---------------------------------------------------- Subject: SMB Digest v05i36 SMB Digest December 15, 2005 Volume 05 Issue 36 ISSN 1086-6566 Editor: Ray Mejía (ray@helix.nih.gov) Note: Information about the Society for Mathematical Biology, including an application for membership, may be found in the SMB Home Page, http://www.smb.org/ . Access the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, the official journal of SMB, at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/issn/00928240 . Inquiries about membership or BMB fulfillment should be sent to membership@smb.org Issue's Topics: Joint SIAM-LS/SMB Meeting, Deadline, Mini-symposia Proposals: Dec 30 Financial Aid to SMB Annual Meeting, Application Deadline: May 15 Workshop: Mathematical Models in Biology and Medicine, ASU NETTAB 2006, July 3-6, Pula, Sardinia CIBB 2006 -- Deadline Extension: 28 December 2005 CRCNS 2005 PI Meeting Proceedings Postdoctoral Position, Graduate Studentship, CMB, Oxford Postdoctoral Position, Metabolic Modeling Postdoctoral Position, Computational Anatomy/Image Segmentation Postdoctoral Position, Math Modelling Horizontal Gene Transfer Postdoc Positions, Math/Computational Biology, UC, Irvine Assistant Professors, Mathematical Biology and Biostatistics, NJIT SMBnet Reminders ---------------------------------------------------- From: "telston@amath.unc.edu" Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:39:08 -0500 Subject: Joint SIAM-LS/SMB Meeting, Deadline, Mini-symposia Proposals: Dec 30 The December 30 deadline for submitting proposals for mini-symposia at the 2006 Joint SIAM/SMB Life Sciences Meeting is rapidly approach. For those interested in organizing a mini-symposium, the website where proposals can be submitted is: http://meetings.siam.org/start.cfm?CONFCODE=ls06 The conference website is: http://www.siam.org/meetings/ls06/ ---------------------------------------------------- From: Arthur Sherman Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:59:32 -0500 Subject: Financial Aid to SMB Annual Meeting, Application Deadline: May 15 SMB will once again be offering financial aid, generally partial, to support travel to the Annual Meeting joint with SIAM, to be held July 31 - August 4, 2006 in Raleigh, NC, USA. See http://www.siam.org/meetings/ls06. The deadline for applications will be May 15, 2006. The funds are intended primarily for graduate students, but others may be supported as need and budget allow. Preference is given to SMB members. Detailed guidelines for eligibility are posted at: http://www.smb.org/landahl.shtml SIAM will also be offering student support separately. See http://www.siam.org/meetings/ls06/students.php for details. Arthur Sherman, Chair SMB Landahl Travel Grant Committee ---------------------------------------------------- From: kuang Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 08:44:37 -0700 Subject: Workshop: Mathematical Models in Biology and Medicine, ASU Workshop on Mathematical Models in Biology and Medicine Where: Arizona State University, Computing Commons, Room 120 When: Friday, February 3 - Saturday, February 4, 2006 Sponsors: Department of Mathematics at ASU, MTBI, and NSF (through UBM) Theme: This workshop will showcase recent research projects completed or being carried out by ASU's undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the general area of mathematical and computational biology and medicine. It will also feature several invited keynote addresses from speakers outside of ASU. There will also be a poster presentation session in the evening of Friday, Feb. 3. Contact: For details about the schedule and participation in this workshop, please contact Yang Kuang [kuang@asu.edu, phone: 480.965.6915] or Dieter Armbruster [armbruster@asu.edu, phone: 480.965.5441/5893] Keynote Speakers: 1. Linda J. S. Allen, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University. 2. H. T. Banks, Center for Research in Scientific Computation, North Carolina State U. 3. Luis M. A. Bettencourt, Los Alamos National Laboratory. 4. Zhilan Feng, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University. 5. John Guckenheimer, Mathematics and Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University. 6. Mary Ann Horn, Mathematics Department, Vanderbilt University, and NSF. 7. Irakli Loladze, Department of Mathematics University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 8. Glenn Webb,  Mathematics Department, Vanderbilt University ---------------------------------------------------- From: Paolo Romano Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 10:54:29 +0100 (NFT) Subject: NETTAB 2006, July 3-6, Pula, Sardinia NETTAB 2006 is being announced Do you have any plans for next July? NETTAB 2006 Distributed Applications, Web Services, Tools and GRID Infrastructures for Bioinformatics July 3-6, 2006 Polaris Sardinian Science and Technology Park Pula, Sardinia, Italy http://www.nettab.org/2005/ This is the sixth in a series of workshops that intend to introduce and discuss some of the most innovative and promising network tools and applications in bioinformatics. You can have a look at the presentation of the NETTAB 2006 workshop given by Giuliano Armano at the end of the NETTAB 2005 workshop: see http://www.nettab.org/2005/docs/NETTAB2005_ArmanoRevised.pdf . Scheduled deadlines: Web site available: December 15, 2005 Preliminary Call for Papers: January 15, 2006 Call for Tutorials: January 31, 2006 Looking forward to seeing you in Sardinia. Best regards. On behalf of the Organizing Committee Paolo Romano ---------------------------------------------------- From: Francesco Masulli Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:33:50 +0100 Subject: CIBB 2006 -- Deadline Extension: 28 December 2005 DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR PAPER SUBMISSION: 28 December 2005 CIBB 2006 Third International Meeting on Computational Intelligence Methods for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Genova, ITALY -- August 29-31, 2006 Meeting Website: http://cibb06.disi.unige.it/ Important Dates Submission deadline: 28 December 2005 Notification of acceptance: 15 February 2006 Final papers due: 15 April 2006 Workshop: 29-31 August 2006 ---------------------------------------------------- From: "Whang, Kenneth" Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 11:02:57 -0500 Subject: CRCNS 2005 PI Meeting Proceedings The NSF/NIH Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience program held its first Principal Investigators' meeting in April 2005. The meeting included reports on 45 CRCNS-funded projects and discussions of broader research issues, education and training, international collaboration, and other topics of interest to the computational neuroscience community. Proceedings and the meeting report are now available at http://www.nsf.gov/cise/iis/crcns2005/. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Ruth Baker Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 13:46:00 +0100 Subject: Postdoctoral Position, Graduate Studentship, CMB, Oxford CENTRE FOR MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY, MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT - ACADEMIC-RELATED RESEARCH STAFF GRADE 1A - Reference no. BK/05/030 The Centre for Mathematical Biology is looking to recruit a post-doctoral research assistant to work in the area of computational mathematical modelling of periodic pattern formation in developmental biology. More specifically, the PDRA will work alongside Dr Ruth Baker and Professor Philip Maini (CMB) and Professor David Gavaghan (Oxford University Computing Laboratory) to develop numerical schemes for solving models for segmentation of the vertebrate axis and feather bud formation. The models developed will consist of mixed type systems of reaction-diffusion equations with highly non-linear reaction functions (which are not necessarily continuous) and advection in one and two spatial dimensions, on non-regular geometries. The PDRA will also interact with a doctoral student working on the same project (also based in the CMB) and there may also be the opportunity to visit experimental collaborators. Candidates should have an understanding and extensive experience in the following areas: mathematical modelling and simulation of complex biological systems; applied scientific computing; modelling simulations of coupled multi-scale systems; and experience of Finite Element modelling of biological systems. This role would suit individuals who have a first degree in mathematics and a PhD in numerical mathematics, show evidence of independent research, enjoy working in a team and have a meticulous approach to their work. This position is funded by Microsoft and is available from October 2006 for a maximum period of 18 months. POSTGRADUATE STUDENTSHIP - Reference no. BK/05/030 Applications are invited for a postgraduate studentship, funded by Microsoft and EPSRC, to work on multi-scale modelling of periodic pattern formation with Dr Ruth Baker and Professor Philip Maini (Centre for Mathematical Biology, part of the Mathematical Institute). The purpose of this project is to build multi-scale models which will help to understand the mechanisms underlying periodic pattern formation: initial models will be concerned with formation of feather buds via the interaction of activating and inhibiting factors. Spatio-temporal chemotaxis-based mathematical models will be developed which will incorporate key details relating to these factors and their interactions. The models will be solved using both analytical and numerical techniques. They will be tested against the currently available data and used to make experimentally testable predictions. The student will also interact with a mathematical/computational postdoc working on the same project (also based in the Centre for Mathematical Biology), and there may also be an opportunity to visit experimental collaborators. Microsoft and EPSRC Funded Studentship plus College and University fees. UK students will receive a Microsoft and EPSRC funded studentship, College and University fees and some additional travel expenses. EU students will receive fees and travel expenses only. The studentship will be in association with St Hugh's College, Oxford. Further particulars for both posts may be obtained from vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk and at http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/notices/vacancies/. Applications, including a full CV, a covering letter explaining suitability for the position and how the candidate satisfies the selection criteria (see the further particulars), and the names and addresses of two referees should be sent to The Administrative Assistant (Vacancies), Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LB. [Email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk]. Applications should arrive by 3rd March 2006 (E-mail applications are acceptable). Applicants must arrange for their referees to send references direct to the Administrative Assistant by the same date (fax or email is sufficient). Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview in April 2006. ---------------------------------------------------- From: shoghik@mir.wustl.edu Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 16:10:34 -0600 Subject: Postdoctoral Position, Metabolic Modeling Postdoctoral position in Mathematical Modeling A postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The successful candidate will be engaged in the development and application of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic models in metabolic imaging. The ideal candidate should have experience in pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics or a doctoral degree in biomathematics, mathematics, computer science, bioengineering or related fields. Candidates should have a M.D. and/or a Ph.D. degree with no more than 5 years of previous postdoctoral research experience. The position is initially available for a two year period with possible extensions. Interested individuals should send a CV and a brief statement of research goals to Kooresh Shoghi at shoghik@wustl.edu. ---------------------------------------------------- From: shoghik@mir.wustl.edu Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 16:16:40 -0600 Subject: Postdoctoral Position, Computational Anatomy/Image Segmentation Postdoctoral position in Computational Anatomy/Image Segmentation & Registration A postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The successful candidate will be engaged in the development of applications for biomedical image registration and segmentation. The ideal candidate should have obtained a doctoral degree in mathematics, computer science, computer vision, biomedical engineering or related fields with relevant research experience. The position is initially available for a two year period with possible extensions. Interested individuals should send a CV and a brief statement of research goals to Kooresh Shoghi at shoghik@wustl.edu. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Jan Kreft Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:47:31 +0100 Subject: Postdoctoral Position, Math Modelling Horizontal Gene Transfer Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in individual based mathematical modeling of horizontal gene transfer in microbial communities. The successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Environment & Resources at the Technical University of Denmark (E&R DTU) and work under the supervision of Prof. Barth F. Smets, in a new EC/Marie Curie supported Center of Excellence. The modeling will occur in close collaboration with Dr. J. U. Kreft at the University of Bonn (GE). The successful candidate will have a high motivation for research and solid written/spoken communication skills. The applicants will enjoy working in and contributing to an international and cross-disciplinary team, and enjoy periodic research exchanges at other European Universities. At the date of appointment, candidates must have at least 4 (but less than 10) years of relevant research experience or a PhD degree, and evidence of research productivity, with expertise in mathematical modeling and computational analysis applied to environmental/microbial systems. Initial appointment will be for a period of 12 months, with anticipated extension up to 48 months, pending performance. Salary will be at EU scale, with possibility for mobility and travel allowance. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Positions are available starting Jan. 01 2006. Applications should be electronic and should include a letter of intent, a CV, a statement describing research expertise and interests, 2 to 3 key original research articles, and a list of three academic referees. All information should be attached as one pdf file. Women and residents of new EU member states are particularly encouraged to apply. For application submission and further information, contact Prof. Barth F. Smets (bfs@er.dtu.dk). Institute of Environment & Resources DTU Building 115, Technical University of Denmark DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark ---------------------------------------------------- From: Qing Nie Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:18:08 -0800 (PST) Subject: Postdoc Positions, Math/Computational Biology, UC, Irvine Postdoctoral Scholar Positions in Mathematical and Computational Biology at University of California, Irvine Two to three postdoctoral positions are available in the areas of Mathematical and Computational Biology, and Computational Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at UC Irvine. The positions are supported by NIH and the Center for Mathematical and Computational Biology (CMCB) at UCI. The successful candidates are expected to work with Professor Qing Nie in a multi-disciplinary research environment. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. Appointments will be effective July 1, 2006, or later. Completed applications must be submitted electronically and must contain (1) a cover letter (2) a curriculum vitae (3) a statement of research (4) selected reprints and/or preprints (please limit to two), and (3) three reference letters sent electronically, as directed online. (In lieu of a teaching statement, please upload your AMS cover sheet.) Instructions on the electronic application process can be found at: http://ps.uci.edu/employment/apply.html Under "Position Applying For", select "Bio Comp/Math Postdoc". Specific questions about the position may be directed to qnie@math.uci.edu Applications are welcome at any time. The review process will begin January 15, 2006, and will continue until positions are filled. The University of California, Irvine, is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Robert M Miura Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2005 12:42:47 -0500 (EST) Subject: Assistant Professors, Mathematical Biology and Biostatistics, NJIT Tenure-Track Assistant Professors Mathematical Biology and Biostatistics Department of Mathematical Sciences New Jersey Institute of Technology We are seeking candidates for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Mathematical Sciences for fall 2006. Specifically, there is one position in Mathematical Biology and one in Biostatistics. These positions will enhance our already strong presence in the application of mathematics to the life sciences. Candidates should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience in these or related fields and strong teaching and research potential. The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees, with tracks in the PhD program in Applied Mathematics and in Applied Probability and Statistics. The University reserves the right to substitute equivalent education and/or experience at its discretion. NJIT is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access employer, and encourages applications from women, minorities & persons w/disabilities. Send curriculum vitae, statements on teaching and research, and three letters of reference to the Chair, Department of Mathematical Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 USA. For more information about the Department of Mathematical Sciences, see the URL: math.njit.edu. Processing of applications will begin in mid-January. ---------------------------------------------------- Subject: SMBnet Reminders To subscribe to the SMB Digest please point your browser at http://list.auckland.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/math-smbnet and complete the subscription information. Alternatively, if you prefer to use e-mail, send mail to LISTSERV@listserv.biu.ac.il with "subscribe SMBnet Your Name" in the body of the mail (omit the quotes). After you subscribe, you will receive a greeting with additional information. Submissions to appear in the SMB Digest may be sent to SMBnet@smb.org Items of interest to the mathematical biology community may be submitted for inclusion in the SMBnet archive. See instructions at: http://smb.org/publications/SMBnet/pubs/fyi . The SMB Digest is also available on the SMB Home Page at http://smb.org/publications/SMBnet/digest/ The contents of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part with attribution. 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