Subject: NA Digest, V. 13, # 31 NA Digest Monday, September 23, 2013 Volume 13 : Issue 31 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Sparse Days at CERFACS, Report on 2013 Meeting New Book, Complex Approximation Theory Trilinos User Group Meeting, USA, Nov 2013 ICOSAHOM, USA, Jun 2014 IHPCES, Computational Earth Sciences, AUSTRALIA, JUN 2014 Clements Chair of Mathematics Position, Southern Methodist Univ Full Professor/Department Chair Position, Univ Innopolis Leroy Martin Chair Position, NC State Faculty Position, Energy & Materials Faculty Positions, Math, Applied Math, and Statistics Assistant Professor Position, Mathematical Biology Assistant/Associate Professor Position, Univ Innopolis 2 Tenure Track Positions, Applied Mathematics 3 Academic Positions, Univ of Pretoria Non-Tenure Track Teaching Position, Univ Innopolis Postdoc Position, Sandia National Labs Postdoc Position, Uncertainty Quantification, ICES, UT Austin PhD Position, CFD, City College of New York PhD Position, Computer Scientist, Machine Learning Contents, Constructive Approximation, 38 (2) Subscribe, unsubscribe, change address, or for na-digest archives: http://www.netlib.org/na-digest-html/faq.html Submissions for NA Digest: http://icl.cs.utk.edu/na-digest/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Iain Duff [log in to unmask] Date: September 20, 2013 Subject: Sparse Days at CERFACS, Report on 2013 Meeting The annual Sparse Days meeting was held at CERFACS on 17 and 18 June this year. It was as usual a memorable meeting with a good attendance of around 60 of whom only half were from France with more than ten from outside Europe. There were some excellent talks and PDF files for these are now available from our web site: http://www.cerfacs.fr/6-27085-Sparse-Days-2013.php where there can also be found pictures taken at the meeting. ------------------------------------------------------- From: George Anastassiou [log in to unmask] Date: September 16, 2013 Subject: New Book, Complex Approximation Theory NEW MONOGRAPH BY GEORGE ANASTASSIOU: "TOPICS IN COMPLEX APPROXIMATION" CAMBRIDGE SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHERS, 150 pages. ISBN 978-1-908106-21-6 In this short monograph we study quantitatively the order of simultaneous approximation and Voronovskaja type asymptotic results for complex Bernstein-Schurer, Kantorovich-Schurer and Bernstein-Durrmeyer polynomials related to analytic functions on compact disks. In this way the overconvergence phenomenon for Bernstein-Schurer and Bernstein-Durrmeyer polynomials is revealed. We continue with explicit quantitative estimates for the overconvergence in the complex plane of the partial sums of the Fourier-type expansions on [-1,1] with respect to Chebyshev and Legendre orthogonal polynomials. Furthermore we obtain quantitative estimates in the overconvergence phenomenon for the classical and generalized singular integrals of Gauss- Weierstrass, Poisson-Cauchy and Picard on a strip. Next we deal with the approximation of multi-complex Picard, Poisson-Cauchy and Gauss-Weierstrass singular integrals using the modulus of continuity on polydisks. We continue with quantitative estimates in the overconvergence phenomenon on polystrips, for the weighted and non-weighted cases, for multivariate singular integrals of Picard, Poisson-Cauchy and Gauss-Weierstrass types. Furthermore we present Jackson type approximation results by generalizations of multi-complex Picard, Poisson-Cauchy and Gauss-Weierstrass singular integrals in terms of higher order moduli of smoothness on polydisks. It follows quantitative estimates in the overconvergence phenomenon on polystrips, for the weighted and non-weighted cases, for generalized multicomplex singular integrals of Picard, Poisson-Cauchy and Gauss-Weierstrass types. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jim Willenbring [log in to unmask] Date: September 17, 2013 Subject: Trilinos User Group Meeting, USA, Nov 2013 The Trilinos team will be hosting its annual US Trilinos User Group meeting (TUG 2013) November 4-5, 2013. Registration is now open. There is no fee. Non-US citizens are strongly encouraged to register before September 25th to allow time for necessary paperwork. Non-US citizens who register on or after the 25th may still be able to attend, depending on the specific circumstances. Registration link: http://bit.ly/18uZccU TUG 2013 webpage: http://trilinos.sandia.gov/events/trilinos_user_group_2013 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Rodrigo Platte [log in to unmask] Date: September 20, 2013 Subject: ICOSAHOM, USA, Jun 2014 ICOSAHOM, International Conference on Spectral and High-Order Methods June 23-27 2014, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA http://www.icosahom2014.org/ Minisymposium Proposal: Submission Deadline, December 15 2013 The 10th International Conference on Spectral and High-Order Methods, will be hosted by the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 23-June 27, 2014. The purpose of this conference series is to bring together researchers and practitioners with an interest in the theoretical, computational and applied aspects of high-order and spectral methods for the solution of differential equations. Plenary speakers: Susanne Brenner, Martin Costabel, Sigal Gottlieb, Thomas Hagstrom, Ricardo Nochetto, Per-Olof Persson, Jennifer Ryan, Thomas Wihler All interested participants are encouraged to submit a minisymposium proposal. For submission guidelines as well as additional conference information, please visit the conference webpage: http://www.icosahom2014.org/ If you have questions, please email us at [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Kengo Nakajima [log in to unmask] Date: September 22, 2013 Subject: IHPCES, Computational Earth Sciences, AUSTRALIA, JUN 2014 Fourth International Workshop on