Subject: SMB Digest v12i18
SMB Digest May 2, 2012 Volume 12 Issue 18
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Amina Eladdadi eladdada(at)strose(dot)edu
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Issue's Topics:
Symposium: Integrative Network Biology 2012, May 11-13, Denmark
International Seminar on Biomathematics, August 07?10, Huaraz
Workshop: Epidemics on Networks... September 5-7, Girona, Spain
ToC-New issue of MBE vol. 9, no. 2 2012 April
Short Course: The Virtual Cell, June 18-20, U. of Connecticut
Short Course: Continuum Mechanics in Bio. & Med., June 17-22, UCL
Master 2 in Systems and Synthetic Biology (mSSB), France
PhD Scholarship on Stochastic Modeling in Genetics, Nottingham
PhD Studentships: Bioinformatics / Computational Immunology, Sydney
Postdoc: Stat. & Math. Analyses of Bio. Sequence Data, Australia
Lectureship in Applied Mathematics at the University of Sydney
Lectureships in Computational Math. Applied to Biology, U. Dundee
New NSF Program Solicitation and Webinar
NIH Research and other Scientific/Clinical Positions - May Update
SMBnet Reminders
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Date: Tue, May 1, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Subject: Symposium-Integrative Network Biology 2012,May 11-13, Denmark
Integrative Network Biology 2012: Network Medicine
Final Poster abstract deadline: May 3rd, 2012
Call for Oral contributions is now closed
A few Travel Fellowships still available!
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Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Subject: International Seminar on Biomathematics, August 07?10, Huaraz
VIII International Seminar on Biomathematics
VIII SEMBIOMAT, Huaraz, August 07 ? 10 , 2012
First Call for Papers:
On behalf of the 8th International Seminar on BioMathematics (VIII
SEMBIOMAT) Organizing Committee, we would like to invite you to
contribute and participate in this event. The seminar, organized by
the Peruvian Society of Applied and Computational Mathematics (SPMAC),
will be held from August 07-10, 2012 at Huaraz "Peruvian
Switzerland". The intention is to promote theoretical approaches,
mathematical and computational tools in biology and medicine, to
facilitate the development of new technologies in applications
relevant to our necessities. More specific information will be
Seminar'sTopics:
· Population Dynamics (Dinámica Poblacional)
· Mathematical Epidemiology (Epidemiologia Matemática)
· Mathematical Ecology (Ecología Matemática)
· Biostatistics (Bioestadística)
· Medical Infomatics (Informática Medica)
· Biotechnology (Biotecnología)
· Molecular Biology (Biología Molecular)
· Mathematical Immunology (Inmunología Matemática)
. Bioinformatics (Bioinformática)
. Computational Biosciences (Biocomputación)
And other topics on the life sciences that involve mathematics,
statistics and computing science as a scientific support.
(Y otros temas en las áreas de ciencias de la vida que involucren a la
matemática, estadística y la computación como soporte científico.)
Deadlines:
Papers/Abstracts Submission and Invited Session Proposals: June 10th, 2012
Authors Notifications: June 30th, 2012
Full papers: July 15th, 2012
Abstract Format (Formato de Presentación de Resumen)
Send an e-mail to request it.
More Information (Mas Información)
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Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 6:22 AM
Subject: Workshop on Epidemics on Networks, September 5-7, Girona, Spain
This is the 2nd announcement of the workshop "Epidemics on Networks:
Current trends and challenges", September 5-7, 2012, that will be held
in the premises of the University of Girona.
The aim of the workshop is to bring together researchers in the field
of epidemics with different backgrounds (mathematicians, physicists,
computer scientists, engineers, and biologists) to present current
problems as well as potential avenues of future research in network
epidemiology.
The programme is organized around 4 main tracks:
1. R0 and epidemiological data
2. Tackling different levels of mixing: householders,
metapopulations, Markov chains, ...
