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Issue's Topics:
  Latin American Congress in Biomathematics, August 7-11, Cusco, Peru
  Thematic Research School, Advances in Systems & Synthetic Biology
  Advanced Lecture Course on Comp Systems Biology, March 19-25, Aussois
  REU in Mathematical Ecology, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
  Conference on Computational Methods in Systems Biology, Sept 27-29
  4th International Conference on Neural Field Theory, July 3-5
  ToC: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Vol. 79, Issue 2
  AAi Short Course: R Programming - Stage 1 (Introduction), February 24
  Niche Hierarchy: Structure, Organization & Assembly in Natural Systems
  Studentship: MSc Position, Forest Regeneration after Disturbance
  PhD Scholarships: Modelling and Analytics for a Sustainable Society
  Graduate Positions at Royal Holloway, University of London
  PhD Studentship: Universities of  Leeds and Newcastle & DEFRA
  PhD Position: Spatial Thresholds of Habitat Avail... in Metapopulations
  Research Fellow Opportunity: HPV vaccine modelling, LSTHM
  Postdoc Position: Multi-scale Modeling in Immunology and TB, U Michigan
  Postdoc Position: Translational Systems Pharmacology, CPSP, U Florida
  Postdoc Position: Viral Evolution, Genomics & Math Modelling
  Job Opening: Bioinformatician/Computational Biologist, Ragon Institute
  Biological and Ecological Sciences Congressional Visits Day, Apr. 25-26
  SMBnet Reminders


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From: Roxana Lopez Cruz <roximat11@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Subject: Latin American Congress in Biomathematics, August 7-11, Cusco, Peru

X SOLABIMA LATIN AMERICAN CONGRESS IN BIOMATHEMATICS
Cusco-Peru, August 07-11, 2017

Mathematical Biology is a fascinating interdisciplinary field that allows
us to join mathematics and the life sciences.

Many scientists have been attracted to this area due to the rapid growth
of modern life sciences and advances in biotechnology. The purpose of
this congress is to promote theoretical approaches and mathematical
tools in biology and medicine within a Latin American context and to
facilitate the development of new technologies in applications relevant
to our necessities. The congress will provide the opportunity to present
recent achievements in the scientific research areas and exchange
ideas. Mathematicians, statisticians, life and/or health scientists,
computational biologists, bioengineers and others interested in mathematical
and computational analysis applied to life sciences are invited to contribute
and participate.

The Latin American Society on Biomathematics (SOLABIMA) and the Peruvian
Society of Applied and Computational Mathematics (SPMAC) has the pleasure
to announce the beginning of the activities in the way to the realization of
the X SOLABIMA.  This event has demonstrated a high quality of organization
during the first nine editions. The results were a combination of excellent
invited international and Peruvian speakers and the great participation
of the academic, professional and student participation and attendance to
these event.

More information:

Webpage: https://sites.google.com/a/unmsm.edu.pe/solabima-2017/

E-mail: x.solabima@gmail.com


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From: François KEPES <Francois.Kepes@issb.genopole.fr>
Date: Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 4:07 AM
Subject: Thematic Research School, Advances in Systems & Synthetic Biology

Dear colleague,

There are only a few days left to register to the Thematic Research School
on advances in Systems & Synthetic Biology that will take place in Lyon
(France) on March 13-17, 2017.

Registration, program and submission of poster abstracts may be found
on the dedicated website, http://epigenomique.free.fr/en/index.php. The
program includes conferences, seven tutorials and hands-on workshops,
selected talks by students and postdocs, and poster sessions.

Best wishes,
The aSSB-Lyon'17 Scientific Board


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From: Hidde de Jong <Hidde.de-Jong@inria.fr>
Date: Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Subject: Advanced Lecture Course on Comp Systems Biology, March 19-25, Aussois

Advanced Lecture Course on Computational Systems Biology, Aussois, 19-25
March 2017

We are excited to announce the 2nd Advanced Lecture Course on Computational
Systems Biology, that will be held in the Aussois ski resort (France)
between March 19-25, 2017 (https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2017/).

