------------------------------------------------Subject: Society for Mathematical Biology Digest
SMB Digest November 30, Volume 16 Issue 48
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Wandi Ding: ding.smb.digest(at)gmail(dot)com
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Issue's Topics:
Dr. Santiago Schnell Elected to AAAS
To Join or Renew your Society for Mathematical Biology Membership
CAIMS Distinguished Lecture in Math Biology: Nov 30
Workshop: Math Methods for Complex..., U of Birmingham, Dec. 6
CfA: Workshop, Species' Range Shifts in a..., NIMBioS, May 3-5
Workshop: Teaching Computational Science at ICCS, June 12-14
CfP: Synthetic & Systems Biology Summer School, UK, July 17-21
Keystone Symposia: April 2017 Conferences
COST Action CA15120 Open Multiscale Systems Medicine
PhD Positions: Modelling Stochasticity..., U of Edinburgh
PhD Position: Bioinformatics, U of Exeter Medical School
PhD Positions: Applied Math, Probability & Statistics, NJIT
Postdoc Position: Social-Ecological Modelling, SRC
Postdoc Position: Network Science, U of Nottingham
Postdoc Position: Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI)
Postdoc Position: Infectious Disease Modelling, U of Bern
Postdoc Position: ICTP-SAIFR/ São Paulo, Brazil
Postdoc Position: Phylodynamics and Infectious..., Stockholm U
Postdoc Position: Biological Computation, Bar-Ilan U, Israel
Postdoc Position: Math and Statistical Ecology: U Glasgow
Faculty Position: Mathematical Biology, U of Bath
SMBnet Reminders
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Date: Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 5:47 PM
Subject: Dr. Santiago Schnell Elected to AAAS
The Society for Mathematical Biology is very pleased to announce that
Dr. Santiago Schnell, the current president of SMB, was elected fellow of
the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) under the
mathematics division.
Dr. Santiago Schnell, professor of molecular and integrative
physiology and computational medicine and bioinformatics in the
Medical School, was honored for his distinguished contributions to the
field of mathematical biology, particularly for the theoretical
modeling of complex biochemical reactions and optimal estimation of
their rates.
The full list of 2016 AAAS Fellows Honored for Advancing Science to
Serve Society can be found here:
Founded in 1848, the American Association for the Advancement of
Science is the world's largest general scientific society, and
publisher of the journal Science. This year's fellows is formally
announced in the AAAS News & Notes section of the journal Science Nov.
25.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Santiago Schnell for this
honorable AAAS Fellowship!
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Date: Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 11:34 AM
Subject: To Join or Renew your Society for Mathematical Biology Membership
There's no better time than now to join or renew your Society for
Mathematical Biology membership. Your membership renewal allows you access
to several career development resources and networking opportunities but
most importantly, you will be supporting the growth of mathematical biology
today and tomorrow.
Your 2017 membership will also give you the ability to have a voice in the
Society's activities. The Society for Mathematical Biology membership fees
are among the lowest for scientific societies. To join online go to
Please also considering donating to the Society for Mathematical Biology.
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Date: Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 5:25 PM
Subject: CAIMS Distinguished Lecture in Math Biology: Nov 30
The Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society Annual
Distinguished Lecture in Mathematical Biology is being delivered at UBC
Okanagan and online on Nov 30th, noon-1pm PST. The speaker is Professor
Michael Bonsall, Professor of Mathematical Biology at Oxford University, UK.
The title and abstract of his talk are given below. The link to attend his
lecture online is:
Spatial ecology: the role of Allee effects and stochasticity on species
persistence
It is now well established that species persistence is enhanced by
considering broader spatial phenomena. In this talk I will explore some
recent work we have done on Allee effects and stochastic dynamics. I will
begin by introducing recent theoretical work, using integro-difference
approaches, to determine patch size dynamics for persistence before
discussing work on Allee effects in British butterfly populations. I will
then highlight, with some theoretical and empirical developments, recent
developments to understand stochastic dynamics using our bruchid beetle
metapopulation system. Throughout the talk I will aim to emphasize the
generality of our findings beyond the specific theoretical or empirical
system.
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Date: Thu, Nov 24, 2016 at 6:17 AM
Subject: Workshop: Math Methods for Complex..., U of Birmingham, Dec. 6
One-day workshop: "Mathematical Methods for Complex Ecological Systems"
(University of Birmingham, December 16, 2016)
This is the fifth of the META series of workshops (Mathematical Ecology:
Theory and Applications) co-organised by Natalia Petrovskaya, Edward
Codling and Sergei Petrovskii and supported by the London Mathematical
Society.
Attendance is free and everybody is welcome. No pre-registration is
required, but expressions of interest and/or intentions to attend are
welcome.
For more details, please visit
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Date: Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 11:38 AM
Subject: CfA: Workshop, Species' Range Shifts in a..., NIMBioS, May 3-5
The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
is now accepting applications for its Investigative Workshop, "Species'
Range Shifts in a Warming World," to be held May 3-5, 2017, at NIMBioS.
