Subject: NA Digest, V. 15, # 40 NA Digest Monday, November 16, 2015 Volume 15 : Issue 40 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Announcing SPLATT v1.0 BEM++ 3.0 Released New Book, Variational Methods for Numerical Solution of Nonlinear Elliptic Problems Modeling Day Rhein-Neckar on Open Data, Germany, Dec 2015 DOE Computational Climate Science, USA, Jan 2016 Micromagnetics: Analysis, Numerics, Applications, Austria, Feb 2016 Monash Workshop on Numerical PDEs, Australia, Feb 2016 Topical Problems of Fluid Mechanics, Czech Republic, Feb 2016 MORML 2016 (Deadline Dec 15), Germany, Mar 2016 Quantitative Modelling, Health and Social Care, UK, Mar 2016 Optimization: Techniques and Applications, Mongolia, Jul 2016 Algorithmic Differentiation (AD2016), UK, Sep 2016 SIAM Combinatorial Scientific Computing, USA, Oct 2016 Faculty Position, Comp Math and Scientific Computing, Stanford Univ Faculty Position, Optimization, Purdue Univ Faculty Positions, UTFSM, Chile Tenure Track Positions, Beijing Computational Science Research Center Tenure Track Positions, ORIE, Cornell Univ Associate Professor Position, NA Group, Oxford Visiting Assistant Professor, Applied Mathematics, Illinois Tech Junior Research Group Leader Position, KIT, Germany Research Positions, IBM Research Postdoc Position, Road Design Optimization, Univ of British Columbia, Canada PhD Positions, UC|UP Joint PhD Program, Mathematics, Portugal PhD and MSc Positions, Univ of British Columbia, Canada Contents, Journal of Coupled Systems & Multiscale Dynamics, 3 (1) Contents, Journal of Scientific Computing, 65 (3) 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: Shaden Smith [log in to unmask] Date: November 11, 2015 Subject: Announcing SPLATT v1.0 We would like to announce the version 1.0 release of the Surprisingly ParalleL spArse Tensor Toolkit (SPLATT). SPLATT is open source software for factoring large, sparse tensors with an arbitrary number of modes. SPLATT is a hybrid MPI+OpenMP code and thus exploits both shared- and distributed-memory parallelism. SPLATT is written in C and ships with an executable, GNU Octave/Matlab interface, and C/C++ API. Primary functionality in version 1.0 is computation of the Canonical Polyadic Decomposition, also known as CANDECOMP/PARAFAC. With this computation we also export a kernel for Matricized Tensor Times Khatri-Rao Product (MTTKRP), which can be used in other tensor codes. Information about SPLATT is available at: http://cs.umn.edu/~splatt/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Timo Betcke [log in to unmask] Date: November 16, 2015 Subject: BEM++ 3.0 Released We are happy to announce the release of BEM++ 3.0. BEM++ is a Python based Galerkin boundary element library for three dimensional Laplace, Helmholtz and Maxwell problems. Notable features of version 3.0 include: - Built-in H-Matrix compression - Support for FEM/BEM coupling for scalar problems with FEniCS - High-Frequency OSRC Preconditioners for Helmholtz - Operator preconditioning on dual grids - Initial support for multitrace operators - Redevelopment of the Python interface to support Python 2 and 3 - Core assembly routines implemented in C++ with support for multithreading using Intel TBB - Several online tutorials in IPython Notebook format - Novel website and documentation For source and binary image downloads and the full documentation please visit http://www.bempp.org . ------------------------------------------------------- From: Bruce Bailey [log in to unmask] Date: November 06, 2015 Subject: New Book, Variational Methods for Numerical Solution of Nonlinear Elliptic Problems Variational Methods for the Numerical Solution of Nonlinear Elliptic Problems, by Roland Glowinski. xx + 462 pages / Softcover / ISBN 978-1-611973-77-8 / List Price $79.00 / CBMS & SIAM Member Price $55.30 / Order Code CB86 The author addresses computational methods that have proven efficient for the solution of a large variety of nonlinear elliptic problems. These methods can be applied to many problems in science and engineering, but this book focuses on their application to problems in continuum mechanics and physics. This book differs from others on the topic by presenting examples of the power and versatility of operator-splitting methods; providing a detailed introduction to alternating direction methods of multipliers and their applicability to the solution of nonlinear (possibly nonsmooth) problems from science and engineering; and showing that nonlinear least-squares methods, combined with operator-splitting and conjugate gradient algorithms, provide efficient tools for the solution of highly nonlinear problems. To order or for more about this book, including links to its table of contents, preface, and index, please visit http://bookstore.siam.org/CB86/. