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Two PhD Studentship, University of Peloponnese, Greece
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 14 - April 4, 2012
  
  Applications are invited for 2 Ph.D. Studentships on the following areas:
  (1) Numerical methods with applications in Astronomy and Astrophysics (non-stipendiary position)
  (2) Numerical methods with applications in Biomathematics (non-stipendiary position)
  
  The successful candidates should have a solid background in Mathematics, some experience in programming (particularly Fortran, Matlab, Mathematica and C) and a strong interest in Numerical Analysis.
  
  Both positions are available immediately and the deadline for applications is May 15, 2012.
  
  The application letter should be sent electronically together with a detailed CV and a brief summary of previous research experience (if any) to: Prof. Dr. Theodore E. Simos (http://users.uop.gr/~simos/) tsimos.conf@gmail.com. The short-listed candidates will be asked for 3 recommendation letters, which will need to be provided prior to the interview. For applicants outside Greece, interviews will be held via the internet (e.g. skype).
Two Research Positions:...Applications to biomedical data, Portugal
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 14 - April 4, 2012
  
  Two research positions (1 Post-Doc and 1 research assistant) are available at INEB (www.ineb.up.pt), Portugal under the project "Reusable Deep Neural Networks: Applications to biomedical data". You can find more details here
  http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=28919
  and here
  http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=28917
  or at
  www.ineb.up.pt (Positions Available)
  The Call is open from March, 27 until April, 9.
PhD Position: Predicting Human Behavior in Earth.., U. of Edinburgh
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 10 - March 7, 2012
  
  Developing Novel Computational Methods to Describe and Predict Human
  Behavior in Earth System Models.
  
  Supervisor: Paul Palmer, University of Edinburgh
  Microsoft Research supervisor: Drew Purves
  
  Summary: We describe a PhD project that will fundamentally improve understanding of how humans will respond to changing climate and associated environmental factors. We present two interrelated projects:
  
  1. We will develop a model of the relationship between the changing climate and conflict, including demographic transitions, and how it is affected by the outbreak and spread of disease
  
  2. We will develop a model of climate-related migration, borrowing ideas from behavioral ecology, to look at how racial tension and bounded rationality might affect how communities eventually migrate.
  
  For both projects, an emphasis will be on these predictive models reproducing observed socio-economic metrics, largely provided by the United Nations, so that we develop confidence before we apply them to future climate scenarios.
  
  Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to Paul Palmer (paul.palmer@ed.ac.uk).
  http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/apply-europe.aspx
PhD Position: Neuroinformatics & Comp. Neuroscience, U. of Edinburgh
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 10 - March 7, 2012
  
  Second-round applications for 2012-2013 fully-funded PhD studentships at the University of Edinburgh Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience are now being considered. The DTC is a world-class centre for research at the interface between neuroscience and the engineering, computational, and physical sciences.
  
  Our four-year programme is ideal for students with strong computational and analytical skills who want to employ cutting-edge methodology to advance research in neuroscience and related fields, or to apply ideas from neuroscience to computational problems. The first year consists of courses in neuroscience and informatics, as well as lab projects. This is followed by a three-year PhD project done in collaboration with one of the many departments and institutes affiliated with the DTC.
  
  Current DTC PhD topics fall into five main areas:
  
  1. Computational neuroscience: Using analytical and computational models, potentially supplemented with experiments, to gain quantitative understanding of the nervous system. Many projects focus on the development and function of sensory and motor systems in animals, including neural coding, learning, and memory.
  
  2. Biomedical imaging algorithms and tools: Using advanced data analysis techniques, such as machine learning and Bayesian approaches, for imaging-based diagnosis and research.
  
  3. Cognitive science: Studying human cognitive processes and analyzing them in computational terms.
  
  4. Neuromorphic engineering: Using insights from neuroscience to help build better hardware, such as neuromorphic VLSI circuits and robots that perform robustly under natural conditions.
  
  5. Software systems and applications: Using discoveries from neuroscience to develop software that can handle real-world data, such as video, audio, or speech.
  
  Other related areas of research are also encouraged. Edinburgh has a large, world-class research community in these areas and leads the UK in creating a coherent programme in neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. Edinburgh has often been voted 'best place to live in Britain', and has many exciting cultural and student activities.
  
  Students with a strong background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Highly motivated students with other backgrounds will also be considered.
  
  Three full studentships (including stipend of 14,215-17,326 UK pounds/year) are still available to EU citizens which have been residing in the UK for the past three years (whether for work or for education); see the web site (below) for full details. Other applicants can be accepted if they provide their own funding, typically via a scholarship from their country of origin.
  
  Further information and application forms can be obtained from: http://www.anc.ed.ac.uk/dtc
  
  For full consideration for entry in September 2012 the deadline for complete applications is March 31st, 2012.
PhD Position: Mathematical Biology, UK
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 9 - February 29, 2012
  
  Vice Chancellor's PhD Studentships - School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University
  
  PhD Studentship in multiscale mathematical modelling of cell signalling interactions in a novel treatment for cancer
  
  A PhD studentship is available at Nottingham Trent University, as part of the Vice-Chancellor's bursary scheme.
  
  The project involves numerical and asymptotic analysis of cell signalling pathways, and cell population behaviour, with relevance to a novel treatment of cancer.
  
  The work will be undertaken as part of an interdisciplinary team, in collaboration with Dr J. Mahdavi (Molecular Bacteriology and Immunology Group, University of Nottingham), the van Geest Cancer Research Centre (Nottingham Trent) and Prof. J.R. King (School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham). Different treatment methodologies, signalling pathways and mutant populations will be explored in silico and validated against experimental data; multiscale asymptotic approaches will enable simplified analysis of the models employed.
  
  Award The studentships will pay UK/EU fees and provide a maintenance stipend linked to the RCUK rate (currently 13,590 GBP per annum) for up to three years. Applications from non-EU students are welcome, but a successful candidate would be responsible for paying the difference between non-EU and UK/EU fees. (Fees for 2011/12 are 10,950 GBP for non-EU students and 3,732 GBP for UK/EU students.)
  
  Applying For informal enquiries about the studentship, please contact Dr Reuben O'Dea (reuben.odea@ntu.ac.uk).
  
  For information and to request an application pack tel: +44 (0)115 848 6321.
  
  Please return completed application forms, with copies of academic certificates, via email to gradschool@ntu.ac.uk.
  
  The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 23 March 2012 at 9 am. Application by CV only will not be accepted.
IGTC fellowship for 2012-2013-Mathematical Biology, PIMS, Canada
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 8 - February 22, 2012
  
  The PIMS International Graduate Training Centre in Mathematical Biology invites applicants for the IGTC fellowship for 2012-2013 academic year. Fellowships are worth up to $10K a year and are for students working in mathematical biology at Pacific Institute for Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) universities (Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Regina, Saskatchewan, Simon Fraser and Victoria).
  
  If you have excellent students, either potential students applying now or current students, please encourage them to apply.
  
  There are also opportunities for students to enroll in the programme. All students can benefit from IGTC graduate training elements including annual research summits, summer courses, new term-time courses, seminars, graduate student exchanges, and international visitors.
  
  Full details of the IGTC Programme and application process can be found here: http://www.pims.math.ca/scientific/igtc/mathematical-biology. If you have further questions, please contact the IGTC Programme Administrator, Oriana Bella at orianab@pims.math.ca or Programme Director Dan Coombs at coombs@math.ubc.ca.
  
  Application deadline is February 29, 2012.
PhD Position: Neuroinformatics & Comp. Neuroscience, U. of Edinburgh
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 8 - February 22, 2012
  
  Second-round applications for 2012-2013 fully-funded PhD studentships at the University of Edinburgh Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience are now being considered. The DTC is a world-class centre for research at the interface between neuroscience and the engineering, computational, and physical sciences.
  
  Our four-year programme is ideal for students with strong computational and analytical skills who want to employ cutting-edge methodology to advance research in neuroscience and related fields, or to apply ideas from neuroscience to computational problems. The first year consists of courses in neuroscience and informatics, as well as lab projects. This is followed by a three-year PhD project done in collaboration with one of the many departments and institutes affiliated with the DTC.
  
  Current DTC PhD topics fall into five main areas:
  * Computational neuroscience: Using analytical and computational models, potentially supplemented with experiments, to gain quantitative understanding of the nervous system. Many projects focus on the development and function of sensory and motor systems in animals, including neural coding, learning, and memory.
  * Biomedical imaging algorithms and tools: Using advanced data analysis techniques, such as machine learning and Bayesian approaches, for imaging-based diagnosis and research.
  * Cognitive science: Studying human cognitive processes and analysing them in computational terms.
  * Neuromorphic engineering: Using insights from neuroscience to help build better hardware, such as neuromorphic VLSI circuits and robots that perform robustly under natural conditions.
  * Software systems and applications: Using discoveries from neuroscience to develop software that can handle real-world data, such as video, audio, or speech.
  
  Other related areas of research are also encouraged. Edinburgh has a large, world-class research community in these areas and leads the UK in creating a coherent programme in neuroinformatics and computational neuroscience. Edinburgh has often been voted 'best place to live in Britain', and has many exciting cultural and student activities. Students with a strong background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Highly motivated students with other backgrounds will also be considered.
  
  Three full studentships (including stipend of 14,215-17,326 UK pounds/year) are still available to EU citizens who have been residing in the UK for the past three years (whether for work or for education); see the web site (below) for full details. Other applicants can be accepted if they provide their own funding, typically via a scholarship from their country of origin.Further information and application forms can be obtained from: http://www.anc.ed.ac.uk/dtc
  
  For full consideration for entry in September 2012, the deadline for complete applications is March 31st, 2012.
PhD Position: Mathematical Biology, Auckland, NZ
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 8 - February 22, 2012
  
  A Marsden-funded PhD studentship is available in Paul Rainey's Experimental Evolution lab at the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Study (Auckland, NZ). This position provides an opportunity for an outstanding individual to contribute toward a long-term research program aimed at elucidating the principles of genetic evolution.
  
  Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the student will be responsible for the development of models that describe genetic evolution--particularly the factors that affect the translation of mutation into phenotypic variation. These models will take advantage of a well-established and uniquely powerful experimental system to explore the hypothesis that evolution proceeds via 'pathways of least resistance', that is, via those pathways that have the greatest capacity to translate mutation into phenotypic variation (see McDonald et al 2009 Genetics). Informed by experimental insight, the student will use bioinformatic and Bayesian approaches in conjunction with dynamic equations to create general predictive models. The successful candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics or mathematical biology and have an interest in evolution and/or development.
  
  This post is of three years duration and available immediately. Any inquiries should be addressed to Eric Libby (e.libby@massey.ac.nz). To apply for the post please send a letter of interest/statement of purpose, CV, and the names of three referees to Vesna Davidovic-Alexander (v.davidovic-alexander@massey.ac.nz)
PhD Position: Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, New South Wales
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 8 - February 22, 2012
  
  The Evolutionary Dynamics in Infectious Diseases Group at the University of New South Wales is looking for PhD students to work on research projects in the area of bioinformatics / computational biology that are aimed at studying viral evolution and the role of host immune response.
  
  The research we offer will be interdisciplinary projects between bioinformatics / computational biology/ virology/ immunology and will involve high-throughput data, such as next-generation sequencing. Projects are suited to students with a strong background in quantitative disciplines such as Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or similar. Acceptance is competitive, with a first class honors degree (or equivalent) and a GPA of >87% required.
  
  Successful applicants will join a team of researchers in the Inflammation and Infection Research Centre, which hosts > 70 students and researchers in various field of Medical Sciences. There is also a great opportunity to interact with researchers involved in wet-lab activities.
  
  Please include a cover letter and CV that provide details about research interests, education, employment history (if any), skills.
  
  This research done in collaboration with experimental research groups both in Australia and overseas. Additional information on the Computational Biology Group's research interests are available at: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/SOMSWeb.nsf/page/Evolutionary+Dynamics+of+Infectious+Diseases
  
  Post-graduate scholarships are available to support tuition and living expenses for domestic (Australian Postgraduate Award APA) and overseas PhD students to study in Australia. More information on the postgraduate research scholarships is available at: http://research.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate-research-scholarships
  
  Deadline for applications in Semester 2 is 2 March 2012.
  
  Interested applicants should contact Dr Fabio Luciani: luciani@unsw.edu.au.
Master 2 in Systems and Synthetic Biology, Evry, Paris area
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 7 - February 15, 2012
  
  The University of Evry-Val-d'Essonne, in partnership with AgroParis Tech, Ecole Centrale Paris, SubBiotech and Telecom SudParis, proposes on the Genopole campus a Master in Systems and Synthetic Biology, mSSB. Online applications are now open. To find out more about mSSB, please visit our website http://www.mssb.fr
  
  Applicants may come from Universities or from Engineering schools after a first year of master (M1), or an equivalent qualification, in Life Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry and Physical Sciences. Bi-disciplinary cursus including Biology is favoured, but highly-achieving and motivated students in any of the cited disciplines can apply. Following this M2 Master, several PhD programs are possible on site. Research trainings are also proposed in Europe (England, Germany, Switzerland, Spain) and in the US. The mSSB is in first row seat in the annual international competition in Synthetic Biology, iGEM.
  
  Several Master scholarships are proposed by French Institutions, to foreign students who want to study in France. So we would appreciate your help in transmitting these informations to potentially interested students, and putting them in contact with us when you judge that they have sufficient merit to follow this high-level Master degree. Interested students must send before March 7th 2012, to Dominique Zeliszewski (dominique.zeliszewski@issb.genopole.fr), the following documents:
  
  Their CV in English or French, including diplomas, dates of obtention, class ranks, marks, languages spoken Their motivation letter, with a professional project, in English or French (one or two pages) Their university transcripts from the last 4 years Candidates selected by the mSSB committee for a Scholarship proposal will be notified, and will be informed of scholarship application procedures. The other applicants will still be eligible for the mSSB program.
PhD Studentship: CMIAD, University of Sheffield, UK
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 6 - February 8, 2012
  
  PhD Studentships: Centre for Membrane Interactions and Dynamics, University of Sheffield
  
  Applications are invited for two PhD studentships which are available as part of the newly established Centre for Membrane Interactions and Dynamics (CMIAD) at the University of Sheffield.
  