The main Course emphasis is methodological. One goal is to illustrate the
wealth and diversity of Systems Biology issues for scientists from Computer
Science, Mathematics and Physics. Another goal is to allow biologists
motivated by Systems Biology to go deeper into methodological issues in
order to facilitate their contacts with scientists from the formal sciences.

Sessions are preferentially organized around methodological issues:
stochastic modeling, network inference, evolutionary systems dynamics,
control theory, dynamical systems, with a constant eye on biological relevance
(https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2017/program/).

The Course will be an opportunity for participants to interact directly with
17 prominent scientists in this rapidly growing field. In order to facilitate
casual interactions, there will be time for skiing in the afternoon.

Participants are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract of their
current work to be presented as a poster in order to facilitate scientific
interactions.  Eight abstracts will be selected for short talks by the
Scientific Committee.  Student fellowships are also available and will be
awarded to cover registration fees on the basis of the submitted abstract.

Key dates
Pre-registration until January 31
(deadline for student fellowship application)
Full registration until February 20


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From: Eric Eager <eeager@uwlax.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 12:43 PM
Subject: REU in Mathematical Ecology, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Department of Mathematics and
Statistics is proud to offer a 10-week Summer REU in mathematical ecology,
held in the beautiful city of La Crosse, Wisconsin. This summer program will
provide eight summer scholars with the opportunity to perform cutting-edge
research under the mentorship of university faculty and government scientists
working at the interface between mathematics and ecology. As part of their
REU experience, students may have the chance to gather data from regional
ecological sites to use in their studies.

This year our two projects are "Using Decision Models to Investigate
Interventions Against Fungal Blight in American Chestnut Trees", mentored
by Martin Allen (Computer Science) and Anita Davelos Baines (Biology), and
"Investigating Population Level Animal Movement Through Fractal Geometry",
mentored by Kevin Aagard (United States Geological Survey) and Robert
F. Allen (Mathematics). You can find information on the projects and how
to apply at uwlax.edu/mathematics/activities/reu/

Program Dates: June 5, 2017 - August 11, 2017
Stipend: $5000 and a $75 weekly food allowance. 
Priority Deadline: February 15th

Application Deadline: March 1st


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From: Laubenbacher,Reinhard C. <laubenbacher@uchc.edu>
Date: Sun, Jan 29, 2017 at 5:32 PM
Subject: Conference on Computational Methods in Systems Biology, Sept 27-29

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
(Papers, tools, posters, tutorials, presentations)

CMSB 2017
15th International Conference on Computational Methods in Systems Biology

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cmsb2017.tu-2Ddarmstadt.de&d=DwIEaQ&c=EZxp_D7cDnouwj5YEFHgXuSKoUq2zVQZ_7Fw9yfotck&r=dN2VyO2xvnkzC6bvLkZrykjbsqixsZyrGUrEfMI-4lI&m=koynYqlux5YKmIqDbRQqx1v6XgJt3Qb5v5Wv6TXhhmw&s=jBCxPCb8f7EkHBYRiPbsjwEhicybPlM3KO1tERcCbnk&e=

27th-29th September 2017 Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)


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From: Axel Hutt <digitalesbad@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 5:04 AM
Subject: 4th International Conference on Neural Field Theory, July 3-5

4th International Conference on Neural Field Theory (ICNFT)
- The Interplay of Models and Data Assimilation

web page: http://www.inverseproblems.info/icnft2017

July 3-5, 2017, University of Reading, United Kingdom.


