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Subject: SMB Digest v12i06
SMB Digest February 8, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 06
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Amina Eladdadi eladdada(at)strose(dot)edu
Note:
Information about the Society for Mathematical Biology, including an
application for membership, may be found in the SMB Home Page,
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membership(at)smb(dot)org .
Issue's Topics:
Workshop: Stochastic Modeling of Reaction Diff.., July 9-11, Oxford
Spring School: Math Models & Methods in Bio.., April 24-27, Morocco
Symposium: Exocytosis in Endocrine cells... April 26-27, Sweden
Conference: BIOMATH 2012, June 17-22, Bulgaria
Bi-Monthly News from NIMBioS, Jan-Feb, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 1
CfP: Agent-Directed Simulation, March 26-29, Orlando, FL
PhD Studentship: CMIAD, University of Sheffield, UK
PhD Position in yeast golycolysis, VU Amsterdam
PhD Fellowships in Animal Genetics at Iowa State University
Postdoc: Tracer Kinetic Modeling..., Yale University
Postdoc: Computational & Systems Biology, The Jackson Laboratory
Call for Nominations: Blackwell-Tapia Prize 2012
Tenure Track: Theoretical & Computational Ecology, U. of Amsterdam
NIH Research & other selected Scientific Positions: February Update
SMBnet Reminders
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From: Radek Erban <erban@maths.ox.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:12 PM
Subject: Workshop on Stochastic Modeling of Reaction-Diffusion
Processes in Biology, 9-11 July 2012, Oxford
Workshop on Stochastic Modelling of Reaction-Diffusion Processes in
Biology, 9-11 July 2012, Oxford, United Kingdom
Website: http://people.maths.ox.ac.uk/erban/workshop/
Speakers:
Steve Andrews, Ruth Baker, Thomas Bartol, Jonathan Chapman, David
Fange, Mark Flegg, Martin Howard, Samuel Isaacson, Karen Lipkow,
Per Lotstedt, Alan McKane, Hans Othmer, Linda Petzold, Wouter-Jan
Rappel, Koichi Takahashi
Organizers:
Radek Erban, Mark Flegg and Philip Maini, Mathematical Institute,
University of Oxford
The aim of this workshop is to bring together researchers working on
different aspects of stochastic reaction-diffusion modelling to share
the latest developments in the field. Invited speakers include
representatives of three (overlapping) groups of researchers:
(i) developers of stochastic reaction-diffusion software;
(ii) mathematicians who analyse stochastic reaction-diffusion
algorithms; and
(iii) researchers who use stochastic reaction-diffusion models to
answer specific biological questions.
More information can be found at:
http://people.maths.ox.ac.uk/erban/workshop/
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From: Abdelghani Bellouquid <bellouq2002@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Subject: Spring School-Math. Models & Methods in Biology, April 24-27,
Morocco
Spring School on Mathematical Modeling and Methods in Biology
Location: Ecole National des Sciences Appliquees, SAFI, Morocco.
Time: April 24-27, 2012
This school is the fourth in a series of spring/summer schools in
Moroccan Universities on the analysis of nonlinear partial
differential equations and their applications. It is intended for PhD
students and researchers interested in theoretical and numerical
analysis of partial differential equations and nonlinear modeling.
The aim of this year's spring school is the mathematical modeling and
methods in biology.
Topics are: population dynamics, systems biology, chemotaxis
modeling, and models of biological membranes.
Plenary Speakers:
Mostafa Adimy, INRIA, France
Oscar Angulo, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
Nicola Bellomo, Politecnico di Torino, Italie
Mostafa Bendahmane, U. of Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, France
Chaouqi Misbah, U. of Joseph Fourier Grenoble 1, France
Organizers:
Pr. Abdelghani Bellouquid (ENSA, Safi, Morocco)
Pr. Noureddine Igbida ( Université de Limoges, France)
Registration deadline: March 30, 2012
For more information, please visit the website:
http://www.ensas.ac.ma/edp2012/
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From: Morten Gram Pedersen <pedersen@dei.unipd.it>
Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Subject: Symposium: Exocytosis in endocrine cells - linking
experiments and theory, April 26-27, Sweden
Exocytosis in endocrine cells -linking experiments and theory
Lund University Diabetes Centre, Malmö, Sweden
April 26-27, 2012
The symposium will bring experimentalists and modelers together in
order to foster future interdisciplinary studies of exocytosis and
release from endocrine cells. Moreover, researchers working with
chromaffin cells, with pancreatic alpha- and beta-cells, and with
other cell types, will attend the meeting, which will therefore
provide a platform for the exchange of results and methods between
these communities.
Confirmed Speakers: Mica Ohara-Imaizumi, Sebastian Barg, Jakob B.