  1. Modelling protein interactions in planar cell polarity-Prof. Nick Monk & Prof. David Strutt (Biomedical Science). Planar cell polarity (PCP)-the polarisation of cells within the plane of an epithelial sheet-plays important and widespread roles in development and physiology. Genetic and biochemical studies have mapped out a core network of interacting proteins which become distributed asymmetrically in the cell membrane during the process of planar polarisation. However, the nature of the interactions between the proteins, and how these lead to polarised distributions within cells is still poorly understood. The aim of this project is to combine a detailed description of the behaviour of the PCP proteins, obtained using state-of-the-art molecular genetics and imaging techniques, with established mathematical modelling approaches, to further our understanding of PCP. In particular, we will address the central theoretical question of how individual cells coordinate the polarity information they receive from different sources in a tissue.
  
  2. Modelling Tie2 endocytosis and signalling-Prof. Nick Monk & Prof. Liz Smythe (Biomedical Science). The growth and maintenance of a healthy vasculature depends on a complex interplay of signals by a range of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) including Tie2. Tie2 is expressed in endothelial cells where it is essential for vasculogenesis and maintenance of blood vessel integrity in the adult vasculature. Activation of Tie2 by its ligand, Ang1, results in a plethora of downstream signals leading to outcomes such as cell motility, proliferation and survival and a key question is how Ang1 elicits different outcomes depending on cellular context. A key question is how Ang1 is able to elicit these multiple effects and how individual outputs are regulated in a physiological context. Possible mechanisms include differential sensitivity to different ligand concentrations and regulation of signaling via the endocytic pathway. The aim of this project is to develop mathematical models to represent how endocytic flux and subcellular compartmentalization regulate Tie2 signaling.
  
  Both projects would be suitable for a student with a strong quantitative background (e.g. mathematics, physics, engineering or computer science) who is keen to apply their skills to a biological problem with potentially significant translational importance. The student would be based in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, but would be co-supervised by the Department of Biomedical Science. While the bulk of the data will already be available, we expect the student to gain valuable laboratory experience, particularly in imaging (confocal microscopy) and image analysis.
  
  For further information, please see https://sheffield.ac.uk/bms/prospective_pg/phd/cmiad/index or contact Professor Nick Monk (n.monk@sheffield.ac.uk).
PhD Position in yeast golycolysis, VU Amsterdam
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 6 - February 8, 2012
  
  PhD position "Synchronized oscillations and metabolic explosions in yeast glycolysis"
  
  The Department of Mathematics at VU University Amsterdam is inviting applications for a PhD position in applied mathematics funded by the NDNS+ cluster of the National Research Foundation NWO. Glycolysis is the major energy-producing metabolic pathway in living cells. Yeast is possibly the best-known organism in the world, and our knowledge of the details of metabolism and its genetic architecture is second to none. As a result, yeast glycolysis has been one of the benchmarks for biological oscillatory behaviour, metabolic regulation, and the interplay between the two. This PhD position focuses on two aspects of yeast glycolysis which both tie in with regulation, synchronized oscillations among populations of yeast cells, and metabolic explosions inside single cells.
  
  This research will be carried out in collaboration with the systems biology group headed by Bas Teusink at the VU University Amsterdam. This group has been working both experimentally and theoretically on yeast glycolysis for several decades, and is one of the leading groups of its kind in the world. One of the most exciting prospects is that, through collaboration with Teusink's group, there are unique opportunities to design experiments to critically test our hypotheses. In particular, Teusink's lab is one of the very few labs in the world in which ATP and NADH concentrations can be measured inside single cells in yeast populations. This creates the possibility to understand how individual cell dynamics captured in a single glycolysis model couple with dynamics of neighbouring cells.
  
  We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a strong (applied) mathematical background able to bridge the gap between applied mathematics and biology. The research will involve intensive discussions and collaborations between biologists and mathematicians. Some background in mathematical modelling is a plus, but not required. The main point is the attitude, to invest in learning the language and mindset of systems biologists, and use mathematics to solve their problems.
  
  The student will have plenty of opportunity to steer research interests in his/her desired direction. This field is full of interesting related mathematical problems, and there is ample scope to widen one's view beyond the two specific problems around which this PhD is centered.
  
  Starting date: as soon as possible. Closing date of application: March 10, 2012. For more information, please contact Robert Planque, r.planque@vu.nl
PhD Fellowships in Animal Genetics at Iowa State University
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 6 - February 8, 2012
  
  USDA NATIONAL NEEDS Ph.D. FELLOWSHIPS:
  
  An Integrated Educational Approach (IDEA): Combined Computational and Genomics Education for Livestock
  
  Three USDA National Needs Fellowships are available at Iowa State University (http://www.genetics.iastate.edu/usda2011.html). The training program emphasizes the integration of genomics, statistics and computational biology in the genetic improvement of food-producing animals, which will realize the promises of the New Biology, NIFA, and Feed the Future. Fellows can major in either GENETICS or BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY. Fellows would be joining members of an extremely active and vibrant group of animal breeders, geneticists, computer scientists, and statisticians.
  
  Each Fellowship has an annual stipend of $24,500 for 3 years as well as covering 100% of Tuition and Health Insurance. In addition to course work and experiential learning at Iowa State University, internships with breeding companies and international research experiences are encouraged.
  
  Fellowships are restricted to U.S. citizens. Individuals from under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
  
  Contacts. If you have additional questions about the application process please contact Linda Wild, 1-800-499-1972, lmwild@iastate.edu. For further information on the research program and training plan please contact Jim Reecy, jreecy@iastate.edu , 515-294-9269; Sue Lamont sjlamont@iastate.edu, 515-294-4100; or Dorian Garrick dorian@iastate.edu, 515-294-2080.
PhD Studentship: Theoretical Analysis of Evolutionary Processes
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 5 - February 1, 2012
  
  PhD Studentship: School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham
  Reference : SCI1102
  Closing Date : 09 February 2012
  
  Theoretical Analysis of Evolutionary Processes
  
  Applications are invited for PhD studentships funded by the School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham. Studentships are available from October 2011 for a period of three and a half years and include payment of fees at the UK/EU rate and a postgraduate stipend of 13,590 GBP in year one with increments in line with Research Council Rates.
  
  Evolutionary algorithms and other randomised search heuristics have been successfully applied to various industrial optimisation domains. However, the theoretical understanding of these methods has been limited. Recently, there has been significant progress in analyzing the runtime (also called optimisation time) of randomised search heuristics using rigorous techniques from probability theory, randomized algorithms, and computational complexity. Results about the runtime give insights into how the behaviour of a randomised search heuristic depends on its parameter-settings and on the characteristics of the underlying optimisation problem.
  
  The successful candidate will contribute to this exciting research area, which lies at the interface between theoretical computer science and computational intelligence. The aim is to develop theory that aids in predicting and controlling the behaviour of general evolutionary processes.
  
  The topic is mathematically challenging and requires an excellent degree in computer science or mathematics. In particular, the candidate should have a strong background in probability theory, discrete mathematics, and/or theoretical computer science.
  
  The work will be carried out in collaboration with leading international researchers in the area. The studentship is locally associated with the Automated Scheduling, OptimisAtion and Planning (ASAP) research group, one of the five main Research Groups within the School of Computer Science at Nottingham.
  
  For further information, please contact, Per Kristian Lehre, email: PerKristian.Lehre@nottingham.ac.uk
  
  To apply, please access:
  https://my.nottingham.ac.uk/pgapps/welcome/.
  This studentship will remain open until filled.
PhD Studentship: Bioinformatics & Comp. Immunology, UNSW, Sydney
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 5 - February 1, 2012
  
  PhD studentship - Bioinformatics / Computational Immunology
  
  The Computational Biology Group at the University of New South Wales is looking for PhD students to work on research projects in the area of bioinformatics / computational immunology that are aimed at better understanding the complexities of the recognition and control of infectious diseases by the immune system.
  
  Successful applicants will join a team of researchers in the Computational Biology Group that use bioinformatics, computational, mathematical, and statistical approaches to study various aspects of the immune system and immune responses to a variety of infections. This research is done in collaboration with experimental research groups both in Australia and overseas. Additional information on the Computational Biology Group?s research interests are available at: http://www.cvr.net.au/CVRWeb.nsf/page/cbg
  
  PhD student scholarships (APA / IPRS):
  Post-graduate scholarships are available to support tuition and living expenses for domestic (Australian Postgraduate Award APA) and overseas PhD students to study in Australia. The bioinformatics / computational immunology projects are suited to students with a strong background in a quantitative discipline such as bioinformatics, computing science, physics, mathematics or statistics. Acceptance is competitive, with a first class honors degree (or equivalent) and a GPA of >87% required.
  
  More information on the postgraduate research scholarships is available at: http://research.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate-research-scholarships
  
  Closing date for applications is 2 March 2012 for commencement in Semester 2 of 2012.
  
  Interested applicants should contact Dr Vanessa Venturi: v.venturi@unsw.edu.au. Please include a cover letter and CV that provide details about previous employment history (if any),education history, technical skills, and research interests.
PhD Studentship: Numerical Analysis/Computational Mechanics, Spain
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 5 - February 1, 2012
  
  Four PhD positions are available at the Laboratory of Computational Methods and Numerical Analysis (http://www-lacan.upc.edu/) of the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya-BarcelonaTech (http://www.upc.edu/) in Spain.
  
  The PhD fellowships cover the full tuition, a monthly stipend, and health insurance.
  
  The main research areas of the doctoral positions are:
  - Reliable and robust model reduction for real-time simulations
  - Phase field modeling and simulation of fracture in active materials and of biomembranes
  - Numerical methods for coupling heterogeneous models
  - Computer simulation of hydraulic fracturing in three-dimensions
  
  Details about the different positions can be found at
  http://www.lacan.upc.edu/node/49
  
  Applicants should hold a degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related field. They will be evaluated on the basis of their academic record and credentials, their previous exposure to computational fluid or solid mechanics, numerical analysis, continuum mechanics, applied mathematics or scientific computing, a Master degree in a related field, previous research experience if any, and the English proficiency.
  
  For further information about the specific projects, for general inquiries and for application to any of the positions, please use the address open.positions.lacan@gmail.com. The application material should include a complete CV with the names and contact information of up to three referees, a short statement of purpose (max one page), the academic records (transcripts), and explicit mention of the position or positions the candidate is interested in.
PhD & Postdoc: Centre de Recerca Matematica, Barcelona
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 5 - February 1, 2012
  
  2012 CRM doctoral and postdoctoral call
  The Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (http://www.crm.cat) is recruiting
  Ph.D students and postdoctoral researchers in the following areas:
  
  Complex Systems, led by Alvaro Corral Computational and Mathematical Biology, led by Tomas Alarcon Industrial Mathematics, led by Tim Myers Harmonic Analysis and Approximation Theory, led by Sergey Tikhonov Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing, led by Blanca Ayuso Computational Neuroscience, led by Alexander Roxin Mathematical Epidemiology, led by Andrei Korobeinikov
  
  Candidates with a strong interest in any of the above areas and an outstanding academic record are encouraged to submit an application by e-mail including their CV, academic record and an expression of interest to crmcalls@crm.cat, writing "CRM postdoc call" or "CRM PhD call" in the subject, not later than February 17, 2012. Candidates should arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent directly to the same address.
  
  http://www.crm.cat/CALLS/DoctoralandPostdoctoralCall_2012.pdf
Two PhD stipends: Computational Systems Biology, Max-Plank, Germany
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 4 - January 25, 2012
  
  Two PhD stipends are available at the Systems Biology and Mathematical Modeling Group at the Max-Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Potsdam, Germany.
  
  Deadline: Feb 29, 2012 Tentative start-time: April 01, 2012
  
  The Systems Biology and Mathematical Modeling group at the Max-Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Potsdam-Golm, is seeking two PhD candidates who are passionate about developing and applying mathematical methods and computational approaches to solving biological questions involving (large-scale) biochemical pathway models and their integration with metabolomics high-throughput data.
  
  The groups research focus is the development, analysis, and implementation of methods for data-driven qualitative and quantitative modeling of biochemical networks to understand system behaviors/functions emerging from molecular interactions (for further details, see: http://www-en.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/03-research/researchGroups/06-indepFRGrp/Systems_Biology_and_Mathematical_Modelling/index.html
  
  Methods include network optimization, mathematical programming, design and analysis of algorithms, and random processes.
  
  Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics (preferably optimization and/or modeling) and should show interest in bioinformatics methods/tools. The candidates will likely be involved in collaborations with outside academic and industrial research communities. In addition, the prospective applicants must be proactive in developing theoretical methods and implementing innovative solutions, and should be comfortable working in a team.
  
  Interested candidates should provide CV and short statement of interest to: Dr. Zoran Nikoloski e-mail: nikoloski@mpimp-golm.mpg.de
  
  Deadline: Feb 29, 2012 Tentative start-time: April 01, 2012
Graduate Fellowship: IGTC Fellowship in Math. Biology for 2012-2013
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 4 - January 25, 2012
  
  The PIMS International Graduate Training Centre in Mathematical Biology invites applicants for the IGTC fellowship for 2012-2013 academic year. Fellowships are worth up to $10K a year and are for students working in mathematical biology at Pacific Institute for Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) universities (Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Regina, Saskatchewan, Simon Fraser and Victoria).
  
  If you have excellent students, either potential students applying now or current students, please encourage them to apply.
  
  There are also opportunities for students to enroll in the programme. All students can benefit from IGTC graduate training elements including annual research summits, summer courses, new term-time courses, seminars, graduate student exchanges, and international visitors.
  
  Full details of the IGTC Programme and application process can be found here: http://www.pims.math.ca/scientific/igtc/mathematical-biology. If you have further questions, please contact the IGTC Programme Administrator, Oriana Bella at orianab@pims.math.ca or Programme Director Dan Coombs at coombs@math.ubc.ca.
  
  Application deadline is February 29, 2012.
PhD Studentship in Mathematical Biology, U. of Liverpool, UK
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 3 - January 18, 2012
  
  PhD studentship in Mathematical biology, University of Liverpool, UK
  
  Funded Studentship available in Modelling the community context of host-parasite interactions
  
  There is great interest in the community context of host-parasite associations hosts and parasites are not isolated, but are embedded within wider ecological communities. This NERC funded studentship will develop a general theoretical framework for these interactions by developing a range of network-based mathematical models to explore how parasites spread through, and alter the stability of, ecological communities.
  