Advances in High-Performance Computational Earth Sciences: Applications and Frameworks (IHPCES-2014) Cairns, Australia, June 10-12, 2014 http://nkl.cc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/IHPCES2014/ Paper Submission Due (10-pages): January 10, 2014 Author Notification: February 10, 2014 Camera-Ready Papers: March 5, 2014 IHPCES 2014 invites original contributions on all topics related to Computational Earth Science, including, but not limited to: - Large-scale simulations using modern high-end supercomputers in earth sciences, such as atmospheric science, ocean science, solid earth science, and space & planetary science, as well as multi-physics simulations and applications. - Advanced modeling/large-scale simulations on natural disaster prevention/mitigation. - Advanced numerical methods for computational earth sciences, such as FEM, FDM, FVM, BEM/BIEM, Mesh-Free method, Particle method, LBM etc. - Numerical algorithms and parallel programming models for computational earth sciences. - Optimization and reengineering of applications for both conventional multi- and many cores processors, or specified accelerators such as GPU. - Strategy, implementation and applications of pre/post processing and handling of large-scale data sets for computational earth sciences, such as parallel visualization, parallel mesh generation, I/O, data mining and etc. - Frameworks and tools for development of codes for computational earth sciences on Peta/Post-Peta/Exa Scale Systems. Paper submissions should be made through EasyChair at: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iccs2014 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tom Hagstrom [log in to unmask] Date: September 17, 2013 Subject: Clements Chair of Mathematics Position, Southern Methodist Univ Southern Methodist University Department of Mathematics Applications are invited for the Clements Chair of Mathematics to begin in the fall semester of 2014. The department is searching for senior scholars with outstanding records of research in computational and applied mathematics as well as a strong commitment to teaching, including an established history of advising doctoral students. We are seeking candidates whose interests align with those of the department and who would contribute in a substantial way to the university's initiatives in high performance computing and interdisciplinary research. The Department of Mathematics offers graduate degrees in Computational and Applied Mathematics and includes 16 tenured or tenure-track faculty researchers, all of whom work in application areas. Visit http://www.smu.edu/math/ for more information. To apply send a letter of application with a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, research and teaching statements, and the names of three references to: The Faculty Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, Southern Methodist University, P.O. Box 750156, Dallas, Texas, 75275-0156. The Search Committee can also be contacted by sending e-mail to [log in to unmask] (Tel: (214)768-2452; Fax: (214)768-2355). Applications received by November 1, 2013 will receive full consideration, but will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. A Ph.D. in applied mathematics or a related field is required. Applicants will be notified when the search is concluded. SMU, a private university with active graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and engineering, is situated in a quiet residential section of Dallas. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is America's fourth largest metropolitan area, and residents enjoy access to world-class cultural and entertainment activities. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU's commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alisa Fazleeva, Assistant MSc Program Director [log in to unmask] Date: September 23, 2013 Subject: Full Professor/Department Chair Position, Univ Innopolis Full Professor/ Department chair at University Innopolis, Kazan, Russia Starting dates: Fall 2014 Type: Full time or special arrangement IT University Innopolis, Kazan, Russia, is seeking highly qualified faculty members for Department chair position at the Department of Computer Science. This is a career-oriented, renewable appointment. Outstanding applicants with strong background in computer science and information security systems are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: - Teach introductory or upper level courses at a reduced load, develop and implement departmental goals, coordinate and evaluate the academic performance of faculty members, mentor junior faculty, oversee recruitment efforts, manage the department budget, participate in University governance, and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures. - Attract significant research funding. - Responsible for the development, relevance, and quality of IT courses. - Conduct research at Innopolis University in the field of computer science and engineering. Focus areas include but are not limited to user interface and interaction, embedded and mobile computing, cloud computing, big data analysis, information security and education technology. Requirements: Essential - PhD, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Excellence in teaching software engineering courses. - Publication record commensurate with experience. - Experience of academic leadership, evidence of attracting significant research funding as well as personal distinction in scholarship and research. - Preferable seasoned supervisory skills, with at least five years successful experience. - Candidates with various international backgrounds are encouraged to apply. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Excellent communication skills, including written and presentation skills in English. Desirable - Ability to supervise graduate and PhD students. - Experience of working in a team. - Willingness to travel within Russia and overseas in order to facilitate the research (tenure-track). - Research background in Computer Science and related fields. - Experience of collaboration with industry partners. We offer - Participation in a collaborative dual-degree program between Innopolis and Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania US). Participation includes an extended residency period. - Opportunity to supervise the group of talented Russian students pursuing Master’s degrees at Innopolis University - Professional growth / development opportunities and support - Annual compensation range (depends on experience): $170 – 200k - Relocation allowance $5k. - Housing allowance - Paid vacation. Application: The application package for the faculty position includes: - Letter of application. - Curriculum Vitae. - Statement of teaching philosophy. - A summary list of publications. - A research statement describing past and future research efforts (optional). - A summary of teaching experience. - Names and contact information for references. Application review: - Candidates will be reviewed on the basis of their teaching and academic leadership, activity in the academic community, and research record (desirable, but not required). - For candidates interested in the tenure-track position, expectations are that the new faculty will guide and promote scientific research, instruct at the undergraduate and graduate level, remain current in their respective field, promote international collaboration, and contribute to the greater Innopolis University community throughout their careers. About Innopolis University Innopolis University is an innovative Russian University, founded in 2013, specializing in Information Technologies. With collaboration from Carnegie Mellon University (USA), Innopolis University specializes in undergraduate and graduate education degree programs. Its charter is to educate highly-qualified technical professionals for the Russian IT sector. Education will be primarily in English, and delivered by Russian and international faculty experts in their respective fields. For information on this partnership and Innopolis University visit: http://innopolis.ru/files/docs/uni/innopolis_university.pdf and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlt9j1fqU. Location Overview As the capital of Tatarstan, Kazan is considered to be one of the largest economic, industrial, scientific and cultural centers in Russia. Located in the center of the well-developed Volga region, and situated between the industrial regions of the Central and the Ural economic areas, its geopolitical location within the Russian Federation has numerous advantages. Because of its size of 614.2 square kilometer, and its population of 1.13 million people (40.7% of whom are under the age of 30), Kazan is regarded as one of the Republic’s cities with the greatest economic potential.. Kazan’s student population is the third largest in Russia (after Moscow and St Petersburg). With more than 56 institutions of higher education, more than 200,000 students from 15 countries pursue their education in Kazan. The Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan is situated in Kazan, positioning Kazan centrally in scientific and research initiatives. See also: http://www.youtube.com/watch? feature=player_embedded&v=YiQpyvbtwl4#! For detailed information, please visit: http://innopolis.ru/en/university/careers/ Address candidate packages, materials, letters, and questions to: Tel: +1 (412) 348-8709 (US) +44 (020) 3239 9709 (UK) Email: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tim Kelley [log in to unmask] Date: September 17, 2013 Subject: Leroy Martin Chair Position, NC State The Mathematics Department at North Carolina State University invites applications for the LeRoy Martin Professorship in Mathematics. We are seeking exceptionally well-qualified, world-renowned individuals with research interests compatible with those in the department. All areas of pure and applied mathematics will be considered. Candidates must have a PhD in the mathematical sciences. The successful applicant must have an internationally recognized research program, demonstrated ability to attract external funding, a strong record of mentoring PhD students and post-docs, and a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Mathematics has strong research programs in both pure and applied mathematics. Many members of the department participate in interdisciplinary programs and research groups on campus and in the broader Research Triangle community. More information about the department can be found at http://www.math.ncsu.edu. To submit your application materials, go to http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/ncsu. Include a vita, at least four letters of recommendation, and a description of current and planned research. You will then be given instructions to go to http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/4072 and complete a Faculty Profile for the position. Write to [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] for questions concerning this position. NC State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. The College of Sciences welcomes the opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Max Gunzburger [log in to unmask] Date: September 18, 2013 Subject: Faculty Position, Energy & Materials Florida State University Strategic Faculty Recruitment in Energy & Materials Florida State University is continuing its major interdisciplinary initiative in the areas of Energy & Materials. During the 2013-14 academic year the University will be recruiting as many as nine tenure-track/tenured faculty members to supplement the three faculty hired last year in these areas. This search is open