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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Complex Systems and Physics - University of Michigan Center for the Study of Complex Systems and Department of Physics
Date: October 7, 2005
The Center for the Study of Complex Systems (CSCS) and the Department of
Physics at the University of Michigan anticipate that a tenure track
faculty position in physics and complex systems will be available with a
September 2006 starting date. The position is a joint tenure track
Assistant Professorship within CSCS and the Physics Department.
Information about complex systems research at the University of Michigan
can be found at http://www.cscs.umich.edu/. Current complex systems
faculty in physics have interests in nonlinear dynamics, aggregation
processes, networks, game theory, cancer modeling, epilepsy modeling,
epidemiology, the theory of computation, and pattern formation, among other
areas, but physicists working in any area of complex systems are encouraged
to apply, including both theory and experiment.
Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in physics or a related
field and will be expected to establish an independent research program and
to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a
curriculum vitae, a brief statement of present and future research plans, a
statement of teaching experience and interests, and the names of at least
three persons who can provide letters of recommendation. Applications can
be e-mailed in PDF format to physics.search@umich.edu or mailed to:
Professor Myron Campbell
Department of Physics
450 Church Street
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1040.
For full consideration applications should be received between September 1,
2005 and November 1, 2005. The University of Michigan is a
non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer. The University is
supportive of the needs of dual career couples.
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Assistant/Associate Professor Bioinformatics and Computational Biology - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/ Harvard School of Public Health
Date: August 10, 2005
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), in conjunction with the Harvard
School of Public Health (HSPH), is seeking candidates for one or more
tenure-track faculty positions in Bioinformatics and Computational
Biology at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful
candidate or candidates would join an active group at the DFCI
conducting research in computational and statistical methods directly
relevant to cancer, and hold an academic appointment in the Department
of Biostatistics, HSPH. Active areas of research at DFCI and HSPH include
the study of methods to detect genetic and genomic changes that
contribute to initiation and progression of cancer or are associated with
response to therapy. Candidates in all areas of computational
biology/bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have
doctoral degree and a demonstrated record of achievement in computational
biology and bioinformatics. Faculty in this area will be expected to
provide intellectual and technological leadership in the Biostatistics
and the Genomics programs at the DFCI, to facilitate programmatic
interactions across the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard School of
Public Health, and teach and advise students in the graduate program at
HSPH. Please send curriculum vitae, a description of the proposed research
program and the names and addresses of three references to:
Computational Biology Junior Faculty Search Committee
Department of Biostatistics
Harvard School of Public Health
655 Huntington Avenue, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02115
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Harvard School of Public Health
are strongly committed to increasing the representation of women and
minority members among its faculty and particularly encourages applications
from such candidates.
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Three Faculty Openings in Operations Management, Operations Research and System Dynamics - MIT Sloan School, Management Science
Date: September 13, 2004 5:04:17 PM EDT
The Management Science area at the MIT Sloan School has three faculty
openings in the areas of Operations Management, Operations Research and
System Dynamics. We are primarily looking for people at the level of
Assistant or untenured Associate Professor. Applicants are expected to
have a strong methodological research base, the potential for research
and teaching excellence, and an ability to contribute to application
areas of high impact. At least one of the appointments will be in the
area of applied probability, stochastic processes and their applications.
We particularly want to identify qualified female and minority candidates
for consideration in these positions.
The OM/OR/SD Groups support MBA, PhD, BS, and Executive education
programs. We have a broad range of well-supported research programs,
including the MIT Operations Research Center, the Leaders for
Manufacturing Program, the Integrated Supply Chain Management Program,
the Center for Innovation on Product Development, the Entrepreneurship
Center, and the Center for eBusiness@MIT.
Information about the Alfred P. Sloan School of Management can be found at:
http://mitsloan.mit.edu.
Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant field by the date of
appointment. Applicants must submit hard copies of the following: an
up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of representative publications, a
statement of their objectives and aspirations in research and education,
an official graduate transcript, information about teaching interests,
experience and performance, and at least three letters of recommendation
by December 15, 2004.
Please send applications to: Chair, OM/OR/SD Faculty Search Committee
(indicate your primary field of interest), c/o Ms. S. Nemat-Nasser,
MIT Sloan School, 50 Memorial Drive E53-360, Cambridge, MA 02142-1347.
MIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally
diverse and pluralistic intellectual community and strongly encourages
applications from women and minorities.
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Tenure-Track Position for Assistant Professor - George Mason University, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Date: August 31, 2004 5:19:17 PM EDT
George Mason University.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology announces an anticipated
tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2005.