  The student will be based in the Institute of Integrative Biology at the University of Liverpool, and will work closely with biologists working on natural host-parasite communities, and mathematicians with expertise in network theory. The project would suit a student with strengths in mathematical or computational biology, and network and/or ecological theory.
  
  This studentship is fully funded for UK residents, but fees only for EU citizens. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Andy Fenton (a.fenton@liverpool.ac.uk). Applicants should send a CV, cover letter and contact details of two academic referees to Mrs Linda Marsh (biolres@liverpool.ac.uk). The deadline for applications is 6th February 2012.
PhD Studentships: Neurobiology in Strasbourg, Freiburg i. Br., ...
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  The Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Program "NeuroTime - Neural Processing on Time" is inviting applications for fully funded 4-year joint PhD studentships between 6 Universities (Strasbourg, Freiburg i. Br., Amsterdam, Basel, Bangalore and Jerusalem) and 2 Associated Partners (IHD and Neurex), coordinated by the University of Strasbourg. in the field of Neurobiology.
  
  The objective of NeuroTime is to provide PhD students with a top quality international training program in multidisplinary neuroscience that will contribute through the creation of a 'European Higher Education Area' in investigating a process lying at the heart of brain function & dysfunction: processing of time.
  
  The training provided by our program integrates developmental, molecular, cellular & behavioral neuroscience, chronobiology, computational neuroscience & neurotechnology.
  
  The projects are collaborative and typically involve two of the six above institutes and will require some travel.
  
  Students should have a solid background in biology, especially neuroscience (on a master level or equivalent). An excellent academic record, documented interest in research and fluency in English are required.
  
  If you are interested, go to http://www.neurotime-erasmus.org Deadline for applications: January 15, 2012.
  
  If you have questions regarding the program and applications, you can contact us at ntadmin@unistra.fr

Postdoctoral positions

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Postdoc: Quantitative Human Ecology, Ecology Center at Utah State U.
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 14 - April 4, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral Associate - Quantitative Human Ecology Ecology Center at Utah State University seeks a postdoctoral associate for research aimed at better understanding the roles of people in ecosystem dynamics through explicit integration of people (demographics and behaviors) into models of ecological interactions and dynamics. Data available for such analyses include archaeological, paleoecological, historical, and contemporary data from the North Pacific and Intermountain West. The successful candidate will collaborate with biological, environmental, social, and physical scientists, mathematicians, and quantitative biologists. Position is available for one year. Information and application instructions are available at:
  
  http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57127
Postdoc: Mathematical Modeling of Dengue Virus Epidemiology, NCSU
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 14 - April 4, 2012
  
  Postdoc: Mathematical Modeling of Dengue Virus Epidemiology
  
  PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The incumbent will work on an NIH-funded project that will build, test and refine stochastic, spatially explicit, simulation models that link insect population dynamics and genetics with human disease epidemiology. We aim to develop a city-scale model for the transmission of dengue virus, utilizing rich entomological, epidemiological and human movement data sets from a research collaboration focused in Iquitos, Peru. A major goal of the work is to predict the impacts of various interventions (such as conventional mosquito control, vaccines, and novel transgenic mosquito management methods) on dengue. The culmination of the project will be the execution of a large-scale mosquito control study and a comparison between observed and model-predicted dynamics.
  
  Our major new modeling efforts will be to develop the epidemiological component of our model and to use parallel computing to increase the spatial scale of our mosquito population dynamics/genetics models. We are also interested in building simple spatial and non-spatial, deterministic models as heuristic tools for better understanding basic principles, but we are not looking for applicants who are only interested in working with simple, generic models.
  
  An important part of our project involves field experiments to acquire data that will inform the structure and parameterization of the models, and a large-scale mosquito control study to provide data against which model predictions will be tested. We anticipate that this position will involve analysis of these and other data, so statistical experience, particularly involving parameter estimation and/or uncertainty quantification, would be beneficial. The person in this position will have the opportunity to travel to Peru and assist in design of field experiments. Some hands on field-work is also possible.
  
  The funding for this postdoctoral position is through an NIH research grant. However, our group also has an NSF-IGERT graduate training grant titled “Genetic Engineering and Society: The case of transgenic pests”. Six students in the first IGERT cohort will focus on mosquitoes and dengue. The person in this postdoctoral position will have the opportunity to work with the students and faculty involved in the IGERT program. (See http://geneticengsoc.ncsu.edu/ )
  
  Qualifications: Training in ecological or epidemiological modeling and experience with development of computer simulation models. Experience in C++ would be highly desirable, as would strong statistical skills.
  
  To apply: email a cover letter and CV to Fred_Gould@ncsu.edu and alun_lloyd@ncsu.edu
  
  For more details on the project see the following publications:
  
  Magori, K., M. Legros, M. Puente, D. A. Focks, T. W. Scott, A. Lloyd, F, Gould. 2009. Skeeter Buster: a stochastic, spatially-explicit modeling tool for studying Aedes aegypti population replacement and population suppression strategies. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 3(9): e508. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0000508
  
  Xu, C., Legros, M., Gould, F, Lloyd, A. L. 2010.Understanding Uncertainties in Model-Based Predictions of Aedes aegypti Population Dynamics. PLoS Negl. Trop. Dis. 4(9): e830. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0000830
  
  Legros, M., Magori, K., Morrison, A.C., Xu, C., Scott, T.W., Lloyd, A.L., Gould, F. 2011. Evaluation of location-specific predictions by a detailed simulation model of Aedes aegypti populations. PLoS ONE 6(7), e22701. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0022701
  
  Gould, F., K. Magori, Y. X. Huang 2006 Genetic strategies for controlling mosquito-borne diseases. American Scientist. 94 (3): 238-246.
Two Research Positions:...Applications to biomedical data, Portugal
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 14 - April 4, 2012
  
  Two research positions (1 Post-Doc and 1 research assistant) are available at INEB (www.ineb.up.pt), Portugal under the project "Reusable Deep Neural Networks: Applications to biomedical data". You can find more details here
  http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=28919
  and here
  http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=28917
  or at
  www.ineb.up.pt (Positions Available)
  The Call is open from March, 27 until April, 9.
Postdoc- Non-invasive electrical imaging of the heart, INRIA Bordeaux
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 13 - March 28, 2012
  
  There is an opportunity to apply for post doc position at INRIA Bordeaux on the topic Non-invasive electrical imaging of the heart
  
  Position type: Post-doctoral Fellow
  Functional area: Bordeaux (Talence)
  Research theme: Computation sciences for biology, medicine and the environnement
  Project: CARMEN
  Scientific advisor: nejib.zemzemi@inria.fr
  HR Contact: cyril.gerboin@inria.fr
  Application deadline: June 29, 2012
  Web: http://www.inria.fr/en/institute/recruitment/offers/post-doctoral-research-fellowships/campaign-2012/%28view%29/details.html?id=PNGFK026203F3VBQB6G68LOE1&LOV5=4508&LG=EN&Resultsperpage=20&nPostingID=6223&nPostingTargetID=11492&option=52&sort=DESC&nDepartmentID=19
Postdoc: (1) Infectious Disease Dynamics Modeller, U. of Cambridge
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 13 - March 28, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral Research Associate- Infectious Disease Dynamics Modeller
  Post 1-Dynamics of susceptibility and transmission of Campylobacter jejuni in chickens.
  Salary: 27,578.00 - 35,938.00 GBP per annum
  Limit of Tenure: 13 May 2014
  
  The Department of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting two BBSRC-funded postdoctoral research associates to develop mathematical and statistical models for the dynamics of bacterial infections. The two positions will work in a thriving multi-disciplinary research setting that associates the Bacterial Infection Group and the Disease Dynamics Unit. Both projects involve close collaboration between modellers and experimental biologists. The modellers we seek to recruit will have unique opportunities to contribute to the design of experiments aimed at testing the predictions of mathematical models.
  
  Candidates for either post should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in disease dynamic modelling or a closely related discipline. Experience of developing stochastic population models and use of modern statistical methods of inference is highly desirable. The ideal candidates will be able to work closely with experimental biologists to develop novel theoretical and experimental methods in parallel. Please state clearly which post you are applying for on the application form. Applications can be made for one or both positions.
  
  Dynamics of susceptibility and transmission of Campylobacter jejuni in chickens.
  
  This 22 month position is part of a two-year BBSRC grant entitled `Experimental Infection Dynamics for Campylobacter jejuni.' This project is led by Professor Duncan Maskell, with the main objectives being for the post-holder to derive optimal experimental designs for combined dose-response and transmission experiments; selection and parameter inference for mechanistic within-flock transmission models and the development of next-generation strain dynamic models for Campylobacter jejuni.
  For further information, please contact Dr Andrew Conlan (email: ajkc2@cam.ac.uk) or see the further particulars at http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/.
  
  Further particulars and CHRIS/6 application form can be downloaded from http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news.
  
  Applications should be sent for the attention of Melissa Large, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES. Applications can be made via email to vetmed@hermes.cam.ac.uk, quoting the PN reference in the subject.
  
  Closing Date 29th April 2012
  Interviews will be held on 24th May 2012.
Postdoc: (2) Infectious Disease Dynamics Modeller, U. of Cambridge
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 13 - March 28, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral Research Associate- Infectious Disease Dynamics Modeller
  Post 2: The effects of vaccination and immunity on Salmonella enterica infection dynamics in vivo.
  Salary: 27,578.00 - 35,938.00 GBP per annum
  Limit of Tenure: 17 March 2014
  
  The Department of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting two BBSRC-funded postdoctoral research associates to develop mathematical and statistical models for the dynamics of bacterial infections. The two positions will work in a thriving multi-disciplinary research setting that associates the Bacterial Infection Group and the Disease Dynamics Unit. Both projects involve close collaboration between modellers and experimental biologists. The modellers we seek to recruit will have unique opportunities to contribute to the design of experiments aimed at testing the predictions of mathematical models.
  
  Candidates for either post should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in disease dynamic modelling or a closely related discipline. Experience of developing stochastic population models and use of modern statistical methods of inference is highly desirable. The ideal candidates will be able to work closely with experimental biologists to develop novel theoretical and experimental methods in parallel. Please state clearly which post you are applying for on the application form. Applications can be made for one or both positions.
  
  The effects of vaccination and immunity on Salmonella enterica infection dynamics in vivo.
  
  This position is part of a three-year BBSRC grant aiming to quantify the effects of anti-typhoid vaccines on the dynamics of Salmonella growth and spread in infection models. This project, led by Dr Pietro Mastroeni, builds upon the development of Wildtype Isogenic Tagged Strains (WITS) which, combined with fluorescence imaging, provide data with unrivalled resolution for the fitting of detailed mechanistic models. The modeller will work in close association with the multi-disciplinary team to develop mathematical models, help design experiments and analyse the data.
  
  For further information, please contact Dr Olivier Restif (email: or226@cam.ac.uk) or see the further particulars at http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/.
  
  Further particulars and CHRIS/6 application form can be downloaded from http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news.
  
  Applications should be sent for the attention of Melissa Large, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES. Applications can be made via email to vetmed@hermes.cam.ac.uk, quoting the PN reference in the subject.
  
  Closing Date 29th April 2012
  Interviews will be held on 24 May 2012.
Postdoc: Discrete Mathematical Biology, Georgia Inst. of Technology
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 12 - March 21, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral Position in Discrete Mathematical Biology Georgia Institute of Technology
  
  A postdoctoral position in discrete mathematical biology is available under the direction of Prof. Christine Heitsch (Math, Georgia Tech). The postdoc will join an interdisciplinary research group with a focus on the mathematical and computational challenges in RNA folding. The position will also include opportunities to develop new research projects at the interface of discrete mathematics and computational molecular biology.
  
  The position, to start August 2012, is supported by grant funding and Georgia Tech with a salary of $50,000 and standard benefits. The postdoc will be based in the School of Mathematics and have limited teaching responsibilities of one course per semester. The appointment is expected to be for three years, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory progress and mutual agreement.
  
  Requirements include: (1) PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other closely related field; (2) Demonstrated research excellence; (3) Strong oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests and expertise complement current projects in RNA combinatorics or future goals including topological analysis of RNA configuration spaces and discrete models of RNA folding dynamics. Outstanding applicants looking to broaden their field of interest will also be seriously considered.
  
  Applications should be uploaded to MathJobs, and consist of a cover letter describing your interest in the position, a curriculum vita including publication list, a short research summary, and at least three letters of recommendation.
  
  Applications will be reviewed starting from March 26, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.
Postdoc: Cellular Network Dynamics, Virginia Tech
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 12 - March 21, 2012
  
  A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Jianhua Xing at Virginia Tech to study cellular network dynamics. A perspective candidate should have a strong background in at least one of the following fields: statistical physics, physical chemistry and chemical dynamics, computational/systems biology. Candidates must have strong experience on computational programming. Analytical skills and previous experience on biological network dynamics modeling are surplus.
  
  Further information can be found at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=476882
  Xing's lab website: http://www.biol.vt.edu/faculty/xing/
Postdoc: Regulation of endocrine..., Warwick Systems Biology Centre
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 11 - March 14, 2012
  
  Warwick Systems Biology Centre- Postdoctoral Fellowship Temporal regulation of endocrine gene expression - timing in living cells and tissues.
  
  In this project we will develop a systems biology approach to understanding the spatio-temporal dynamics of prolactin gene expression in the pituitary gland. The project builds upon an existing programme that has established a unique and productive collaboration across three centres, developing combined microscopic and molecular biological approaches, together with mathematical analysis, and whole-animal imaging and analysis of inflammatory response. You will mathematically model the control and development of the spatio-temporal patterns of prolactin expression in the pituitary gland. The project is funded by the Wellcome Trust and is a collaboration between the laboratories of Professor Julian David (Medical School, Manchester), Professor Mike White (Manchester Systems Microscopy Centre) and Professor David Rand (Warwick Systems Biology). The fellows working environment will be in the Warwick Systems Biology Centre and you will collaborate closely with the experimental postdocs on the team and will have available a unique set of spatio-temporal data on gene expression. It is expected that the successful candidate will have a PhD in an area such as Mathematics, Statistics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering or equivalent. Strong skills in mathematical modelling, stochastic systems and/or statistical analysis are strongly preferred.
  