with respect to rank and academic department. Successful candidates are expected to have a synergistic impact on existing research programs in the University's departments and interdisciplinary centers as well as develop new areas. Sustained pursuit and growth of collaborative, externally-funded research programs is an explicit goal. We invite applications from researchers active in the broadly-defined area of materials science and materials engineering with an emphasis on, but not restricted to, materials for energy production, conversion, storage and utilization. Target research areas in this search encompass theory, computation, synthesis including molecular, macromolecular and inorganic, thin films and crystals, biomaterials, fundamental characterization, materials measurement, device construction and proof of concept testing and prototyping. Successful candidates will be offered highly competitive salaries and start-up packages, state-of-the-art research space and access to world-class instrumentation, computing and facilities in academic and interdisciplinary units. Related strengths at Florida State University include programs in Biological Science, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, and Scientific Computing in the College of Arts & Sciences, and in Chemical & Biomedical, Electrical & Computer, Industrial & Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering. Complementing these programs are interactive centers including the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the Applied Superconductivity Center, the High Performance Materials Institute, the Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics & Energy Center, and the Center for Advanced Power Systems. Linking these colleges and centers is a new Ph.D. program in Materials Science & Engineering complementing robust department-based doctoral programs in materials and related areas. Florida State University is classified as a very high research activity, doctorate-granting institution with a student population approaching 42,000. In recent years, the University has made considerable investments in research infrastructure in the sciences and engineering disciplines. The University is located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, where residents have access to a broad range of cultural amenities afforded by the presence of three institutions of higher learning. The region boasts an abundance of springs, lakes and rivers as well as pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Applicants are asked to provide a single document in pdf format containing a letter of application including the names and contact information of three professional references, curriculum vitae, and a two page narrative describing their research interests that should include a clear statement as to how the candidate would complement this inter-college effort at Florida State University. Applications must be sent electronically to [log in to unmask] Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013. Additional information about the related programs at FSU and this faculty search can be obtained at http://www.research.fsu.edu/materials_search/. Florida State University is committed to the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nadine Rizk [log in to unmask] Date: September 20, 2013 Subject: Faculty Positions, Math, Applied Math, and Statistics The Department of Mathematics at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for positions in Mathematics at the Assistant Professor level. Employment will begin September 1, 2014. Visiting appointments at other ranks may be possible. Only applicants holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics or Applied Mathematics and showing a strong commitment to teaching and research will be considered. Anticipated vacancies are in any of the following areas: (1) Analysis, (2) Partial Differential Equations and Differential Geometry, (3) Numerical Analysis and Computing, (4) Statistics and Probability. Strong candidates in other areas of mathematics may be considered. AUB is a teaching-centered research university. Its mission is to enhance education, primarily for the people of the Middle East, and to participate in the advancement of knowledge. The beautiful campus is located on a hill in Beirut overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with pleasant weather year-round. The language of instruction is English. All interested applicants should send a letter of application with a current CV, research and teaching statements, and arrange for three letters of reference. Electronic submissions may be sent by e-mail to: [log in to unmask] , or can be sent through the Mathjobs website at https://www.mathjobs.org , or may be sent by post to the address listed on our advertisement at the Mathjobs website. Applicants should indicate whether they are planning to attend the AMS-MAA joint mathematics meetings on January 15-18, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2013. The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Cindy Moulton [log in to unmask] Date: September 16, 2013 Subject: Assistant Professor Position, Mathematical Biology Assistant Professor in Mathematical Biology Utah State University The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks an Assistant Professor of Mathematical Biology who will extend and enhance Utah State University's interdisciplinary research and education programs in mathematical and biological/ecological sciences (broadly interpreted). The position is a 9-month, tenure track position in mathematical biology/ecology. Postdoctoral experience is preferred; a PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or related discipline is required. The candidate will work toward tenure in Mathematics and Statistics but will be expected to interact with existing, and