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1: List Date: 2010-07-20
Position Title: Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Research Area(s): Networks / Complexity
Organization: Harvard University
URL: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cid/programs/growth-lab/program-people/cid-offers-post-doctoral-fellowship-in-networks-complexity
Description: The Center for International Development at Harvard University (CID) is recognized as a global leader in research to advance human well-being and economic progress in the developing world by expanding the understanding of development challenges and offering viable solutions to global poverty. The CID has an immediate opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Networks and Economic Complexity to conduct interdisciplinary research in the area of economic development for the Growth and Empowerment Labs based at the CID. How to Apply: This opening is a 24-month, full-time appointment. Reappointment is contingent on performance and funding. Interested candidates should send cover letter, CV, list of three references, and copies of related publications to Jennifer_gala@harvard.edu Location: Cambridge, MA
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2: List Date: 2010-07-06
Position Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
Research Area(s): Incentive Mechanisms in Social Computing
Organization: Masdar Institute (jointly with MIT Media Laboratory)
URL: http://www.mit.edu/~irahwan/docs/20100529_postdoc_advert.pdf
Description: Applications are invited for the position of “Post-doctoral Research Fellow” as part of a joint research project between the Masdar Institute of Science & Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The project’s Principal Investigators are: - Dr. Iyad Rahwan, Masdar Institute & MIT (www.mit.edu/~irahwan) - Prof. Alex (Sandy) Pentland, MIT (http://web.media.mit.edu/~sandy) The successful candidate will work on a collaborative interdisciplinary research project. The project , titled “Influencing Collective Human Behavior Using Distributed Intelligent Systems,” aims to help people use resources more efficiently. The project will have (1) a theoretical component focusing on game-theoretic and incentive mechanism design issues, and (2) an empirical component to test these techniques in behavioral experiments using lab experiments and real deployment through mobile computing and sensor technologies. The Research Fellow will work on both the theoretical and empirical part of the research. The fellow will be mainly based in the Masdar Institute campus in Abu Dhabi, but will also conduct visits to MIT to work with the MIT counterpart team. How to Apply: Visit http://www.mit.edu/~irahwan/docs/20100529_postdoc_advert.pdf Location: Cambridge, MA
Listed by: Iyad Rahwan
Email: Iyad Rahwan

3: List Date: 2010-06-30
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Orange Labs/France Telecom R&D
Research Area(s): Investigating the dynamics of Collective Intelligence based on mobiles data
Organization: The Sociology and Economics of Networks and Services Team at Orange Labs/France Telecom R&D is seeking to recruit a PhD candidate, ideally able to start in October, based at the Orange Lab Center in Paris, to work on a research project investigating the dynamics of Collective Intelligence based on mobiles data.
URL: http://www.orange.com/en_EN/innovation/
Description: This PhD proposal deals in particular with the detection of emerging behaviors and knowledge based on collective information - where the individual observation reveals noise.The successful candidate will explore the different forms of collective intelligence which can be implemented, from the voluntary contribution using the interfaces of mobile devices, to indirect contribution using the cells information. He/She will investigates the reflexivity effects on behaviors and attitudes when users interacts with theses social cognitions. How to Apply: The successful candidate will be graduated in information/sociology/psychology/cognitive/urban sciences. He/She will have a strong interest of multidisciplinary research methods, especially human complex systems or behavioral sciences. He/She will be able to demonstrate skills in networks analysis or social data mining. He/She will be expected to collaborate with practitioners to help create relevant and valuable knowledge. Successful candidate will be highly motivated, and shows good team-work and organizational skills. Spoken and written French skills, even if not mandatory, are strongly relevant. To apply, please send CV+ letter and references to thomas.couronne@orange-ftgroup.com & zbigniew.smoreda@orange-ftgroup.com Location: Orange Lab Center, Paris France
Listed by: Couronne and Bigniew
Email: Couronne and Bigniew

