Subject: NA Digest, V. 15, # 08 NA Digest Thursday, February 26, 2015 Volume 15 : Issue 08 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Thank you to the NA Digest community Adv Numerical Methods in Math Sciences, USA, May 2015 Conference honoring Volker Mehrmann, Germany, May 2015 Deadline Extended, NETNA2015, Italy, Jun 2015 IMA Barriers and Enablers to Learning Maths, UK, Jun 2015 New Trends in Compatible Discretizations, France, Jun 2015 Applied and Numerical Linear Algebra, Germany, Jul 2015 Call for Special Sessions, ACA 2015, Greece, Jul 2015 ICERM Mathematics in Data Science, USA, Jul 2015 Uncertainty Quantification, USA, Jul 2015 ICERM Num Methods for Large-Scale Nonlinear Problems, USA, Aug 2015 Extended Discretization Methods, Italy, Sep 2015 IMA Numerical Methods for Simulation, UK, Sep 2015 SciCADE 2015, Germany, Sep 2015 Compressed Sensing and its Applications, Germany, Dec 2015 Open Positions, UTSCE W3-Professor Position, Numerical Mathematics in Applications Tenure Track Position, Numerical Methods for Stochastic Partial Diff Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader Position, Applied Mathematics, Bath Teaching Assistant Position, Computational Fluid Dynamics, TU Berlin Postdoc Position, Computational Science, Univ of Manchester Postdoc Position, Dynamics of Moving Contact Lines Postdoc Position, Flows Through Porous Media, USP-Brazil Postdoc Position, Parallel Dynamic Meshing, Univ of Kansas PhD Fellowship Positions, Biology-related Mathematics PhD Position, Computational Science, ETH Zurich PhD Positions, Math for a Sustainable Society, Nottingham, UK 2015 MBI Undergraduate Summer Research Program Call for papers, SISC Special Section for CSE15: Software and Big Data CfP: Ion Channels and membrane: modeling, analysis, and computation Special Issue, Computational Intelligent Algorithms and its Appl Special Issue, Innovative Computing Algorithms: Applications in Engine Special Issue, Meta-Heuristics Optimization for Real World Applications Contents, Applied and Computational Mathematics, 14 (1) Contents, Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 6 (1) 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: Nilima Nigam [log in to unmask] Date: February 20, 2015 Subject: Thank you to the NA Digest community In the NA Digest on Monday, Feb. 09, 2015 v.15 n. 06, I'd written in about an open letter to the NSF communicating the importance of the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications in Minneapolis to many in our community. There have been over 1000 signatures added to the letter since then. So, a big 'thank you!' to the members of the NA-Digest readership who have expressed their support. The text of the letter, and a list of the signatories, is available here: https://sites.google.com/site/friendsoftheima/ Directions on how to add your signature are here: https://sites.google.com/site/friendsoftheima/addyoursignature ------------------------------------------------------- From: R. Bradley Shumbera, Ph.D. [log in to unmask] Date: February 19, 2015 Subject: Adv Numerical Methods in Math Sciences, USA, May 2015 Registration is now available for the workshop "Advanced Numerical Methods in the Mathematical Sciences." Hosted by the Institute for Scientific Computation, this workshop will take place at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, on May 4-7, 2015. This workshop aims to bring together researchers working on different aspects of finite element discretization techniques and their applications and to foster interaction among researchers from both industry and academia. Taking place at the university's campus in College Station, Texas, this workshop will host a poster session and offer a number of invited presentations given by a mix of senior and junior researchers. We particularly encourage workshop participants to present posters. Additionally, preceding the workshop on May 3, 2015, will be a day of tutorials on various topics concerning finite element discretizations. Thanks to assistance from the National Science Foundation through award number DMS-1438451, we will offer young researchers and doctoral students financial support on a competitive basis. To learn more, register, and apply for financial support for this workshop, visit http://isc.tamu.edu/events/NumMethWkspTAMU2015/. Those interested in this workshop may contact [log in to unmask] for additional information or assistance with registration, accommodations, etc. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Christian Mehl [log in to unmask] Date: February 16, 2015 Subject: Conference honoring Volker Mehrmann, Germany, May 2015 The preliminary program for the conference Numerical Algebra, Matrix Theory, Differential-Algebraic Equations, and Control Theory, Berlin, May 6-9, 2015, in honor of Volker Mehrmann on the occasion of his 60th birthday is now online at http://www3.math.tu-berlin.de/VM60 If you plan to attend the conference but have not registered yet, please note that the deadline for early registration is February 28, 2015. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Francesco dell'Accio [log in to unmask] Date: February 16, 2015 Subject: Deadline Extended, NETNA2015, Italy, Jun 2015 SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION: February 28, 2015 NETNA2015 (18 - 21 June 2015) http://lan.unical.it/NETNA2015/index.htm The aim of the Conference is to bring together mathematicians, working in Numerical Analysis and related fields, who will have the opportunity to share and exchange their ideas and open problems in a friendly environment. The themes of the Conference will cover all the aspects of Numerical Analysis, with an emphasis on theory, methods, algorithms and applications. Topics of interest certainly include, but are not limited to: Elementary and special functions; Numerical linear algebra; Interpolation and approximation; Rootfinding for nonlinear equations; Numerical differentiation and integration; Numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations; Optimization; History of Computational Mathematics. Important dates: Submission of abstracts: February 28, 2015 Notification of acceptance: March 14, 2015 Conference: June 18-21, 2015 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Pamela Bye [log in to unmask] Date: February 18, 2015 Subject: IMA Barriers and Enablers to Learning Maths, UK, Jun 2015 IMA International Conference on Barriers and Enablers to Learning Maths: Enhancing Learning and Teaching