Postdoc in modeling environmental and social influences on waterborne pathogen and helminth transmission

Environmental and Social Influences on Waterborne Pathogen and Helminth Transmission available on a NSF-funded project (epidemiology/infectious diseases/transmission dynamics/enteric and helminth pathogens/environmental health/social networks/agent-based modeling) Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan seeks to hire one postdoctoral fellow with interest and skills in analytical methods for estimating how physical and social environments interact to influence the transmission of waterborne pathogens. Support for the position is now available for up to two years through a NSF Water Sustainability and Climate grant entitled “Analytical methods for estimating the joint climatological-social drivers of water quality and supply in contrasting tropical zones: Ecuador and China.” The grant includes faculty in Epidemiology (Joe Eisenberg, Michigan), Anthropology (Jim Trostle, Trinity College), and Environmental Health (Justin Remais, Emory). The successful applicant will be a productive scholar who combines skills and knowledge related to water resources, waterborne disease, and climate change with an interest in modeling complex human/environment interactions. The ideal candidate has quantitative background and a PhD in disease ecology, epidemiology, anthropology, geography, sociology, or other integrative field; previous experience in modeling epidemiological or ecological systems; and previous high-quality, first-authored publications. The fellow will help to develop agent-based, system dynamic, or network models as appropriate, and to develop region-specific scenarios based on specific processes that mediate how water quality and waterborne disease transmission respond to climate variability, management decisions, and coping capacity at the village level. Knowledge of Spanish or Chinese is a plus but not required.

The University of Michigan offers a vibrant mathematical modeling and complex systems community. Modeling expertise extends across departments including Epidemiology, Health Management and Policy, Complex Systems, Population Center, Institute for Social Research, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The School of Public Health is renowned for its cutting edge research on the applications of mathematical modeling in epidemiology and public health.

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree in a relevant field from an accredited program before they begin the fellowship. Applicants must have a record of accomplishment in modeling and systems science demonstrated in their publications and research background. Initial appointments will be for one year, with possibility of renewal. The salary will be in the range of $45,000 per year (depending on experience), plus fringe benefits. Compensation (salary and benefits) will be offered according to University of Michigan and NSF guidelines.

To apply please submit CV, names of references, and inquiries to Dr. Joseph Eisenberg, Professor of Epidemiology, at HYPERLINK "mailto:jnse@umich.edu"jnse@umich.edu. Starting date is negotiable. Applicants should send a cover letter, a detailed CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of three references to Dr. Joseph Eisenberg at HYPERLINK "mailto:jnse@umich.edu"jnse@umich.edu. The position will remain open until filled.

Joseph Eisenberg
Department of Epidemiology
School of Public Health
University of Michigan
1415 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

------------------ SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS ---------------

Fifth International Workshop on Social Network Analysis (ARS’15)

Large Networks and Big Data: New Methodological Challenges

April 29-30, 2015, Capri, ITALY
http://www.ars15.unisa.it/

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IMPORTANT DATES
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Title and short abstract submission: Jan. 31, 2015
Notification of acceptance: Feb. 28, 2015
Abstract Final Version: Mar. 31, 2015

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SCOPE
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Following the four previous issues of the ARS  workshop in Salerno, Naples and Rome (http://www.ars15.unisa.it/past_ars) we are pleased to invite you to submit a paper to the fifth  issue of ARS that will be held in Anacapri (Capri island) on April 29-30, 2015.

ARS’15 aims at presenting the most relevant results and the most recent methodological developments in dealing with LARGE NETWORK and BIG DATA.
The workshop also aims to deepen existing scientific cooperation between social network analysts, to establish new cooperation between researchers, and to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for exchange of ideas
Papers of interest including (but not limited to) the following topics are solicited:
-          Analysis of Large-Scale Networks
-          Structural Large Network Properties
-          Community Detection and structure in Large Networks
-          Visualization of Large Networks
-          Methodological problems in large network studies
-          Dynamics and evolution patterns of large networks
-          Big data storage, processing and network analysis
-          Social network data mining and analytics

Applications in several fields (Telecommunications networks, Collaboration networks, Online Social Networks, Healthcare, etc.) are also strongly encouraged.

The scientific program includes plenary, invited and contributed paper sessions with oral presentation.

Plenary sessions:
Clustering and Large networks

Invited speakers:
Vladimir Batagelj (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Santo Fortunato (Aalto University in Espoo, Finland)
Renaud Lambiotte (University of Namur, Belgium) 
Large networks and big data

Invited speakers:
Noshir Contractor (Northwestern University, USA)
Fosca Giannotti (University of Pisa, Italy)
Ludo Waltman (Leiden University, NL)

Building on successes in previous years, a two-day short course will be held before the Work Shop (April 27-28, 2015).
This year edition of the short course will be on "Large Network Analysis"
Instructors: Patrick Doreian, Vladimir Batagelj, Anuska Ferligoj, Natasa Kejzar
Detailed program is at http://www.ars15.unisa.it/shortcourse

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Instructions for authors:
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Detailed submission instructions are at Paper Submission page http://www.ars15.unisa.it/submission.
Length of abstract: max 500 words.
Registration is required.


