CAIMS*SCMAI E-News Volume 08 Number 7 October 15, 2008 Editor: Abba Gumel (gumelab@cc.umanitoba.ca) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENT Society News: 1. Nominations for CAIMS*SCMAI Research Prize 2. 2009 CAIMS*SCMAI Annual Meeting Search Positions: 3. Mathematical and Computational Biology and Ecology Position at York University 4. Postdoctoral position in Computational Fluid Dynamics at McMaster 5. CAIMS*SCMAI E-News Information = = = = Item 1 = = = = Nominations for CAIMS*SCMAI Research Prize Nominations for the 2009 CAIMS Research Prize are now being solicited. Letters detailing the case for the nomination along with a maximum of three relevant publications and a detailed CV and complete list of publications for the nominee should be sent to Prof. Michael C. Mackey (michael.mackey@mcgill.ca) no later than 15 January, 2009. Michael C. Mackey, Ph.D. FRSC Joseph Morley Drake Professor of Physiology Department of Physiology Centre for Nonlinear Dynamics in Physiology & Medicine McGill University 3655 Promenade Sir William Osler, Room 1124 Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y6 CANADA email: michael.mackey@mcgill.ca tel: 514-398-4336 fax: 514-398-7452 internet: http://www.cnd.mcgill.ca = = = = Item 2 = = = = 2009 CAIMS*SCMAI Annual Meeting The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Applied Mathematical and Industrial Society will be hosted by the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario on June 10-14, 2009. The themes of this meeting are Computational Biomaterials Complex Fluids Dynamical Systems Mathematical Biology Mathematical Finance Scientific/Symbolic Computing Theoretical Physics There will be seven plenary lectures and numerous invited talks (30 minutes) on the above themes. In addition to these, we also call for minisymposia on any topics in applied mathematics. If you are interested in organizing such a symposium, please submit your proposal to us by the address given below. There will also be several contributed sessions, as well as a poster session for graduate students to present their research results. In the meeting, the annual CAIMS Research Prize and CAIMS Doctoral Dissertation Award will be presented to the receipients. In addition, student poster prizes will also be selected and awarded. The year 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of CAIMS which makes this meeting more special and more worth attending. Some activities are being planned, and this gives one a unique opportunity to know the history of this society. You are cordially invited to join us in London to celebrate the society's healthy growth and great achievements in the past 30 years. For more information about this meeting, please visit the website www.apmaths.uwo.ca/caims2009.html which will be updated in a timely fashion, or contact: Rob Corless: rcorless@uwo; Geoff Wild: gwild@uwo.ca; Xingfu Zou: xzou@uwo.ca We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you at the University of Western Ontario. = = = = Item 3 = = = = Mathematical and Computational Biology and Ecology Position at York University Applications are invited for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants in all areas of Mathematical and Computational Biology and Ecology will be considered, including Non-linear Dynamics of Disease Mechanism, Biological Invasion, Population Dynamics, Epidemiological and Ecological Modelling, BioInformatics and Health Informatics, Protein, Cellular and Physiological Modelling and Stochastic Biological Modelling. The successful candidate must have a PhD and a proven record of independent and collaborative interdisciplinary research. Research excellence and superior teaching will be an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen existing areas of present and ongoing research activity in the Department and in Biological and Life Sciences across the University. York University is a leader in interdisciplinary science research and outreach efforts that enable partnerships between researchers and policy makers. To address the ever more complex and challenging issues facing both scholars and policy makers, the University sustains high-quality empirical research informed by a diverse range of theory and methods. This appointment will build upon and expand the University's strengths and prominence in the area of Health Analytics and Health Informatics. In addition to these appointments, appointments will be made in the Faculty of Health in the areas eHealth and Health Informatics and Health Systems Research Methods. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in this growing cluster of researchers with complementary strengths across the University who are engaged in collaborative and interdisciplinary work in this area. Applicants should send (as hard copy, only) a curriculum vitae, an outline of their research plan and a description of teaching interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation (one of which should address teaching) to be sent directly, by January 16, 2009, to: Applied Mathematics Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, N520 Ross, York University, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2V7. E-mail: applmath@mathstat.yorku.ca. Web site: www.math.yorku.ca/Hiring. York University is an Affirmative Action Enployer. The Afirmative Action Program can be found on York's website www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. = = = = Item 4 = = = = Quantitative Bilogist Position at University of Alberta The University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Quantitative Biology. This is an advisory, teaching and research position shared between the Departments of Biological Sciences and Mathematics & Statistical Sciences. The position is to act as a bridge between an already highly collaborative biological sciences program and a very active statistical/mathematical modeling group. This position is at the Assistant Professor level, but an appointment at a higher level may be possible under exceptional circumstances. The Quantitative Biologist will act in part as a consultant, with an emphasis on graduate student training and collaboration with academic staff. In this role, he/she will provide educational and research support in the area of mathematical and statistical biology via coordination of an advanced teaching program. This program will require traditional teaching as well as the development of a quantitative advisory group shared between both departments. The development of novel statistical approaches to address key biological questions is expected. Duties also include research, applications for research funding, and the supervision and co-supervision of students where appropriate. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral degree in Quantitative Biology, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related area, with demonstrated knowledge of issues specific to biological data and models. Graduate training in Biology with demonstrated excellence in statistical and quantitative analysis, as well as, experience in standard parametric experimental designs and sampling methodologies will be considered. Demonstrated expertise in advanced analytical methods is required. The candidate will also have the demonstrated ability to interact well and communicate clearly with people that have wide ranging levels of expertise in statistics. Supervisory abilities to coordinate training centres and strong time management skills are required to ensure that the consulting, research, and teaching aspects of this position are met. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. Electronic submissions should be directed to chairsec@math.ualberta.ca. The closing date for applications is January 2, 2009, or until a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. = = = = Item 5 = = = = CAIMS*SCMAI E-News Information CAIMS*SCMAI E-News is distributed electronically several times a year by the Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society/Societe Canadienne de Mathematiques Appliquees et Industrielles (http://www.caims.ca). 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