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From: Springer <springer@alerts.springer.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 28, 2017 at 7:37 PM
Subject: ToC: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Vol. 79, Issue 2

http://link.springer.com/journal/11538/79/2?wt_mc=alerts.TOCjournals

In this issue

Spatial Measures of Genetic Heterogeneity During Carcinogenesis
K. Storey, M. D. Ryser, K. Leder & J. Foo

A Discrete Velocity Kinetic Model with Food Metric: Chemotaxis Traveling Waves
Sun-Ho Choi & Yong-Jung Kim

A Mathematical Model of Anthrax Transmission in Animal Populations
C. M. Saad-Roy, P. van den Driessche & Abdul-Aziz Yakubu

Vector-Borne Pathogen and Host Evolution in a Structured
Immuno-Epidemiological System
Hayriye Gulbudak, Vincent L. Cannataro, Necibe Tuncer & Maia Martcheva

Education Article
Yeast for Mathematicians: A Ferment of Discovery and Model Competition to
Describe Data
Matthew Lewis & James Powell

Obituary: Hans Meinhardt (1938-2016)
Philip K. Maini, Hans G. Othmer & Andreas Deutsch


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From: Colin Wise <Colin.Wise@uts.edu.au>
Date: Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 6:55 PM
Subject: AAi Short Course: R Programming - Stage 1 (Introduction), February 24

AAi Short Course - 'R Programming - Stage 1 (Introduction)' - Friday 24
February 2017

https://shortcourses-bookings.uts.edu.au/ClientView/Course/FaceToFaceDetails/2046/AAI17003-R-Programming-Stage-1?SiteId=0


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From: Gwen Eyeington <geyeington@jrosspub.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 2:10 PM
Subject: Niche Hierarchy: Structure, Organization & Assembly in Natural Systems

ATTENTION MATHEMATICAL/SYSTEMS/COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY COMMUNITY

Niche Hierarchy: Structure, Organization, and Assembly in Natural Systems

A must-have book is now available for professionals interested in food web
dynamics and their relation to niche function, structure, and hierarchy in
natural systems. This one-of-a-kind book was written by Dr. George Sugihara
while at Princeton University and includes contributions by Lord Robert
May of Oxford and Jordi Bascompte, University of Zurich

For more information or to purchase, please follow the link below:

http://www.jrosspub.com/niche-hierarchy-structure-organization-and-assembly-in-natural-systems.html?acc=2838023a778dfaecdc212708f721b788


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Phone: 954.727.9333, Ext. 7
Fax: 561.892.0700
www.jrosspub.com


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From: Shawn J. Leroux <sleroux@mun.ca>
Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Subject: Studentship: MSc Position, Forest Regeneration after Disturbance

Forest regeneration after disturbance - 1 MSc position

Start date May to September 2017.

The Leroux Ecosystem Ecology Lab (http://shawnleroux.wix.com/lerouxlab)
and Hermanutz Conservation Ecology of Northern Ecosystem Lab,
http://www.faculty.mun.ca/lhermanutz, in the Department of Biology at Memorial
University of Newfoundland (MUN) are recruiting 1 outstanding MSc student to
study forest regeneration after disturbance by insects (natural) and moose
(non-native and overabundant) herbivory on the island of Newfoundland, Canada.

See http://shawnleroux.wixsite.com/lerouxlab/opportunities.


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From: Markus Owen <Markus.Owen@nottingham.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 9:36 AM
Subject: PhD Scholarships: Modelling and Analytics for a Sustainable Society

Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships - Modelling and Analytics for a Sustainable
Society

Do you have a passion for sustainability?

Would you like to apply mathematical research to help improve resource
security?

Modelling and Analytics for a Sustainable Society is a Leverhulme Doctoral
Scholarships programme at the University of Nottingham that aims to tackle the
ongoing global problems of food shortages, water scarcity and insufficient
clean energy by using mathematics to help understand and optimise resource
use through predictive modelling and statistical analysis.

A number of the projects focus on biological aspects of resource
sustainability, including plant growth, anti-microbial resistance in
agriculture, and bio-energy.

