Location: Weybridge, UK.
Closing Date: 28th January 2015
Find more information here.
Friday, 9 January 2015
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
NOSOVE course 2015, May 19-22, 2015 – Uppsala, Sweden: Syndromic surveillance using free tools
Dear NOSOVE members,
We are glad to make the first announcement of our 2015 meeting in Uppsala Sweden and wish you all very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Best regards,
Arvo Viltrop, on behalf of the NOSOVE board
Saturday, 13 December 2014
Vacancy: Postdoc Research Associate/Research Assistant - Companion Animal Epidemiology
More information can be found here:
http://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=PPH-0194-14
http://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=PPH-0194-14
Friday, 28 November 2014
Course announcement: 13th Crane Seminar: "Risk assessment in health and welfare – who, when, why, and how?"
(Forwarded from announcement by Stefan Gunnarsson and Jan Hultgren)
Seminar and postgraduate course (3 ECTS)
13th Crane Seminar:
Risk assessment in health and welfare – who, when, why, and how?
Skara, Sweden, 23–27 March 2015
Visit http://www.slu.se/craneseminar for further information.
Welcome to register at the latest 23 February 2015!
Best wishes,
Stefan Gunnarsson and Jan Hultgren
Seminar and postgraduate course (3 ECTS)
13th Crane Seminar:
Risk assessment in health and welfare – who, when, why, and how?
Skara, Sweden, 23–27 March 2015
Visit http://www.slu.se/craneseminar for further information.
Welcome to register at the latest 23 February 2015!
Best wishes,
Stefan Gunnarsson and Jan Hultgren
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Vacancy: Scientific Modeller, Animal & Plant Health Agency, Weybridge, Surrey, UK
(shared through Ann Lindberg, Honorary Secretary of SVEPM)
This post will provide scientific programming and mathematical modelling within the Department of Epidemiological Sciences and across the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA). It is part of a small team within the Biomathematics and Risk Research group which provides advanced modelling, software development and scientific computing within the Agency. The job holder will help develop and support important applications including simulation models of animal disease spread, surveillance and management; transformation and classification of molecular biology data; and estimation of epidemiological parameters. The outputs from this work have had major impacts on animal disease control in the UK and its consequences.
The job holder will be expected to acquire and apply advanced expertise in computer programming, modelling, algorithm development, mathematics, and data manipulation, with careful attention to quality assurance approaches such as test-driven development. They must work with epidemiologists, scientists, veterinary advisors and policy advisors effectively and with enthusiasm, communicating clearly to work through complex issues and understanding a wide range of issues related to animal disease.
A degree in a Scientific, Computing or Numeric discipline is essential.
Experience of developing software for mathematical models or algorithms is essential.
Training or experience in Epidemiology or Biology is desirable.
Salary range: £29,970 - £34,760 per annum
Closing date: Friday 14th November 2014.
For information and to apply for the post please see: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1431529.
This post will provide scientific programming and mathematical modelling within the Department of Epidemiological Sciences and across the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA). It is part of a small team within the Biomathematics and Risk Research group which provides advanced modelling, software development and scientific computing within the Agency. The job holder will help develop and support important applications including simulation models of animal disease spread, surveillance and management; transformation and classification of molecular biology data; and estimation of epidemiological parameters. The outputs from this work have had major impacts on animal disease control in the UK and its consequences.
The job holder will be expected to acquire and apply advanced expertise in computer programming, modelling, algorithm development, mathematics, and data manipulation, with careful attention to quality assurance approaches such as test-driven development. They must work with epidemiologists, scientists, veterinary advisors and policy advisors effectively and with enthusiasm, communicating clearly to work through complex issues and understanding a wide range of issues related to animal disease.
A degree in a Scientific, Computing or Numeric discipline is essential.
Experience of developing software for mathematical models or algorithms is essential.
Training or experience in Epidemiology or Biology is desirable.
Salary range: £29,970 - £34,760 per annum
Closing date: Friday 14th November 2014.
For information and to apply for the post please see: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1431529.
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Vacancies: Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer positions in Public Health, Parasitology, and Microbiology (UK).
Alex Cook would like to put the following open positions to your attention:
The new School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:
1. Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health
2. Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology
3. Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Microbiology
Full details are available at:
Applications can be made on line and close on Sunday 19th October
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Vacancy: Assistant/Associate Professor at Kansas State University
Kansas State University (KSU) announces the availability of two new tenure-track assistant/associate professor positions in biostatistics and in comparative pharmacometrics and/or biomathematics to work in the Institute of Computational Comparative Medicine (ICCM), which occupies a newly constructed state-of-the-art research laboratory complex in the College of Veterinary Medicine on KSU's Manhattan campus.
Research in the ICCM is interdisciplinary and focused on developing novel approaches to extrapolate drug, chemical and/or nanomaterial behavior from in vitro to in vivo systems and across species, with particular emphasis on domestic animals. Collaboration would also be possible with the co-located USDA supported Food Animal Residue Avoidance and Depletion (FARAD) program as well as the co-located Nanotechnology Innovation Center of Kansas State (NICKS). The incumbents to these positions would develop and apply modern computational and pharmacokinetic/
The incumbents to this hire would be expected to develop individual and collaborative extramurally funded research programs, develop appropriate graduate training experiences in their respected research fields, and contribute to new graduate courses in his/her area of expertise. For all positions, the incumbents should possess a PhD and/or DVM / MD in a relevant science discipline, and have post-doctoral or equivalent research experience and publications in a supportive discipline. Tenure home consideration will be given in the following departments: Anatomy and Physiology, Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, Statistics, Mathematics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application describing their interest in the positions, curriculum vitae, along with the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three (3) references. All files should be in portable document (.pdf) or Word (.doc or .docx) format. Please submit files to ICCM Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Erin Moore, Public Service Administrator, Department of Anatomy and Physiology, e-mail: ecmoore@vet.k-state.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1st and continue until the positions are filled. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check is required.
Research in the ICCM is interdisciplinary and focused on developing novel approaches to extrapolate drug, chemical and/or nanomaterial behavior from in vitro to in vivo systems and across species, with particular emphasis on domestic animals. Collaboration would also be possible with the co-located USDA supported Food Animal Residue Avoidance and Depletion (FARAD) program as well as the co-located Nanotechnology Innovation Center of Kansas State (NICKS). The incumbents to these positions would develop and apply modern computational and pharmacokinetic/
The incumbents to this hire would be expected to develop individual and collaborative extramurally funded research programs, develop appropriate graduate training experiences in their respected research fields, and contribute to new graduate courses in his/her area of expertise. For all positions, the incumbents should possess a PhD and/or DVM / MD in a relevant science discipline, and have post-doctoral or equivalent research experience and publications in a supportive discipline. Tenure home consideration will be given in the following departments: Anatomy and Physiology, Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology, Statistics, Mathematics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application describing their interest in the positions, curriculum vitae, along with the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three (3) references. All files should be in portable document (.pdf) or Word (.doc or .docx) format. Please submit files to ICCM Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Erin Moore, Public Service Administrator, Department of Anatomy and Physiology, e-mail: ecmoore@vet.k-state.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1st and continue until the positions are filled. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check is required.
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