The opening is for a quantitative sociologist or anthropologist with a
strong background in the study of social networks. This position is being
filled in collaboration with the Center for Social Complexity
(http://socialcomplexity.gmu.edu) and its new Ph.D. program in Computational
Social Science; hence, candidates with expertise in the use of simulations
and advanced modeling techniques are especially encouraged to apply.
Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching
and should have the Ph.D. in hand. The successful candidate is expected to
be an active member of the Center for Social Complexity and teach a graduate
course on social network analysis plus another graduate course in the CSS
program. George Mason University is a large, diverse, and growing public
university located in Fairfax, VA, just 15 miles west of Washington DC. The
Department of Sociology and Anthropology is an expanding unit whos
undergraduate and graduate programs center on social inequality, the
structural bases of social conflict, and cultural differences (see
www.gmu.edu/departments/soci). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae,
samples of scholarship, three letters of reference, and course syllabi to:
Cindy Roberts, Social Networks Search Committee, Center for Social
Complexity, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MS 3F4, Fairfax,
Virginia, 22030-4444. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2004
and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minority
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply; George Mason University is
an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Faculty Positions in Complexity Theory and Experimental Biocomplexity/Biophysics
Date: Wed Oct 15, 2003 2:43:55 PM US/Eastern
From: James Glazier <glazier@indiana.edu>
Indiana University Bloomington
School of Informatics
Junior, Senior and Visiting Faculty Positions in Complex Systems,
Biocomplexity and Modeling
and
College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Positions in Experimental, Theoretical and Computational
Biocomplexity and Biophysics
Starting Fall 2004
The School of Informatics is the most important academic initiative at
Indiana University in the past 30 years. The State of Indiana has
committed new base funding that will allow the School to hire in excess
of 30 new faculty at the Bloomington campus over the next few years. In
addition, we anticipate at least five hires within the College of Arts
and Sciences in the next few years in either experimental or theoretical
or computational Biocomplexity or Biophysics to support the Biocomplexity
Institute at Indiana University. We also have numerous opportunities for
one or two year visiting faculty positions starting as early as January
2004.
Faculty positions at all ranks are available in Complex Systems,
Biocomplexity, Biophysics, Biological Modeling, Pattern Dynamics,
Emergent Behavior, Dynamical Systems, Network Structure and Function,
Neural Networks and Artificial Life. Computational and Theoretical
candidates whose interests integrate several aspects of complex systems,
modeling and simulation and have close contact with experimentalists will
be considered especially interesting. In addition to courses directly
related to the candidate's research expertise, candidates who can teach
core areas in an appropriate departmental curriculum are preferred.
Experimental candidates should have a strong interest in theoretical and
computational collaboration. Senior candidates should have a strong record
of funding.
This effort has strong ties to Indiana University's programs in Computer
Science, Physics, Medicine, Genomics and Cognitive Science, and to
research centers in bioinformatics, genomics and pervasive computing
technology; joint appointments with units sponsoring these programs may be
possible. We have excellent work conditions including low teaching loads,
attractive salaries, and world-class computing and library facilities.
Construction will begin soon on two new Multidisciplinary Science Buildings
which will house faculty from these programs. Located on the rolling wooded
hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a culturally thriving college
town with moderate cost of living. IU is committed to employing quality
faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community.
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from
women and minorities are especially encouraged.
We encourage applications from small research teams who wish to collaborate
with one another at IU. Each candidate should apply separately, and include
in their statement the rationale for hiring the entire group. Applicants
should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching and
the names of three references (six for associate and full professors).
Applicants interested in positions in Informatics should submit their
applications online at informatics.indiana.edu/positions/faculty and should
indicate the subarea in which they wish to be considered.
Applicants interested in the College of Science Biocomplexity Positions
(experimental or theoretical/computational) should submit their applications
either on paper or by e-mail to: Prof. Rob deRuyter, Head Biocomplexity
Search, Department of Physics, Swain West 165, 727 East Third Street,
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-7105, USA. E-mail: deruyter@indiana.edu.
For further information contact Prof. deRuyter and visit http://www.biocomplexity.indiana.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately; the search will remain open
until the positions are filled.
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POSTDOCTORATE
Reserach Fellowhip at the Univeristy of Manchester
Applications are invited for a research fellowship in Complex
Systems at the University of Manchester. This is a 5 year
research position which will turn into a permanent academic
position after the 5 year period, and therefore combine the
advantages of a pure research position in the short time with
that of a permanent academic position in the long term.
Further details (under Ref ACS/353/05) are available at
http://www.man.ac.uk/news/vacancies/research.html#acs352
The closing date is January 5, 2006. Informal enquires may be
directed to Alan McKane at alan.mckane@manchester.ac.uk.