  Informal inquiries: Professor David Rand, e-mail: d.a.rand@warwick.ac.uk
Postdoc: Math. & Emp. Models of Microbial Evolution, U. of Exeter,UK
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 11 - March 14, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral Research Associate: Mathematical and Empirical Models of
  Microbial Evolution
  Fixed-term position for 24 months, starting April, 2012
  Biosciences, University of Exeter, UK
  
  Funded by EPSRC, we seek an enthusiastic evolutionary biologist or computational/mathematical modeller to work on microbial adaptation and evolution in the shared laboratory of Robert Beardmore and Ivana Gudelj. You should already hold, or be about to complete, a PhD and the project would start as soon as possible.
  
  Strong statisticians, physicists, engineers, or computer scientists looking for a change of direction would be of interest to our group as we have a range of inter-disciplinary projects that require skills from a multitude of disciplines.
  
  The successful candidate will be able to choose one from a range of projects, but the main current focus of our group is the evolution of resistance of microbes in response to antimicrobial drugs and viruses. Likely projects involve active collaboration with laboratories at ETH, Michigan, Harvard, Bath and elsewhere and possible titles are as follows:
  
  (1) Single-cell observations of bacteria in single and multi-antibiotic environments. (2) Understanding the co-adaptation of synthetic phage and their pathogenic hosts. (3) The nonlinear dynamics of gene regulation: how do bacteria decide to move?
  
  A successful candidate with an empirical background will be encouraged to interact with theoretical researchers already in the group, conversely an incoming theoretical researcher would have the opportunity to undertake empirical work in-house.
  
  To apply, send a copy of your CV with a cover letter and the details of two academic referees to r.e.beardmore@exeter.ac.uk
  
  There is no closing date, the position will continue to be advertised until the post is filled.
Postdoc: Computational Neuroscience at Brown, US
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 11 - March 14, 2012
  
  A postdoctoral position in computational neuroscience is available in to work jointly in the labs of Drs. Stephanie Jones and Christopher Moore in the Department of Neuroscience at Brown University on the origin and function of neural rhythms, as part of the Boston Area Cognitive Rhythms Collaborative (CRC; please see http://cbd.bu.edu/positions.htm).
  
  We seek to train a postdoctoral researcher in biophysically principled computational neuroscience methods. The trainee will work side by side with experimentalists to receive interdisciplinary systems level neuroscience training in the integration of theory and experimentation. Model development and analysis will be under the mentorship of Dr. Jones and integration with experimental data under the direction of Dr. Moore. Fundamental to the research will be the development of modeling tools to transcend our understanding of rhythms across electrophysiological scales ? e.g. single units, LFP, EEG/MEG. The trainee will work amongst the broader community of researchers integrating theoretical and experimental techniques to study neural rhythms as part of the CRC.
  
  Qualified candidates should have a strong mathematics background with experience in dynamical systems methods for simulating neural circuits. The application deadline for the position is ongoing and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a CV, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation sent to Stephanie_Jones@Brown.edu.
Postdoc: Modeling Contact Investigation and Rapid Response, UCSF
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 10 - March 7, 2012
  
  Travis Porco, PhD, MPH is a member of the faculty at UCSF. He is interested in posting a postdoctoral position. Following is the posting in its entirety. Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about this listing or if you need additional information regarding our request.
  
  A full-time Post-Doctoral Research Scientist position is available at the University of California, San Francisco, funded by a grant entitled 'Modeling Contact Investigation and Rapid Response' funded through the NIGMS MIDAS program ('Modeling Infectious Disease Agents and Systems'). The project seeks to use California tuberculosis genotyping data to assess agent-based models of tuberculosis contact investigation. Candidates applying for this position must have or be near completion of a doctoral degree in Mathematical modeling, Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Applied Mathematics, Biomathematics, or a related discipline. Persons with a strong background and interest in mathematical modeling and/or infectious disease dynamics are encouraged to apply. Programming experience in at least one of C, C++, Mathematica, or R is strongly recommended. The expected duration of the postdoctoral position is 2 years.
  
  UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.
  
  Please submit a statement of interest and a CV to Leslie Aguayo (leslie.aguayo@ucsf.edu) by 15 March 2012.
Fellowship in Information Visualization for the Bio. Sciences, UK
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 10 - March 7, 2012
  
  Fellowship in Information Visualisation for the Biological Sciences Fixed term contract for up to 3 years (with possible 1 year extension)
  
  We are looking for an exceptional Senior Research Fellow to oversee the creation and management of 3D visualisation solutions across the 2020 Science research programme. The post is funded by a large EPSRC grant and will involve working on projects based across three principle sites, Oxford, UCL and Microsoft Research, Cambridge. The post holder will be expected to design and implement a visualisation strategy across the programme to determine where visualisation solutions would be most appropriate and the form they might take.
  
  We will consider candidates from various backgrounds, but all must be able to give evidence of their ability to produce outstanding and novel scientific visualisations and communicate their work effectively to a diverse mix of academics and scientists. Applicants should have a degree or PhD in a relevant area (e.g. Information Design, Computational Science, Mathematical or Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science) coupled with an excellent portfolio of research in visualisation or information design.
  
  The Fellow will undertake research as a member of the University of Oxford, based in one of the Departments associated with the program and be responsible to the Principal Investigators of the program.
  
  The post is available for up to 3 years (with possible 1 year extension), has a salary on the University grade 08S scale (37,012-44,166 GBP p.a.) or grade 07S scale (29,249-35,938 GBP p.a.) depending on experience.
  
  For further details and to apply please visit: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=102317
  
  The closing date for applications is 30 March 2012.
PostDoc: Computational Systems Biology, OIST, Japan
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 8 - February 22, 2012
  
  We are looking for an enthusiastic doctorate to work in interdisciplinary projects aimed at (1) developing novel stochastic/multiscaled simulation algorithms and, by combining modelling and experimental techniques, (2) to reach a better understanding of epigenetic changes, eukaryotic gene expression, and effects of stochasticity in key cell signal transduction processes. The ideal candidates should have a strong background in Applied Mathematics, Control Engineering and/or Computer Science, as well as a strong interest to collaborate with experimental biologists. Previous experience with dynamical systems (ODEs, PDEs), modelling, and Matlab programming is expected, while experience in biological/chemical reaction modelling and stochastic simulation (temporal and spatio-temporal) is a plus. Motivated postdocs may have the opportunity to perform experiments in the wetlab, should they desire to do so, while models will be calibrated closely with experimental data.
  
  Specific projects will entail constant feedback and cooperation with experimental and theoretical groups both inside and outside Japan. Thus, the postdoc is expected to travel and be able to work in groups, have excellent personal and communication skills, and a willingness to communicate research results to interdisciplinary audiences. Knowledge of Japanese is not required (albeit language courses will be provided to those interested), but English proficiency is mandatory. Both recent doctorates and applicants with previous postdoctoral experience will be considered, and the successful candidate a will be offered a remuneration package according to qualifications.
  
  The successful candidates will join the Integrative Systems Biology Unit of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), and will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Tatiana T. Marquez-Lago. OIST is a university with no departments, eliminating artificial barriers between people working in different fields. Currently, 45 Faculty members and a growing population of over 200 scientists, students, and research support staff are located in OIST facilities in Uruma and Onna, Okinawa. English is the language of instruction and a large segment of the faculty and student population is international. Further details about OIST can be found on our website (www.oist.jp)
  
  To find out more, please visit: http://www.oist.jp/careers/post-doctoral-position-available-computational-and-systems-biology
Fellowship in Statistical/Math./Computational Modeling, Oxford
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 8 - February 22, 2012
  
  Fellowship in Statistical/Mathematical/Computational Modelling Fixed term contract for up to 2 years
  
  The University of Oxford, University College London and Microsoft Research Laboratory, Cambridge have received funding from the EPSRC Cross-Disciplinary Interfaces Programme (C-DIP) for a programme of research that will involve up to 17 post-doctoral fellowships over 5 years. At the heart of the programme is the development and application of novel computational approaches, methods and tools to address fundamental problems in natural science, and the scientific computing, scientific software development and software engineering that underpin the development of predictive models of complex, multi-scale biological systems. We are looking for exceptional candidates. You will be a highly motivated early-career researcher with a documented track record of successful research projects, strong quantitative modelling skills, computational proficiency, and an understanding of and desire to do interdisciplinary research. You will be expected to produce leading scientific research in the chosen area of work, publish results in top scientific journals, and interact closely with other members of the group and group collaborators. An interest in statistics and model selection/validation or the principles of biological computation is desirable, though applications conforming to the scientific remit outlined in the further particulars will be considered. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant area of science by 1 Oct. 2012. The post is available for up to 2 years and has a salary on the University grade 07S scale (currently 29,249-35,938 GBP p.a.).
  
  For further details and to apply please visit:
  
  https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=102140
  
  The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 19 March 2012.
Call for applications-Science 2020 / CoMPLEX Fellowships, UCL
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 8 - February 22, 2012
  
  Science 2020 / CoMPLEX Fellowships Call for applications
  Webiste: http://www.2020science.net/
  
  CoMPLEX is currently advertising two fellowships to work with the 2020 Science research programme. 2020 Science is a collaborative research programme based at the University of Oxford, University College London, and Microsoft Research, Cambridge that will involve up to 17 fellows over 5 years.
  
  The programme is focused on fostering the creation of a new generation of interdisciplinary research leaders; scientists who are able to apply and develop computational and mathematical modelling approaches to advance our understanding of complex natural systems.
  
  The suitable candidates will be highly motivated researchers with a PhD in a relevant area of science, such as: mathematical or computational biology, computer science or biology. Research experience of mathematical or computational modelling of complex natural systems is essential, as well as the ability to conduct and complete research projects, as witnessed by published peer-reviewed work.
  
  The post duration will be 24 months.
  
  The deadline for applications is noon on Friday 16th March
  
  Or email: Abi Espie (a.espie@ucl.ac.uk), Centre Administrator CoMPLEX, University College London
Postdoc: Biomath/Stats & Modeling, INRA (Jouy-en-Josas), France
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 7 - February 15, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral Position in Biomathematics/ Statistics and modeling: modeling of carbohydrate degradation related functions in the human gut microbiota
  
  Deadline for applications: June 30th, 2012.
  
  A Postdoc position in biomathematics is available at Applied Mathematics and Informatics Unit of Jouy-en-Josas, INRA, Jouy-en-Josas, France. The position is in the framework of the project METAFUN - Metagenomics to evaluate and model the functional stability of carbohydrate metabolism in the human gut microbiota?. It is funded by the Meta-Omics for Microbial Ecosystems program (M2E metaprogram, http://www.international.inra.fr/research/metaprogrammes ) of the French National Institute for Agricultural Research, INRA.
  
  Research will be focused on the modeling of carbohydrate degradation related functions in the human gut microbiota, and more precisely on the development of dynamic graphical models and mechanistic models based on metagenomic data.
  
  The successful candidate will be based in the project team led by Prof. Beatrice Laroche, in the Applied Mathematics and Informatics unit of Jouy-en-Josas.
  
  Suitable candidates should hold a PhD in applied mathematics, physics, or engineering, with a strong background in modeling, including statistics (graphical models) and/or dynamical systems. Excellent programming skills are required and experience in biological modeling research is highly desired.
  
  The position is available for one year, starting on October 1rst 2012. There are no teaching duties associated to this position. Candidature conditions: No nationality conditions,To be doctor at recruitment date (French doctorate, PhD or foreign doctorate of equivalent level) for less than 5 years, To have spent less than one year in France during the three years before recruitment date.
  
  Applications should be sent by email ( Beatrice.Laroche@jouy.inra.fr ) and include a curriculum vitae, a detailed summary of relevant expertise and research interests and three letters of recommendation (with contact information: e-mail addresses and telephone numbers). The same email address may be used for further information.
Postdoc: Tracer Kinetic Modeling..., Yale University
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 6 - February 8, 2012
  
  The Yale University Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Center and Department of Diagnostic Radiology of the Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA, has an opening for a highly qualified and motivated individual at the post-doctoral level to work on research involving the development and application of tracer kinetic models with new and current radiotracers for the quantification of in vivo physiological function in humans, non-human primates, and rodents.
  
  Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, medical physics, or a related field. Strong experimental, analytical and programming skills are essential. Experience in image analysis, algorithm development, and biological applications is highly desirable.
  
  Interested individuals should send a C.V., letter of interest, and a list of three references to richard.e.carson@yale.edu.
  
  For more information on the Yale PET Center, please see our web site, http://petcenter.yale.edu
  
  Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and members of minority groups are encouraged.
Postdoc: Computational & Systems Biology, The Jackson Laboratory
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 6 - February 8, 2012
  
  Postdoc Opportunities in Computational and Systems Biology at the Center for Genome Dynamics
  
  The Center for Genome Dynamics (www.genomedynamics.org) is an NIGMS National Center for Systems Biology housed at The Jackson Laboratory. The Center embraces a systems approach to genetics, with an emphasis on rodent models of complex disease-related phenotypes. Center investigators have interests in computation, mathematical modeling and statistics, with a shared focus on the genetics of complex traits within the Center’s collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment.
  
  The Jackson Laboratory (www.jax.org) in Bar Harbor, Maine, USA, offers a unique research and training environment characterized by scientific collaboration, unparalleled mouse resources and outstanding core services within a spectacular setting adjacent to Acadia National Park. The Jackson Laboratory’s postdoctoral program ranks among the nation's top - voted #2 in a poll of postdocs conducted by The Scientist (2009).
  
  Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent degree) in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, applied mathematics or in the biological sciences but with a strong quantitative background. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to solving biological problems. Successful applicants must have good communication skills. Experience with scientific programming languages including java, c/c++, ruby, perl, or R is recommended. Work within the center is highly interdisciplinary, and applicants must demonstrate a desire to develop skills in new areas of science and in building strong collaborations.
  