3. Simplifying complexity and model reduction techniques:
Heterogeneous and non-heterogeneous mean-field models
4. Capturing human behaviour in epidemic modelling: dynamical
network models
Confirmed speakers (in alphabetical order):
Julien Arino (University of Manitoba)
Marian Boguñá (Universitat de Barcelona)
Odo Diekmann (University of Utrecht)
Ken Eames (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)
Thomas House (University of Warwick)
Christel Kamp (Paul-Ehrlich-Institut)
Istvan Z Kiss (University of Sussex)
Joel C Miller (Harvard University)
Romualdo Pastor-Satorras (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya)
Andrea Pugliese (University of Trento)
Steven Riley (Imperial College London)
Caterina Scoglio (Kansas State University)
Peter Simon (Eötvös Loránd University)
Piet Van Mieghem (Delft University of Technology)
Erik Volz (University of Michigan)
There will be room for poster presentations (we have already received
some proposals!). If interested, please submit an abstract of 2-3
pages through our web site.
Important dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: June 30, 2012
Deadline for communicating abstract acceptance: July 15, 2012
Deadline for registration: July 15, 2012
Early registration fee (until May 31): 200 Euros/Late registration fee
(from June 1): 250 Euros
For further information, please visit the web site of the workshop:
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Date: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Subject: ToC-New issue of MBE vol. 9, no. 2 2012 April
Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering (MBE)
Volume: 9, Number: 2 April 2012
Longtime behavior of one-dimensional biofilm models with shear
dependent detachment rates
Fazal Abbas, Rangarajan Sudarsan and Hermann J. Eberl
Delay equations modeling the effects of phase-specific drugs and
immunotherapy on proliferating tumor cells
Maria Vittoria Barbarossa, Christina Kuttler and Jonathan Zinsl
Qualitative analysis of a model for co-culture of bacteria and amoebae
Laura Fumanelli, Pierre Magal, Dongmei Xiao and Xiao Yu
Towards a new spatial representation of bone remodeling
Jason M. Graham, Bruce P. Ayati, Prem S. Ramakrishnan and James
A. Martin
Global stability for epidemic model with constant latency and
infectious periods
Gang Huang, Edoardo Beretta and Yasuhiro Takeuchi
The Malthusian parameter and R 0 for heterogeneous populations in
periodic environments
Hisashi Inaba
Stable periodic oscillations in a two-stage cancer model of tumor and
immune system interactions
Dan Liu, Shigui Ruan and Deming Zhu
Optimal control of chikungunya disease: Larvae reduction, treatment and prevention
Djamila Moulay, M. A. Aziz-Alaoui and Hee-Dae Kwon
Impact of heterogeneity on the dynamics of an SEIR epidemic model
Zhisheng Shuai and P. van den Driessche
The impact of school closures on pandemic influenza: Assessing
potential repercussions using a seasonal SIR model
Sherry Towers, Katia Vogt Geisse, Chia-Chun Tsai, Qing Han and
Zhilan Feng
A mutualism-parasitism system modeling host and parasite with mutualism at low density
Yuanshi Wang and Donald L. DeAngelis
Analysis of a model for the effects of an external toxin on anaerobic digestion
Marion Weedermann
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Date: Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Subject: Short Course: Virtual Cell, June 18-20, U. of Connecticut
The 13th Annual Virtual Cell Short Course will be offered June 18-20,
2012 at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington,
environment for modeling and simulating cell biological systems. The
course is free, but requires an application that describes how
prospective students plan to use the Virtual Cell system. For details
on the course and how to apply, go to:
The Application deadline is extended till May 15th. Please pass this
on to potentially interested colleagues.
Among the new VCell features since last year are Spatial stochastic
Parameter Estimation Capability based on COPASI technology. VCell can
now uniquely do deterministic or stochastic modeling with both
compartmental and spatial representations of geometry.
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Date: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Subject: Short Course on Continuum Mechanics in Bio. & Med., June
17-22, UCL
Course outline:
There is a continuing upsurge of research in the area of mathematical
biology and medicine, principally due to technological advancements in
imaging and treatment along with increased computational power. This
upsurge, however, relies to some extent on a great deal of fascinating
mathematics, some of which this course aims to present in a clear and
concise manner for the benefit of postgraduate students and
early-stage researchers.