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Postdoctoral fellowhip in Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Psychiatry
State University of New York at Stonybrook
Date: October 7, 2005
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITION AVAILABLE to conduct high-impact
medical research using control systems modeling of homeostatic
regulation of arousal. Modeling will be applied towards
developing neurobiological diagnosis and pharmaceutical
treatment for pre-symptomatic schizophrenia, using acquisition
of simultaneous neural (functional MRI), autonomic, and
endocrine time-series. Candidates should have backgrounds in
mathematics, physics, or engineering, with experience in
modeling; prior work with control systems, systems biology,
and/or signal processing a plus. Spoken and written English
fluency are required, as are excellent organizational skills
and productivity. Starting salary $35,000-$40,000 USD + full
benefits, with performance-based increases and possibility of
promotion to research faculty position. Please send cover
letter and resume to lstrey@stonybrook.edu
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Research fellowship in modelling CSNs at the Univeristy of Birmingham
Date: 7/15/05
From: Jonathan Rowe
Research fellowship at the Univeristy of Birmingham School of Computer Science
Applications are invited to work on a project entitled "Evolving Cell
Signalling Networks in Silico".
ESIGNET is an EU-funded research project on modelling cell transduction
networks in silico and is a joint project of the School of Computer
Science and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University
of Birmingham and groups in Jena (Germany), Dublin (Ireland) and
Eindhoven (Netherlands). The successful candidate will mainly contribute
to modelling and analysing Crosstalk in CSNs through developing software
models of the interactions of signal transduction systems. Primary
responsibilities will be to develop, implement and analyse computational
and mathematical models of how cell signaling systems control each other.
The successful candidate will also be expected to prepare and publish
documents describing the research, to present results at international
conferences and to assist in the day-to-day management of the project.
Applicants must hold a PhD (or expect to attain one before taking up
the appointment). A research background in any or all of the following
would be useful:- Computational systems biology, Evolutionary
Computation, Artificial Life.
Good programming and analytical skills are essential. Experience in systems
biology, a track record in inter-disciplinary research and experience of
collaborative projects are desirable.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr J Rowe, e-mail:
j.e.rowe@cs.bham.ac.uk
or telephone: 0121 414 2985
Starting salary scale £19,460-£27,989 a year depending on experience
and qualifications. The post is available until 31 August 2008
Application forms (returnable by 12 August 2005) and details from Personnel
Services, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT,
tel: 0121 415 9000, web: www.personnel.bham.ac.uk/vacancies
Please quote Ref: S36923
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Postdoctoral Fellowship at Northwestern University
Date: 5/19/04 11:33 PM
From: Uri Wilensky
Complexity Fellow (post-doctoral scholar) (Open)
Northwestern University is launching a university wide complexity
institute. The Northwestern Institute for Complexity (NICO) includes a
distinguished and diverse group of faculty from all areas of the
university including engineering, business, natural sciences, education,
medicine, law, and social sciences. NICO is offering highly competitive
"Northwestern Institute Fellow" positions to young researchers with
interest in the study of complex systems and in interdisciplinary
collaborations. These appointments will be one to three years long, with
negotiable starting dates, which can be as early as Fall 2004.
The Institute has ambitious growth plans and will hire a number of
additional Fellows in coming years who, we expect, will form a dynamic
interdisciplinary community. Fellows are expected to have outstanding
potential and be self-motivated, goal oriented and capable of successfully
communicating ideas to diverse audiences. Fellows must also be able to
build on existing strengths, to bridge different fields, and to be
motivated to work with faculty on interdisciplinary complex systems projects.
QUALIFICATIONS: It is preferred that candidates have obtained their Ph.D.
at most three years ago. Applicants should send a cover letter describing
areas of interest and possible fit within the institute, a complete CV, and
the names, e-mails and phone numbers of three to five references. All
information should be submitted to complexity-fellows@ccl.northwestern.edu.
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PostDoc position in CASOS at CMU
Date: 4/21/03 10:16 AM
From: Kathleen Carley, kathleen.carley@cmu.edu
PostDoc position in CASOS at CMU
This postdoc is in the area of multi-agent simulations and social
networks. Postdoc will work with the CASOS team, Kathleen Carley, and
David Krackhardt.
Responsibilities will include helping to develop and test multi-agent
network models at the nation-state level, and write drafts and edit
papers in this area. These models will include the inter-relations and
intra-relations among nation-states, political entities, leaders,
military and religious factions. Primary focus is on the way in which
actions by one group/actor can infleunce the actions of another,
potential for escalating/reducing tension, transfer of resources.
