Open Positions

We invite outstanding young scientists to apply for post doctoral positions in theoretical biology/complex systems at the Center for Models of Life (CMOL), Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. Following the tradition of an open center atmosphere we are looking for self-motivated and inspiring colleges that can contribute with new ideas and collaborations. No prior experience in modeling biological systems is required, but we expect the candidate to seek enthusiastically new challenges in models of life. The successful candidates will also be expected to collaborate with students at various levels. Current activity includes: Models of transcription and translation dynamics, biological feedback, bi-stability, epigenetics, stress responses, DNA mismatch repair, evolution, networks, and other complex systems. Detailed descriptions can be found at our website at http://www.cmol.nbi.dk. The center is closely associated to local biology labs working with single cell imaging, dynamics of protein expression and implementation of regulatory circuits in E.coli. There are 2 positions available, of which one is associated to modeling mismatch repair in E. coli (European mm2m program).

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applictions from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Contact Kim Sneppen (sneppen@nbi.dk) for details.

Applications are invited for two postdocs in complex systems, both beginning in September 2010.

The positions are in the Theoretical Physics Group at the University of Manchester and are for two years, with a possible extension for a further year. For more details see

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/research/vacancy/index.htm?ref=169498

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/research/vacancy/index.htm?ref=169499

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Collective Behaviour Group, at the Centre for Statistical Mechanics and Complexity - CNR Rome. The positions are funded by the IIT project ART-SWARM, focusing on the experimental and theoretical study of collective behaviour in bird flocks and insect swarms, and its potential applications to artificial systems.

The candidates will work under the supervision of Irene Giardina and Andrea Cavagna. Information on our collective behaviour research can be found here.

Each position is for 1+1 year, starting as early as March 2010 and not later than October 2010. Salary will be in line with Marie Curie (EC) standards. Applicants should send CV, publications list, research interests, and at least two recommendation letters to:

Dr Irene Giardina (subject: postdoc ART-SWARM) irene.giardina@roma1.infn.it

In order to receive full consideration applications should arrive within February 28, 2010.

The BCAM - Basque Center for Applied Mathematics has opened an international call for Post Doctoral researchers and PhD Students to join the Research Project NUMERIWAVES "New Analytical and Numerical Methods in Wave Propagation", coordinated by Prof. E. Zuazua and funded by the ERC - European Research Council in the Advanced Grant Program AdG_09.

Candidates with a background on Partial Differential Equations (PDE) analysis, numerical analysis and computer simulations are searched for PhD Research Contracts Postdoctoral Fellow Contracts.

Applications must be submitted on-line at: http://www.bcamath.org/joboffers before February 15th 2010.

More information on the research project can be found at: http://www.bcamath.org/projects/NUMERIWAVES

The Santa Fe Institute is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship in a comprehensive research program to develop a quantitative, conceptual framework for understanding the structure and dynamics of human social organizations, with a focus on cities and corporations. The position, funded by the James S. McDonnell Foundation, is for 2 years with the possibility of extension to a third, subject to performance and funding.

The ideal candidate should have a background in quantitative modelling and theoretical development with strong analytical skills and a serious interest in the empirical quantitative study of human social organizations. Fluency with data processing and database applications, the ability to create and solve dynamical non-linear models and to analyze the structure of networks, are important attributes we are seeking.

The successful candidate will work closely with Luis Bettencourt and Geoffrey West on the analyses of urban and corporate data and on modeling and developing theory. In addition, postdoctoral fellows are strongly encouraged to interact and collaborate with members of the larger SFI community. The annual starting salary for the position will be 55K with standard SFI benefits. Additional resources are available to assist with travel.

To apply, please send an email containing your CV and a 1-page research statement to Barbara Kimbell (bkimbell@santafe.edu). Please include names and contact information of at least three references.

Full consideration will be given to applications received before February 22, 2010.

Two Postdoctoral Fellowships in the fields of comparative analysis of longitudinal data and/or survey methodology

The Swiss Foundation for Reseach in Social Sciences (FORS), as well as the unit "Methodology, Inequalities, Social Change (MISC)" of the Social Sciences Faculty of the University of Lausanne, are focusing on the production and analysis of important longitudinal datasets like the Swiss Household Panel and the Swiss part of cutting edge international comparative surveys like the ESS or ISSP. For more information visit our website: http://www.fors.unil.ch/.