develop new, interdisciplinary teams, particularly in the Department of Biology, College of Science, and the University-wide Ecology Center (http://www.usu.edu/ecology/). Duties in Mathematics & Statistics include teaching graduate and undergraduate classes in applied mathematics (such as numerical methods, stochastic processes, nonlinear dynamics, partial differential equations, asymptotic analysis, applied math in biology) and supervising research students in the interdisciplinary masters and PhD programs. We are particularly interested in applicants who are excited about opportunities to interact with quantitatively oriented biologists and ecologists on campus and who have experience modeling/simulating ecological processes. Applicants with background in applied probability or numerical solution of partial/stochastic differential equations are particularly welcome. Utah State University has an excellent climate for interdisciplinary research, with a history of interdisciplinary education and grantsmanship. The state of Utah was recently given EPSCoR status by the National Science Foundation, offering young faculty an advantage when seeking funding opportunities. Publications in biological and ecological journals are encouraged and will count with equal weight toward tenure as those in mathematical or statistical journals. Candidates should submit a cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and curriculum vitae on USU’s employment website (https://jobs.usu.edu). At least one of the letters should address teaching qualifications. A separate, brief (two pages or less) statement of research interests and capabilities, indicating how the candidate envisions enhancing the university's interdisciplinary research programs in quantitative biology and ecology, must also be submitted. Full position and application details appear on the USU employment website and on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics website (http://www.math.usu.edu/). Utah State University is an AA/EO employer, sensitive to the needs of dual-career applicants. The university is open to considering dual-career appointments for suitable professional partners and is dedicated to recruiting stellar candidates from a diverse pool including women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Qualified couples should note that the department also has a faculty search in differential geometry and mathematical physics. USU offers competitive salaries with outstanding medical, retirement and professional benefits (for details visit http://www.usu.edu/hr/). The main campus is in Logan, Utah, a semi-rural city in a mountain valley with a community of 100,000 people, offering ample opportunities for family-friendly professional life. Local ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains create an excellent recreation environment. Applicants should apply at http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59244 or https://jobs.usu.edu (Req. ID 054096). Details about requirements for the application process are explained on this site. Review of applications begins January 14, 2014, with the position open until filled. Email inquiries should be directed to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alisa Fazleeva, Assistant MSc Program Director [log in to unmask] Date: September 23, 2013 Subject: Assistant/Associate Professor Position, Univ Innopolis Starting dates: Spring/ Fall 2014 Type: Full time (or special arrangement) IT University Innopolis, Kazan, Russia, is seeking highly qualified faculty members for teaching and tenure-track positions at the graduate level at the Department of Computer Science. This is a career-oriented, renewable appointment. Applicants of all ranks specializing in computer science and information security systems are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with various international backgrounds. Responsibilities - Deliver the graduate program core courses in Software Systems, Software Architecture, Software Design, Managing Software Design or related disciplines. - Deliver the graduate program elective courses in Computer Science and related fields. - Contribute to the development of Master’s degree programs - Conduct research at Innopolis University in the field of computer science and engineering. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, user interface and interaction, embedded and mobile computing, cloud computing, big data analysis, information security, and education technology. Requirements Essential - PhD or MS (for Assistant Prof.), preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Excellence in teaching software engineering courses. - Publication record commensurate with experience. - Experience of academic leadership, evidence of attracting significant research funding as well as personal distinction in scholarship and research. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Excellent English communication skills, including written and presentation skills. Desirable - Ability to supervise graduate and PhD students (tenure- track) - Experience work with project teams - Willingness to travel within Russia and overseas in order to facilitate research (tenure-track). - Research background in Computer Science and related fields (tenure-track) - Experience collaborating with industry partners (tenure- track). Hiring benefits - Participation in a collaborative dual-degree program between Innopolis and Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania US). Participation includes an extended residency period. - Opportunity to supervise a cohort of talented Russian students pursuing master’s degrees at Innopolis University - Professional growth / development opportunities and support - Annual compensation (range variable, based upon depth of experience): - Assistant Prof: $100 – 130k - Associate