This meeting is part of a workshop series organised by the Hamilton Institute in recent years. It targets mathematical aspects of network science, with the main focus being on applications in communication networks and social networks. The aim is to bring together researchers in an environment that encourages interaction and discussion.

The range of topics covered will be broad, and the workshop should be of interest to anyone working in the theory or applications of network science.

Speakers

Giuseppe Bianchi (Universitá di Roma Tor Vergata)
Thomas Bonald (Telecom ParisTech)
Sem Borst (Bell Labs & TU Eindhoven)
Nick Duffield (AT&T Labs)
Ken Duffy (Hamilton Institute)
Ayalvadi Ganesh (University of Bristol)
James Gleeson (University of Limerick)
Nicole Immorlica (Northwestern University)
Anurag Kumar (IISc Bangalore)
Doug Leith (Hamilton Institute)
Kin Leung (Imperial College)
Steven Low (Caltech)
Muriel Medard (MIT)
Sean Meyn (UIUC)
Eytan Modiano (MIT)
Alexandre Proutière (KTH Stockholm)
Sanjay Shakkotai (UT Austin)

Organisers

Ken Duffy and Doug Leith, Hamilton Institute.

For further details, see the workshop web site

The Hamilton Institute, at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) is searching for a postdoctoral fellow to conduct advanced research as part of the IBM Exascale Stream Computing Collaboratory. The research will apply techniques from matrix theory and graph theory to Exascale computing, focusing on the problem of mapping a software (task) network onto a hardware network, so as to optimise a multi-objective criterion.

The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record and a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Candidates should have a research record in one or more of graph theory, graph algorithms, and linear algebra; familiarity with large-scale parallel computing and the concepts of heterogeneous and hierarchical computing is also very desirable. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated capacity for independent research, and management of a research programme. They will need to work in a collaborative environment, and will be expected to lead the writing of academic papers.

The position will be funded by IRCSET and IBM through IRCSET’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme. Further details on the Enterprise Partnership Scheme can be found on IRCSET’s website (http://www.ircset.ie/). Applicants must meet IRCSET’s eligibility criteria and will be assessed independently by IRCSET.

For further information or to apply, please contact

Professor Steve Kirkland

SFI Stokes Professor

Hamilton Institute

National University of Ireland, Maynooth Ireland

E-mail: Stephen.Kirkland@nuim.ie

The Hamilton Institute, at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) is searching for a postdoctoral fellow to conduct advanced research as part of the IBM Exascale Stream Computing Collaboratory. The research will focus on the interconnect of Exascale systems, in particular investigating optical networking concepts, techniques and machinery.

The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record and a PhD in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. They must be interested in developing analytic solutions to problems and prototyping these solutions as real systems. They are also required to be able to work in a collaborative environment and lead the writing of academic papers.

Experience in tackling problems in resource allocation, optical/Ethernet switching and implementation of networked systems would be considered an advantage.

The position will be funded by IRCSET and IBM through IRCSET’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme. Further details on the Enterprise Partnership Scheme can be found on IRCSET’s website (http://www.ircset.ie/). Applicants must meet IRCSET’s eligibility criteria and will be assessed independently by IRCSET. For further information or to apply, please contact

Dr. David Malone

SFI Stokes Lecturer

Hamilton Institute

National University of Ireland,

Maynooth

Ireland

E-mail: David.Malone@nuim.ie

The results of the PRLTI cycle 5 round of infrastructure funding were announced last week by An Taoiseach Brian Cowen and the Minster for Enterprise Batt O Keefe TD. We’re delighted that the Hamilton Institute was successful in both bids in which it was involved and has been awarded total funding of €5.2M. €4.5M of this will support the building of new office/lab space for the institute. The remainder will support the ongoing development and expansion of the institutes successful Network Maths graduate programme established under PRLTI cycle 4.

An article featuring networking research at the Hamilton Institute appeared in the July issue of Science Spin, an Irish popular science magazine.

Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Conor Lenihan TD announced that Dr. Ross O’Neill, a researcher at the Hamilton Institute, is the winner of the Enterprise Ireland ‘One to Watch’ Award 2010. Presenting the award Minister Lenihan said: “This award recognises the commercial potential of Government supported projects, through Enterprise Ireland, that have the capacity to make a major social or economic impact once brought to the market-place.”

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The 3rd International Workshop on Systems Biology, hosted by the Hamilton Institute, will focus on Systems Biology of Disease with special emphasis on neurodegeneration, immunological diseases and cancer. The workshop is aimed at anyone working in, or interested in Systems Biology, and will be of interest to a wide range of researchers and students from experimental, computational or theoretical backgrounds.
Plenary and keynote lectures will be delivered by leading international experts, and there will also be poster sessions to provide all delegates with the opportunity to present and discuss their work.

The workshop will be immediately followed by the 1st Symposium of Systems Approaches to Parkinson’s Disease.

For further information, see the workshop homepage

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Systems Biology Group of the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.  The vacancy is in the area of time-series bio-image analysis. The advertised position is part of a Higher Education Authority (www.hea.ie) investment for a National Biophotonics Imaging Platform (NBIP) for Ireland (www.nbipireland.ie).

The successful candidate will work on a collaborative project between the Systems Biology groups at NUIM and RCSI (systemsbiology.ie and systemsbiology.rcsi.ie). This project focuses on the development of a novel automated monitoring system for live cell imaging (e.g., FRET, FRAP) based on real-time evaluation. The scope is to develop a robust real-time image analysis solution along with its associated development environment that will be capable of automatically segmenting and tracking cells online, detecting morphological changes (cell division/shrinkage, membrane blebbing, etc.) and generating time-series data.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Engineering/Computer Science or a related field, and have a sound scientific record in the area of biological image processing and analysis. Advanced knowledge of Matlab, good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are required. In addition, the candidate should be a team player who is capable of working together with experimentalists and biologists.

A contract of 1 year duration will be offered to the successful candidate with salary in the band €40,000 to €43,000 per annum. Options for extension of contract may be offered in 2010. The start date is the 1^st February 2010.

The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment. For further information on the Hamilton Institute, please refer to the following website: www.hamilton.ie

Further information on the project can be obtained from Dr. Dimitris Kalamatianos (dimitris.kalamatianos@nuim.ie).

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, including a list of publications, motivation letter, a summary of recent projects, scientific interests and expertise, as well as the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: hamilton@nuim.ie.

Closing date for applications: 15^th December 2009

Basic Description

Applications are invited for a postgraduate position in the Hamilton Institute at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The vacancy is in the area of performance measurement for networked applications. The student will work with Professor Doug Leith and Dr David Malone at the Hamilton Institute and also collaborate with industry partners IBM.

Candidate Profile

The candidate should hold a degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field. Some degree of familiarity with TCP, IP and measurement-based network management, will be an advantage. Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are required.

Stipend

This position carries a stipend of €21,000 (tax free). Appointment commencing by the end of Fall 2009 is highly desirable. The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and a stimulating research environment.

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to: hamilton@nuim.ie.