The scholarships are for four years, starting in September 2017, and will
cover PhD tuition fees for UK/EU students, plus a tax-free stipend of
£14,296 per annum (2017/18 rate).
At the end of their PhD, Leverhulme Doctoral Scholars will be eligible to
apply for an additional one-year post-doctoral prize, funded by The University
of Nottingham, to help establish their independent research careers.

Further details and application instructions can be found at
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/prospective/research/leverhulme-doctoral-scholarships.aspx

For any enquiries please email: PM-pg-admissions@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk.


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From: Jansen, Vincent <Vincent.Jansen@rhul.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 8:57 AM
Subject: Graduate Positions at Royal Holloway, University of London

Graduate positions are available in mathematical modelling/evolutionary theory
at the School of Biological Sciences of Royal Holloway, University of London.
Some topics of interest are

· Modelling the spread of pathogens and symbionts in social insect colonies
(Professor Vincent Jansen)
· The common good and alignment of evolutionary interest between endogenous
retroviruses and their hosts (Professor Vincent Jansen)

The deadline is 31/1/17, but contact the supervisor if an extension to the
deadline is needed

For details see

https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/biologicalsciences/prospectivestudents/postgraduateresearch/phdstudentships2017.aspx

These are fully funded studentships, many available to applicants form the EU
(some are restricted to UK residents)


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From: James Smith <J.Smith252@leeds.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 2:46 PM
Subject: PhD Studentship: Universities of  Leeds and Newcastle & DEFRA

Applications are invited for a fully-funded PhD studentship position funded
between the Universities of Leeds and Newcastle, UK and Department for
Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA, based on Sand Hutton, York UK).
The studentship is for 3.5 years, with one year to be spent in Newcastle, and
regular visits to work with colleagues at DEFRA York, throughout the entire
project.

Please see https://www.findaphd.com/search/projectdetails.aspx?PJID=79229
for details.


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From: Jason Tylianakis <jason.tylianakis@canterbury.ac.nz>
Date: Sun, Jan 29, 2017 at 3:49 PM
Subject: PhD Position: Spatial Thresholds of Habitat Avail... in Metapopulations

PhD position on: Spatial thresholds of habitat availability and quality in
metapopulations (based in New Zealand)

Detail can be found at http://www.tylianakislab.org/vacancies.html
For questions or to apply email jason.tylianakis@canterbury.ac.nz.

Application DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 28 February 2017.


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From: Mark Jit <Mark.Jit@lshtm.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 6:35 AM
Subject: Research Fellow Opportunity: HPV vaccine modelling, LSTHM

HPV vaccine modeller at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Salary scale: Research fellow Grade 6 (£37,889 per annum inclusive)
Duration: 12 months (possible extension subject to funding)
Responsible to: Mark Jit, Professor of Vaccine Epidemiology
Closing Date: Thursday 23 February 2017

Further details, a person specification and application instructions can be
found on
https://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=EPH-IDE-41.

Any enquiries about the post should be directed to
Mark Jit <mark.jit@lshtm.ac.uk>.


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From: Denise Kirschner <kirschne@umich.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 10:51 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Multi-scale Modeling in Immunology and TB, U Michigan

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

Multi-scale Modeling in Immunology and TB

An exciting opportunity is available for a mathematical/computational
modeler to work in a multidisciplinary team on immune responses in the
context of tuberculosis as well as treatment interventions. The position
is available in the laboratories of Jennifer Linderman in the Departments
of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering and Denise Kirschner
in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, both at the University
of Michigan. The project uses a systems biology approach to integrate our
multi-scale and multi-organ in silico models with data from humans and
non-human primates derived by our collaborators. An estimated one-third of
the human population is infected with the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
making it a critical global health issue.

The postdoctoral fellow will require skills in computational modeling
in biology. Thus the ideal applicant will have extensive experience in
modeling and programming needed for working with differential equation
and/or agent-based models, and, in addition, will have an ability to read
scientific literature in immunology, microbiology and/or systems biology. Good
communication skills are essential.