Prof: $160 – 190k - Relocation allowance ($5,000) - Housing allowance - Vacation allowance Application The application package for the faculty position includes: - Letter of application - Curriculum Vitae - Statement of teaching philosophy - A summary list of publications - A research statement describing past and future research efforts (optional) - A summary of teaching experience - Names and contact information for references Application review - Candidates will be reviewed on the basis of their teaching and academic leadership, activity in the academic community, and research record (desirable, but not required). - For candidates interested in the tenure-track position, expectations are that the new faculty will guide and promote scientific research, instruct at the undergraduate and graduate level, remain current in their respective field, promote international collaboration, and contribute to the greater Innopolis University community throughout their careers. About Innopolis University Innopolis University is an innovative Russian University, founded in 2013, specializing in Information Technologies. With collaboration from Carnegie Mellon University (USA), Innopolis University specializes in undergraduate and graduate education degree programs. Its charter is to educate highly-qualified technical professionals for the Russian IT sector. Education will be primarily in English, and delivered by Russian and international faculty experts in their respective fields. For information on this partnership and Innopolis University visit: http://innopolis.ru/files/docs/uni/innopolis_university.pdf and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlt9j1fqU. Location Overview As the capital of Tatarstan, Kazan is considered to be one of the largest economic, industrial, scientific and cultural centers in Russia. Located in the center of the well-developed Volga region, and situated between the industrial regions of the Central and the Ural economic areas, its geopolitical location within the Russian Federation has numerous advantages. Because of its size of 614.2 square kilometer, and its population of 1.13 million people (40.7% of whom are under the age of 30), Kazan is regarded as one of the Republic’s cities with the greatest economic potential.. Kazan’s student population is the third largest in Russia (after Moscow and St Petersburg). With more than 56 institutions of higher education, more than 200,000 students from 15 countries pursue their education in Kazan. The Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan is situated in Kazan, positioning Kazan centrally in scientific and research initiatives. See also: http://www.youtube.com/watch? feature=player_embedded&v=YiQpyvbtwl4#! For detailed information, please visit: http://innopolis.ru/en/university/careers/ Address candidate packages, materials, letters, and questions to: Tel: +1 (412) 348-8709 (US) +44 (020) 3239 9709 (UK) Email: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Arnold D. Kim [log in to unmask] Date: September 16, 2013 Subject: 2 Tenure Track Positions, Applied Mathematics The School of Natural Sciences at UC Merced (http://naturalsciences.ucmerced.edu) invites applications for 2 new faculty in the area of Applied Mathematics (http://appliedmath.ucmerced.edu) starting July 1, 2014 at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. We are seeking exceptionally qualified candidates with expertise in areas including, but not limited to, numerical analysis, scientific computing, stochastic processes, modeling, and data-enabled science. Special consideration will be given to applicants who participate in interdisciplinary research, and who will contribute to developing the applied mathematics curriculum and to one or more of the campus research initiatives in the natural sciences, engineering and/or social sciences. A Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or a related scientific field, demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and strong interpersonal communication skills are required. Postdoctoral research and teaching experience are preferred. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements of research, teaching and diversity (a diversity statement summarizes past or potential contributions to diversity including mentoring, recruiting, committee service, etc). In addition, candidates are requested to have four letters of recommendation, among which one must address teaching, submitted directly prior to the application deadline. For more information or to apply: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=4913 AA/EOE. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Roumen Anguelov [log in to unmask] Date: September 23, 2013 Subject: 3 Academic Positions, Univ of Pretoria The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at University of Pretoria invites applications for three academic posts at the level of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor. For more information visit "Positions" at http://www.up.ac.za/maths. Closing date: 14 October 2013 Enquiries: Roumen Anguelov ([log in to unmask]) ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alisa Fazleeva, Assistant MSc Program Director [log in to unmask] Date: September 23, 2013 Subject: Non-Tenure Track Teaching Position, Univ Innopolis Non-tenure track Teaching position (Software Development and related) Starting dates: Spring/ Fall 2014 Type: Full time or special arrangement IT University Innopolis, Kazan, Russia, is seeking highly qualified faculty members for teaching and tenure-track positions at the graduate level at the Department of Computer Science. This is a career-oriented, renewable appointment. Applicants of all ranks specializing in computer science and information security systems are encouraged to apply, as are candidates from various international