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Anja Milde [log in to unmask] Date: November 09, 2015 Subject: Modeling Day Rhein-Neckar on Open Data, Germany, Dec 2015 10th Modeling Day Rhein-Neckar on "Open Data" December 3, 2015 - 2PM Print Media Academy Kurfürstenanlage 52-60 69115 Heidelberg, GERMANY The HGS MathComp's 10th Modeling Day on "Open Data" takes place on December 3, 2015, at the Print Media Academy in Heidelberg. The half-day event starts at 2PM and offers a platform for both practitioners and scientists to discuss innovations, determine similarities and differences of applied modeling approaches, as well as maintain mutual exchange of experiences. This Modeling Day addresses questions concerning the topic "Open Data" and offers a variety of possibilities for discussion with representatives in the field. With impulse talks we shed light on the subject from different perspectives, and debate opportunities and risks: - Principles of publishing Open Data - Benefits and downside of Open Data for companies - Quality Management in Open Data projects - Business models based on Open Data The Modeling Day will solely be held in German. Participation is free of charge. Registration is kindly requested. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Esmond G. Ng [log in to unmask] Date: November 09, 2015 Subject: DOE Computational Climate Science, USA, Jan 2016 A workshop to discuss bold, new computational ideas to address longer- term science needs for climate modeling is being convened January 26- 28, 2016 in Rockville, MD. As the climate science community explores a host of critical science questions to be answered over the next 10+ years, with the aim of informing stakeholders about the ongoing changes in global and local climate, there is a growing recognition of the expanding requirements for multiscale, global, coupled Earth system models. We expect them to provide much more detail and fidelity, with a much better understanding of their uncertainties, while still executing robustly and efficiently on ever larger and more complex computing systems. The DOE Office of Science BER and ASCR programs are sponsoring the event, titled "Advancing Cross-cutting Ideas for Computational Climate Science", or AXICCS 2016. It is a grassroots effort to generate fresh thinking that will mold the optimal science directions and motivate the latest and as yet to be uncovered ASCR developments that will be required to handle new requirements. A report outlining the challenges, strategies to address them, and possible avenues for execution will be one of the outcomes of the event. A website with details and logistics will be provided shortly. A key aspect to achieve the workshop goals is to brainstorm before the event, and to accomplish this we are soliciting community input in the form of "ideas" papers. Overall space at the event is limited, but we plan to accommodate the lead authors of these ideas papers via a presentation (oral or poster) and acknowledgement in the workshop report. Some of those selected will be included in the workshop write-up. Details about the format for the ideas papers and templates to download are provided at http://www.csm.ornl.gov/workshops/AXICCS/paper.html. Ideas papers must be submitted through a link to EasyChair no later than 5:00pm Eastern Time on Nov 24, 2015, and official invitations to present will be sent to selected lead authors by Dec 9, 2015. Attendees will need to cover their own travel expenses. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Michele Ruggeri [log in to unmask] Date: November 16, 2015 Subject: Micromagnetics: Analysis, Numerics, Applications, Austria, Feb 2016 "Micromagnetics: Analysis, Numerics, Applications (MANA 2016)" will be held on February 18-19 at TU Wien (Vienna, Austria). The aim of the workshop is to bring together some of the leading researchers working in micromagnetics, and initiate intensive idea exchanges and possibly new collaborations. The workshop will consist of 12 invited talks and a poster presentation. Confirmed speakers: - Lubomir Banas (Bielefeld, Germany) - Gilles Carbou (Pau, France) - Michael J. Donahue (NIST, USA) - Carlos J. Garcia-Cervera (Santa Barbara, USA) - Gino Hrkac (Exeter, UK) - Martin Kruzik (Prague, Czech Republic) - Christof Melcher (Aachen, Germany) - Andreas Prohl (Tuebingen, Germany) - Thomas Schrefl (Krems, Austria) - Claudio Serpico (Naples, Italy) - Franck Sueur (Bordeaux, France) - Thanh Tran (Sydney, Australia) Organizers: Dirk Praetorius, Michele Ruggeri (TU Wien) Registration deadline: January 15, 2016 The tentative program as well as information about the registration procedure and the submission of posters can be found at the workshop webpage: http://www.asc.tuwien.ac.at/~praetorius/mana2016/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Hans De Sterck [log in to unmask] Date: November 16, 2015 Subject: Monash Workshop on Numerical PDEs, Australia, Feb 2016 The first "Monash Workshop on Numerical PDEs" will be held at Monash University's School of Mathematical Sciences on February 15-19 2015. A broad selection of topics will be covered, including, among others: multilevel methods, CFD, finite elements, mimetic schemes, virtual finite elements, numerical relativity, high-dimensional problems, and HPC. Confirmed invited speakers include: Remi Abgrall (University of Zürich), Rob Falgout (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Jörg Frauendiener (University of Otago), Clinton Groth (University of Toronto), Markus Hegland (ANU Canberra), Gianmarco Manzini (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Neela Nataraj (IIT Bombay), Jacob Schroeder (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Ian Sloan (UNSW Sydney). For more information, please visit: http://monashpde.eventbrite.com.au The deadline for online registration and submission of abstracts for contributed presentations is December 15. There is no registration fee. Limited travel support is available for students and postdocs. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tomas Bodnar [log in to unmask] Date: November 11, 2015 Subject: Topical Problems of Fluid Mechanics, Czech Republic, Feb 2016 Topical Problems of Fluid Mechanics 2016 Prague, February 10-12, 2016 http://www.it.cas.cz/fm/ The aim of the conference is to discuss contemporary problems of fluid mechanics and to bring out latest results. Scope of the conference covers the whole field of fluid mechanics. Papers on experimental, numerical and theoretical investigations of problems in fluid mechanics are welcome. Also reports on new mathematical and/or experimental approaches to solution of fluid flow problems are of great interest. Participants should register before December 1, 2015. Papers should be uploaded through the web page no later than December 20, 2015. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Bernard Haasdonk [log in to unmask] Date: November 16, 2015 Subject: MORML 2016 (Deadline Dec 15), Germany, Mar 2016 Workshop on "Data-Driven Model Order Reduction and Machine Learning (MORML 2016)" to be held from March 30 - April 1, 2016 at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. Topics of interest include: Loewner approach, data-driven methods, data assimilation, state estimation of noisy systems, Kalman filtering; greedy procedures, adaptivity/localization, clustering, manifold learning, nonlinear approximations, regression, kernel methods, error surrogates; stability analysis, conservation of physical properties, error quantification and convergence; and applications of these techniques. Keynote speakers (confirmed): Christopher A. Beattie (Virginia Tech, USA), Kevin T. Carlberg (Sandia National Laboratories, USA), Yvon Maday (Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, France), John Shawe-Taylor (University College London, UK) Invited speakers (confirmed): Jörg Fehr (U Stuttgart, Germany), Jochen Garcke (Fraunhofer SCAI and U Bonn, Germany), Sara Grundel (MPI Magdeburg, Germany), Serkan Gugercin (Virginia Tech, USA), Nathan Kutz (U Washington, USA), Andrea Manzoni (EPFL, Switzerland) Abstract submission deadline for contributions: December 15, 2015 http://morepas.org/morml2016 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Pamela Bye [log in to unmask] Date: November 13, 2015 Subject: Quantitative Modelling, Health and Social Care, UK, Mar 2016 Challenges and Opportunities in a Big Data Era 21-23 March 2016, Asia House, London http://www.ima.org.uk/conferences/conferences_calendar/health_and_social_2016.ht ml The aim of the conference is to bring together health care managers, clinicians, management consultants, and mathematicians, operational researchers, statisticians, health economists, computing and data scientists from across the world with a view to bridging the gap between the respective communities and to exploring recent developments in quantitative modelling and identifying fruitful avenues for further research. We invite researchers in all relevant problem domains and methodologies to submit abstracts of 300 words by Friday 18th December 2015 by e-mail to [log in to unmask] Case studies and methodological papers are both welcome. Please state whether your title is intended for oral or poster presentation. Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by the end of January 2016. Poster presentations are particularly welcome as they stimulate discussion and feedback. We are also planning a special poster presentation session for research students and others to show their work in progress. Contact information For scientific queries please contact: Thierry Chaussalet, [log in to unmask] For general conference queries please contact Lizzi Lake, Conference Officer E-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: +44 (0) 1702 354 020 Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Catherine Richards House, 16 Nelson Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EF, UK. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ider Tseveendorj [log in to unmask] Date: November 10, 2015 Subject: Optimization: Techniques and Applications, Mongolia, Jul 2016 The 10th International Conference on Optimization: Techniques and Applications. July 23-26, 2016, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The goal of the 10th ICOTA is to provide an international forum for scientist, researchers, software developers, and practitioners to exchange ideas and approaches, to present research findings and state-of-the-art solutions, to share experiences on potentials and limits, and to open new avenues of research and development, on all issues and topics related to optimization and its applications. Topics in the 10th ICOTA include, but not limited to, those listed in the following: Optimization theory and numerical algorithms: linear programming, nonlinear