  Please apply online at www.jax.org/careers (Job ID 2311). The Jackson Laboratory is an EOE/AA employer.
PhD & Postdoc: Centre de Recerca Matematica, Barcelona
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 5 - February 1, 2012
  
  2012 CRM doctoral and postdoctoral call
  The Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (http://www.crm.cat) is recruiting
  Ph.D students and postdoctoral researchers in the following areas:
  
  Complex Systems, led by Alvaro Corral Computational and Mathematical Biology, led by Tomas Alarcon Industrial Mathematics, led by Tim Myers Harmonic Analysis and Approximation Theory, led by Sergey Tikhonov Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing, led by Blanca Ayuso Computational Neuroscience, led by Alexander Roxin Mathematical Epidemiology, led by Andrei Korobeinikov
  
  Candidates with a strong interest in any of the above areas and an outstanding academic record are encouraged to submit an application by e-mail including their CV, academic record and an expression of interest to crmcalls@crm.cat, writing "CRM postdoc call" or "CRM PhD call" in the subject, not later than February 17, 2012. Candidates should arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent directly to the same address.
  
  http://www.crm.cat/CALLS/DoctoralandPostdoctoralCall_2012.pdf
Postdoc: Statistical Evolutionary Genomics, Arizona State Univ.
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 5 - February 1, 2012
  
  POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE OPENING
  
  The Cartwright Lab at Arizona State University is seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates in the area of Computational/Statistical Evolutionary Genetics (broadly defined). The Cartwright Lab is part of The Center for Evolutionary Medicine and Informatics (CEMI), one of 10 research centers in the Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute.
  
  Research in the Cartwright Lab covers many different questions in population genetics and molecular evolution, at the interface of biology, statistics, and computer science. A majority of our research involves developing, implementing, and applying novel methodologies to study genomic datasets. Potential research topics for postdoctoral research associates include
  
  * The study of mutation patterns between human families and across species, using data from next-generation sequencing. This includes both indel and point-mutation patterns.
  * Models of frequency-dependent selection, with applications to genomic data.
  * New methods for alignment and phylogeny reconstruction that take into account the uncertainty of genomic data.
  * New methods for simulating homologous sequences that can be optimized to mimic natural datasets.
  
  For more information see http://scit.us/ or http://labs.biodesign.asu.edu/cartwright/.
  
  To apply, forward one document that includes a cover letter, detailed CV, and 3 references to cartwright@asu.edu. Please put the job title in the subject line of the letter. The initial closing date is January 31, 2012, Applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the job is filled/closed. A background check is required for employment. ASU is an EO/AA employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.
  
  See full ad at http://www.biodesign.asu.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-research-associates-2011-12-15-11-54
  
  Contact Dr. Cartwright at cartwright@asu.edu or 480-965-9949 for more information.
Postdoc:2 positions in Molecular & Cellular Comp. Neuro. Japan
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 5 - February 1, 2012
  
  Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Computational Neuroscience Unit of Dr. Erik De Schutter at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (http://www.irp.oist.jp/cns/) to model molecular and cellular aspects of cerebellar Purkinje cell function.
  
  The first position is to study the signaling pathways involved in cerebellar long-term depression at the parallel fiber to Purkinje cell synapse. You will be able to use a detailed stochastic model using the STEPS simulator (http://steps.sourceforge.net/) that replicates calcium uncaging experiments in detail (Tanaka et al. Neuron 54, 2007). This well mixed model with about 400 different reactions has generated new insights in the sources of stochasticity in synaptic plasticity. In the future we want to expand this work in two directions: to include diffusion, distributing reactions between the spine and dendrite, and to include induction of parallel fiber long-term potentiation. Candidates should have experience with modeling molecular reactions. Knowledge of cerebellar LTD or of similar systems preferred.
  
  The second position is to use compartmental modeling approaches to study dendritic properties. We are particularly interested in the effects of ion channel modulation on excitability and plasticity; and in modeling growth and development and of the Purkinje cell dendritic forest (http://www.youtube.com/oistedu#p/u/4/hoJxgOdW3-Y). Candidates should have experience in compartmental neuron modeling, preferentially using the NEURON simulator. Knowledge of cerebellar physiology is a plus.
  
  Good English language skills are essential for both projects. There will be ample opportunity to interact with modelers and software developers in the lab who are working on several Purkinje cell and cerebellar related projects and with other scientists at OIST.
  
  We offer attractive financial and working conditions in an English language environment. Initial appointment for two years can start anytime this year. More information about the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is available at http://www.oist.jp/
  
  Send curriculum vitae, summary of research interests and experience, and the names of three referees to Dr. Erik De Schutter at erik@oist.jp
Postdoc: Mathematical Biology at INRIA (Grenoble), France
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 4 - January 25, 2012
  
  Title : From smooth sigmoidal-type interactions to switch-like behavior
  
  Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to carry out theoretical and computational research on discontinuous dynamical systems (with switch-like interactions). Sigmoidal-type interactions are ubiquitous in biology, from the firing rate response of neurons and gene regulatory networks models to the Michaelis-Menten model for enzymes kinetics. A common approach to analyze such models is to replace the sigmoid functions by step functions leading to switch-like nonlinearities. However the use of discontinuous dynamical systems raises numerical and mathematical problems mainly due to the occurrence of the so-called sliding motion during which the solution slides along a threshold. The goal of this project is to compare the flow induced by the sigmoidal functions with the one created by the associated nonsmooth system. In particular, one open question is the link between the limit solution when sigmoids approach step functions and the solution of the discontinuous system.
  
  The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Applied Mathematics and should have an interest in applications in biology. The applicant should be able to perform independent research.
  
  Starting date and length: The position is funded for one-year with a gross monthly salary of 2264 euros and may be extended for up to 18 months. Located in the earth of the French Alps, Grenoble is an ideal place for skiing, climbing, hiking and all types of mountains sports.
  
  Application can be made on-line through http://www.inria.fr/en/institute/recruitment/offers/post-doctoral-research-fellowships/campaign-2012
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship-Environmental Decisions, Australia
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 3 - January 18, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral Research Fellows Environmental Decisions University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia
  
  Highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellows are invited to apply for a position in the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science at The University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia.
  
  The successful applicants will work on projects in the areas of: multispecies management, restoration ecology, species and conservation action prioritisation, adaptive management, optimal monitoring, building resilient landscapes, reserve system priorities, urban conservation, climate change adaptation, and biodiversity offsets.
  
  Applicants should hold a PhD in ecology, applied mathematics, statistics, economics, geography or a related field. You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly-productive research career in nature conservation and environmental management, good general research skills, a strong methodological background, excellent statistical and analytic skills, very good writing abilities, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.
  
  For more details regarding these positions, please refer to The University of Queensland website (http://www.uq.edu.au/uqjobs/) reference: Job No. 492906 and Job No. 492907
Postdoc: Multi-scale Modeling in Immunology, University of Michigan
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  Multi-scale Modeling in Immunology
  
  A postdoctoral position is available jointly 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 is part of grants to use systems biology approaches to build multi-scale and multi-organ approaches to understand the immune response to tuberculosis and involves integrating data derived by our collaborators together with in silico models developed in our groups. An estimated one-third of the human population is infected with the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, making it a global health problem.
  
  The post-doctoral fellow will concentrate on projects that require skills in computational modeling in biology. Thus the ideal applicant will have extensive experience in modeling and some programming needed for working with our existing agent-based models, and, in addition, will have an ability to read scientific literature in immunology, microbiology and systems biology. Good communication skills - both written and oral - are essential. Pay is determined by the standard NIH post-doc pay scale, which is commensurate with education and experience.
  
  Applicants should send a CV, names and email addresses of 3 references, and a letter describing research interests and summarizing PhD work to Denise Kirschner kirschne@umich.edu and Jennifer Linderman linderma@umich.edu. Copies of accepted or published papers are welcome.
  
  http://malthus.micro.med.umich.edu/lab
Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications, NIMBioS
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  Call for Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications at NIMBioS -- Next Deadline: March 1, 2012
  
  The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), located at the Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral scholarship at the interface between mathematics and biology. Highest priority will be given to those with explicit plans to develop their ability to effectively carry on research across these fields. We are particularly interested in requests to support research that integrates diverse fields, requires synthesis at multiple scales, and/or makes use of or requires development of new mathematical/computational approaches. NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellows are chosen based upon indications that the applicant's research plans are consistent with the mission of NIMBioS, the applicant has the demonstrated ability to carry out the proposed research, and the opportunities provided through NIMBioS will enhance the capacity for the research to be completed in an efficient and timely manner. Support: annual stipend of $51,000, full University of Tennessee employee fringe benefits, and an annual travel allowance of $2,000.
  
  How to apply: Complete the online application and submit a brief project description, references, and CV following the guidelines available at http://www.nimbios.org/postdocs/
  
  Deadline: NIMBioS postdoctoral requests for support are reviewed three times per year, and the selected researchers are offered positions at NIMBioS where they conduct research that is mostly self-directed. The deadline for activities beginning in summer 2012 is March 1, 2012. All letters of recommendation must be submitted before the request deadline.
  
  The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture with additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Postdoc: Algorithmics for NextGen Sequencing Data, Inria Rennes
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  Inria project team SYMBIOSE is seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates for a 12 months postdoctoral position.
  
  Research Program :
  Next Generation Sequencing technologies generate data of a new type in huge volumes and crucial computational developments are needed to take full advantage of these data. The successful candidate will develop new algorithms to identify complex genomic variants in such data from multiple samples without the use of a reference genome. Our approach relies on a formal model based on the De-Bruijn graph structure to handle huge amounts of data and extract biologically relevant information.
  
  For further details visit our website http://www.irisa.fr/symbiose/ and the project description http://www.irisa.fr/symbiose/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=29
  
  Profile :
  - PhD in computational biology or algorithmics with a strong interest for biology
  - good programming skills (C, C++, python, java, ...)
  - background in sequence and graph algorithmics
  - a prior experience with high throughput sequencing data will be appreciated
  - to apply, the candidate must have spent less than 6 months in France during the period April 2010 - April 2011
  
  Working environment :
  The position is located in France, in the city of Rennes at the INRIA Rennes - Bretagne Atlantique center. SYMBIOSE is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary research team working in computational biology and bioinformatics. The contract is for 12 months, starting as soon as January 2012. Salary is 2620 euros monthly before taxes deduction.
  
  Application :
  Please send a cover letter, a CV with publications and two references contacts to claire.lemaitre@inria.fr.
Postdoc: Biomathematics/Game Theory, Math & Stat, U Guelph
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral Research Position in Biomathematics/Game Theory Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Guelph
  
  Outstanding, highly motivated candidates are invited to apply for a postdoctoral research position in biomathematics. Potential topics include sustainability science, applications of game theory and related approaches, common pool resource problems, emergence of social norms and cooperative behaviour, and health (broadly defined, including ecosystem health and social/cultural health). Research will emphasize projects that integrate game theoretical/behavioural modeling perspectives with biomathematical approaches.
  
  The successful applicant will have a strong quantitative background including a Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, theoretical biology, engineering, computer science or a related field. The position also requires strong expertise in computer programming or modelling software; previous experience with biomathematics research; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in on interdisciplinary research topics; and ability to work collaboratively. The applicant will be based in the laboratory of Professor Chris Bauch (www.uoguelph.ca/~cbauch) in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and will collaborate with Bauch and colleagues. The applicant will have access to resources such as the newly established Infectious Diseases and Ecological Systems (IDES) Computational Laboratory. Guelph is about one hour?s drive from Toronto and its many attractions and opportunities. Guelph has consistently been ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in Canada. The position is free from teaching obligations although there may be opportunities to teach undergraduate mathematics courses, depending on teaching needs of the department. Salary is commensurate with experience.
  
  The initial appointment is for one year with automatic renewal for a second year if performance is satisfactory. To apply, please send cover letter, research statement, representative publications, and a CV including names and contact details of three references to Professor Chris Bauch (cbauch at uoguelph dot ca). Applications received prior to February 10, 2011 will receive priority but applications will be considered until the position is filled. The appointment will start in Summer or Fall 2012.
Postdoc: Bioeng/Applied Maths, Auckland
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  The Gastrointestinal research group at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is seeking to employ a Research Scientist with a three-year appointment in the Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow grade subject to experience.
  
  The primary focus of the applicant will be directed to modelling various aspects of gastrointestinal motility, supervision of existing graduate students and eventually develop a stream of research funding in their area of expertise.
  
  The research group is currently involved in collaborative work in a number of areas including: 1) high performance computational modelling of gastrointestinal cell electrophysiology, 2) soft-tissue mechanics, 3) signal processing, 4). image processing of confocal images of tissue, medical images (MRI/CT), and high resolution video.
  
  Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in the general fields of biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, computational physiology or related disciplines and ideally have 2 or more years research experience.
  
  For additional information see: http://tinyurl.com/gi-vacancy
  
  Please submit your application directly online (Vacancy Number: 13726): http://www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities. Closing date is 23 Jan 2012.
Research Fellow, Infectious Disease Modelling, LSHTM (London)
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Modelling
  Faculty of Epidemiology & Population Health
  
  Salary: 35,511 to 38,569 GBP per annum inclusive
  Closing Date: Thursday 19 January 2012
  Interview Date: Wednesday 25 January 2012
  Reference: RW10
  
  The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, an internationally renowned centre for research and postgraduate education in public health and tropical medicine, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Research Fellow to work on modelling M tuberculosis transmission and control in Africa as part of the CREATE consortium to design novel public health interventions to reduce the burden of HIV-related TB at the population level (http://www.tbhiv-create.org/). Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in Africa, where the HIV epidemic has contributed to substantial increases in the burden of TB.
  
  The aim of the research is to understand the effect of a novel strategy of community-wide preventive treatment on control of tuberculosis in settings of high incidence. This will involve developing and parameterising mathematical models, using international data collected as part of major ongoing empirical studies under the CREATE consortium and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. CREATE collaborators include the Aurum Institute for Health Research and the Desmond Tutu Centre, South Africa, the Municipal Health Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Zambart Project, Zambia and WHO, Geneva. The post involves a range of complex and original scientific work and requires a high degree of personal initiative. The post-holder will be based in a dynamic, supportive and stimulating group at LSHTM with close links to colleagues at HPA and collaborators in Africa.
  
  The initial appointment will be for a minimum of 12 months to the end of April 2013 with possible extension to March 2014. Starting salary will be in the range of 35,511 - 38,569 GBP per annum inclusive. Applications should be made on-line via the website jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. The reference for this post is RW10. Applications should include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.
  
  For further details, please visit: http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=RW10
Postdoc Positions: Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 1 - January 4, 2012
  
  Postdoctoral positions at the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen, Germany.
  