for All Learners 10 – 12 June 2015 University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland This is the first international conference of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) about approaches to teaching and learning mathematics. Mathematics should be understood in the widest possible sense to cover all aspects of mathematics, including number, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and the full range of applications of mathematics. The conference is organised into the following four tracks, with the list of topics under each track illustrative rather than exclusive: - Motivation and maths anxiety - Inclusive practice and learners’ particular requirements - Effective practice: what does and does not work - The use of technology Submission of papers and proposals for special thematic sessions was invited to the above tracks. In addition proposals were invited for working sessions to develop working groups on recommendations on particular topics related to the conference theme. Further information: http://ima.org.uk/conferences/conferences_calendar/barriers_and_enablers_to_learning_ maths.cfm.html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alexandre Ern [log in to unmask] Date: February 25, 2015 Subject: New Trends in Compatible Discretizations, France, Jun 2015 The CEA-EDF-INRIA School on "New trends in compatible discretizations" will take place at INRIA Paris-Rocquencourt, France, from 29 June to 2 July, 2015. The School is intended for newcomers in the field as well as for those interested in further insight into emerging topics. PhD students, researchers, and engineers from industry are encouraged to attend. List of lecturers: B. Andreianov (Besancon), D. Arnold (Minnesota), P. Bochev (Albuquerque), J. Bonelle (Paris), F. Brezzi (Pavia), A. Buffa (Pavia), S. Christiansen (Oslo), D. Di Pietro (Montpellier), R. Eymard (Paris), M. Gerritsma (Delft), J.-C. Latché (Cadarache), J. Schöberl (Wien), E. Sonnendrücker (München) For further information and registration, please see https://sites.google.com/site/newtrendscompatibledisc/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Martin Stoll [log in to unmask] Date: February 20, 2015 Subject: Applied and Numerical Linear Algebra, Germany, Jul 2015 The annual GAMM Workshop on Applied and Numerical Linear Algebra will be held in Magdeburg, Germany, July 9-10 2015. The special emphasis of the workshop is on 'large-scale network computations'. But all other aspects of applied and numerical linear algebra are most welcome. Invited speakers (confirmed): Michele Benzi (Emory, USA) Ernesto Estrada (Strathclyde, UK) Caren Tischendorf (HU Berlin, Germany) The workshop will consist of three invited talks and contributed talks of 25 minutes. More information on deadlines and registration can be found on the webpage: http://www.mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de/csc/events/GAMM-ANLA15 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Zafeirakis Zafeirakopoulos [log in to unmask] Date: February 19, 2015 Subject: Call for Special Sessions, ACA 2015, Greece, Jul 2015 ACA 2015, 21th Conference on Applications of Computer Algebra July 20 - 23, 2015, Kalamata, Greece http://www.singacom.uva.es/ACA2015/ The ACA meetings are organized as a series of Special Sessions. The Special Sessions proposals for the ACA 2015 Conference should be submitted to the Program Chair of the Conference, Edgar Martinez-Moro ([log in to unmask]). A proposal for a Special Session has to include: - the title of the Special Session, - a short abstract describing the Special Session, - contact information of the organizers. The Special Sessions proposals will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee (i.e. the ACA working group) as they come. Early submissions are strongly encouraged, since early acceptance and publication of the sessions are a big help for people to plan on attending the session/meeting. (Extended) Deadline for Special Sessions proposals : February 27, 2015. For examples of past sessions, consult past ACA conferences at http://math.unm.edu/~aca/. For more details see Instructions for Organizing a Special Session: http://math.unm.edu/~aca/ACA/Organizing/special_session.html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ruth Crane [log in to unmask] Date: February 18, 2015 Subject: ICERM Mathematics in Data Science, USA, Jul 2015 The goal of this workshop is to bring together mathematicians and data scientists to participate in a discussion of current methods and outstanding problems in data science. The workshop is particularly aimed at mathematicians interested in pursuing research or a career in data science who wish to gain an understanding of this rapidly evolving field and the ways in which mathematics can contribute. Researchers currently working in data science are also encouraged to attend, to share ideas about mathematical methodologies and challenges. A number of experienced data scientists with a variety of backgrounds from academics, national laboratories, and industry (including startups) will be invited. The program will include overview and technical talks, several panels consisting of practitioners with different experience levels, and one or more poster sessions. July 28-30, 2015 Hosted by the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) located at Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. Organizers: Philip Kegelmeyer, Sandia National Laboratories Tamara Kolda, Sandia National Laboratories Randall LeVeque, University of Washington Aleksandra Mojsilovic, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center Linda Ness, Applied Communication Sciences Alyson Wilson, North Carolina State University For more details and to apply, go to: http://icerm.brown.edu/topical_workshops/tw15-6-mds/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Troy Butler [log in to unmask] Date: February 22, 2015 Subject: Uncertainty Quantification, USA, Jul 2015 Rocky Mountain Summer Workshop on Uncertainty Quantification University of Colorado Denver July 15-17, 2015 The University of Colorado Denver is hosting a summer workshop on uncertainty quantification from July 15-17, 2015. This intensive three-day workshop will provide hands-on training on the mathematical theory behind and application of state-of-the-art open source software and computational tools for the quantification of uncertainty and a posteriori error estimation in physics-based models. Please visit the webpage http://users.ices.utexas.edu/~steven/rocky-mtn-summer-workshop-2015/ for more details including confirmed speakers and topics. Participants will have an unique opportunity to personally interact with several of the leading researchers in this emerging area of computational mathematics and predictive science. Approximately half of each day is devoted to the practical application of the theory and participants will leave this workshop with many computational examples and software that may serve as a template for future research projects. We anticipate providing full travel support for up to 20 participants. There are no registration fees, so space is limited to 30 participants. To apply for full or partial travel support and/or to reserve your spot for this workshop, visit http://users.ices.utexas.edu/~steven/rocky-mtn-summer-workshop-2015/ for more details. The deadline for consideration of travel support is April 3, 2015. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Homer Walker [log in to unmask] Date: February 18, 2015 Subject: ICERM Num Methods for Large-Scale Nonlinear Problems, USA, Aug 2015 The Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) will host a workshop on Numerical Methods for Large-Scale Nonlinear Problems and Their Applications, August 31 - September 4, 2015. This workshop will include mathematicians and computer scientists who work on algorithm design, implementation, and analysis, together with disciplinary scientists and engineers who use the algorithms in applications and have a working knowledge of their capabilities, weaknesses, and limitations. The major topics of the workshop will be acceleration methods, in particular Anderson acceleration; methods for nonlinear problems that have significant stochastic aspects; methods for nonsmooth problems; and various techniques for improving robustness, such as nonlinear preconditioning. For more details about the workshop, including a list of confirmed speakers to date, please see the workshop web page: http://icerm.brown.edu/topical_workshops/tw15-5-nmlnp/ If you would like to participate in the workshop, you are encouraged to apply through the link provided on the workshop web page. All approved applicants will be invited to present posters on their work. Some funds are available to support participant travel. Those needing travel support can request it on the application form. ------------------------------------------------------- From: luca.formaggia [log in to unmask] Date: February 17, 2015 Subject: Extended Discretization Methods, Italy, Sep 2015 The X-DMS 2015 Conference will be preceded by a short course on EXTENDED DISCRETIZATION METHODS. The course will be held on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8, September 2015 just before Conference. The Course flyer can be downloaded at: http://x-dms2015.sciencesconf.org/conference/x-dms2015/pages/Brochure.pdf PROGRAM: The lectures will focus on advanced topics of computational mechanics pertaining to discretization techniques such as the eXtended Finite Element Method and meshless methods. The topics to be covered include applications to two-phase and free-surface flows, simulation of fast fracture, multiscale methods for fracture, analysis of conditioning problems and stabilization techniques, modelling and numerical aspects of the transition process from damage to fracture, numerical integration issues arising in the presence of singularities and discontinuities. LECTURERS Prof. Alain Combescure, AREVA SAFRAN Chair INSA, France. Prof. Thomas-Peter Fries, Institute of Structural Analysis, Austria. Dr. Ing. Stefan Löhnert, Institute of Continuum Mechanics, Germany. Prof. Nicolas Moës, Institute Ecole Centrale, Nantes, France. Prof. N. Sukumar, Civil & Environmental Engineering, UC Davis, USA. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Pamela Bye [log in to unmask] Date: February 25, 2015 Subject: IMA Numerical Methods for Simulation, UK, Sep 2015 Developments in numerical methods underpin simulations in many ways, for example in any area where high dimensional problems are governed by differential equations. Computational fluid dynamics has driven many developments in this area; however there is a wide range of application areas where the problems, and indeed solution techniques may be similar. Numerical methods are important in diverse areas such as geophysical modelling, fluid-structure interaction, high-dimensional dynamical systems, weather prediction, climate modelling, oil reservoir simulation, and so on. The conference will bring together application specialists, applied mathematicians, numerical analysts and computational scientists who develop and use numerical simulations. Applications which focus on data assimilation, inverse problems, uncertainties or control, which contain as a major component a high-dimensional forward model, will also be represented. Conference themes: Higher-order discretization methods; Methods for uncertainty quantification; Multi-physics / multi-material / multi-scale simulation; High performance computing (including energy efficient algorithms and algorithms for emerging architectures); Optimization / control / design / inverse problems; Numerical analysis / numerical linear algebra and preconditioning Abstracts are requested for contributed talks in any area consistent with the conference themes. Talks will be accepted for either oral or poster presentation on the basis of a one- page extended abstract in PDF format, which should be sent via email to [log in to unmask] by Friday 27 March 2015. For further information, please see the conference webpage: http://ima.org.uk/conferences/conferences_calendar/numerical_methods_for_simulation. html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Sebastian Reich [log in to unmask] Date: February 16, 2015 Subject: SciCADE 2015, Germany, Sep 2015 Registration for SciCADE 2015 is now open: http://scicade2015.math.uni-potsdam.de/scicade2015/index.html SciCADE 2015 will be held at the University of Potsdam, Germany, September 14-18, 2015. Those interested in giving a contributed talk should submit an abstract through the web page of the conference. Important deadlines include: Deadline for Submission : May 31, 2015 Deadline for New Talent Award: May 31, 2015 Deadline for Early Registration : June 22, 2015 Deadline for John Butcher Prize: June 30, 2015 Deadline for Bid for SciCADE 2019: June 30, 2015 The confirmed invited speakers are: David Anderson, University of