The specific focus of the lectures is on continuum mechanics in
biology and medicine, with mathematical modelling, problem
construction and analysis together forming the main thrust of the
course. A variety of problems from different areas will be discussed
providing breadth of understanding for the students as well as
increased depth of experience in medical modelling. The mathematical
tools highlighted include both novel techniques within the lecturers?
very own up-to-date hot research topics alongside broader subjects
that are beneficial for the course attendees. The course aims to cater
for applied mathematics, engineering and physical science students and
researchers possessing a diverse range of biological and medical
research interests involving continuum mechanics.
The three main lecture course topics are:
Modelling the Circulation (Nick Hill, Glasgow)
Physiological Fluid Mechanics (Sarah Waters, Oxford)
Cardiovascular Fluid-Mechanical Frameworks (Nic Smith, King?s College London)
These lecture courses will be supplemented by tutorial sessions. An
introductory module on Principles of Fluid Dynamics will be given by
Nick Ovenden (UCL). A guest lecture will be given by Tim Pedley
(University of Cambridge).
For further information please visit:
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Date: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Subject: Master 2 in Systems and Synthetic Biology (mSSB), France
Applications for the Master 2 in Systems and Synthetic Biology, mSSB,
Master 2 is proposed by the University of Evry-Val-d?Essonne (near
Paris France), in partnership with AgroParis Tech, Ecole Centrale
Paris, Sup'Biotech and Telecom SudParis. We would very much appreciate
your help in transmitting this information to students from your
institution.
Applicants may come from Universities or from Engineering schools
after a first year of master (M1 or four years after high school), 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.
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Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 5:44 AM
Subject: PhD Scholarship on Stochastic Modelling in Genetics, Nottingham
PhD Scholarship on Stochastic Modelling in Genetics University of
Nottingham - School of Mathematical Sciences
Stochastic modelling of repeat-mediated phase variation in
Campylobacter jejuni
Supervisor: Prof. Michael Tretyakov, School of Mathematical Sciences
(Nottingham)
Associate Supervisor: Dr. Christopher D. Bayliss, Department of
Genetics (Leicester)
Multidisciplinary collaborations are a critical feature of bioscience
research enabling integration of data collection with computational
and/or mathematical modelling. This PhD study provides an exciting
opportunity for an individual to participate in a project spanning
research into a food-borne pathogen, high frequency mutation,
population biology, mathematical modelling and biostatistical analysis
of data sets.
Campylobacter jejuni is a commensal of chickens that is responsible
for many cases of gastroenteritis in humans due to consumption of
contaminated, undercooked chicken meat. Many surface structures of
these bacterial pathogens are subject to stochastic, reversible ON and
OFF switches in gene expression mediated by changes in the numbers of
tandem DNA repeats (also termed microsatellites). Changes in repeat
number cause switches in gene expression by altering the reading frame
of genes encoding surface determinants. The genomes of this bacterial
species contain 14-27 genes, which are subject to phase variation due
to mutations in repeat tracts. This modular behaviour can be coded as
a 0-to-1 or 1-to-0 switch, produces a vast range of genotypes and is
amenable to mathematical treatment. We are currently performing
biological experiments to analyse the frequency with which switches
occur in particular environments and the selective/population factors
driving these changes. We have also done some preliminary mathematical
modeling.
The specific aims of this project are: (i) to participate in
stochastic modelling of mutation and selection ofCampylobacter jejuni;
(ii) to participate in modelling of bottlenecks; (iii) to program and
calibrate the models to experimental data; (iv) analyse outputs of the
models; (v) to create a software (preferably Web-based) which will
make the developed models accessible to the community.
The PhD programme contains a training element, which includes research
work as well as traditional taught material. The exact nature of the
training will be mutually agreed by the student and their supervisors
and will have a minimum of 30 credits of assessed training. The
graduate programs at the School of Mathematical Sciences and the
Centre for Mathematical Medicine and Biology provide a variety of
appropriate training courses.
Training in the development of mathematical approaches to modeling
will be provided by Prof. Michael Tretyakov. Dr. Christopher Bayliss
will provide training in the specifics of phase variation in bacterial
species.