  We are looking for candidates to take up postdoctoral positions in the Lopez-Schier group, when it moves to the Helmholtz Zentrum München early in 2012.
  
  1) One or two positions are for candidates with a background in informatics, physics or maths to work on information processing and transmission, mainly applying information theory. The project would initially be mainly theoretical and/or computational, but ideally based on the fish lateral line as a biological correlate.
  
  2) A second position is for someone interested in developing a project on cellular mechanics during tissue regeneration and repair, mainly applying a combination of high-end quantitative live imaging and computer modeling. The project is based on the zebrafish mechanosensory lateral line. This project is ideal for a biologist with a background in informatics/high-end live imaging, or a physicist or mathematician.
  
  Candidates should be ambitious and independent. Recent doctorates (or about to obtain a Ph.D.). A high-profile publication is a must for postdoctoral candidates.
  
  Applications should include a letter of presentation, a CV and the names and contact information of three academic references.
Postdoc Position: Systems Biology of Genome-Scale Genetic Networks
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 1 - January 4, 2012
  
  The Kepes team NOW opens one "BioIntelligence" post-doctoral position in systems biology of concerted genome-scale genetic regulations to start as soon as possible.
  
  * You have a strong background in biological modelling and numerical simulations.
  * You hold a PhD in physics,computer science or applied mathematics
  * You would like to make a significant systems biology contribution to innovative drug discovery.
  * Your future carrier plans encompass industry or academia, and biopharma or systems biology.
  * => This job is for you.
  
  Application:
  Please send to Francois KEPES http://www.iSSB.genopole.fr/~kepes/
  * a letter summarizing previous work experience, future interests, current situation and anticipated available date;
  * a complete CV;
  * two or three letters of recommendation;
  * copies of at least two articles.
  
  Scientific environment:
  * Paris region, the first European R&D concentration;
  * Genopole, the leading French Biopark, with 20 academic laboratories and 65 biotech companies;
  * World-class all-new research facilities offered on-site;
  * The position is at the institute of Systems and Synthetic Biology (iSSB) http://www.iSSB.genopole.fr
  
  Pay:
  Full-time position. Salary is a cut above standard French postdoctoral salaries, and depends a bit on experience. Immediately available.
  
  Project:
  BioIntelligence is about streamlining drug discovery and drug design with advanced methods from systems biology, collaborative working environment, and product lifecycle management.
  
  This unique public-private partnership involves a leading software editor, Dassault Systemes (coordinator), the "big 5" pharmas (Sanofi-Aventis, Bayer, Ipsen, Servier, Pierre Fabre), two smaller bioinformatics companies ( Aureus Pharma, SoBioS) and the academia (INSERM, INRIA, Genopole). It is partly financed by the French innovation bank OSEO for 5 years, starting August 2009.
  
  The Kepes team at Genopole has pioneered network biology. It later focussed on the unfolding in time, and more originally in cell space, of these genetic regulatory networks. This ongoing work already renewed our vision of the regulation of gene expression, as it pointed to the existence of a global transcriptional scheme in actively growing microorganisms. It is now leading to new tools to rationally conceive concerted genome-scale regulatory effects. Among other applications, these new tools can be profitably used for bioproduction of drugs or vaccines by microorganisms, particularly so if several co-regulated metabolic steps are required. The BioIntelligence consortium members will help focus on some potential applications.T he successful applicant will be involved most of the time in research and tool building towards this rationale conception of concerted genome-scale genetic regulations.
  This scientist would also have an exciting animation role within the consortium, thus being in a position to glean some of these new approaches the consortium will be pioneering. On that side, the only deliverable is a scientific and technological book to be edited during the project and published at its endpoint in 2014, about the advances of the field.

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Endowed Chair at Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 12 - March 21, 2012
  
  Endowed Chair in `Mathematics and its Applications' Humboldt Cooperation Centre at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Senegal
  
  The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is calling for applications for an endowed chair, financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), at the newly founded African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal. AIMS-Senegal (www.aims-senegal.sn) is part of the AIMS-Next Einstein Initiative (www.nexteinstein.org) which seeks to establish a coordinated network of 15 supra-regional centres of excellence in Africa during the next ten years to help meet the need for scientists trained in mathematics. The first AIMS centre in Cape Town, South Africa, is the model for AIMS-Senegal and other institutes being created in Africa. AIMS centres will cooperate with partner institutions in Europe, Asia and North America.
  
  The endowed professorship, which is being advertised internationally, is the core of a Humboldt Cooperation Centre designed to help strengthen university education in mathematics and research in Africa, promote networking between AIMS-Senegal and German universities, and support networking amongst the various AIMS centres in Africa.
  
  The call addresses academics from any country who demonstrably conduct application-related research in the field of mathematics, have several years? experience in heading an independent working group or research institute as well as in training students and doctoral candidates. The application must be supported by at least one collaborative partner in Germany.
  
  The German-Senegalese project encompasses two components: Firstly, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will facilitate the establishment of an endowed chair and finance additional support measures linked to it (Humboldt Cooperation Centre). Furthermore, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will promote cooperation with German universities and networking amongst the AIMS centres by funding scholarships (academic assistants, mobility).
  
  Sponsorship:
  The sponsorship provided by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for the Humboldt Cooperation Centre will initially be made available for four years and will total up to 520,000 EUR. It will comprise the following items:
  * Salary attached to the endowed chair of up to 85,000 EUR per annum
  * Research stays undertaken by the endowed professor to conduct research projects of her/his own choice at partner universities (up to 10,000 EUR p.a.)
  * Realization of workshops and conferences at AIMS-Senegal (15,000 EUR p.a.)
  * Funding for specialist literature, equipment and expendable materials at AIMS-Senegal (up to 20,000 EUR p.a.)
  
  Once the appointment to the endowed chair has been made, the German Academic Exchange Service and the endowed professor will jointly announce a separate call for two positions for academic assistants and will provide funding for items such as travel undertaken by doctoral candidates and guest researchers; part of this funding may also be used by the German partner university for scientific exchange.
  
  The endowed professor at AIMS-Senegal will become eligible for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation?s alumni sponsorship.
  
  Application procedure:
  There will only be one call for the endowed chair in ?Mathematics and its Applications? at AIMSSenegal. Applications may be submitted by academics who
  * Conduct research in the field of mathematics and its applications and welcome the challenge of cooperating with other specialist disciplines
  * Should have already built up international specialist networks and collaborations
  * Have an outstanding, internationally recognised research record
  * Have experience in scientific capacity building (research and teaching) in developing and emerging countries, preferably in Africa
  * Already have scientific contacts with a German university
  * Are able to conduct their teaching in English (knowledge of or willingness to learn French welcome)
  
  Applicants must be able to explain convincingly how cooperation between AIMS-Senegal and one or more German universities / research institutions will produce joint scientific results, and in which ways junior researchers will be involved. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female academics.
  
  The deadline for submitting applications is 31 May 2012. This deadline for submissions is final, it will not be possible to consider applications received after this date or those which are incomplete.
  
  Complete applications should be sent to:
  the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
  Selection Department
  Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany
  
  An independent selection committee appointed by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and including representatives of AIMS-Senegal and DAAD will decide on a short-list based on independent peer review, in October 2012.
  
  For detailed information on the selection procedure, please visit our website: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/endowed-chair-aims.html
  and the selections criteria: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/docs/F28611/selection_criteria.pdf
  
  If you have any questions that are not addressed here or are related to your particular case we shall be pleased to advise you (AIMS-Senegal@avh.de).
Lectureships in Mathematics & Statistics, U. of Sheffield, UK
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 11 - March 14, 2012
  
  Lectureships in Mathematics & Statistics University of Sheffield - School of Mathematics & Statistics
  
  The School of Mathematics and Statistics has a strong research ethos and includes several research groups with high international reputation. The School offers MMath and BSc undergraduate courses, runs a long-established MSc in Statistics and provides service teaching of mathematics to other parts of the University. Following significant investment by the Faculty of Science, including new Chairs in probability and in mathematical biology, the School of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for two lectureships with a starting date of 1 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.
  
  We are looking for candidates with a strong track record of high quality research in Mathematical Biology, Probability, or another area linking with existing strengths of the School.
  
  You will be expected to carry out and publish high-quality research in an area covered by the REF Mathematical Sciences Subpanel, to supervise postgraduate students and to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  
  You will have a PhD in a relevant area of mathematics or statistics, or be close to completion. You will also have an established record of high-quality research in your chosen field or be able to demonstrate strong research potential, as well as excellence in teaching.
  
  Interviews and other selection activities will be held on 25 and 26 June 2012. Candidates will be required to attend on both days. Full details will be provided to invited candidates.
  
  For further information, and to apply for this job please go to: www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs. Job Reference Number: UOS004188
  
  Closing Date: 10 April 2012
Software Engineer in Computational Neuroscience at INRIA, France
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 11 - March 14, 2012
  
  Software engineer in computational neuroscience at INRIA in Nancy, France
  
  A full-time scientific software engineer position is available in the INRIA-team CORTEX on programming of a visualization tool for spatio-temporal neural fields. The simulated dynamical model reflects neural signals observed in general anesthesia. The projects objective is the coding of an already published numerical scheme and the development of an open-source software package involving a GUI to simulate the neural activity. Preferably the software will be developed in a combination of C/C++ and python, but this choice is not mandatory.
  
  The position will start summer 2012 and is financed for two years by the ERC Starting Grant MATHANA.
  
  The optimal candidate holds a degree in computational science, theoretical physics or applied mathematics with focus on mathematical programming, dynamical systems or computational neuroscience.
  
  Please send electronically applications including a CV to Dr. Axel Hutt (axel.hutt@inria.fr).
Job Position: Ecological/Evolutionary Modeling, NY
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 9 - February 29, 2012
  
  Applied Biomathematics, Inc. anticipates the need for an ecologist or evolutionary biologist starting in the spring of 2012. Applicants should have a Master's degree or Ph.D. A background in conservation biology, theoretical ecology, or evolutionary theory is required, as are strong quantitative and writing skills. Programming experience is desired. Responsibilities will depend on the applicant?s background, experience, and interests. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Applied Biomathematics, Inc., is a small, academically-minded company that develops methods and tools for risk analysis with an emphasis on ecology, engineering, and human health. Over our 30-year history, we have built and continue to expand the widely-used RAMAS software library. We are in Setauket, NY, and share in the intellectual life of nearby Stony Brook University.
  
  Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to nick@ramas.com.
Tenure Track: Theoretical & Computational Ecology, U. of Amsterdam
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 6 - February 8, 2012
  
  The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world centre for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
  
  The Faculty of Science occupies a leading position internationally in its fields of research and participates in a large number of cooperative programs with universities, research institutes and businesses. The faculty has a student body of around 3,000 and 1,500 members of staff, spread over eight research institutes and a number of faculty-wide support services. A considerable part of the research is made possible by external funding from Dutch and international organizations and the private sector. The Faculty of Science offers thirteen Bachelor's degree programs and eighteen Master’s degree programs in the fields of the exact sciences, computer science and information studies, and life and earth sciences. Since September 2010, the whole faculty has been housed in a brand new building at the Science Park in Amsterdam, making the Science Park one of the largest centres of academic research in the Netherlands.
  
  The Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) is a multidisciplinary research institute with a mission to increase our insights in the functioning of ecosystems in all their complexity. Knowledge of the interactions between living organisms and processes in their physical and chemical environment is essential for a better understanding of changes in ecosystems at different temporal and spatial scales. Research in the group Theoretical Ecology focuses on the modelling of biological systems, in particular the dynamics of interacting populations and communities. IBED aims to strengthen the research in this group and hence invites applications for a
  
  Tenure track position/Assistant Professorship in Theoretical/Computational Ecology
  
  32-38 hours per week (0.84-1.0 fte)
  Vacancy number W12-013
  
  Description: We are looking for a theoretical/computational/mathematical ecologist with a focus on community ecology, who uses innovative approaches to link theory with experimental and empirical data. We invite all candidates with a relevant background in ecology to apply, but are particularly interested in candidates that work on the dynamics of large networks of interacting species or on the coupling between population dynamics and (global) nutrient cycles. The candidate should have experience with innovative modelling approaches and their application to unravel the mechanisms that govern the dynamics and structure of ecological communities. The candidate should have a training that allows him/her to teach undergraduate courses in population and community ecology, modelling and/or theoretical biology.
  
  What we have to offer: The research program of the Theoretical Ecology group focuses on the influence of population structure (mainly physiological and spatial) on the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of communities, using novel modelling techniques. Especially in the theory development about the influence of population size-structure on communities the group plays a world-leading role. We offer a dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment, operating at the interface between ecology, evolution, theoretical biology and mathematics, and making substantial contributions to all of these disciplines. The Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics comprises a wide range of ecological and evolutionary research groups, in which both modelling and experimental research plays an important role. Furthermore, the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam offers an excellent environment for high-performance computing.
  
  What we expect: The candidate is expected to make leading contributions to both the research and teaching program of the research group Theoretical Ecology. He/she is expected to teach at both bachelor and master level. Teaching will involve lectures, (computer) lab tutorials and supervision of students doing bachelor or master research projects. Furthermore, the candidate will be expected to supervise PhD students.
  Requirements:
  - PhD in (Theoretical) Ecology, Theoretical Biology, or a similar field
  - At least two to three years of international post-doc experience after obtaining the PhD
  - Research focus on community ecology
  - Proven experience in linking theory to analyses of experimental/empirical data
  - Strong interest in applying and acquiring novel modelling skills
  - Strong publication record (dependent on the seniority of the candidate), as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
  - Excellent communication skills and teaching experience
  
  Further information: More information can be found on the website of the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (http://www.science.uva.nl/ibed) and the research group Theoretical Ecology (http://www.science.uva.nl/ibed-te).
  
  Suggestions of candidates and further inquiries can be send to Prof. dr. Andre de Roos before March 25, 2012. Email: A.M.deRoos@uva.nl
  
  Appointment: We offer a position for 32-38 hours per week in a highly stimulating academic environment and a dynamic international atmosphere. The vacancy is in principle for a tenure track position, requiring several years of international postdoctoral research experience. The tenure-track-appointment of six years contains assessments after three and five years (based on “up or out”) and will lead into a permanent appointment after five years if the development of the performance is as expected. However, more junior or more senior candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as well. The type of appointment is negotiable, depending on age, experience and scientific profile of the selected candidate, but a probation period with a maximum of three years is standard. The salary is in accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel, and will range from 3,195 euros before tax, up to a maximum of 4,970 euros per month (scale 11/12, based on a full-time appointment at the assistant professorship level, salary table as from 1-1-2009), depending on previous experience and education. The salary will be increased by 8 % holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities is applicable.
  