How to apply: Send a CV, names of 3 references, and a letter describing
research

interests and summarizing Ph.D. work to Denise Kirschner kirschne@umich.edu
and Jennifer Linderman linderma@umich.edu. Copies of published papers
are welcome.


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From: Bihorel,Sihem <sihem.bihorel@cop.ufl.edu>
Date: Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 12:43 PM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Translational Systems Pharmacology, CPSP, U Florida

Post-doctoral Associate Position
Posting date: 1/27/2017

Position: Two years, full time pharmaceutical industry sponsored,
post-doctoral associate position in translational systems pharmacology. The
start date will be March 2017.

Department: Center for Pharmacometrics and Systems Pharmacology (CPSP) at
Orlando, FL, University of Florida

Faculty member: Dr. Sihem Bihorel. MS., PharmD., PhD

Position description: The CPSP at Orlando, FL, is seeking a talented,
highly motivated, and energetic post-doctoral associate with
expertise in mathematical modeling and simulation. The aim of the
project is the development of a new mathematical, computational, and
systems-level understanding of a drug mechanism of action in the field
of immuno-oncology. Progress in this area will have not only fundamental
scientific impact but also accrue immediate, broad practical benefits for
the discovery of new therapeutic agents and biomarkers.

How to apply: Please send CV, a brief letter of interest, and the names
and email addresses of three referees to Dr. Sihem Bihorel via e-mail to
sihem.bihorel@cop.ufl.edu.

CPSP Overview: The CPSP (http://cpsp.pharmacy.ufl.edu/) is located in the
University of Florida Academic & Research Center at the Lake Nona Medical
City about 5 miles southeast of the Orlando International Airport.


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From: Thuault-Restituito, Sophie <st3090@cumc.columbia.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 11:17 AM
Subject: Postdoc Position: Viral Evolution, Genomics & Math Modelling

Postdoctoral Research Scientist in viral evolution, genomics, and mathematical
modeling, Columbia University Medical Center

The Rabadan Lab (https://rabadan.c2b2.columbia.edu/) is a multi-disciplinary
team at the Columbia University Medical Center consisting of computational
and evolutionary biologists, applied mathematicians, physicists, and
physicians. As part of the Departments of Systems Biology and Biomedical
Informatics, we collaborate with clinicians and public health researchers
from around the world to explore the genetic underpinnings and epidemiology
of infectious diseases and cancer. As part of the Center for Topology of
Cancer Evolution and Heterogeneity, we are building a vibrant community of
researchers who use insights and techniques from computational topology to
solve pressing biomedical problems.

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who wants to work in a creative and
collaborative environment on new mathematical approaches for understanding
viral evolution. 

Candidate qualifications include:

PhD in any quantitative science (preferably mathematics, computer science,
physics, astrophysics, computational biology, statistics, or engineering)
or in life sciences with strong focus on mathematical modeling, evolution,
and/or computation

Expertise in high-throughput sequencing technologies is highly valued.

Excellent organizational and communication skills are a must.

Application Process:

Please send the following to st3090@cumc.columbia.edu

1. Cover letter, highlighting experience with quantitative methods for
understanding biological data and evolutionary processes

2. CV

3. Names and contact information for three references

Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.


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From: Collins, David R. <DRCOLLINS@mgh.harvard.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 24, 2017 at 5:24 PM
Subject: Job Opening: Bioinformatician/Computational Biologist, Ragon Institute

The Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT & Harvard in Cambridge, MA is currently
recruiting for a full-time position in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology.

Full details for this opening can be found and interested
candidates may apply at

https://partners.taleo.net/careersection/ghc/jobdetail.ftl?job=3032741.


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From: American Institute of Biological Sciences <polrept@aibs.org>
Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 9:33 AM
Subject: Biological and Ecological Sciences Congressional Visits Day, Apr. 25-26

See
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a2886d199362c2554974f78af&id=5b67904911&e=00cceca591


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