programming, integer programming, network programming, semi-definite programming, stochastic programming, dynamic programming, optimal control, global optimization, nonsmooth optimization, semi-infinite programming, multi-objective optimization, variational inequalities, complementarity problems, mathematical programs with equilibrium constraint. Algorithm: design, analysis, implementation of traditional mathematical programming methodology, modern techniques such as meta-heuristic for combinatorial and continuous optimization. Application: engineering, nonlinear systems, stochastic system control, data/text mining from large databases, intelligent information and technology, systems science, knowledge management, information and communication networks, transportation, scheduling, logistics, finance, game theory, industrial engineering, management science, operations research. Deadline for extended abstract submission : May 31, 2016 For further details, please contact Prof. R. Enkhbat (renkhbat46"at"yahoo.com) or visit the conference homepage http://iom.num.edu.mn/icota2016 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Shaun Forth [log in to unmask] Date: November 08, 2015 Subject: Algorithmic Differentiation (AD2016), UK, Sep 2016 AD2016 - 7th International Conference on Algorithmic Differentiation First Announcement and notice of call for Extended Abstracts http://www.autodiff.org/ad16/announce1.shtml Monday 12th - Thursday 15th September 2016 Christ Church Oxford, UK This conference is targeted at: users of algorithmic differentiation (AD) from all application areas (eg, optimization, inverse problems, uncertainty quantification, computational finance); AD algorithm researchers; AD tool developers. The September 2016 conference will comprise both oral and poster presentations. Authors interested in presenting at AD2016 should start preparing a 4 page extended abstract for submission in January-March 2016. Acceptance of presentations for the conference will be based on reviews of the extended abstracts by our 26 member Programme Committee. Contributors to AD2016 may submit extended versions of their papers to a special edition of the journal Optimization Methods and Software to be edited by Andreas Griewank. We thank SIAM and SIAM-UKIE for financial support. For further details please refer to the conference website http://www.autodiff.org/ad16/ or direct enquiries to: Dr Shaun Forth Cranfield University [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Assefaw Gebremedhin [log in to unmask] Date: November 15, 2015 Subject: SIAM Combinatorial Scientific Computing, USA, Oct 2016 SIAM Workshop on Combinatorial Scientific Computing 2016 (CSC16) Albuquerque, NM, USA, October 10-12, 2016 http://www.siam.org/meetings/csc16/ With the continuing advances in high-performance computing, the role of computational science and engineering (CSE) has extensively grown in importance over the last decades. At the same time scientific simulations continue to face a number of challenges and generate massive amounts of data. Many of the underlying problems here are combinatorial in nature and unified by a common set of abstractions, data structures, and algorithms, often based on graphs and hypergraphs. On a related front, data science and analytics have emerged as powerful methods of inquiry across a broad range of domains and pose various fundamental challenges associated with size and complexity of data that would greatly benefit from combinatorial methods. CSC16 provides a forum for researchers interested in the interaction of combinatorial mathematics and algorithms with CSE and/or data science. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that present original unpublished research in all areas of combinatorial scientific computing. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, - Combinatorial (discrete) models in scientific computing - Graph and hypergraph algorithms in scientific computing - Sparse matrix computations - Combinatorial problems in data science and network science - Combinatorial problems in Algorithmic Differentiation - Combinatorial problems in optimization - Applications of combinatorial scientific computing Submission deadline (for both papers and abstracts): May 2, 2016. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Eric Darve [log in to unmask] Date: November 09, 2015 Subject: Faculty Position, Comp Math and Scientific Computing, Stanford Univ To apply: https://icme.stanford.edu/positions For questions: [log in to unmask] The Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering (ICME) at Stanford University (http://icme.stanford.edu) invites applications for a faculty appointment at the assistant professor or untenured associate professor level, in all areas of foundational computational mathematics and scientific computing. Applications should include a research plan (max. 4 pages), teaching plan (max. 2 pages), a detailed resume including a publications list, and the names and addresses of at least five references. Review of applications will begin on December 18th 2015, and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as from others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alex