  Job application: Applications, including a detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter, marked `strictly confidential' and quoting job reference number W12-013 in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope, should be sent before March 25, 2012 to: Universiteit van Amsterdam, Faculty of Science - dept. PZ, attn: Drs. S.H.M. Jongerius, PO Box 94216, 1090 GE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Applications can also be e-mailed to application-science@uva.nl. Please quote the job reference number in the subject. Interviews for this position are scheduled at April 12 and 13, 2012.
NIH Research & other selected Scientific Positions: February Update
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 6 - February 8, 2012
  
  Tenure-Track, Tenure-Eligible Position
  Biostatistician or Statistician, NCI-DCEG
  (deadline: February 15)
  
  The Biostatistics Branch (BB) in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for a new position at the tenure-eligible or tenure-track investigator level. BB investigators are funded by the Intramural Research Program (IRP) to develop independent investigator initiated statistical research programs that are innovative and important to promoting epidemiologic cancer research. BB statisticians collaborate in a diverse range of DCEG studies, including etiologic and molecular studies of occupational, environmental, and lifestyle factors; studies of descriptive and clinical epidemiology; and in prevention studies that are fertile areas to engage in statistical methodological and quantitative epidemiological research. Some areas of research in which the Branch is currently involved are efficient study designs for cohort and case-control studies, genetic association studies based on modern genotyping and sequencing technologies, identifying and describing interactions among genetic and environmental factors, development and validation of absolute risk models, and addressing errors in exposure and clinical measurements. We anticipate increasing opportunities for research and applications in high-dimensional data analysis and statistical computing, Bayesian methods, quality control of laboratory measurements, causal inference and methods for studies with serial biospecimen measurements, and risk factor variables from interview and medical record data, including incorporating time windows of exposure and methods for dealing with measurement error in environmental and occupational studies.
  
  We seek qualified applicants with interest in enhancing the scientific and public health effort of cancer research. Applications will be evaluated on past performance and potential to develop a creative, independent, program of statistical research applicable to cancer epidemiology and genetics, as well as ability to collaboratively add statistical expertise to ongoing and future epidemiologic studies. Applicants should have a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a related field, knowledge of the basic approaches used in cancer epidemiology, and knowledge of biostatistical theory and methods. A record of publications demonstrating an ability to conduct independent research on statistical methods is required. Publications documenting collaborative research in epidemiologic, clinical, biomedical, or biological sciences are highly desirable. The successful candidate should be able to communicate effectively with non-statistical collaborators and to publish scientific and statistical papers relevant to medical research. Applicants at the tenured level will be leading experts in biostatistical methodology and/or quantitative modeling of cancer risks associated with genetic or environmental factors.
  
  All Investigator positions in the IRP of NIH are supported by 'hard money'. The successful candidate will receive salary commensurate with his/her level of experience and additional support for computer programming assistance and for recruiting and supporting post-doctoral/pre-doctoral fellows. Interested individuals should electronically send a cover letter; curriculum vitae and bibliography; a brief summary of research experience, accomplishments and research interests and goals; copies of three publications or preprints and three letters of references to: Ms. Linda Littlejohn; Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics; National Cancer Institute; 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS/8078; Bethesda, MD 20892; or e-mail littlej@mail.nih.gov.
  
  The letters of recommendations should be sent directly to Ms. Littlejohn. Candidates should submit applications by February 15th, 2012; however, the search will continue until a qualified candidate is found. Additional information about staff and ongoing research in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics and in the Biostatistics Branch is available at http://www.dceg.cancer.gov. Please contact Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee (phone 301-402-7933 or chattern@mail.nih.gov) , Chief of the Biostatistics Branch, for questions about the position. The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  
  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/
  
  Searchable database of all NIH intramural research projects
  http://intramural.nih.gov/search/index.tml
  
  Clinical Training at NIH
  http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/index.html
  http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/gme.html
  
  I also wish to make you aware of two national resources available on the web. The NIH Clinical Center Grand Rounds and Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series (WALS) are videocast live and archived for later access.
  
  NIH Clinical Center Grand Rounds
  Schedule:
  http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.html
  Archives:
  http://videocast.nih.gov/PastEvents.asp?c=27
  
  NIH Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series
  Schedule:
  http://wals.od.nih.gov/
  Archives:
  http://videocast.nih.gov/PastEvents.asp?c=3
NSF Program Director positions-Directorate for Biological Sciences
- SMB Digest Vol 11, Issue 5 - February 1, 2012
  
  The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for two permanent Program Director positions in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB), Directorate for Biological Sciences, Arlington, VA. MCB supports fundamental theory-driven research that leads to quantitative and predictive understanding of complex living systems at the molecular, subcellular, and cellular levels. Additional information about MCB can be found at http://nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=MCB.
  
  Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in a field with an emphasis in any of the scientific areas encompassed by MCB. In addition applicants must have six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience beyond the Ph.D. in one of these scientific areas. Preference will be given to candidates who are tenured faculty members with a strong record of research accomplishments and a progressive vision for the emerging areas in molecular and cellular biology. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, but MCB is particularly interested in individuals with expertise in genetic mechanisms, cellular processes, and in the use of mathematical, systems engineering, and computational approaches in molecular and cellular biosciences.
  
  Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy should submit their materials to announcement MCB-2012-0002. The position requirements and application procedures are located on USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/307063900. If you have questions about the application process contact Johane Pace at 703-292-7493, or adsearch@nsf.gov. For technical information, contact Dr. Parag R. Chitnis, MCB Division Director, 703-292-8440, pchitnis@nsf.gov (Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703-292-8044). Applications must be received by March 15, 2012.
  
  NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Faculty Positions: Integrated Science Faculty at Virginia Tech
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 3 - January 18, 2012
  
  Integrated Science Faculty in the College of Science at Virginia Tech
  
  Nanoscience, Neuroscience, Systems Biology, and Computational Science
  
  As part of Virginia Tech's expanding presence in emerging interdisciplinary programs and degrees in nanoscience, neuroscience, systems biology, and computational science, the College of Science seeks to fill tenure-track or tenured faculty positions. These new faculty positions signify a continued University commitment to the importance of interdisciplinary science to help solve major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and health. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an internationally recognized research program and be an effective teacher in graduate and undergraduate courses. Appointments at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor will be made in one of the College's eight departments: biological sciences, chemistry, economics, geosciences, mathematics, physics, psychology, and statistics.
  
  New faculty associated with these interdisciplinary programs and degrees will be expected to participate in the College of Science's recently launched Integrated Science Curriculum (www.science.vt.edu/isc) and interdisciplinary courses, which collectively serve to build strong research and educational partnerships across the sciences.
  
  Please visit http://www.jobs.vt.edu and locate the correct posting. All applications must be submitted on-line.
  
  For more information, visit www.science.vt.edu and click on links under Faculty Openings.
  
  Consideration of applications will begin as early as January 15, 2012 and will continue until the positions are filled.
  
  For more information, please contact:
  Profs. Jill Sible and Timothy Long
  Associate Deans, College of Science
  (isfsearch@vt.edu)
Department Chair, Mathematics, Washington State University
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 3 - January 18, 2012
  
  Department Chair, Mathematics
  Washington State University
  
  Washington State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Mathematics. The chair is expected to possess the vision necessary to lead the department as it contributes to the university's goal of becoming a leading research university and as it continues in its commitment to provide excellent educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The preferred starting date is July 1, 2012.
  
  Qualifications: This position at the full professor level is open to candidates who have: 1) a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; 2) qualifications to be tenured at the full professor level; 3) a distinguished record of scholarly research and demonstrated success in teaching; 4) experience in effective graduate student supervision; 5) demonstrated success in attracting continuing external funding; and 6) leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to lead a department committed to teaching and research excellence. Previous successful chair or significant administrative experience is desirable, but candidates who otherwise possess exceptionally strong credentials will be given serious consideration.
  
  Responsibilities: The chair provides leadership to the department on a day-to-day basis. In addition, the chair must be able to work with faculty and students from multiple disciplines; attract and retain top-tier faculty; enhance existing undergraduate and graduate degree programs; advance the status of the department in terms of funded research and graduate education; support and promote the service mission of the department which currently teaches more credit hours than any other department in the university; maintain an innovative, well-funded, and nationally recognized research program in mathematics; teach classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and supervise high quality graduate research.
  
  The Department: The department has 33 full-time faculty members (three are lecturers), 14 instructors, and a staff of 10. The department aspires to be an excellent comprehensive department of mathematics and statistics. We currently have 172 undergraduate majors and 72 graduate students, and of these, 36 are doctoral students. The department has strong faculty in computational and applied mathematics, probability and statistics, and mathematical education. Our department is one of only two PhD granting departments in the state of Washington. It is currently listed as a Group II department by the AMS, even though the average faculty size for our peers is 43 (60% larger than WSU).
  
  The Environment: Washington State University conducts transformational research and provides world-class education to more than 26,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Founded in 1890 in Pullman, it is Washington's original land-grant university. Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 24,675 at the 2000 census and 29,799 according to the 2010 census. Pullman is best known as the home of Washington State University, a four-campus land-grant university, and of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, an international firm in the power industry. Eight miles east of Pullman is Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho. The surrounding region, called the Palouse prairie, or simply the Palouse, is noteworthy for its natural beauty and the wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities (Idaho wilderness, Hell's Canyon, wild river kayaking, and multiple lakes and rivers are within easy driving distance).
  
  Applications and Nominations: Candidates must provide a letter that clearly delineates how they meet the qualifications outlined above; a current curriculum vitae; a detailed statement concerning their philosophy with respect to teaching, research, and leadership/management style; and contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted electronically at www.wsujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=56817. Inquiries or nominations should be sent to the chair of the search committee, Prof. K W Hipps, Chair, Department of Chemistry, PO Box 644630, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4630, math.chair.search@wsu.edu. Screening of applications will begin January 30, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Further details about the position and the region are available upon request to the search chair once the application is completed.
  
  WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Assistant Director: Mathematical and Physical Sciences, NSF
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  Dear Colleague:
  
  We are initiating a national search for the National Science Foundation's Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) and seek your assistance in the identification of candidates.
  
  The Assistant Director, MPS, leads a Directorate comprised of five divisions: Astronomical Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics; as well as the Office of Multidisciplinary Activities. Attached is a PDF version of this letter, which includes an information sheet summarizing the Directorate's activities and the responsibilities of the position, together with the criteria that will be used in the search. Employment may be on a temporary or permanent basis in the Federal Service or by temporary assignment under provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act.
  
  We seek your help in identifying candidates with the following qualifications: outstanding leadership; a deep sense of scholarship; a grasp of the issues facing the mathematical and physical science communities in the areas of education and research; and the ability to serve effectively as a key member of the NSF management team. We are especially interested in identifying women, members of minority groups, and persons with disabilities for consideration. Recommendations of individuals from any sector -- academic, industry, or government -- are welcome.
  
  Please send your recommendations, including any supporting information that you can provide, to the AD/MPS Search Committee via e-mail (mpssrch@listserv.nsf.gov) or at the following address: National Science Foundation, Office of the Director, Suite 1205, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. We would appreciate receiving your recommendations by January 15, 2012.
  
  Your assistance in this very important task is appreciated.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Subra Suresh Cora B. Marrett
  Director Deputy Director
  
  National Science Foundation
  4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1205
  Arlington, VA 22230
  
  Enclosures
  
  Search Committee Review Criteria:
  [http://www.nsf.gov/od/searches/mps-111104/mps_review_criteria.jsp]
  
  Overview of the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences:
  [http://www.nsf.gov/od/searches/mps-111104/mps_info.jsp]
  
  PDF version of Letter and Enclosures:
  [http://www.nsf.gov/od/searches/mps-111104/nsf_admpssearch_dearcolleagueletter_111104.pdf]
Bioinformatics Programmer: Computational Immunology), Yale U
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 2 - January 11, 2012
  
  Bioinformatics Programmer (computational immunology)
  Department of Pathology
  Yale University School of Medicine
  
  Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology is seeking a highly motivated bioinformatics programmer to support collaborative projects in the general area of computational immunology. The successful candidate will work in a highly dynamic team environment to apply bioinformatics methods in support of a diverse array of studies in collaboration with computational, laboratory and clinical investigators.
  
  The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative and programming abilities, along with a demonstrated interest in applying these skills to problems in biology. MS/Ph.D. Degree preferred. New Ph.D. graduates are encouraged. Expertise is desired in several of the following areas: gene expression analysis (microarray and RNA-Seq), promoter/cis-regulatory analysis, pathway analysis, DNA-Seq (cancer mutation detection), unsupervised and supervised learning; working knowledge of Windows/ Linux and bioinformatics languages (e.g. R/Bioconductor); web and database development; and knowledge of programming/scripting languages such as JavaScript, SQL, PHP, Java, C/C++. Novel bioinformatics algorithm development is a plus, but not required.
  
  Applicants should submit a letter of interest describing their background and curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to:
  e-mail: steven.kleinstein@yale.edu
  or
  Steven Kleinstein, Ph.D
  Assistant Professor of Pathology
  Department of Pathology
  Yale University School of Medicine
  300 George Street, Suite 505
  New Haven, CT 06511
  
  Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011.
  
  Yale University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Minority and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
NIH Research and other selected Scientific Positions - January Update
- SMB Digest Vol 12, Issue 1 - January 4, 2012
  
  Tenure-Eligible or Tenure-Track Position
  Genetic Epidemiology Branch, DCEG-NCI
  (deadline: January 15)
  
  The Genetic Epidemiology Branch (GEB) in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting a tenure track or tenure/eligible genetic/molecular epidemiologist or clinician scientist to develop an independent research program.
  