Wisconsin Madison, USA Maria Paz Calvo, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain Omar Ghattas, University of Texas at Austin, USA Nicola Guglielmi, Università degli Studi dell'Aquila, Italy Rupert Klein, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Tony Lelievre, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, France Enrique Zuazua, Basque Center for Applied Mathematics, Spain The list of accepted minisymposia can be found at http://scicade2015.math.uni-potsdam.de/scicade2015/minisymposia.html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Philipp Petersen [log in to unmask] Date: February 23, 2015 Subject: Compressed Sensing and its Applications, Germany, Dec 2015 We would like to inform you that we are going to organize the International Matheon Conference "Compressed Sensing and its Applications", which will take place from December 7-11, 2015, at the Technische Universität Berlin. This is the second conference in this conference series; the first meeting was attended by about 150 participants and took place in December 2013 (http://www.math.tu-berlin.de/csa2013). The goal of this conference is to bring together the leading mathematicians working in Compressed Sensing and the leading engineers from a number of its application areas such as Imaging Science, Radar Technology, Tomography, or Communication Theory, to report on recent developments, to promote a dialogue between applied mathematicians and engineers, and to foster new developments and collaborations. The following researchers already accepted to deliver a Plenary Talk at this conference: Emmanuel Candès (Stanford University, USA); Michael Elad (Technion, Israel); Yonina Eldar (Technion, Israel); Andrea Montanari (Stanford University, USA); Holger Rauhut (RWTH Aachen, Germany); Thomas Strohmer (University of California, Davis, USA); Roman Vershynin (University of Michigan, USA); Rachel Ward (University of Texas, Austin, USA) You can find more details on the conference (incl. the list of invited speakers, details on accommodation, venue, and scientific and social program) at http://www.math.tu-berlin.de/csa2015 where you can also fill in the electronic registration form starting on March 15, 2015. Registration closes September 30, 2015 Pre-reserved hotel rooms expire September 30, 2015 Submission of the title of poster closes September 30, 2015 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alanna Guy [log in to unmask] Date: February 23, 2015 Subject: Open Positions, UTSCE United Technologies Systems & Controls Engineering (UTSCE) has openings for experienced individuals with specializations in numerical analysis, computational science, robust design, control, optimization, uncertainty quantification, and design of controlled thermal fluid systems architectures. Qualifications - Graduate degree in Mathematics or Computational Science & Engineering - Five years' post graduate work in numerical analysis, computational science & engineering with some expertise in numerical solution techniques for systems of non-linear differential algebraic equations, solvers, and diagnosis and debugging of large scale system simulation convergence problems - Professional programming experience in C++ , Mathcad, Matlab and Fortran is preferred - Demonstrated experience solving both linear equations with direct/iterative methods and non-linear equations with Newton/quasi-Newton methods - Excellent communications and presentation skills (oral and written) - Experience in steady-state and dynamic modeling and computations for thermal fluid systems, such as vapor compression, air-cycle, and liquid systems. Expertise in modern numerical techniques for systems of non-linear differential algebraic equations is desired. Preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience and some expertise in numerical methods for one or more of the following areas: -Control design -Optimization -Robust Design -Uncertainty Quantification -Controlled Thermal Fluids Architecture Design United Technologies Corporation – http://www.utc.com http://www.utc.com/careers ------------------------------------------------------- From: Hans-Christoph Grunau [log in to unmask] Date: February 24, 2015 Subject: W3-Professor Position, Numerical Mathematics in Applications The Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Faculty of Mathematics, Institute of Analysis and Numerics seeks to appoint as of April 1, 2016 a tenured W3-Professor for Numerical Mathematics in Applications. Please see: http://www.ovgu.de/en/University/Job+Seekers/Job+Advertisements+for+Professorships. html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jaap van der Vegt [log in to unmask] Date: February 26, 2015 Subject: Tenure Track Position, Numerical Methods for Stochastic Partial Diff The University of Twente (UT) in Enschede, The Netherlands, invites researchers to apply for a tenure track position in Numerical Methods for Stochastic Partial Differential Equations within the Systems, Analysis and Computational Science cluster of the Department of Applied Mathematics. Within the UT Research Institutes the field of Computational Science is of vital importance in many areas in the (geo)physical, technical and biophysical sciences. In particular, the accurate and efficient numerical solution of (stochastic) partial differential equations is crucial for many research activities in our department. We are looking for a highly talented research scientist with an outstanding track record in the development, analysis and application of numerical methods for stochastic partial differential equations. The successful candidate is expected to be a pro-active individual, ready and capable to create links between mathematics and the multi-disciplinary context at the University of Twente, in particular the UT MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, which has a very strong international reputation and offers ample opportunities for collaboration. The candidate will actively participate in the research within the Department and develop a profile by collaborating with colleagues in the MESA+ Institute. The Tenure Track position is for a maximum period of six years. The starting position is that of assistant professor. At the end of a successful tenure track term a permanent scientific staff position as associated professor will be offered. Criteria for evaluation comprise a strong track record of publications, evaluation of teaching capacities and a demonstrated ability to acquire research funding and to achieve an international network and reputation. For more information, please visit the website http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en/ Your application can also be submitted to this website. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Melina Freitag [log in to unmask] Date: February 16, 2015 Subject: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader Position, Applied Mathematics, Bath The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath invites applications from excellent candidates in Applied Mathematics. We particularly encourage applicants in the broad area of the Mathematics of Networks and Collective Behaviour. We also welcome applications in related areas which complement and strengthen current interests at Bath, for example dynamical systems, control theory, complex networks, and cross-disciplinary research. The closing date is 15th March 2015. Full details with links to application procedures are available from http://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?id=5754 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Prof. Joern Sesterhenn [log in to unmask] Date: February 18, 2015 Subject: Teaching Assistant Position, Computational Fluid Dynamics, TU Berlin Job advertisement: Teaching Assistant (f/m) at the department of Computational Fluid Dynamics at Technische Universität Berlin Job description: Research and teaching in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics. Our focus is on compressible, turbulent particle laden flows and their aeroacoustics. We use Direct Numerical Simulation of the forward and adjoint equations as well as model order reduction to understand and control these flows, We are particularily interested in jets and boundary layers. Requirements: University degree in the area of numerical fluid dynamics (Diploma, Master or equivalent degree); excellent skills in mathematics, fluid dynamics / continuum mechanics and numerical simulation. Experiences with Turbulence, adjoint-based methods for optimization and Unix / Fortran / Matlab are an advantage, but can be aquired on the job. Duration: Five-year contract. Pay group E13 TV-L, with possibility to pursue a doctorate. Deadline for application is March 8, 2015. Please send your application as a PDF-File to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Milan Mihajlovic [log in to unmask] Date: February 25, 2015 Subject: Postdoc Position, Computational Science, Univ of Manchester We are seeking to recruit a postdoc for 36 months to work on a project related to thermal stability of power distribution networks in 3D integrated circuits. The candidate should have (or about to obtain) a PhD in Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing or a related discipline, with suitable experience in the finite element method, time integration schemes and sparse iterative solvers (including multigrid). Any experience with C++/MPI programming is beneficial. The post is a part of a larger project and the successful candidate is expected to work as a part of a small research team with 2 academics and 2 researchers. Further particulars about the post can be found at: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=9182 Any formal inquiries are welcome at [log in to unmask] (Milan Mihajlovic, School of Computer Science, The University of Manchester). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Serafim Kalliadasis [log in to unmask] Date: February 23, 2015 Subject: Postdoc Position, Dynamics of Moving Contact Lines Imperial College London Department of Chemical Engineering Research Associate in Dynamics of Moving Contact Lines Salary: £33,410 to £42,380 per annum Fixed term appointment until 31 March 2016 Applications are invited by highly talented researchers for a 13 month Postdoctoral Research Associate position funded by the ERC Advanced Grant "Complex Interfacial Flows: From the Nano- to the Macro-Scale" under the supervision of Prof. Serafim Kalliadasis. The project concerns the theoretical analysis of the dynamics of moving contact lines. The ultimate aim is the development of a rigorous methodology for the treatment of moving contact lines based on first principles. The successful candidate should have a PhD (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or other related area and a strong foundation on general mathematical modelling, mathematical techniques (analytical and numerical). A good knowledge of theoretical fluid mechanics including interfacial/low-to-moderate-Reynolds numbers flows is highly desirable. He/she will join a highly interdisciplinary team working on a wide variety of exciting projects at the interface between applied mathematics and engineering science fundamentals. If you would like to discuss the project, please contact Prof. Serafim Kalliadasis at [log in to unmask], Telephone: +44-(0)-20-7594-1373, postal address: Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, London SW7 2AZ, UK. Additional information and application details are given in http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AKN202/research-associate-in-dynamics-of-moving- contact-lines/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Felipe Pereira [log in to unmask] Date: February 17, 2015 Subject: Postdoc Position, Flows Through Porous Media, USP-Brazil The Institute for Mathematical and Computer Sciences (ICMC - http://www.icmc.usp.br/Portal/) of the University of São Paulo at São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil, seeks to fill a Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Flows through Porous Media starting immediately with duration of one year with a possibility of extension for two years upon performance review. Requirement: PhD in Mathematics or closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following topics: (i) Numerical methods for partial differential equations; (ii) Code development in C++; (iii) High performance computing; (iv) Multiphase flow simulations in porous media; (v) Computational fluid dynamics. This position is funded by the Science Without Borders (SWB) program (http://www.cienciasemfronteiras.cnpq.br/web/english/theprogram) and the research work will be performed at the ICMC in close collaboration with Professor Felipe Pereira, in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas. Funding for international travel for the postdoctoral research associate is also provided by the SWB program. Applicants should provide a letter of intention, a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Professor José Alberto Cuminato ([log in to unmask]) or Professor Felipe Pereira ([log in to unmask]). Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Suzanne Shontz [log in to unmask] Date: February 18, 2015 Subject: Postdoc Position, Parallel Dynamic Meshing, Univ of Kansas Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral position with the Information and Telecommunication Technology Center (ITTC) at the University of Kansas. The initial appointment will begin in May 2015. The postdoc will join a project developing parallel dynamic meshing algorithms and software for simulation-assisted medical interventions and will be supervised by Dr. Suzanne Shontz. This research is partly in collaboration with researchers at The Pennsylvania State University and Penn State Hershey Medical Center. This position requires a PhD degree in computer science, applied or computational mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, in a scientific computing area, strong background and research experience in one or more of the following areas: unstructured mesh algorithms, numerical optimization algorithms, or high performance computing; excellent programming skills in C, C++, or Fortran, and strong written and oral communication skills. A full position description, required and preferred qualifications, and application instructions will be posted at http://employment.ku.edu/staff/2765BR. For more information on the project, see http://people.eecs.ku.edu/~shontz/nsf_career_project.html. More information on Dr. Shontz’s research group and the ITTC can be found at http://people.eecs.ku.edu/~shontz/ and http://www.ittc.ku.edu, respectively. Review of applications begins 3/25/15, and will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications will include the following: (1) A cover letter (2) A full curriculum vitae (3) A two- to three-page statement summarizing your research experience and achievements (including publications and software) and future research plans (4) Up to two research publications and/or preprints (5) The names and addresses (including phone number and emails) of three references For further information about this position, please contact Prof. Suzanne M. Shontz at [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Martin Wild [log in to unmask] Date: February 17, 2015 Subject: PhD Fellowship Positions, Biology-related Mathematics 16 PhD Fellowships in Mathematics, Life and Natural Sciences Muenster, Germany The International Max Planck Research School – Molecular Biomedicine (IMPRS-MBM) and the Cells in Motion Excellence Cluster (CiM) offer 16 PhD Fellowships in Life and Natural Sciences. More PhD positions financed by work contracts may be offered depending on availability. The CiM Graduate School and IMPRS-MBM - jointly run by the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine - offer interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical research with a strong emphasis on imaging. PhD projects range from the analysis of basic cellular processes to clinical translation, from the generation of mathematical models to the development of new imaging-related techniques and compounds. Research areas: Cell and Molecular and Biology ; Developmental and Stem Cell Biology; Vascular Biology ; Immunology; Microbiology ; Neurobiology; In vivo Imaging ; High Resolution Optical Imaging; Biophysics ; Chemical Biology; Label Chemistry ; Mathematical Modelling and more. Applications for the 3-year PhD program can be submitted from 10 February – 15 April 2015. Projects start in October 2015. Applications can only be submitted via our online system. For online application and further information go to www.cim-imprs.de. The program offers excellent scientific and transferable skills training, a competitive tax-free fellowship and support with administrative matters, accomodation, visas etc. There are no tuition fees. The program language is English. Contact: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter Arbenz [log in to unmask] Date: February 19, 2015 Subject: PhD Position, Computational Science, ETH Zurich PhD position in the Parallel and High Performance Computing research group of the Computer Science Department at ETH Zurich on the topic of Large scale shape optimization for accelerator cavities The design of Radio Frequency (RF) cavity structures is a complex optimization process. RF cavity structures are elements in which charged particles are accelerated by an oscillating electric field which is generated by exciting the proper eigenmode of the accelerator cavity. The eigenmodes as well as their frequencies are determined by the shape of the cavity. The proposed work consists in developing a highly parallel tool for the optimization of the shape of the accelerating cavity structures and of the beam dynamics, based on multi-objective PDE constrained optimization and uncertainty quantification. Profile and requirements: - Master in Computational Science and Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or similar, with excellent study results. - Strong background in computational mathematics or computational physics and some proven track record in implementing numerical algorithms on HPC hardware. - Fluent in English; willingness to work on an interdisciplinary project. For more information see http://people.inf.ethz.ch/arbenz/#projects Applicants are invited to send a motivation letter, detailed CV (including courses, grades, publications) and contact info of at least two references (including email addresses and phone numbers) to Prof. Dr. Peter Arbenz ([log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Kris van der Zee [log in to unmask] Date: February 21, 2015 Subject: PhD Positions, Math for a Sustainable Society, Nottingham, UK Applications are invited for Leverhulme Trust Doctoral (PhD) Scholarships in Mathematics for A Sustainable Society (MASS), an interdisciplinary doctoral training centre at the University of Nottingham that aims to tackle the ongoing global problems of food shortages, water scarcity and insufficient clean energy. Many projects have a strong numerical analysis component! For more information go to: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/prospective/research/leverhulme-doctoral- scholarships.aspx See also: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24461166/MASS_poster_lowRes.pdf The scholarships cover PhD tuition fees for UK/EU students, plus