We require an enthusiastic graduate with a 1st class degree in
Mathematics (in exceptional circumstances a 2(i) class degree can be
considered), preferably of the MMath/MSc level, and with good
programming skills. A candidate with a solid background in Probability
and Stochastics will have an advantage. A working knowledge of
biological systems, particularly microbial replication and DNA
replication, is desirable but not essential.
The studentship is available for a period of three and a half years
from September/October 2012 and provides an annual stipend of £13,590
and full payment of Home/EU Tuition Fees. Students must meet the EPSRC
eligibility criteria.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof. Michael Tretyakov,
Please ensure you quote ref: SCI/1141.
This studentship is open until filled. Early application is strongly
encouraged.
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Date: Tue, May 1, 2012 at 3:03 AM
Subject: PhD studentships: Bioinformatics/Computational Immunology,
Sydney, Australia
PhD studentships: 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
There are two types of PhD student scholarships on offer:
1. A full stipend of AUD25000 (maximum per annum).
2. A scholarship of AUD8000 (maximum per annum) to supplement an
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or International Postgraduate
Research Scholarship (IPRS).
These scholarships are for study at the University of New South Wales
in Australia and are to be used for living expenses.
More information on the postgraduate research scholarships is
available at:
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.
Interested applicants should contact Dr Vanessa Venturi:
provide details about previous employment history (if any), education
history, technical skills, and research interests.
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Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Subject: Postdoc-Stat. & Math. Analyses of Bio. Sequence Data, Australia
Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Fellow in Statistical and Mathematical
Analyses of Biological Sequence Data-Australian National University,
Canberra
The Centre for Mathematics and its Applications at ANU is seeking to
appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) or Research Fellow (Level
B). The successful applicant will have strong research interests and
activities in Statistical and Mathematical Analyses of Sequence
Data. The appointment will be located in the Bioinformation Science
program of the Mathematical Sciences Institute and is solely a
research position. The Australian Research Council under a grant
awarded to Dr Conrad Burden will fund the position.
This position is a fixed term appointment at either Academic Level A
or Academic Level B. Appointment at Academic Level A will be for two
(2) years and three (3) months. Appointment at Academic Level B will
be for one (1) year and ten (10) months.
Applicants should address the selection criteria found within the
position description, in their online application. Details at
For enquiries regarding this position please email
closing date for applications is 14 May 2012.
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Date: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Subject: Lectureship in Applied Mathematics at the University of Sydney
Lecturer in Applied Mathematics School of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Sydney NSW, Australia
Reference No. 452/0312
Engage in research and scholarly activities
Become an active member of the school
Up to AUD$124k p.a. packaged salary
Closing June 1st 2012.
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university with an
outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence,
and employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students.
The School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of the largest in
Australia with research strengths in many areas of mathematics and
statistics. The School attracts a strong body of excellent students as
well as Australian Research Council grants, fellowships, and other
competitive external funding.
Applications are invited for a lecturer position in applied
mathematics in the School of Mathematics and Statistics in areas
compatible with the current research interests of the members of the
School. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the School's
teaching and research programs.
You will teach applied mathematics at all levels (including honors)
and supervise honors and postgraduate students. You will also carry
out research and scholarly activities in applied mathematics as well
as have an active role in the administration of the School.
Key requirements for this position include: a PhD (or equivalent
qualification) in a relevant research area (which includes
mathematical biology); demonstrated evidence of research ability and
potential in applied mathematics; evidence of ability, versatility and
commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching; excellent written
and verbal communication skills; and the ability to work cooperatively
with others.
Further information concerning the School's research activities and
teaching program can be found on the School's websites:
position is full-time continuing, subject to the completion of a
satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a
University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment
for new appointees.
Remuneration package: AUD$104?$124k p.a., including base salary level
B, leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to
superannuation.
Some assistance towards travelling cost and visa sponsorship may be
available for the successful appointees if required. The level of
appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
All applications must be submitted on-line via the University of
Sydney careers website. Find Position Reference 452/0312 and follow
the application procedure given at the bottom of the page.
Note that applications must address the Selection Criteria. Resumes
need to include list of publications and contact details of three
referees. For guidance on how to apply visit How to apply for an
advertised position.
