experience in computer programming is ideal, but only proficiency
in one of these areas is necessary where there is an interest to develop
further skills in the other areas.
should include: (i) 1-2 paragraphs describing your research interests and
any relevant past experience, (ii) your CV, and (iii) unofficial
transcripts pertaining to your previous or ongoing studies (if possible).
I will consider applications as they are received. For full consideration
applicants should indicate their interest before November 15, 2016.
Applicants should be able to begin their studies in May or September,2017.
Memorial University is located in St John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The
city offers many unique experiences with a vibrant arts community,
stunning coastline, and proximity to a variety of outdoor activities
(hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, etc:
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Date: Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 11:20 PM
Subject: PhD Scholarship: System Biology and Immnune..., UNSW, Australia
An exciting opportunity is available at the Viral Immunology Systems
Program (VISP) at the Kirby Institute at the University of New South
Wales, Sydney Australia.
A PhD scholarship is available to undertake research on T cell responses
in human infections using systems biology and immune-virology approaches.
The specific aim of this project is to apply single cell techniques to
identify new gene and surface protein signatures of T cell sub-populations
associated with successful establishment of long-term immunological
protection.
Applications are invited from talented students from quantitative
disciplines with background in either Physics, Statistics Mathematics, or
computationally based disciplines: computer science, bioinformatics.
Further information about VISP can be found at:
The scholarship is supported by the UNSW Scientia Fellowship Program,
which includes a PhD stipend of AU $40,000 per annum, as well as tuition
fees. The scholarship is up to 4 years.
Selection Criteria
Good programming skill in at least one language (e.g., R, Perl, C++ or
Java) is essential. Previous experience in analysis of next generation
sequencing data is highly desirable.
Meet the minimum PhD entry requirements of UNSW Australia.
Demonstrate active research activity with evidence of scientific
publications.
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Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2016 at 4:03 PM
Subject: PhD Positions: Computational Biology, Germany
The new group of Systems Medicine at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced
Studies invites applications for two full-time PhD positions in
Computational biology.
The successful candidate will receive a scholarship for 3 years.
Major duties:
* Develop mathematical models describing diseases using deterministic
models, stochastic models, and compartmental models.
* Analyze clinical and experimental data from collaborators using machine
learning and bioinformatics approaches.
* Develop novel algorithms to treat diseases.
* Publish research findings in scientific journals and present them at
major scientific meetings.
Qualifications:
* A bachelor/MSc degree in a quantitatively-oriented field, such as
engineering, computer science, statistics or applied mathematics.
* Excellent command of English.
* Knowledge in analytical and quantitative methods, including ODEs,
nonlinear dynamics, and/or stochastic processes.
* Experience in MATLAB, or C or R, and LaTex.
* Knowledge of immunology is a plus.
Please send questions or your application with a motivation letter,
outlining your interest in a PhD position, along with your curriculum
vitae which should include the names and contact details of three
Positions are open until filled. The planned start date is April 2017.
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Date: Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 1:58 PM
Subject: PhD Position: Theoretical Immunology, Utrecht U
We are looking for a PhD student with a keen interest in combining
mathematical modelling with immunology. Our aim is to describe and
quantify the recovery of the immune system in HIV-infected children under
successful treatment. This PhD project is part of the international
EPIICAL consortium, which is collecting clinical data in several medical
centres in Europe and Africa. We aim to classify patients into clusters
with similar recovery parameters, and an ultimate goal is to identify
criteria for better treatment of individual children. The project
involves (1) scripting to organize the data, (2) developing ODE models
and fitting these to the data, and (3) statistical analysis relating the
estimated parameters to the data. The work will be performed in close
collaboration with Dr. Andrew Yates in Glasgow. A recent paper about this
type of work is Payne et al. (Lancet, 2015, 803-819).
If you have experience in mathematical modeling and an interest in
immunology and/or virology, please contact Prof.dr. Rob J. de Boer for
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Date: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 5:27 PM
Subject: PhD Position: Systems Immunology, Cardiff U
4-year PhD in Systems Immunology at Cardiff in Cancer Immunotherapy (Nov
30th deadline)
Project Description
An objective systems approach to dissect the contribution of macrophages
to cancer growth and metastasis
A fully funded 4-year PhD Studentship is available in the Systems
Immunity Research Institute, Cardiff that commences in October 2017.
The Systems Immunity University Research Institute
competitive research environment that fosters mentorship and encourages
interdisciplinary collaboration. The Institute draws on the wealth of
world-leading expertise in infection, immunity and big data across the
College of Biomedical & Life Sciences and the College of Physical
Sciences & Engineering. With currently active research awards in excess
of GBP70M the institute represents excellence in immunological research.
Our Systems Immunity four year PhD programme is committed to providing an
outstanding research environment and training for experimental, clinical
and theoretical immunologists.
Our emphasis is on training a new generation of highly skilled
interdisciplinary researchers equipped for the demands of increasingly
common 'big data' projects, specifically those utilising 'omics
approaches, large clinical datasets and mathematical modelling.
We recruit from a broad profile of undergraduate disciplines, from the
biological to computer sciences, and provide core training in
bioinformatics and biostatistics or laboratory sciences drawn from our
MSc courses, as appropriate for the individual student. All students are
assigned mentors for the course of their studies as part of a proactive
support structure.