Sorensen, Victor V. Matveev, Amparo Gil Gomez, Geert van den Bogaart,
Aniko Varadi, Arthur Sherman, Isaac Meilijson, Erik Renström, Chae
Young Cha
For registration and more information:
http://www.dei.unipd.it/~pedersen/symposium/
Organizing committee:
Prof. Lena Eliasson, PhD, Islet Cell Exocytosis, Lund University
Diabetes Centre, Malmö, Sweden; Email: lena.eliasson@med.lu.se
Morten Gram Pedersen, PhD, Bioengineering group, University of Padova, Italy
Email: pedersen@dei.unipd.it
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From: Roumen Anguelov [Roumen.Anguelov@up.ac.za]
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 1:55 AM
Subject: BIOMATH 2012, June 17-22, Bulgaria
International Conference on Mathematical Methods and Models in
Biosciences (BIOMATH 2012) Sofia, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences,
17-22 June 2012 www.biomath.bg/2012/
The conference is devoted to recent research in biosciences based on
applications of mathematics as well as mathematics applied to or
motivated by biological applications. It is a multidisciplinary
meeting forum for researchers who develop and apply mathematical and
computational tools to the study of phenomena in the broad fields of
biology, ecology, medicine, biotechnology, bioengineering,
environmental science, etc. Contributed talks in any of these fields
are invited for presentation. Participants need to submit a one-page
abstract 31 March 2012 indicating clearly the significance of the
reported results for the advancement of knowledge in bioscience and/or
biotechnology. Accepted presentations shall be published in special
issues of science journals.
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From: NIMBioS <newsletter@nimbios.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 8:20 AM
Subject: Bi-Monthly News from NIMBioS, Jan-Feb, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 1
The Bi-Monthly News from the National Institute for Mathematical and
Biological Synthesis January-February 2012 - Vol 4, Issue 1, is now
available and can be accessed at:
http://www.nimbios.org/press/newsletter
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From: Yu Zhang <yzhang@cs.trinity.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Subject: CFP Agent-Directed Simulation, March 26-29, Orlando, FL
CALL FOR PAPERS and POSTERS
Agent-Directed Simulation Symposium (ADS'12)
Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando, FL, USA
March 26-29, 2012
Website: http://www.scs.org/springsim/2012?q=node/205
Sponsored by The Society for Modeling and Simulation International
(SCS). Co-located with the 2012 SISO Spring Simulation Interoperability
Workshop (SIW)
KEY DATES
Feb 6, 2012: Manuscript submission
Feb 15, 2012: Notification of acceptance
Mar 1, 2012: Full Camera-ready papers
Mar 26-29, 2012: ADS'12 Symposium along with SpringSim'12
Conference
General Co-Chairs
Levent Yilmaz, Auburn University
Tuncer Oren, University of Ottawa
Program Co-Chairs
Gregory Madey, University of Notre Dame
Maarten Sierhuis, Carnegie Mellon University, NASA Ames Research
Yu Zhang, Trinity University
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From: Nick Monk <n.monk@sheffield.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Subject: PhD Studentships-CMIAD, U. of Sheffield, UK
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).
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From: Planque, R. <r.planque@vu.nl>
Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 6:43 AM
Subject: PhD Position in yeast golycolysis, VU Amsterdam
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 Planqué, r.planque@vu.nl
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From: Karin S. Dorman <kdorman@iastate.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Subject: PhD Position in Animal Genetics at Iowa State U.
PhD Fellowships at Iowa State University
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.
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From: Carson, Richard <richard.e.carson@yale.edu>
Date: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Subject: Postdoc: Tracer Kinetic Modeling, Positron Emission
Tomography, Yale University
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.
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From: Imogen Hurley <Imogen.Hurley@jax.org>
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:26:08 +0000
Subject: Postdoc-Computational & Systems Biology, The Jackson Lab.
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.
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From: Barrows, Lauren <lauren_barrows@icerm.brown.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Call for Nominations: Blackwell-Tapia Prize 2012
Nominations are solicited for the sixth Blackwell Tapia Prize, which
will be awarded at a conference to be held at the Institute for
Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) on
November 9-10, 2012. Nominees should be active mathematical scientists
who have (1) contributed and continue to contribute significantly to
research in their fields of expertise; and (2) served as role models
for mathematical scientists and students from underrepresented
minority groups or contributed in other significant ways to addressing
the problem of the underrepresentation of minorities in
mathematics. Nominations should include a letter addressing both
eligibility requirements, along with a CV of the nominee. Additional
letters supporting the nomination may be included, but are not
required.
Nominations should be sent by e-mail to Robert Megginson at
meggin@umich.edu by February 12, 2012.
The biennial Blackwell Tapia Prize was established in 2002 by the
Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute and the Mathematical
Sciences Research Institute in honor of the late David H. Blackwell
and Richard A. Tapia, distinguished mathematical scientists who have
been inspirations to more than a generation of African American and
Latino/Latina students and professionals in the mathematical
sciences. A consortium of U.S. mathematics institutes, which host the
conference in turn, supports the conference at which the prize is
awarded. Previous hosts have been MSRI (2002), IPAM (2004), IMA
(2006), SAMSI (2008), and MBI (2010). Prior to the first awarding of
the prize, an initial Blackwell-Tapia Conference was held at Cornell
University in 2000, supported by MTBI and MSRI. The prize itself is
funded by a generous donation from Cornell. Previous recipients of the
Blackwell Tapia Prize are Arlie Petters (2002), Rodrigo Bañuelos
(2004), William Massey (2006), Juan Meza (2008), and Trachette Jackson
(2010).
More information on the 2012 Blackwell-Tapia conference can be found
online at: http://icerm.brown.edu/blackwell-tapia-2012
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From: Andre de Roos <A.M.deRoos@uva.nl>
Date: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Subject: Tenure Track-Theoretical & Computational Ecology, U. of
Amsterdam
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. André 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 before tax, up to a maximum of ? 4,970 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.
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From: "Owens, Roland (NIH/OD) [E]" <owensrol@mail.nih.gov>
Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 18:59:10 -0500
Resent-From: Raymond Mejia <ray@helix.nih.gov>
Subject: NIH Research and other selected Scientific Positions:
February Update
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
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