4: List Date: 2010-06-23
Position Title: Post Doctoral Research Assistant/Senior Post Doctoral Research Assistant
Research Area(s): Networks and Applied Combinatorial Optimization/Network Inference
Organization: Oxford
URL: http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/jobs/upload//dk10-006%20pdra%20jones2_further_particulars_final.doc
Description: Post Doctoral Research Assistant in Spreading Processes on Networks and Applied Combinatorial Optimization (We also have as a separate post: Senior Post Doctoral Research Assistant in Network Inference - scroll down) Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Spreading Processes on Networks and Applied Combinatorial Optimization. The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 2 years. We will consider candidates either from Applied Combinatorial Optimization or from Network Science. Candidates with a background in combinatorial optimization will investigate a spectrum of computational methods from applied combinatorial optimization as applied to a set of canonical problems constrained by real data. The aim will be to reach across methods from the many ways in which combinatorial optimization is performed in practice, making sure that we consider a good representation of typical metaheuristics. One of our objectives will be to use these methods as a way of investigating the nature of the data as well as the nature of the algorithms. Our benchmarked methods will be turned to improved approaches to detecting clusters in graphs and methods for controlling rumour propagation on social networks. Candidates more from a network theory / analysis background will consider spreading processes on graphs, the role of community structure, and help develop plausible models for rumour propagation given empirical data about plausible agent behaviour. Depending on the candidates interests we might pursue an inference route where we try and infer the microscopic parameters of agent based models based on more-or-less coarse grained data; consider Bayesian agents or we might make connections with game theory on graphs. This is part of the EPSRC grant `Game theory and adaptive networks for smart evacuations. Part of this is to probe the way in which information about a threat propagates around social networks and to ask how this might be perturbed optimally. The candidate will meet with social scientists to establish how to parameterize and motivate the appropriate simple models. The candidate will likely work with another PDRA with practical experience in Evolutionary Computation applied to topics in Evolution. We will consider candidates from across the disciplines. ----------------- Senior Post Doctoral Research Assistant in Network Inference Applications are invited for a Senior Postdoctoral Research Assistant to investigate methods for inferring networks from multivariate time series. We have the specific goal of inferring networks that evolve in time. It is intended that the PDRA will investigate some of the existing canon of static and dynamic inference approaches and attempt to develop new ones. As well as having real valued measurements of the system at each time point, scientific observation often gives us extra categorical observations: meta-data which associates meaningful (symbolic) tags to the state of the system at that time. We will be investigating ways of combining this metadata with the inferred networks, with a view to detecting anomalous system behaviour and improving forecasting. As part of the EPSRC grant Global View the candidate will consider applications of network inference to heterogeneous types of time series, will be involved in data collection relating to the state of the UK, and will be involved in meetings with the Treasury and Department of Transport. Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent (or be about to receive one) and must have familiarity with methods to infer networks from sets of time series or related methods in multivariate time series analysis. It will be desirable for candidates, depending on background, to have some subset of the following skills. Familiarity with methods from: statistical machine learning especially familiarity with graphical models and Gaussian processes; signal processing/ time series analysis; network analysis and complex systems; statistical physics and stochastic processes. Since this appointment is interdisciplinary we will consider candidates from across the disciplines: statistics, systems biology, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, engineering and econometrics. The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 1 year. The appointment will be at the start of Grade 8 (£36,715). If no suitable applicant is forthcoming an appointment on the Grade 7 scale 28,983 - 35,646 (with an appropriate adjustment of duties) may be considered. Please direct informal inquiries about this post to Nick Jones (nick.jones@physics.ox.ac.uk) Please also look at the Further Particulars. http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/jobs/upload//dk10-006%20pdra%20jones2_further_particulars_final.doc Application Deadline: 23 July 2010 How to Apply: For further particulars of the post, and how to apply please visit http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/jobs/ Application Deadline: 09 July 2010 http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/jobs/upload//dk10-005%20pdra%20jones1_further_particulars.doc Location: United Kingdom
Listed by: Nick Jones
Email: Nick Jones

5: List Date: 2010-03-18
Position Title: Postdoctoral Positions
Research Area(s): Clinical Systems Biology
Organization: University of Gothenburg, Sweden
URL: http://www.multimod-project.eu/
Description: Two post doc positions in clinical systems biology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden The Unit for Clinical Systems Biology (UCSB) aims to develop methods to find markers to personalize medication. We use allergy as a model of complex diseases, and analyse CD4 + cells from allergic patients with different high-throughput techniques to define modules of disease genes. Those modules are dissected to find candidate markers which are tested in functional and clinical studies. The positions are funded by the EU project MultiMod that involves five groups from Europe and the US with expertise in clinical research, genomics, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, immunology and high-throughput RNAi validation studies (http://www.multimod-project.eu/). The UCSB coordinates MultiMod and is responsible for collecting clinical materials, performing high-throughput studies, computational/bioinformatic analyses as well as experimental and clinical studies. The UCSB consists of two post docs, two PhDs, one master’s student, a research nurse and a clinician. We have a lab for integrated functional and high-throughput studies. The UCSB is part of the Department of Pediatrics, the Institute of Clinical Sciences of the University of Gothenburg. Important qualifications for the positions are a PhD in one or more of the fields that we work with, your publication record and references from your previous position or positions. Since there are few groups applying systems biology for concrete clinical aims, the experiences from working at the UCSB are likely to be very attractive for your future career. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 2 years position (full time) from May 1, 2010 REQUIREMENTS: The positions require PhD degrees having been obtained within three years from the application date. Earlier examinations may be accepted under certain circumstances. A good publication record in fields relevant to clinical systems biology. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. An international research experience is advantageous How to Apply: APPLICATION: The application shall be written in English and shall include the following: • Curriculum Vitae • Copies of original examination certificates • Description of previous research experience, maximum four pages • Publication list • Names and contact details of at least two personal references • The application should be marked with the reference number. Send your hard-copy application together with examination certificates to: Registrar, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University Box 400, SE- 405 30 Göteborg, Sweden The final date to reach the Registrar is March 29 , 2010 You must indicate the reference number, E 36 944/10, both in your application as well as outside the envelope. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Listed by: Staff
Email: Staff

6: List Date: 2010-02-03
Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area(s): bioinformatics, computational biology, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, molecular biology
Organization: The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
URL: http://www.sns.ias.edu/~vazquez/
Description: The Systems Biology group at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey is seeking a postdoc to undertake research in the broad area of Cancer Systems Biology. Specific projects include cancer cell metabolism, cell regulatory networks, cancer risk and treatment outcome, and cancer drug discovery. The specific methods involve a mixture of modeling and data mining. Qualifications: Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, molecular biology or an equivalent discipline. How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a full CV, a publication reporting the most valuable candidate's work, and two letters of reference by email (preferred) or mail to: Alexei Vazquez, Ph.D. The Cancer Institute of New Jersey 120 Albany Street New Brunswick, NJ 08963, USA Desired experience: Computational biology with background in molecular, cell and systems biology, genetics, and cancer. Starting date: Negotiable. Contract: Initially for one year, possibly renewable for a second year. Location: New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Listed by: A. Vazquez
Email: A. Vazquez

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