Funding is awarded to the most competitive applicants and pays stipend
(standard research council rates), fees ('home rate' for UK and EU
students) and consumables.
The students will be registered with the Cardiff Division of Infection
and collaborative research environment with approximately 90
postgraduate students. Immunological and immunological-related research
in is an area of significant strategic strength.
Brief description of project focus:
This interdisciplinary project involves biological models of cancer
progression and therapeutic intervention, state-of-the-art single cell
genomic technologies and mathematical modelling. It is part of well-funded
internationally-recognised research programmes, supported by a Wellcome
Trust Investigator Award and a Cancer Research UK programme grant. The
project aims to better understand the interaction of immune cells in
primary and metastatic cancers to identify novel immunotherapeutic
avenues in cancer treatment.
Funding Notes
CV and Covering Letter required in the first instance (followed by a
standard application for postgraduate study)
More information
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Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Computational Biology, Kansas State U
Job summary: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position with
the Institute of Computation Comparative Medicine (ICCM)
The interdisciplinary research-based centers, ICCM is envisioned as an
incubator where quantitatively oriented researchers will collaborate with
NICKS bench scientists and clinicians to apply novel methods to practical
problems in comparative pharmacology and toxicology. The ICCM
enthusiastically encompasses the concept of One Health and strives to
optimally utilize animal data to advance the health and well-being of both
animals and humans. The position is also part of the Mathematics
Department for Mathematical Biology Lab at Kansas State University (KSU),
Manhattan.
The research process in our group with cross-discipline focus is guided
towards more of computational analysis with research questions designed
by our comparative medicine group. Qualitative data for human cell types
including liver and kidney cells exposed to engineered nanoparticles have
been collected through in-depth and structured procedures on NICKS and
ICCM laboratory sites. The purpose of this position is to hire a
postdoctoral research fellow who can effectively analyze the in-vitro
experimental data and lead our quantitative research to identify optimal
parameter estimations. Our research is in need of a postdoc who can
develop population physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models
which are useful tools in drug development and bioequivalence assessment,
in risk assessment of environmental chemicals and nanomaterials, and in
drug withdrawal time estimation in food-producing animals. One critical
aspect in applying PBPK models is the accuracy of parameter values, which
are routinely estimated using optimization modules integrated into limited
commercial software programs.
A Ph.D. in biomathematics/biostatistics, biomedical sciences, or related
field in Computational Biology is required; a background in computational
systems modeling, programming MATLAB or C++ and parallel computing is an
asset. The position is for one year with possible extension for up to two
more years subject to satisfactory progress and mutual agreement. Please
send a cover letter, a short statement of interest, CV and contact
information for three professional references.
Start date: As soon as possible. Screening of applicants begins November
15, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information: For further information about this position, please
Total Rewards: Heath Insurance and Wellness Life Insurance Leave and
Holidays Tuition Assistance Retirement Plans Worker's Compensation. For
additional information refer to the benefits summary
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals
with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity
among its employees. Background check required.
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Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Subject: Faculty Positions: Applied Math, U of Waterloo
The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo invites
applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant
Professor, and in special cases Associate or Full Professor. Exceptional
candidates with broad interests in all areas of modern applied mathematics
that enhance the research and teaching needs of the Department, are
invited to apply.
The successful candidate will have the ability to establish an outstanding
research program. Experience with interdisciplinary or industrial
applications is of particular interest. We are looking for applicants
with an enthusiasm for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate
level, and for the supervision of graduate and undergraduate research.
More information about the department can be found at
Candidates interested in this position should have a PhD or equivalent in
Applied Mathematics, or related field. Appointment at the Assistant
Professor level is preferred, but extraordinarily strong candidates will
be considered for a more senior position. The salary range for this
position is $100,000-$160,000. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications, experience and research record. Negotiations beyond this
salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
This effective date of appointment is July 1, 2017.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as described at:
a research statement summarizing past work and future plans, a statement
of teaching philosophy and arrange for three letters of reference to be
sent directly. The deadline for receiving applications is November 30,
2016. Applications received after this date will be considered only if
the positions have not been filled.
Sivaloganathan, Chair, Department of Applied Mathematics, University of
Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1.
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Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 10:56 AM
Subject: Faculty Position: Math Biology/Biostats, U of Houston
The Mathematics Department at the University of Houston expects to hire a
tenure track assistant professor as early as Fall 2017. Preference will
be given to a candidate who works in mathematical biology, mathematical
medicine, applied probability, statistics, biostatistics or related areas.
We are particularly interested in someone who can foster collaborative
efforts with existing research teams in our department and the university
at large, and whose research interests will allow collaborative
interactions with local universities, local industry, and the Medical
Center.
The University of Houston is one of the most diverse research universities
in the nation. The department is seeking outstanding candidates with the
potential for exceptional research, excellence in teaching, and clear
commitment to enhancing the diversity of the faculty, graduate and
undergraduate student population. The University of Houston is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of
Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Requires a PhD
in Mathematics or a related field. Official transcripts are required for
a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of final
candidate.
Please apply at
and
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