Secondary focus is on the emergence of stable and unstable situations
within or among these entities.
Requirements: Applicant needs to be able to program in C, have worked
on a PC in windows, have experience with microsoft products - excel,
powerpoint, and word, elementary statistical background. Applicant
needs to have a Ph.D. and be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Preferred abilities: While the following are not requirements, evidence
of experience in these areas is prefered. Background in international
relations, multi-agent systems, or network analysis. Knowledge of HTML.
Experience in developing web pages.
Start date: at the latest, June 1, 2003.
Time: This is a 1-2 year position.
Applicants should send to kathleen.carley@cmu.edu a cv, with information
on what computer languages the applicant can program in and level of
experience in programming, plus email id of one person to obtain a
reference from.
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Postdoctoral Position: Assessment and Management of Complex Ecological Systems
Date: 4/20/03 8:26 AM
From: Dr. Takashi AMEMIYA, amemiyat@ynu.ac.jp
Dear Colleagues:
A postdoctoral position is available immediately for one
year or more at Yokohama National University (YNU), Japan to
assist in the development of "Assessment and Management of
Complex Ecological Systems" in terms of nonlinear dynamics
and/or complex systems. Our research group at YNU is
currently involved in the 21st Century COE (Center of
Excellence) program sponsored by Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan and entitled
"Bio-Ecological environmental Risk Management".
Our group is particularly interested in developing theories,
modeling, and analyses of ecological systems in terms of
such concepts as "ecological resilience", "panarchy", and
"adaptive capacity" stemming from the analysis of complex
dynamical systems. The related research fields are as
follows:
/Management of Ecological Systems
/Ecosystems Modeling
/Stability and Biodiversity of Ecological Systems
/Sustainable Development
/Theory of Ecological Systems
/Ecological and Environmental Risk Management
/Nonlinear Dynamics in Ecological Systems
The net grant will be approximately 23,750-31,000 (US$) per
year depending on a research career. Applicants should have
a degree in nonlinear dynamics or complex systems. They
should be able to develop interdisciplinary fields, with
special emphasis on nonlinear dynamics and complex
ecological/environmental systems.
Interested applicants should submit their detailed CVs and
publications lists by E-mail to
Dr. Takashi AMEMIYA, Associate Professor
amemiyat@ynu.ac.jp
or
Dr. Kiminori ITOH, Professor
itohkimi@ynu.ac.jp
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Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences
Yokohama National University
79-7 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
Phone & Fax: +81-45-339-4353 or 4354
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Postdoctoral Position: Systems Assurance Institute at Syracuse University
Date: July 1, 2003
FROM: Steve J. Chapin, chapin@syr.edu
Associate Professor
Director, Systems Assurance Institute
The Systems Assurance Institute (SAI) at Syracuse University is seeking
to fill a one-year post-doctoral research position.
The primary objective of the SAI (http://sai.syr.edu) is furthering
research and education in security and trust in complex systems; how
they behave under normal and non-normal circumstances; how systems
interact with other systems; and how to identify and mitigate system
vulnerabilities. The SAI is a multidisciplinary collaboration among
several colleges and schools within Syracuse University including the
College of Engineering and Computer Science, the School of Information
Studies, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and the
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
The researcher will interact with established researchers with
interests ranging from theory of dynamic systems to modeling and
analysis of social and economic systems. The optimal candidate would
be a technically strong researcher interested in real-world systems and
institutions and would, through collaborative research, work at the
intersection of computational, mathematical, and social/behavioral
sciences. We seek to develop innovative approaches to assurance issues
in many networks and networked industries such as communications,
energy, and transportation.
Interested candidates should respond to Dr. Steve Chapin, Director of
the SAI, chapin@syr.edu. Fulfillment of this position is subject to
availability of funding.
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Postdoctoral Fellowships
NECSI
The New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI) is an independent
educational and research institution dedicated to advancing the study
of complex systems. NECSI was established as a joint effort of faculty
of New England academic institutions for the advancement of
communication and collaboration outside of institutional and
departmental boundaries.
NECSI welcomes applications for postdoctoral positions for research
projects on unified approaches relevant to describing and analyzing
complex systems. The research may have a focus or primary application
in a particular discipline. In addition to general projects, specific
projects with anticipated openings include research in: multiscale
representations, evolutionary theory, bioinformatics and functional
genomics, distributed computing, meteorology, non-equilibrium
dynamics, agent based modeling, engineering design, cognitive
modeling, management/organization science and education of complex
systems concepts.
NECSI Postdoctoral fellows will generally receive joint appointments
at MIT, Harvard or other local academic institutions.