Application deadline: February 1, 2017
For more information about the workshop and a link to the online
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Date: Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 7:55 PM
Subject: Workshop: Teaching Computational Science at ICCS, June 12-14
This year the International Conference on Computational Science (ICCS 2017)
will be held in Zurich, Switzerland, June 12 ? 14, and The Workshop on
will focus on education. We hope you will consider submitting a paper for
the workshop or the conference. The abstract and paper submission
deadlines are December 16, 2016.
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Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 3:16 AM
Subject: CfP: Synthetic & Systems Biology Summer School, UK, July 17-21
4th International Synthetic & Systems Biology Summer School - SSBSS 2017
* Biology meets Computer Science & Engineering *
July 17-21, 2017 - University of Cambridge, Robinson College, UK
The Synthetic and Systems Biology Summer School (SSBSS) is a full-
immersion five-day residential summer school at the Robinson College -
University of Cambridge - UK on cutting-edge advances in systems and
synthetic biology with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. The
school provides a stimulating environment for students (from Master
students to PhD students), Post-Docs, early career researches, academics
and industry leaders. Participants will also have the chance to present
their results (with Oral Talks and Posters), and to interact with their
peers, in a friendly and constructive environment.
DEADLINES:
Application: March 31, 2017
Notification Acceptance: April 10, 2017
Oral Presentation/Poster Submission: March 31, 2017
Notification of Decision for Oral/Poster Presentation: April 10, 2017
SSBSS - Synthetic & Systems Biology Summer School Group:
Computational Synthetic Biology Group:
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Date: Thu, Nov 24, 2016 at 5:39 PM
Subject: Keystone Symposia: April 2017 Conferences
Below are upcoming deadlines for Keystone Symposia April 2017 conferences.
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Date: Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Subject: COST Action CA15120 Open Multiscale Systems Medicine
COST Action CA15120 Open Multiscale Systems Medicine OpenMultiMed
mass of international researchers and coordinating them as a team that
develops and evaluates a transdisciplinary framework for multiscale systems
medicine, consisting of novel concepts, methodologies and technologies.
Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) are exchange visits aimed at
supporting individual mobility, strengthening existing networks and
fostering collaboration between researchers.
The first OpenMultiMed STSM call has been published, please check
for further details and application process.
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Date: Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 12:05 PM
Subject: PhD Positions: Modelling Stochasticity..., U of Edinburgh
PhDs Positions in modelling stochasticity in biology, Centre for Synthetic
and Systems Biology at the University of Edinburgh, UK
Two (2) PhD studentships are available for highly motivated students to
join our dynamic research team. Details of the group's research activities
The projects are broad in scope and focus on (i) developing novel
approximation methods to study the stochastic dynamics of biological
systems and (ii) modelling spatial stochastic biochemical kinetics inside
single cells.
The projects are ideal for candidates with a 1st class or second class
upper mathematics or physics undergraduate degree or a Masters degree and
a strong interest in modelling biological systems. Programming skills are
desirable but not necessary.
Interested candidates are encouraged to email directly the supervisor Dr.
Details of the studentships including how to apply can be found here
Deadline for applications is 5 Dec. Late applications maybe considered in
some cases.
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Date: Thu, Nov 24, 2016 at 10:02 AM
Subject: PhD Position: Bioinformatics, U of Exeter Medical School
Applying novel bioinformatic and computational approaches to explore the
regulatory genomic consequences of genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's
disease.
The University of Exeter Medical School is seeking to attract PhD
candidates of outstanding ability to join their exciting and rapidly
expanding programme of internationally rated research.
The closing date for application is Monday 16th January 2017. Interviews
for shortlisted applicants will be held on Monday 30th January 2017.
Full details and how to apply can be found here:
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Date: Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 11:23 AM
Subject: PhD Positions: Applied Math, Probability & Statistics, NJIT
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Jersey Institute of
Technology (NJIT) is inviting candidates to apply to one of our doctoral
program tracks:
(1) Applied Mathematics or
(2) Applied Probability & Statistics.
The Department's research focus spans Mathematical Biology, Computational
Neuroscience, Wave Propagation, Fluid Dynamics, Materials Science,
Scientific Computing, and Applied Probability & Statistics, including
Biostatistics.
Several projects involve interdisciplinary collaborations with experimental
scientists in other institutions both in the US and abroad, including
Rutgers University.
Teaching and research assistantships are available, and include a full
tuition waiver and a competitive stipend.
Applications are due December 15, 2016, but this is a soft target date:
applications will be accepted and ongoing review will continue until end
of January 2017 or until all available positions are filled.
* PhD Program Details:
* PhD Admissions Information:
* On-line application portal:
* Advertisement flyer:
* NJIT Department of Math Sciences homepage:
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Date: Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 12:06 PM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Social-Ecological Modelling, SRC
Postdoctoral Fellows in Social-Ecological Modelling
The Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) is a leading international centre in
sustainability science for biosphere stewardship. Two postdoctoral
fellowships in Social-Ecological Modelling are available at the SRC,
focusing on modelling poverty traps and on cross-scale interactions and
transformations. Closing date: 7 December 2016.