backgrounds. Responsibilities - Deliver the graduate program core courses in Software Systems, Software Architecture, Software Design, Managing Software Design or related disciplines - Deliver the graduate program elective courses in Computer Science and related fields - Contribute to the development of master’s degree programs - Develop course materials, lecture, conduct office hours, prepare and grade exams, and manage/grade projects - Teaching load will be several courses per year, depending on advising and service load - Additional duties may include mentoring and advising students and student groups. Requirements Essential - At least three years of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level - PhD or MS (preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field) - Excellence in teaching software engineering courses - Publication record commensurate with experience - Experience of academic leadership, evidence of attracting significant research funding, and personal distinction in scholarship and research - Ability to work independently and as a member of a team - Excellent English communication skills, including written and presentation Desirable - Ability to supervise graduate and / or undergraduate students - Experience working on a team - Willingness to travel within Russia and overseas in order to facilitate the research - Research background in Computer Science and related fields - Experience collaborating with industry partners Benefits - Participation in a collaborative dual-degree program between Innopolis and Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania US). Participation includes an extended residency period. - Opportunity to supervise the group of talented Russian students pursuing Master’s degrees at Innopolis University - Professional growth / development opportunities and support - Annual compensation (varies based upon experience): $100 – 130k - Relocation allowance ($5,000) - Housing allowance - Vacation benefit Application The application package for the faculty position includes: - Letter of application - Curriculum Vitae - Statement of teaching philosophy - A summary list of publications - A research statement describing past and future research efforts (optional) - A summary of teaching experience - Names and contact information for references Application review - Candidates will be reviewed on the basis of their teaching and academic leadership, activity in the academic community, and research record (desirable, but not required). - For candidates interested in the tenure-track position, expectations are that the faculty member will guide and promote scientific research, instruct at the undergraduate and graduate level, remain current in their respective field, promote international collaboration, and contribute to the greater Innopolis University community throughout their careers. About Innopolis University Innopolis University is an innovative Russian University, founded in 2013, specializing in Information Technologies. With collaboration from Carnegie Mellon University (USA), Innopolis University specializes in undergraduate and graduate education degree programs. Its charter is to educate highly-qualified technical professionals for the Russian IT sector. Education will be primarily in English, and delivered by Russian and international faculty experts in their respective fields. For information on this partnership and Innopolis University visit: http://innopolis.ru/files/docs/uni/innopolis_university.pdf and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmlt9j1fqU. Location Overview As the capital of Tatarstan, Kazan is considered to be one of the largest economic, industrial, scientific and cultural centers in Russia. Located in the center of the well-developed Volga region, and situated between the industrial regions of the Central and the Ural economic areas, its geopolitical location within the Russian Federation has numerous advantages. Because of its size of 614.2 square kilometer, and its population of 1.13 million people (40.7% of whom are under the age of 30), Kazan is regarded as one of the Republic’s cities with the greatest economic potential.. Kazan’s student population is the third largest in Russia (after Moscow and St Petersburg). With more than 56 institutions of higher education, more than 200,000 students from 15 countries pursue their education in Kazan. The Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan is situated in Kazan, positioning Kazan centrally in scientific and research initiatives. See also: http://www.youtube.com/watch? feature=player_embedded&v=YiQpyvbtwl4#! For detailed information, please visit: http://innopolis.ru/en/university/careers/ Address candidate packages, materials, letters, and questions to: Tel: +1 (412) 348-8709 (US) +44 (020) 3239 9709 (UK) Email: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Erik Boman [log in to unmask] Date: September 17, 2013 Subject: Postdoc Position, Sandia National Labs There is an immediate opening for a postdoc in the Scalable Algorithms department at Sandia National Labs, NM, in the areas of graph algorithms and scientific computing. For full text and to apply, go to http://tinyurl.com/SandiaPostdoc2013 or visit the Sandia Careers web site and search for opening 644464. Regards, Erik Boman Karen Devine Siva Rajamanickam ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tan Bui-Thanh [log in to unmask] Date: September 16, 2013 Subject: Postdoc Position, Uncertainty Quantification, ICES, UT Austin A postdoc position working with Tan Bui-Thanh (http://users.ices.utexas.edu/~tanbui/) is available at the Institute for Computational Engineering and Science to develop scalable methods for large-scale uncertainty quantification in Bayesian inverse problems including new/fast numerical/statistical methods for Bayesian inversions, new model reduction (reduced order modelling, active subspace) techniques, etc. The candidate should have a PhD degree in (preferably computational) engineering or computational applied mathematics. Previous experience with one or more of the following: MPI programming, large-scale computation, Bayesian inversions, probability theory, and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulation is a plus. The position can start as early as Fall 2013. The funding is available on year-by-year basis and up to three years depending on the performance. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Hansong Tang [log in to unmask] Date: September 19, 2013 Subject: PhD Position, CFD, City College of New York An opening is anticipated for a PhD student in computational fluid dynamics/computational engineering starting Fall 2014 at the City College of New York (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY). Funded by NSF and other sources, the successful candidate will develop new and enhance existing numerical models for problems of coastal ocean flows. It is expected that the candidates are highly motivated and goal oriented, and have 1. MS degree in oceanography, applied math, civil engineering, or other related discipline 2. Solid knowledge in mathematics, numerical methods, and physics 3. Good knowledge of programming (e.g., Fortran, MPI, and C/C++) Preference will be given to those who have previous experience in computer programming and flow modeling algorithm development. Background in both math and engineering is especially welcome. People with citizenship of U.S. and its territory will have priority. The CUNY is the US's leading urban public university serving more than 400,000 students at 23 colleges in New York City. CCNY, the flagship campus of the university, is located in Manhattan and draws students from around the world. CCNY is ranked among the top US universities for producing engineers, business executives, scientists (including 8 Nobel prize winners, Fields medallists, and etc.). If interested, please apply at http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/engineering/phd.cfm You are also welcome to send a CV (including TOFEL and GRE scores if international applicants, no such scores won't be considered), transcripts, list of publications (if any) for a pre-review with "PhD student" as subject title in your email to (but only those with good match will be replied): [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Vasily Demyanov [log in to unmask] Date: September 23, 2013 Subject: PhD Position, Computer Scientist, Machine Learning An industry funded PhD position is available at the Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Uncertainty quantification group is looking for a PhD candidate for the industry funded on making justified reservoir prediction by making the best use of models of different complexity. Reservoir model descriptions vary by the level model complexity, choice of parameters, grid resolution. The ultimate challenge is to find dependencies between the predictions made with different model descriptions; and then use these dependencies to make faster and more effective history matching and more robust uncertainty quantification. It is also essential to identify the model descriptions that are more likely to history match faster and to provide more reliable inference. The project will involve data mining and use of machine learning techniques to find dependencies in the space or model responses. The successful candidate must have a degree in computer science or statistics and possess a good knowledge of Bayesian and machine learning methods as well as optimisation techniques. Strong computational skills and experience in recent advances in machine learning is essential. The candidate should be keen on extending knowledge and applying new concepts in the petroleum context and should demonstrate active team work and knowledge exchange with colleagues from different disciplines. The Uncertainty Quantification group at Heriot-Watt research is focused on development of novel approaches for justified and realistic forecasting of the petroleum reservoir performance, based on quantifying uncertainty along the modelling workflow. The research carried out by the team addresses various aspects of uncertainty quantification using a wide range of approaches, including stochastic optimisation methods, geostatistics, machine learning, Bayesian statistics, and employs high-level scientific computing. For further information and to submit your Curriculum Vitae and course grades contact: Dr Vasily Demyanov [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ed Saff [log in to unmask] Date: September 16, 2013 Subject: Contents, Constructive Approximation, 38 (2) Constructive Approximation Volume 38 Number 2 Table of Contents "Limiting Behavior of Random Continued Fractions", by Lisa Lorentzen, Pages 171-191 "Wronskians, Cumulants, and the Riemann Hypothesis", by John Nuttall, Pages 193-212 "On 2D Newest Vertex Bisection: Optimality of Mesh-Closure and H 1-Stability of L 2-Projection", by Michael Karkulik, David Pavlicek, and Dirk Praetorius, Pages 213-234 "A Note on the Construction of L-Fold Sparse Tensor Product Spaces", by Michael Griebel and Helmut Harbrecht, Pages 235-251 "An Algebraic Perspective on Multivariate Tight Wavelet Frames", by Maria Charina, Mihai Putinar, Claus Scheiderer, and Joachim Stöckler, Pages 253-276 "A Hypergeometric Function Transform and Matrix-Valued Orthogonal Polynomials", by Wolter Groenevelt and Erik Koelink, Pages 277-309 "Fractal Continuation", by Michael F. Barnsley and Andrew Vince, Pages 311-337 Volume 38 Number 2 of Constructive Approximation is now available on the SpringerLink web site at http://link.springer.com/journal/365 ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************