All submitted abstracts are subject to acceptance by the Scientific Program Committee members. Accepted papers will be presented at the  workshop as full talks.

For co-authored papers, at least one author must be registered and attend the conference. 

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Post-Proceedings
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Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special or in a regular issue of the journal Social Network Analysis and Mining.
(guest editors Patrick Doreian And Ludo Waltman)

Post conference full papers could be submitted for publication in the series Lecture Notes in Social Networks
(guest editors Pietrp Panzarasa, Giancarlo Ragozini, Giuseppe Giordano)

Regular peer-review process will be followed.
Detailed call for papers will follow.
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Contact information:

Website http://www.ars15.unisa.it
Email: ars15@unisa.it

• Giancarlo RAGOZINI
  giancarlo.ragozini@unina.it
  
• Maria Rosaria D'ESPOSITO
  mdesposito@unisa.it

Call for Workshops & Organized Session Proposals

Workshop Proposals

Proposals are now invited for workshops at Sunbelt XXXV in Brighton UK, 23 June 2015 - 28 June 2015.

Workshops are sessions of half a day (3 hrs) or a full day (2 sessions of 3 hrs) focused on teaching attendees specific methods, software or theories. These workshops are not free and require additional payment, namely £100 regular/£50 student for half-day workshops and £200/£100 for full-day workshops.

Make sure you enter all required information:

• Contact information of a workshop organizer.
  
• A short title and a brief description of your workshop, including the length of the workshop (3 or 6 hours) and the maximum number of attendees. Please include names and institutional affiliations of all organizers. You may include url to supporting information for inclusion on the conference website.

After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Decisions will be communicated to the corresponding organizer, 1st November, 2014.

Submission Deadline: Friday 31 October, 2014, 17:00 GMT
Submit Here: Sunbelt XXXV Workshop Proposal


Organized Session Proposals

Proposals are now invited for organized sessions at Sunbelt XXXV in Brighton UK, 23 June 2015 - 28 June 2015.

An organized session is a set of paper presentations centered around a specific theme, for which participants can submit abstracts from November, 2014. Organized sessions consist of at least one 2-hour time slot accommodating 4-6 paper presentations.

Make sure you enter all required information:

• Contact information for a session organizer.
  
• A short title and a brief description of your session, together with the name and institutional affiliations of all organizers and the session chair. You may include url to supporting information for inclusion on the conference website. 

After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Decisions will be communicated to the corresponding organizer, 1st November, 2014.

Submission Deadline: Friday 31 October, 2014, 17:00 GMT
Submit Here: Sunbelt XXXV Organized Session Proposal

First Announcement and Call for Papers

---------------- FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS----------------

Fifth International Workshop on Social Network Analysis (ARS'15)

Large Networks and Big Data: New Methodological Challenges

April 29-30, 2015, Capri, ITALY

http://www.ars15.unisa.it/

---------------------------------------------------------------

IMPORTANT DATES

---------------------------------------------------------------

Title and short abstract submission: Jan. 31, 2015

Notification of acceptance: Feb. 28, 2015

Abstract Final Version: Mar. 31, 2015

---------------------------------------------------------------

SCOPE

---------------------------------------------------------------

Following the four previous issues of the ARS  workshop in Salerno,  

Naples and Rome (http://www.ars15.unisa.it/past_ars) we are pleased to  

invite you to submit a paper to the fifth  issue of ARS that will be  

held in Anacapri (Capri island) on April 29-30, 2015.

ARS?15 aims at presenting the most relevant results and the most  

recent methodological developments in dealing with LARGE NETWORK and  

BIG DATA.

The workshop also aims to deepen existing scientific cooperation  

between social network analysts, to establish new cooperation between  

researchers, and to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for exchange of  

ideas

Papers of interest including (but not limited to) the following topics  

are solicited:

-       Analysis of Large-Scale Networks

-       Structural Large Network Properties

-       Community Detection and structure in Large Networks

-       Visualization of Large Networks

-       Methodological problems in large network studies

-       Dynamics and evolution patterns of large networks

-       Big data storage, processing and network analysis

-       Social network data mining and analytics

Applications in several fields (Telecommunications networks,  

Collaboration networks, Online Social Networks, Healthcare, etc.) are  

also strongly encouraged.

For ARS'15, in addition to the usual program of contributed talks, the  

Workshop will include a selection of keynote talks from prominent  

researchers.

Building on successes in previous years, ARS'15 will also hold a  

two-day short course before the Workshop.

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Instructions for authors:

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Detailed submission instructions will be posted on Paper Submission  

page in due time.

Authors are invited to submit short abstracts (max 500 words)  after  

the registration using the abstract submission system:

http://www.ars15.unisa.it/submission

All submitted short abstracts are subject to acceptance by the  

Scientific Program Committee members. Accepted papers will be  

presented at the  workshop as full talks and possibly as poster  

presentations including a short introductory talk. In the abstract  

submission procedure please check off the appropriate box if you  

intend submit the paper for full talk or for poster session.

At least one author must be registered and attend the conference.