Job advertisement:
NB: The advertisement lists a requirement for < 3 years since PhD. This
requirement may be flexible, especially for the position funded through
MuSES.
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Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 3:45 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Network Science, U of Nottingham
We are pleased to announce a three year fellowship position to work with
Professor Stephen Coombes and Dr Rüdiger Thul on an EPSRC funded project
entitled "Threshold Networks". The central aim of the project is to
develop a new mathematical framework for understanding the emergent
behaviour of networks built from nodes described by non-smooth dynamical
systems.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 4th January 2017
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Stephen Coombes email:
directly to this email address will not be accepted.
For further information and details of how to apply visit:
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Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 8:19 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI)
Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI) is accepting applications for
Postdoctoral Fellows to start September 2017.
MBI postdoctoral fellows engage in a two-year integrated program of
tutorials, working seminars, workshops, and interactions with their
mathematical and bioscience mentors. These activities are geared
toward providing the tools to pursue an independent research program
with an emphasis on collaborative research in the mathematical biosciences.
MBI facilitated activities are tailored to the needs of each postdoctoral
fellow.
Applying for an MBI Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship completed before December 5,
2016 will receive full consideration.
Applications for an MBI Postdoctoral Fellowship should be submitted
For additional information please contact Rebecca Martin
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Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 10:53 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Infectious Disease Modelling, U of Bern
Postdoctoral position in infectious disease modelling, University of Bern,
Switzerland.
A PDF of the job announcement can be found on our website:
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Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 11:50 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: ICTP-SAIFR/ São Paulo, Brazil
The ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR)
is accepting post-doc applications in several areas. Note that there are
positions in Complex Systems including applications to biology. Candidates
from the broad are of Mathematical-Biology are welcome to apply in this
category.
More details at
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Date: Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 6:48 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Phylodynamics and Infectious..., Stockholm U
The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University announces a PostDoc
position in Phylodynamics and infectious disease dynamics.
Further information about the position can be obtained here:
+46 8 5177 9471, or Thomas Leitner,
tkl@lanl.gov, telephone:
+1 505 667 3898.
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Date: Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 2:18 PM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Biological Computation, Bar-Ilan U, Israel
Postdoctoral Position - Biological Computation
Host: Dr. Hillel Kugler
University: Bar-Ilan University, Israel
Application Deadline: 31/01/2017
Research Topics:
We invite researchers for a postdoctoral position to join a research
program on designing new biological computing devices. The selected
candidates will work with Dr. Hillel Kugler on the theory and modeling
tools, with opportunities to collaborate with several experimental groups
that will be developing and designing the underlying methods and
technology, as part of a new 5-year European Project. This is a full-time,
two-year, appointment with possibility of extension, subject to excellent
performance. Funds for attending scientific meetings and research expenses
will also be provided, including options for longer term visits at our
collaborators labs. Starting date is flexible. For more details please
Duration: Two-year
Comments:
Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or they are about to graduate) in Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Biology (with strong
computational skills). To submit your application, please send an updated
CV with a list of publications, at least 2 letters of recommendation and
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Date: Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 9:44 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Math and Statistical Ecology: U Glasgow
Fellowship in Mathematical and Statistical Ecology at University of
Glasgow, Ref: 015287
Salary Range: GBP33,943 - 48,327 per annum
The University of Glasgow is currently seeking applicants for its Lord
Kelvin Adam Smith (LKAS) fellowships scheme in the area of Mathematical
and Statistical Ecology. The scheme includes salary and research budget,
and offers the opportunity to establish and develop an independent
research career. This is a 3 year research fellowship with possible
opportunities for continuing post at the end of the 3 years.
We are seeking candidates working in any area of statistical or
mathematical ecology whose research has a strong focus on integrating data
with theoretical approaches. The successful candidate will be based in the
School of Mathematics and Statistics but work closely with the Boyd Orr
Centre for Ecosystem and Population Health (winner of a Queen's
the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine 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.
More information about the fellowship scheme can be found at
by entering reference no. 015287.
The deadline for applications is Monday 9 January 2017.
For informal discussions about the post or ongoing research activities at
the university please feel free to contact me at
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Date: Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Subject: Faculty Position: Mathematical Biology, U of Bath
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath is
seeking to appoint a Professor in the research area of mathematical
biology. Applications are welcome in any area of mathematical biology.
The appointee will provide strategic leadership for mathematical biology
at a departmental level and across the institution where collaborative
activity has traditionally been facilitated through the Centre for
Mathematical Biology. The appointee should also have a strong interest in
pursuing excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and in
supervising graduate students. The University of Bath is an equal
opportunities employer and has an excellent international reputation with
staff from over 60 different nations. To achieve our global aspirations we
welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Closing date: 9 January 2017.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Professor Paul Milewski
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