Candidates should describe their areas of interest and relevant
background in a one to two page letter and attach a curriculum vitae
and list of publications.
e-mail applications to office@necsi.org
NECSI is an equal opportunity employer
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GRADUATE STUDENT
Graduate Fellowships in Complex Nonlinear Systems
From: Steven Strogatz, shs7@cornell.edu
Date: Fri Oct 31, 2003 4:26:37 PM US/Eastern
The Cornell IGERT Program in Nonlinear Systems has received renewed
funding from the NSF. We anticipate awarding 8-12 two year fellowships
for students who will begin the Program in the Fall of 2004. Fellowship
stipends will be $27,500 for a twelve month period. NSF fellowship
support is restricted to US citizens or permanent residents.
The Nonlinear Systems Program is designed to foster research broadly
on nonlinear systems that combines theory, computation and empirical
data. Four thematic areas will be emphasized:
1. Complex Networks:
We are exploring such topics as the World Wide Web, populations with
hidden structure (e.g., the network of injection drug users in a major
city), the resilience of ecosystems composed of hundreds of interacting
species and mathematical patterns in the statistics of forest fires,
earthquakes, and blackouts.
2. Machines and Organisms - Locomotion and Manipulation:
We view organisms as part of a continuum of solutions to the mechanical
challenges of locomotion, flight and manipulation. Comparing and
contrasting moving machines and organisms enables us to understand
both better.
3. Biological Pattern Formation:
We are using theoretical models, novel visualization and data analysis
techniques to study the dynamics of spatially extended systems in terms
of defect structures and patterns such as scroll waves. We seek an
understanding of complex phenomena like cell migration and heart rhythm
disorders that involve a large number of dynamical degrees of freedom.
4. Gene Regulation and Systems Biology:
Through the use of theoretical models and large-scale computation, and
leveraging the enormous experimental investment by the biology
community,
we plan to develop biologically useful theories of large subsystems
of cellular function, specifically in the areas of gene regulation,
manufacture of RNA and proteins, and cell signaling.
Program requirements consist of two courses in nonlinear dynamics
and computational methods, a year-long interdisciplinary project,
participation in an IGERT seminar, a summer internship and completion
of a Ph.D. minor.
Applications are coordinated through participating graduate fields at
Cornell. Applicants should describe their interest in the IGERT program
as part of the statement of purpose in their Cornell graduate school
application. They should also complete the contact form on the web site
http://www.chaos.cornell.edu/
(click on IGERT Fellowship and then Application).
Inquiries may be directed to John Guckenheimer at
gucken@cam.cornell.edu
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CORPORATE/MISCELLANEOUS
Quantitative Organizational Modeler
Date: 4/7/03 9:46 PM
From: Kathleen Carley, kathleen.carley@cmu.edu
QUANTITATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL MODELER
Domain: Human Systems, Analysis, Modeling, and Design
As a Quantitative Organizational Modeler you will be highly skilled
in problem interpretation, conceptualization, abstraction, mathematical
formulation, detail specification, resolving inconsistencies, and
preparation for code development. You will possess a detailed knowledge
of social networks, computational organizational modeling, and agent-
based simulation. You will show technical writing skills to support
model and software development, user documentation, software manuals,
and technical reports. You will also show experience with project
management, from problem formulation to software prototyping. You will
be accustomed to being part of a multidisciplinary team with members
in areas ranging from computer science to psychology, collaborating on
modeling large-scaled distributed systems in which humans play a
central role. Your experience will include not only modeling individual
human behavior and cognition, but modeling teams and organizations as
well. Key to this role is the ability to work closely with subject
matter experts to translate system details into mathematically rigorous
models. The position requires one to work with users and subject matter
experts to understand complex scenarios to generate models for analysis
and simulation, including detailed analysis of the human roles and
human behavior in these scenarios. You will be experienced in modeling
large-scale systems, with an emphasis on organizational design, network
analysis and organizational behavior modeling. Software engineering
experience, including the ability to code in programming languages such
as C++ and/or Java, is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
1) Ph.D. or Masters plus experience in Mathematics, Computer Science,
Sociology (with an emphasis on computational/mathematical sociology),
or a related discipline
2) Experience in developing models of large-scale organizational networks
3) Experience in developing models of team and organizational behavior
4) Journal and/or other refereed publications
5) Project management and customer relations
Qualified candidates should submit their resumes electronically
(Microsoft Word, PDF, or Text only) to personnel@aptima.com.
APPLICANTS SELECTED WILL BE SUBJECT TO A GOVERNMENT SECURITY
INVESTIGATION AND MUST MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.
APTIMA, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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