  The GEB currently has active programs of research aimed at identifying the genetic bases for a broad range of population-based and familial cancers. GEB conducts family, cohort, and case-control studies to identify the genetic and environmental causes of cancer. Our studies are interdisciplinary, and GEB scientists collaborate within DCEG, NCI, nationally and internationally. The range of studies includes gene discovery, localization, characterization and risk assessment in high risk families; case-control SNP-based association studies, genomic sequencing studies, studies which integrate germline and tumor tissue genetics; population registry-based linkage studies, evaluations of interventions in high-risk populations, and development of new methodological approaches. The integration of high-dimensional data with epidemiologic and family data will be an increasingly important component of new studies. The successful applicant will be familiar with family and population study designs, approaches to gene-environment interaction, and strategies to identify true associations in genome-wide scans for disease-producing genetic variants. Depending upon his/her qualifications, expertise, and interests, his/her genetics research could incorporate any or all of the technologies mentioned above.
  
  Applications will be evaluated on demonstrated potential to develop a creative, independent program of cancer genetic epidemiologic research. Candidates must have an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent doctorate, with experience in genetics, epidemiology, clinical science, or a related discipline, relevant to the investigation of cancer in families and/or populations. The candidate must have an established record of publications that demonstrates his/her ability to analyze and interpret data from genetic studies using cutting edge methods. Candidates should also have knowledge of, and demonstrated capacity to apply, state-of-the-art statistical and epidemiologic methods in at least one of the following areas of research: genetic or molecular epidemiology, clinical discipline relevant to cancer, and/or molecular genetics. Collaboration with epidemiologists, geneticists, statisticians, clinicians, and laboratory scientists is central to the success of our research. Candidates must demonstrate the strong verbal and written communication skills that will be required to effectively write research papers, present work at scientific meetings, and convey information clearly to staff, collaborators, consultants and contractors. Candidates must also be sufficiently experienced to function independently, both in the development of their own research efforts, and in the mentoring and supervision of more junior investigators.
  
  Salary is competitive and commensurate with research experience and accomplishments, and a full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health insurance, life insurance, and a Thrift Savings Plan) is available. This position is not restricted to U.S. citizens. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research experience, accomplishments, research interests and goals, copies of three publications or preprints, and three letters of reference to: Ms. Judy Schwadron; Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics; National Cancer Institute; 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS/8073; Bethesda, MD 20892
  
  Recommendations can be included with the package or sent directly by the recommender to Ms. Schwadron. Review of candidates will begin on or about January 15, 2012; however, the search will continue until a qualified candidate is found. A completed package of the application is required in order to be considered for this position. Additional information about staff and ongoing research in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics and in the Genetic Epidemiology Branch is available at http://www.dceg.cancer.gov. The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  
  Tenure-Track Investigators
  Epidemiology, Statistics and Prevention Research, NICHD
  (deadline: February 1)
  
  The Division of Epidemiology, Statistics and Prevention Research (DESPR) of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites applications for the positions of Tenure Track Investigator in the Epidemiology Branch. The Branch conducts cutting-edge reproductive, perinatal and pediatric epidemiologic research focusing on the genetic and environmental determinants of human reproduction, pregnancy and child health, along with innovative methodological research. Candidates will be evaluated with regard to their ability to develop a creative and productive program of independent and collaborative epidemiologic research in reproductive, perinatal or obstetric epidemiology.
  
  Eligible candidates must have an MD, PhD, or other earned doctoral degree with experience and training in epidemiology or a closely related field. A track record of publications in refereed journals is also required. Full Federal benefits including salary, leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent) will be provided. Questions about the position should be directed by telephone or email to Dr. Enrique Schisterman, Chief & Senior Investigator, Epidemiology Branch, at 301-496-5582; schistee@mail.nih.gov. Interested applicants should email a cover letter describing research interests and professional accomplishments, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to: Adrienne Lonaberger; Program Analyst, DESPR, NICHD; e-mail: alonaberger@mail.nih.gov. Applications received by February 1, 2012, will be considered for a first round of interviews, but applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  
  Staff Scientist
  Laboratory of Systems Biology, NIAID
  (deadline: February 6*)
  
  The Laboratory of Systems Biology (LSB) is recruiting an individual who will have responsibilities in the broad area of computational analysis of diverse data sets from high-throughput assays such as microrarrays, RNAi screens, mass spectrometry/proteomics, high-content imaging, and SNP genotyping. This position involves close collaboration with multiple experimentalists to answer biological questions of interest by performing quality control of the experimentally generated data, relevant statistical analyses of the processed data, and bioinformatics analyses to refine or interpret the resulting discoveries in the context of third-party knowledge from literature or other public databases. To facilitate efficient data retrieval and data mining, this individual will build databases and software infrastructure to load, store, and organize the diverse data sets, associated metadata, and analysis results from the high-throughput assays. The position also involves working with other computational biologists in the LSB to conduct cutting-edge bioinformatics and systems biology research, such as developing novel statistical methods for the analysis and integration of high-dimensional data sets to gain biological insight. Because the computing infrastructure of the LSB is by necessity very inhomogeneous, the incumbent will likely need to develop or work with custom hard- and software solutions to accomplish these various goals.
  
  The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, or relevant disciplines and three or more years of hands-on research experience with the analysis of high-throughput data sets. He or she should possess a sound knowledge of statistics and quantitative modeling, as well as solid computer programming skills with proficiency in Matlab/R, SQL, and at least one scripting language (Perl/Python/Ruby). Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Java and experience with multiple operating system platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux) are definite pluses.
  
  Interested candidates may contact Ronald Germain, M.D., Ph.D., Chief, LSB, DIR, NIAID, at 301-496-1904 or rgermain@niaid.nih.gov for additional information about this position.
  
  To apply, submit your curriculum vitae, bibliography, and a detailed statement of how your expertise can contribute to the success of LSB to Ronald Germain, M.D., Ph.D., Chief, LSB, DIR, NIAID at rgermain@niaid.nih.gov or 10 Center Drive, MSC 1892, Building 10, Room 11N311, Bethesda, MD 20892-1892. Email is preferred. In addition, three letters of reference must be sent directly from the referee to the same address. Additional information about the LSB is available online at www.niaid.nih.gov/labsandresources/labs/aboutlabs/lsb/Pages/default.aspx. More information about DIR is available at www.niaid.nih.gov/about/organization/dir/Pages/default.aspx. For more information about the NIAID systems biology program, visit www.irp.nih.gov/catalyst/v19i6/systems-biology-as-defined-by-nih.
  
  Learn more about NIAID and how you can play a role in this exciting and dynamic research organization: Visit us on the Web: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/careers/gbi12; follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/NIAIDCareers; like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/niaid.nih. HHS, NIH, and NIAID are proud to be equal opportunity employers.
  
  * Applications are preferred before February 6, 2012.
  
  Staff Scientist (Facility Head)
  Laboratory of Neurogenetics, NIA
  (deadline: February 7)
  
  The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for a Staff Scientist (Facility Head) in the Laboratory of Neurogenetics (LNG). This Staff Scientist will lead the Computational Biology Core within LNG. This group contributes to ongoing studies aimed at understanding the genetic determinants of age-associated alterations and age associated diseases, with particular emphasis on neurological disorders, under the direction of the Laboratory Chief, Andrew Singleton, Ph.D. The LNG has a multifaceted research portfolio that includes several ongoing genome wide high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) association studies, high throughput exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing, targeted resequencing, and both chip-based and sequence based gene expression studies. In addition the laboratory has large efforts aimed at the characterization of the pathogenesis of neurological disease, and approaches this through both traditional cell biological and transgenic approaches, in addition to using high throughput cell-based modifier screens. This program of research involves extensive collaboration with intramural and extramural researchers and collaboration with several international academic institutions.
  
  The Staff Scientist is expected to manage an existing group of computational biologists who support the needs of LNG. In addition the applicant will be required to work closely with collaborators both within and outside of the Intramural Research Program, and establish new efforts and collaborations that will improve the research portfolio of LNG. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in high-level computational analysis of chip-based genotyping, chip-based gene expression analysis, in addition to being highly skilled with the processing, analysis, and interpretation of next generation sequencing data from DNA and RNA. The successful applicant must be experienced in the integration of exceptionally large genetic and genomic datasets for quantitative trait loci. A critical skill set necessary for this position will be an ability to oversee administration and maintenance of the LNG's compute architecture, which comprises ~200TB of high performance parallel data storage and 64 cores on Linux servers. In this respect the applicant will need to be able to forecast future needs, and design and implement expansions of this architecture to meet such needs. From a programming perspective, the LNG's current data pipelines use existing in house software developed in Java, Bash and R scripts, so the applicant will need to be proficient with these languages. The applicant must be able to evaluate, integrate and deploy externally developed computational biology, bioinformatics and analytic software packages, likely requiring some familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C, C++, Perl and Python as well as software build and deployment tools within a Linux environment. An understanding of the genetic and biologic basis of neurological disease and aging is preferred. The successful candidate will have experience in collaborative research documented in publications and more generally will have a history of publications that reflect experience in the analytical requirements of this position.
  
  The successful individual must have a Ph.D. Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. The salary range for a Staff Scientist is $89,033 - $173,826. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available. Additional information regarding the NIA IRP and the LNG are available at the following websites: http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov and http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/branches/lng/lng.htm. To apply: Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Jamie Hertzfelt, Staff Assistant; Office of the Scientific Director; Vacancy # IRP-12-01; National Institute on Aging, Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 100-Room 04C230,Baltimore, MD 21224 or email: hertzfeltja@mail.nih.gov. Applications must be received before February 7, 2012. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
  
  Tenure-Track, Tenure-Eligible Position
  Biostatistician or Statistician,
  NCI-DCEG (deadline: February 15)
  
  The Biostatistics Branch (BB) in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for a new position at the tenure-eligible or tenure-track investigator level. BB investigators are funded by the Intramural Research Program (IRP) to develop independent investigator initiated statistical research programs that are innovative and important to promoting epidemiologic cancer research. BB statisticians collaborate in a diverse range of DCEG studies, including etiologic and molecular studies of occupational, environmental, and lifestyle factors; studies of descriptive and clinical epidemiology; and in prevention studies that are fertile areas to engage in statistical methodological and quantitative epidemiological research. Some areas of research in which the Branch is currently involved are efficient study designs for cohort and case-control studies, genetic association studies based on modern genotyping and sequencing technologies, identifying and describing interactions among genetic and environmental factors, development and validation of absolute risk models, and addressing errors in exposure and clinical measurements. We anticipate increasing opportunities for research and applications in high-dimensional data analysis and statistical computing, Bayesian methods, quality control of laboratory measurements, causal inference and methods for studies with serial biospecimen measurements, and risk factor variables from interview and medical record data, including incorporating time windows of exposure and methods for dealing with measurement error in environmental and occupational studies.
  
  We seek qualified applicants with interest in enhancing the scientific and public health effort of cancer research. Applications will be evaluated on past performance and potential to develop a creative, independent, program of statistical research applicable to cancer epidemiology and genetics, as well as ability to collaboratively add statistical expertise to ongoing and future epidemiologic studies. Applicants should have a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a related field, knowledge of the basic approaches used in cancer epidemiology, and knowledge of biostatistical theory and methods. A record of publications demonstrating an ability to conduct independent research on statistical methods is required. Publications documenting collaborative research in epidemiologic, clinical, biomedical, or biological sciences are highly desirable. The successful candidate should be able to communicate effectively with non-statistical collaborators and to publish scientific and statistical papers relevant to medical research. Applicants at the tenured level will be leading experts in biostatistical methodology and/or quantitative modeling of cancer risks associated with genetic or environmental factors.
  
  All Investigator positions in the IRP of NIH are supported by "hard money". The successful candidate will receive salary commensurate with his/her level of experience and additional support for computer programming assistance and for recruiting and supporting post-doctoral/pre-doctoral fellows. Interested individuals should electronically send a cover letter; curriculum vitae and bibliography; a brief summary of research experience, accomplishments and research interests and goals; copies of three publications or preprints and three letters of references to: Ms. Linda Littlejohn; Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics; National Cancer Institute; 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS/8078; Bethesda, MD 20892; or e-mail littlej@mail.nih.gov.
  
  The letters of recommendations should be sent directly to Ms. Littlejohn. Candidates should submit applications by February 15th, 2012; however, the search will continue until a qualified candidate is found. Additional information about staff and ongoing research in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics and in the Biostatistics Branch is available at http://www.dceg.cancer.gov. Please contact Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee (phone 301-402-7933 or chattern@mail.nih.gov) , Chief of the Biostatistics Branch, for questions about the position. The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  
  Tenure-Track Position
  Laboratory of Chemical Physics, NIDDK
  (deadline: March 1)
  
  A tenure track position is available for a theoretical/computational biophysical scientist to establish an independent research program in the Laboratory of Chemical Physics, NIDDK, NIH. Current research in this Laboratory is primarily concerned with experimental, theoretical and computational problems in the structure, dynamics, and function of biological macromolecules. Experimental techniques include solution and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, time-resolved X-ray crystallography and optical spectroscopy, and single molecule spectroscopy. Development of fundamental aspects of experimental and theoretical techniques is an active area in the Laboratory.
  
  The Laboratory is located on the main intramural campus of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. The Principal Investigators in the Laboratory are: Philip Anfinrud, Ad Bax, Marius Clore, William Eaton, Gerhard Hummer, Attila Szabo, and Robert Tycko (Scientists Emeriti: Edwin Becker and Robert Zwanzig). Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated expertise and a record of achievement. Interested applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae and list of publications, copies of selected publications, a summary of research accomplishments, a plan for future research, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Richard Pastor, Chair, Laboratory of Chemical Physics Search Committee; National Institutes of Health; Building 5, Room 116; Bethesda, MD 20892-0520. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 1, 2012. DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.
  
  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/
  
  Searchable database of all NIH intramural research projects
  http://intramural.nih.gov/search/index.tml
  
  Clinical Training at NIH
  http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/index.html
  http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/gme.html
  
  I also wish to make you aware of two national resources available on the web. The NIH Clinical Center Grand Rounds and Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series (WALS) are videocast live and archived for later access.
  
  NIH Clinical Center Grand Rounds
  Schedule:
  http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.html
  Archives:
  http://videocast.nih.gov/PastEvents.asp?c=27
  
  NIH Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series
  Schedule:
  http://wals.od.nih.gov/
  Archives:
  http://videocast.nih.gov/PastEvents.asp?c=3

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