Applicants are required to hold an academic degree in social sciences (Dr., Ph.D. or equivalent). They are expected to have survey and/or methodology research experience and a scientific publication record in the field. Please enclose with your application indications of your preferred research topics and a proposal that describes your preliminary work plan. A good command of English (spoken and written) is essential in our multilingual scientific setting. Salary according to the regulations of the University of Lausanne. Beginning of appointment to be agreed upon.

The directors of FORS and MISC will be happy to answer your questions (peter.farago@fors.unil.ch, +4121 692 3731; domnique.joye@unil.ch, +4121 692 3888).

Please submit your application (in English) with the usual documents and your research plan not later than January 31, 2010 to the following address: corine.bolle@fors.unil.ch.

The Center for Complex Network Research (CCNR) at Northeastern University, Department of Physics, in the group of Professor László Barabási is looking for exceptional candidates to fill several postdoctoral positions. The group currently focuses on two main lines of research, involving systems biology and social networks. We are seeking candidates in each area. Our research on systems biology focuses on the properties of biological networks, with applications to metabolic modeling, flux balance methods, and human diseases. The research on social networks involves the study and modeling of extensive communication datasets.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Assists in initiating, executing, and completing clinical research and experiments. Assists the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and grants. Prepares and writes research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc. Maintains the laboratory and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete. The appointment generally does not extend beyond two years.
The ideal candidate will have a recent Ph.D., a background in biophysics, computational biology, statistical mechanics, data mining, statistics or related areas and experience in computational modeling and analysis. Candidates with a strong analytical background and interest in interdisciplinary research will be also given particular attention. Experience with network theory is a plus, but not a requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent; be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior scholar. Strong analytical background and interest in interdisciplinary research including biophysics, computational biology, statistical mechanics, data mining, statistics and related areas and experience in computational modeling and analysis.

HOW TO APPLY
A completed application consists of an email containing (i) a current CV with publication list, (ii) a short statement of research experience and interests, and (iii) two letters of recommendations emailed separately by the writers to:
Trevor Gillaspy by e-mail, ccnrad@gmail.com, or mail to Northeastern University, 111 Dana/Department of Physics, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University.

This program studies the cognitive and social processes underlying individual decision making and decision making in (larger) social contexts.
Colleagues from a wide range of scientific disciplines including psychology, sociology, political sciences, economics, neuroscience, computer science and statistics provide students with profound insights into an upcoming new research field.

Further information is available on: http://www.jacobs-university.de/decision-sciences/.
For administrative questions please contact: Michael von Rettig - m.vonrettig@jacobs-university.de.

Joint project between the Institute of Animal Breeding and Husbandry of the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel (Prof. Dr. Joachim Krieter, Dr. Imke Traulsen) and the Emmy-Noether research group for Evolutionary Dynamics of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön (Dr. Arne Traulsen). The aim of the project is to analyse the contact structure between pig farms in Northern Germany using mathematical methods of network analysis.

http://www.evolbio.mpg.de/?traulsen/NetworkPosition.pdf

We invite applications for the Leipzig School of Human Origins, a joint Ph.D. program of the University of Leipzig and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. Our Ph.D. program is open for international students and is designed as a 3-year-program starting in fall 2010. The closing date for applications is January 31, 2010.

We would be grateful if you communicated the announcement to students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. in anthropology, biology, bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics, primatology, paleoanthropology and related fields.

Here is were you can download a poster of the program: http://www.leipzig-school.eva.mpg.de/pdf/IMPRS_poster_2010.pdf
More details on the research groups that are part of the Leipzig School of Human Origins and information on the application procedures may be found at http://www.leipzig-school.eva.mpg.de/start.html

IFISC (Institute of Crossdisciplinary Physics and Complex Systems) announces a call for several postdoctoral positions starting at the end of 2009 or first semester of 2010. Interested people can read the application details at http://ifisc.uib-csic.es/jobs.php or could contact any member of IFISC staff.

PostDoctoral research position in the Complex Systems Lagrange Laboratory of the Institute for Scientific Interchange (ISI) in Turin (Italy).
The position is within the EU FP7 project ICTeCollective (Harnessing ICT-enabled Collective Social Behaviour), which aims at the development of systematic means of exploring, understanding and modelling systems where Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is entangled with social structures. The ideal candidate will have a background in complex systems, in particular complex networks, and strong computational skills. Activities include data analysis, algorithm design (especially algorithms to detect communities in graphs) and modelling. The starting date of the position is October the 1st, 2009, with the duration of 2 to 3 years. The complete text of the ad can be found here.

There are PhD positions available in Groningen for students that want to design their own PhD. Please look at the website