Informal enquiries about research in mathematical biology at the
University of Sydney can be directed to Mary Myerscough,
CLOSING DATE: 1 June 2012 (11:30pm Sydney time)
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity,
diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups
and women are encouraged, as they are under-represented in this
field. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any
appointment.
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Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Subject: Lectureships in Computational Math. Applied to Biology, U. of
Dundee
Three Lectureships in Computational Mathematics Applied to Biology,
University of Dundee
Division of Mathematics
3 Lectureships Grade 7/8
Salary from £32,901 to £44,166
The University seeks to appoint three outstanding candidates to
positions in Computational Mathematics (Numerical Analysis) Applied to
Biology within the Division of Mathematics. The Division has a
long-standing history of research excellence in the areas of Numerical
Analysis and Mathematical Biology, which it seeks to develop further
through these appointments. The successful candidates will take their
places in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment following
substantial University investment in this area, which has recently
seen the addition of a new chair in Systems Biology and two lecturers
in Mathematical Biology. There is also an expected commitment to
interact with colleagues in the Colleges of Life Sciences and Medicine
(Ninewells Hospital) and the James Hutton Institute, and develop
interdisciplinary collaborative research projects in the area of
computational biology. The successful candidates should therefore have
a PhD in Computational Mathematics/Numerical Analysis (or cognate
discipline), and have either an outstanding research record in these
areas, or display a clear potential to work at the highest level
within the field. They must also demonstrate enthusiasm for genuinely
inter-disciplinary research.
Formal application may be made via one of the following websites:
Ref: ASE0133
Ref: AEH548
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Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Subject: New NSF program solicitation and webinar: Core Techniques and
Technologies for Advancing Big Data Science & Engineering (BIGDATA)
A new NSF program solicitation is now available:
Core Techniques and Technologies for Advancing Big Data Science & Engineering (BIGDATA)
* Webinar: May 8, 2012, 11 AM to noon:
This webinar is designed to describe the goals and focus of the
BIGDATA solicitation, help investigators understand its scope, and
answer any questions potential Principal Investigators may have.
Prior to May 9, see the DMS home page
version of the webinar for later viewing will be available via the
BIGDATA program page (link above).
* Full Proposal Deadline Dates:
June 13, 2012 (Mid-Scale Projects)
July 11, 2012 (Small Projects)
From the Program Solicitation:
Pervasive sensing and computing across natural, built, and social
environments is generating heterogeneous data at unprecedented scale
and complexity. Today, scientists, biomedical researchers, engineers,
educators, citizens, and decision-makers live in an era of
observation: data come from many disparate sources, such as sensor
networks; scientific instruments, such as medical equipment,
telescopes, colliders, satellites, environmental networks, and
scanners; video, audio, and click streams; financial transaction data;
email, weblogs, twitter feeds, and picture archives; spatial graphs
and maps; and scientific simulations and models. This plethora of data
sources has given rise to a phenomenal diversity in data types; data
can be temporal, spatial, or dynamic and can be derived from both
structured and unstructured sources. These new sources of data and
their increasing complexity contribute to an explosion of information.
Opportunities abound for learning from large-scale data sets, which
can provide researchers, educators, and decision makers with
information of enhanced range, quality, and depth. BIGDATA seeks
proposals that develop and evaluate core technologies and tools that
take advantage of available collections of large data sets to
accelerate progress in science, biomedical research, and
engineering. Proposals can focus on one or more of the following three
perspectives:
1. Data collection and management (DCM). Dealing with massive amounts
of often heterogeneous and complex data coming from multiple sources
-such as those generated by observational systems across many
scientific fields, as well as those created in transactional and
longitudinal data systems across social and commercial domains -- will
require the development of new approaches and tools.
2. Data analytics (DA). Significant impacts will result from advances
in analysis, simulation, modeling, and interpretation to facilitate
discovery of phenomena, to realize causality of events, to enable
prediction, and to recommend action. Advances will allow, for example,
modeling of social networks and learning communities, reliable
prediction of consumer behaviors and preferences, and the surfacing of
communication patterns among unknown groups at a larger, global scale;
extraction of meaning from textual data; more effective correlation of
events; enhanced ability to extract knowledge from large-scale
experimental and observational datasets; and extracting useful
information from incomplete data.