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Post-Proceedings

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A selection of original papers will be published in a volume edited by  

a international publisher and/or in special issues of international  

journals.

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Contact information:

Website http://www.ars15.unisa.it

Email: ars15@unisa.it

Giancarlo RAGOZINI

giancarlo.ragozini@unina.it

Maria Rosaria D'ESPOSITO

mdesposito@unisa.it

We are sorry for cross-posting



 -- 

Prof. Giancarlo Ragozini

Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche

Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

Via L. Rodinò 28 - 80138 Napoli

++39 081 2537460

Save the Dates: Sunbelt XXXV, 24-28 June, Brighton UK

To join INSNA, visit http://www.insna.org

The International Sunbelt Social Network Conference is the official annual conference of the International Network for Social Network Analysis (HYPERLINK "http://www.insna.org/"INSNA). INSNA currently has over 1,000 members and more people than ever are interested in attending and presenting their work at Sunbelt conferences.

The 2015 conference, Sunbelt XXXV, to be held at the HYPERLINK "http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-brighton-metropole-BSH..."Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel on the beachfront of Brighton, UK, from June 24– June 28, 2015, provides an interdisciplinary venue for social scientists, mathematicians, computer scientists, ethnologists, epidemiologists, organizational theorists, and others to present current work in the area of social networks.

Calls for panels and workshops can be expected in early September, 2014.

Bruce Cronin and Martin Everett

Barry Wellman Honoured

Barry Wellman Honoured

The founder of INSNA, Professor Barry Wellman, co-director of NetLab at the Faculty of Information (iSchool) of the University of Toronto, has been awarded an OII Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary record of scholarship in social network theory and Internet research which has contributed so much to our understanding of life online. A Canadian-American sociologist, his overarching interest is in the paradigm shift from group-centered relations to networked individualism. His research examines virtual community, the virtual workplace, social support, community, kinship, friendship, and social network theory and methods. His methodological contributions have been for the analysis of ego-centered or "personal" networks - defined from the standpoint of an individual. This calls for somewhat different techniques than the more common social network practice of analysing a single large network.

Barry Wellman said "I am deeply honoured by this. And want to pay tribute to the many NetLab members - and Networked co-author Lee Rainie - who have been my wonderful intellectual playmates through the years." OII Acting Director, Dr Victoria Nash said "Barry Wellman's approach to studying the networks that connect us as individuals has had a profound effect on the field of Internet research, reflected in much of the work of our colleagues and students. We are delighted to honour his contribution today. " The top-cited Canadian sociologist, Wellman's current work continues to focus on the interplay between information and communication technologies, especially the Internet, social relations and social structure. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2007.

The award will be presented on 7th November in Oxford, at an awards dinner and ceremony that also includes Lifetime Achievement awards for Sir Tim Berners Lee and Dame Stephanie Shirley.

INSNA Call for Award Nominations

Dear INSNA Members,

Just a short email to solicit nominations for two awards to be made at Sunbelt XXXIV 18-23 February 2014 in St Pete Beach. FL.

1. The Freeman Award. This award is given to a distinguished scholar in the field of social networks for significant contributions to the scientific study of social structure. The award is designed to be given to a young scholar, someone in the earlier stages of their research career -- someone under 40 years old or someone who has received their PhD within the past 10 years. Consideration is also given to persons who have come to education later in life or who have interrupted their career for any reason (family, health, etc.) The winner of this award is selected by a committee designated by the INSNA Board president. Suggested recipients are nominated by members of the committee and by any interested members of the social network community at large. The Committee considers the nominated candidates' contributions and qualifications through a series of electronic discussions. Carter Butts (Chair), Bruce Cronin, and Betina Hollstein have agreed to serve on the screening committee for this award. Nominations should be sent to the chair at buttsc@uci.edu. The recipient will be announced in February and deliver the Freeman lecture at Sunbelt XXXV in Brighton, UK, now scheduled for 23-28 June 2015.

2. The Best Student Paper Award. The award is given annually to a graduate student in recognition of research on social network analysis. For the 2014 competition, students should submit a paper (pdf file written in English) by 15 December 2013. The winner of the award will be announced at Sunbelt XXXIV in 2014. To be eligible, the student must be the first (or sole) author on the submitted paper at the time of submission. The paper may be published or unpublished and must have been completed within two years of the submission deadline. A letter of support should be submitted as well. Papers are evaluated by a committee based on the level of originality in the ideas and techniques, the possible applications and their treatment, and potential impact. The committee may arrive at the conclusion that none of the submitted papers merits the award. The monetary prize for the best student paper is $2,500. Filip Agneessens (Chair), Elisa Bellotti, and Chris McCarty have agreed to serve on this committee. Please send all application materials to INSNA President, John Skvoretz, jskvoretz@usf.edu.

John Skvoretz, President INSNA John Skvoretz, Professor of Sociology, AAAS Fellow Carolina Distinguished Professor Emeritus President, International Network for Social Network Analysis Department of Sociology University of South Florida 4202 E Fowler Ave, CPR 107 Tampa, FL USA 33620-5550