a tax-free stipend of £13,863 per annum (2014-2015 rate). For any enquiries, e.g., regarding non-EU applications, please email: pm-pg- [log in to unmask] Closing date for applications: Monday 2 March 2015. (sent on behalf of Prof Markus Owen) ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tony Nance [log in to unmask] Date: February 16, 2015 Subject: 2015 MBI Undergraduate Summer Research Program 2015 MBI Undergraduate Summer Research Program June 8 - August 14, 2015 http://mbi.osu.edu/education/summer-undergraduate-program/ The goal of this MBI NSF-funded program is to introduce students to exciting new areas of mathematical biology, and to involve them in collaborative research with their peers and faculty mentors. The program consists of three parts - each including a mix of educational and social experiences: One-week Introduction at MBI (June 8-12, 2015): Tutorials, computer labs, and team efforts designed to introduce students to a variety of topics in mathematical biology. REU Program (June 15 - August 7, 2015): An 8 week individualized research experience as part of a research team at one of the participating host institutions. Capstone Conference at MBI (August 10-14, 2015): A student centered conference featuring talks and posters by students doing research in mathematical biology, keynotes by prominent mathematical biologists, a graduate studies recruitment fair, and other special features including a conference dinner and social event. http://mbi.osu.edu/event/?id=902 Apply for the REU program at: https://visitor.mbi.ohio-state.edu/events.html?id=959 A complete application will require: - Two letters of reference - A ranked list of the three projects that you want to participate in - A statement indicating your reasons for wanting to participate in this program For full consideration, completed applications must be received by Monday March 2, 2015. Applications for the CAPSTONE CONFERENCE ONLY will be due in June. For inquiries, please consult the MBI website or contact Rebecca Martin [log in to unmask] . ------------------------------------------------------- From: Hans De Sterck [log in to unmask] Date: February 19, 2015 Subject: Call for papers, SISC Special Section for CSE15: Software and Big Data Submissions are open for a Special Section of the SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (SISC) in association with the 2015 SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE15). The Special Section will focus on two themes – CSE Software and Big Data in CSE – and will feature high-quality scientific computing papers in either of these two areas (or their intersection). Please check out the call for papers at http://www.siam.org/journals/sisc/sisc_special.php which gives detailed information about the scope of the Special Section. Manuscript submissions will be accepted beginning February 1, 2015, and until May 31, 2015. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Shan Zhao [log in to unmask] Date: February 20, 2015 Subject: CfP: Ion Channels and membrane: modeling, analysis, and computation The journal Molecular Based Mathematical Biology (MBMB) will be editing a special issue entitled “Ion Channels and membrane: modeling, analysis, and computation”. We cordially invite you to contribute a research article to this special issue. The purpose of this special issue is to create a medium for researchers from mathematical and biological sciences and other related disciplines to report novel mathematical models, computational algorithms, and theoretical analysis for those problems arising from physiology and biology. MBMB is a recently established journal, whose aim is to promote the mathematical study of biological processes at the molecular scale. Mathematical research findings which are related to other biomolecular processes, such as biomolecular structures, function, dynamics and transport, are also welcome. Original papers and high-quality review articles on the aforementioned topics are solicited for this issue. Before submission authors should carefully read over the Author Guidelines, which are located at http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/mlbmb. All manuscripts are subject to the standard peer review process before publication. Please note the publisher has waived the Article Processing Charges for this special issue, but articles will be open-access in accordance with the overall goals of the journal. Prospective authors should submit their manuscript online at http://mlbmb.edmgr.com/. We are looking forward to your submission. If you have any question, please contact Dr. Chiun-Chang Lee at [log in to unmask] Manuscript Due: April 1, 2015 First Round of Reviews: May 15, 2015 Anticipated Publication Date: August 1, 2015 ------------------------------------------------------- From: P. Vasant [log in to unmask] Date: February 25, 2015 Subject: Special Issue, Computational Intelligent Algorithms and its Appl SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 15th May 2015 SPECIAL ISSUE ON Computational intelligent Algorithms and its application to real world problems, IJEOE The objective of the special issue is to bring together researchers working on the development of innovative and novel original techniques and methodologies to improve the performance of current development on the advanced algorithms related real world practical problems with modern artificial computational intelligent techniques. RECOMMENDED TOPICS: Imperialist competitive algorithm; Black Hole algorithm; Biogeography Based Optimization; Teaching and Learning Based Optimization; Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm; Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm; Gravitational Search Method; Fire Fly Algorithm; Harmony Search Algorithm; Quantum-Inspired Binary PSO; Chaotic PSO Real Word Applications problems: Power Systems; Financial Engineering; Mathematical Economics; Plug-in-Hybrid Electrical Vehicle; Thermal optimization; Economic dispatch; Production planning; Robotics, Mechatronics and Control; Distribution Generation ; Process optimization; Manufacturing industrial problems; Scheduling problems; Computer Science; Oil and gas industrial problems; Energy efficiency problems; Solar and wind energy problem; Petroleum, Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering INTERESTED AUTHORS SHOULD CONSULT THE JOURNAL’S GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS at http://www.igi-global.com/Files/AuthorEditor/guidelinessubmission.pdf ------------------------------------------------------- From: P. Vasant [log in to unmask] Date: February 25, 2015 Subject: Special Issue, Innovative Computing Algorithms: Applications in Engine GJTO 2014-2015, SPECIAL Issue Innovative Computing Algorithms: Applications in Engineering and Applied Sciences To share the experiences and knowledge of research, development, deployment and maintenance, this special issue invites worldwide research scholars across the palnet to present their contributions in (but not limited) Methods: Mathematical programming; Linear and Non-linear programming; Evolutionary algorithms & Population based techniques; Robust optimization & Chaotic optimization; Swarm intelligence optimization & Machine learning; Fuzzy optimization & Artificial neural network; Cuckoo search algorithm & Bat algorithm; Simulated annealing, Local search & Tabu search; Hybrid optimization & Innovative computing; Meta-heuristics techniques Applications: Mathematical finance & economics; Science, Software, Hardware & Information technology ; Supply chain management, Scheduling, production systems ; Robotics & Mechatronics systems; Valve design systems, Industrial & manufacturing problems; Power systems, Energy Systems & Control systems; Bio-medical systems & Intelligent Control; Electrical Drive Systems, Power Electronics, Sensors & Industrial Automation; Civil, Petroleum, Mechanical & Chemical engineering April 23, 2015: Paper submission due. June 6, 2015: Notification of acceptance. July 25, 2015: Final camera ready submission. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS http://omicsonline.com/open-access/instructionsforauthors- global-journal-technology-optimization-open-access.php ------------------------------------------------------- From: P. Vasant [log in to unmask] Date: February 16, 2015 Subject: Special Issue, Meta-Heuristics Optimization for Real World Applications Open Special Issue: META-HEURISTICS OPTIMIZATION FOR REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS Meta-heuristics optimization has been successfully applied to many aspects of Applied Mathematics and Science. For example, as reported in the literature, Gravitational search algorithm GSA), Genetic algorithm (GA), Particle swarm optimization (PSO), Ant colony optimization (ACO), Bat Algorithm (BA), Fire Fly (FF), Evolutionary algorithm (EA)and several hybrid swarm evolutionary algorithms have been adopted to handle complex and uncertain real world optimization problems. This special issue aims at providing a forum for adopting the state-of-the-art meta-heuristics optimization techniques in Applied Mathematics and Science, developing the cutting hedge optimization techniques by using meta-heuristics approaches, as well as exchanging of related ideas and discussing the future directions. We invite researchers to submit their original and unpublished work related to, but not limited to, the above topics. Submission for Review: May 4, 2015 Acceptance/Rejection Notification: June 6, 2015 Final Version and Registration: July 4, 2015 Tentative Publication Date: September 6, 2015 Prospective authors should submit high quality and original contributions that have not appeared in any other journals or proceedings. Submissions should follow the guidelines of Applied Mathematical Sciences, which can be found at: www.m-hikari.com/ams/guide.html Authors are invited to submit papers by e-mail to the Guest Editor at: [log in to unmask] and to the editorial office at: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Fikret Aliev [log in to unmask] Date: February 25, 2015 Subject: Contents, Applied and Computational Mathematics, 14 (1) Applied and Computational Mathematics an International Journal Vol.14, No.1, February 2015 http://www.acmij.az CONTENTS Peter Benner, Lihong Feng, Model Order Reduction For Coupled Problems (Survey), pages: 3-22 Larin V.B., Tunik A.A., Fault - Tolerant Strap-Down Inertial Navigation Systems with External Corrections, pages: 23-37 Arab R., Rabbani M., Mollapourasl R., The Solution of a Nonlinear Integral Equation with Deviating Argument Based the on Fixed Point Technique, pages: 38-49 Bozkurt F., Abdeljawad T., Hajji M.A., Stability Analysis of a Fractional Order Differential Equatin Model of a Brain Tumor Growth Depending on the Density, pages: 50-62 Shokri A., An Explicit Trigonometrically Fitted Ten-Step Method with Phase-Lag of Order Infinity for the Numerical Solution of the Radial Schrödinger Equation, pages: 63-74 Saka B., A Quartic B-Spline Collocation Method for Solving the Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation, pages: 75-86 Petkov P., Slavov T., Mollov L., Kralev J., Real-Time Implementation of H∞ and μ -Controllers, pages: 87-100 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Aliev Fikret [log in to unmask] Date: February 24, 2015 Subject: Contents, Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 6 (1) Turkic World Mathematical Society Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics ISSN 2076-2585 http://iam.bsu.edu.az/az/content/twms_journal_of_pure_and_applied_mathematics Volume 6, No. 1, 2015 Some Inclusion Relationships for Certain Subclasses of p-Valent Meromorphic Functions Associated with the Generalized Hypergeometric Function, M.K. Aouf, E.E. Ali On a Homotopy Based Method for Solving Systems of Linear Equations, J. Saeidian, E. Babolian, A. Azizi Some Sequence Spaces and Matrix Transformations in Multiplicative Sense, .A.F. Çakmak, F. Başar Spline Collocation Method for Solution of Higher Order Linear Boundary Value Problems, J. Rashidinia, M. Khazaei, H. Nikmarvani On the Existence of Solutions in Coupled System of Non-Linear Fractional Integro-Differential Equations on the Half Line, A. Babakhani Intuitionistic Fuzzy Ideal Extensions in Semigroups, S.K. Sardar, M. Mandal, S.K. Majumder Application of the Laplace Adomian Decomposition and Implicit Methods for Solving Burgers' Equation, A. Naghipour, J. Manafian On Closed Mappings of Uniform Spaces, A.Chekeev, T. J.Kasymova, A.I. Chanbaeva On the Norms of Circulant Matrices with the Generalized Fibonacci and Lucas Numbers, M. Bahşi On the Restoration Problem with Degenerated Diffusion, M.I. Tleubergenov, G.T. Ibraeva System with Two Independent Variables, K.K. Hasanov, T.S. Tanriverdiyev Numerical Solution of System of Linear Fredholm Integral Equations Based on Degenerating Kernels, S. Karimi, M. Jozi ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************