3. E-science collaboration environments (ESCE). A comprehensive "big
data" cyberinfrastructure is necessary to allow for broad communities
of scientists and engineers to have access to diverse data and to the
best and most usable inferential and visualization tools.
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Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 15:18:59 -0400
Subject: NIH Research and other Scientific/Clinical Positions - May Update
Biostatistician, Staff Scientist
Office of the Clinical Director (NIAMS)
The Office of the Clinical Director of the National Institutes of Arthritis
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) is seeking an outstanding biostatistician or statistician
to support: 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. Ongoing projects include the exploration of signaling
and transcriptional networks that govern cell differentiation, analysis
of signaling networks, microRNAs and other factors governing development
or severity of autoimmune, musculoskeletal and skin diseases, and studies
on proliferation and migration in immune cells as well as in other normal
tissue such as, for example skin and muscle.
The Office is also currently involved in several clinical studies aimed
at the treatment of autoimmune, autoinflammatory and immune-mediated
diseases. We seek qualified applicants with interest in both basic and
clinical studies enhancing the scientific and public health effort of our
research in autoimmune diseases and other disorders within the NIAMS mission.
Applicants should have a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a related
field, knowledge of the basic approaches used in epidemiology (preferably with
experience in autoimmune, musculoskeletal or skin diseases), and knowledge of
biostatistical theory and methods. A record of publications demonstrating an
ability to conduct or support research on statistical methods is required.
Publications documenting collaborative research in epidemiologic, clinical,
biomedical, or biological sciences are highly desirable.
Applications should include a personal statement of clinical and research
experience and interests, a current curriculum vitae with complete
bibliography, and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone
numbers of 3 references. Applications from women and individuals in minority
and disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged. Applications will be
reviewed beginning May, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
For additional information concerning this position, contact Ms. Susan Bozak
should be sent to: Ms. Susan Bozak, NIAMS/NIH; 10 Center Drive, MSC 1616; Rm.
NIH, and NIAMS are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Computational Biologist, Staff Scientist
Office of Science and Technology (NIAMS)
The Office of Science and Technology of the National Institute of Arthritis
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) is seeking an outstanding candidate to work in the area of genomics,
bioinformatics and systems biology with particular emphasis on analysis
of gene expression, epigenetic, and mutational data from next-generation
sequencing data.
Ongoing projects in the institute include the exploration of signaling and
transcriptional networks that govern cell differentiation, proliferation
and migration in immune cells, as well as in other normal tissue such as
skin and muscle. Another major goal of the research team is to integrate
and translate knowledge from genetics and biology to several disease
processes using systems, network, statistical, and bioinformatics approaches.
Applicants should have a strong background in mathematical and computational
modeling, and be expected to carry out collaborative projects with laboratory
and clinically based groups.The Staff Scientist candidate will join a team of
computational biologists, which includes other Staff Scientists as well as
Research Fellows. He or she should possess a sound knowledge of statistics
and quantitative modeling, as well as solid computer programming skills.
The following skills and qualifications are required: 1) PhD in computer
science, mathematics, bioinformatics, or related fields, and at least 3
years of post-doctoral training in bioinformatics and/or systems biology;
2) experience in machine learning and network generation algorithms; 3)
basic knowledge of cell/molecular biology; 4) experience in genome-wide
genetic and gene expression data analysis.
Applications should include a personal statement of clinical and research
experience and interests, a current curriculum vitae with complete
bibliography, and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone
numbers of 3 references. Applications from women and individuals in minority
and disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged. Applications will be
reviewed beginning May, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
For additional information concerning this position, contact Ms. Susan Bozak
should be sent to: Ms. Susan Bozak, NIAMS/NIH; 10 Center Drive, MSC 1616; Rm.
NIH, and NIAMS are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The NIH Intramural Research Program
Link to Fellowships and Positions of Interest to fellows
Link to NIH Jobs
Searchable database of all NIH intramural research projects
Clinical Training at NIH
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:
Archives:
NIH Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series
Schedule:
Archives:
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