Pothen [log in to unmask] Date: November 12, 2015 Subject: Faculty Position, Optimization, Purdue Univ Faculty Opening in Numerical Optimization within a Next Generation Manufacturing and Enabling Methodologies Cluster Purdue University has identified Next Generation Manufacturing as a major thrust for cross-disciplinary research and education. Our effort is in consonance with the national initiative to re-invigorate American manufacturing industry, stimulate economic development, and accelerate innovation. We are currently accepting applications for a tenure-track or tenured position at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels in Numerical Optimization as part of this faculty cluster. The position is in the Computer Science department, with up to a 25% appointment in one of the Engineering departments (e.g., Industrial Engineering). Purdue's Next Generation Manufacturing initiative aims to combine latest advances in tailored materials and novel manufacturing processes; multi-scale modeling of products, services and systems; and, on-demand, customer-driven product and supply-chain design enabled by ubiquitous cyberinfrastructure to sustainably deliver personalized products, anywhere, anytime, with the efficiency of mass production. This effort builds on Purdue's core strengths in the Colleges of Engineering and Science, the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the Krannert School of Management, and Discovery Park, and leverages its participation in federal manufacturing initiatives. We invite applications from candidates with research and teaching interests aligning with this initiative. The successful candidate will join a strong manufacturing faculty cluster on campus, and will have a unique opportunity to help shape Purdue's vision and research/education agenda in manufacturing. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Computer Science or Computational Mathematics. They should have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to teaching and collaborative interdisciplinary activities. Submit applications online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUS/Employment/Applications, including curriculum vitae, teaching and research plans, and names of four references. For information / questions regarding applications contact Guler Senem, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, at [log in to unmask] Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2015, and will continue until positions are filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. ------------------------------------------------------- From: erwin Hernandez [log in to unmask] Date: November 13, 2015 Subject: Faculty Positions, UTFSM, Chile Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile Department of Mathematics http://www.mat.utfsm.cl Two faculty positions Applications are invited for two faculty positions at all ranks in the Department of Mathematics (DMAT) within the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile. Deadline: January 4, 2016 Send applications or ask for further information to [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask] Desired skills and experience: Successful candidates must possess a Ph.D., be eligible to work in Chile, and have excellent communication skills in Spanish. Candidates should also demonstrate abilities in high quality research for competitive funding, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, advising PhD students, and providing appropriate service to the department, university and the profession. The department is seeking applicants with particular interest in Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Statistics, Complex Geometry, Optimization and Dynamical Systems. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, two letters of recommendation, copy of PhD and other grades, more relevant publications, and statement of research interests. About the employer: Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, in Valparaiso, Chile, is one of the top engineering universities of Chile (listed among the top 300 universities according to Times Higher Education Ranking 2014-2015). The Department of Mathematics is the responsible of Math courses for different Engineering programs and has its own undergraduate (BS Math, Mathematical Engineering) and graduate (Master and PhD) programs. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Wei Cai [log in to unmask] Date: November 15, 2015 Subject: Tenure Track Positions, Beijing Computational Science Research Center Beijing Computational Science Research Center (CSRC) (http://www.csrc.ac.cn/) has two tenure track openings at Its Algorithms Division for strongly-motivated researchers to conduct high quality computational algorithms research in the following targeted areas: - Numerical Linear Algebra for parallel high performance computing (HPC); - HPC CFD or CEM with expertise in parallel program languages and computing; - Quantum Monte Carlo methods; - Density functional theory calculation; - Ab initio MD and Classical MD; - Image and data analysis. Monthly salary for the positions is RMB 25,000-42,000 depending on qualification and center research funding, housing, and transportation benefits are also provided. CSRC will assist the successful eligible candidate to apply for China's global talent program for young scientists with awards of considerable compensation and research funding. Applications should consist of curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, summary of future research plans, and three letters of reference. Please identify the tenure track position in your application. Application materials should be electronically sent to Ms. Ying Fan by email [log in to unmask] with a subject line Algorithm Tenure Track. Positions are available immediately. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Human Resource [log in to unmask] Date: November 09, 2015 Subject: Tenure Track Positions, ORIE, Cornell Univ Tenure-Track Positions School of Operations Research & Information Engineering Cornell University's School of Operations Research and Information Engineering (ORIE) seeks to fill two tenured/tenure-track faculty positions for its Ithaca campus. Applicants with research interests in e-commerce- and healthcare-related areas of supply chain logistics, or high-dimensional statistics/machine learning, will receive primary consideration. One of the positions may include responsibilities within Cornell's Systems Engineering Program. Please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6473. All applications completed by November 30, 2015 will receive full consideration, but candidates are urged to submit all required material as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We strongly encourage qualified women and minority candidates to apply. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nick Trefethen [log in to unmask] Date: November 13, 2015 Subject: Associate Professor Position, NA Group, Oxford A permanent Associate Professor position is available in the Numerical Analysis Group at Oxford in the area of numerical analysis and scientific computing. The NA Group is part of Oxford's Mathematical Institute in the spectacular new Andrew Wiles Building, and the position also includes a tutorial fellowship in Oriel College, founded in 1326. For details see http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/15440 and http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/groups/numerical-analysis. The deadline for applications is 14 December 2015, and interviews of shortlisted candidates will probably be held the first week of February. If you have questions, feel free to contact me at [log in to unmask] The title of Professor may be available for candidates with sufficient seniority, and candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Fred J. Hickernell [log in to unmask] Date: November 12, 2015 Subject: Visiting Assistant Professor, Applied Mathematics, Illinois Tech The Department of Applied Mathematics at IIT invites applications for at least one Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2016. This is a two-year term appointment with both research and teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related discipline. Candidates must also have demonstrated the potential for excellent research that has a connection with one or more of our existing faculty members. Prospective applicants are encouraged to identify one or more faculty members in our department with whom they might collaborate. More details about our department can be found at http://science.iit.edu/applied-mathematics. To apply, please submit the following through www.MathJobs.org: i) a cover letter expressing your interest in the position(s) and highlighting how your research agenda meshes with our ongoing research, ii) your curriculum vitae, and iii) succinct teaching and research statements. At least three confidential reference letters (one addressing teaching effectiveness) should also be submitted through MathJobs. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Fred J. Hickernell, Chair, Department of Applied Mathematics, [log in to unmask], (312) 567-8983. Applications will be reviewed starting early December, 2015, and on a continuing basis until the position is filled. We especially encourage applications from women and under-represented groups. IIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Marlis Hochbruck [log in to unmask] Date: November 12, 2015 Subject: Junior Research Group Leader Position, KIT, Germany Junior Research Group Leader in Mathematics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany The Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1173 "Wave phenomena - analysis and numerics" at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology announces the position of a Junior Research Group Leader in Mathematics in one of the research fields Analysis and/or Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations related to wave phenomena. The CRC is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Its goal is to analytically understand, numerically simulate, and eventually manipulate wave propagation under realistic scenarios by intertwining analysis and numerics. See http://www.waves.kit.edu for a list of participating scientists, project descriptions. More details on the position, the required qualification and the application procedure can be found at http://www.waves.kit.edu/jobs. Job description: With this position the CRC promotes outstanding young scientists on their path towards a scientific career. The Junior Research Group Leader will independently develop her/his own research projects which are expected to fit to the profile of the CRC. The successful candidate can apply for a KIT Associate Fellowship which allows to supervise doctoral researchers. The position is endowed with a PhD position and includes a budget for travel and guests. It is temporary and limited to three years. Starting date: April 1st, 2016, or later Applications should be submitted to [log in to unmask] Deadline: January 10th, 2016. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jayant Kalagnanam [log in to unmask] Date: November 11, 2015 Subject: Research Positions, IBM Research The Math Sciences and Analytics group is looking to hire researchers with a strong background in applied math (with applications to machine learning), machine learning and/or statistical methods. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field (such as applied math and nonlinear methods applied to machine learning) with a concentration in machine learning, data mining, statistical learning and AI. Post graduate experience with applied problems and project is a plus. The candidate should have demonstrated creative and innovative research as evidenced by research papers in top conferences and journals that is based on applied work with novel mathematical approaches and techniques. . Experience with handling large data sizes and techniques to analyze such big data problems would be a plus. Ability to design and implement parallel algorithms is highly desirable. The candidate is expected to be well versed in modern data analysis tools such as SPSS, R, Matlab, python and should be able to work software teams towards building analytics based solutions and platforms Ability to work independently and perform the role of technical lead for customer projects is highly desirable. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Yves Lucet [log in to unmask] Date: November 12, 2015 Subject: Postdoc Position, Road Design Optimization, Univ of British Columbia, Canada The Center for Optimization, Convex Analysis, and Nonsmooth Analysis (COCANA, http://cocana.ok.ubc.ca/) is currently inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellow focused in Optimization and Road Design. The successful applicant will work with a combination of Drs. Y. Lucet, W. Hare, J. Loeppky, and S. Tesfamariam, to advance research in optimization of road design. Applicants must have completed, or be nearing completion, of a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline. In addition, they must have strong software engineering and programming skills. The problems in Road Design are wide and varied. As such, the ideal candidate will have expertise covering at least 2 of the following areas (listed alphabetically): Applied Optimization, Derivative-Free Optimization, Linear Programming, Prototype Modeling Software, Network flow optimization, Sensitivity Analysis, Surrogate Modeling, and/or Uncertainty Quantification. In addition, as this is a time sensitive client-based project, the following soft skills are desirable: communication skills with industrial collaborators, project management skills, supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and master's students. Details on the position and how to apply can be found at https://ocana.ok.ubc.ca/COCANA_PDF.pdf ------------------------------------------------------- From: Luis Nunes Vicente [log in to unmask] Date: November 14, 2015 Subject: PhD Positions, UC|UP Joint PhD Program, Mathematics, Portugal The UC|UP Joint PhD Program in Mathematics, run by the Universities of Coimbra and Porto, in Portugal, welcomes applications for the academic year of 2016/2017. The Program will offer a number of doctoral scholarships (covering tuition fees and living expenses) to selected candidates. Funding will be made available from the support of the national agency FCT and the associated research centers. All areas of Mathematics are covered in the Program, in particular: Algebra, Analysis/Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics/Combinatorics, Dynamical Systems, Geometry/Topology, Numerical Analysis/Optimization, and Probability/Statistics. The first call for applications is open from December 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016: http://www.mat.uc.pt/phd_prog Extensive information about the Program is available at the website (and additional questions can be posed using [log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Yves Lucet [log in to unmask] Date: November 12, 2015 Subject: PhD and MSc Positions, Univ of British Columbia, Canada The Center for Optimization, Convex Analysis, and Nonsmooth Analysis (COCANA, http://cocana.ok.ubc.ca/) has received funding for several graduate positions at the MSc or PhD level for several optimization related projects e.g. road design optimization, computational convex analysis, derivative-free optimization algorithms. The positions are fully funded through a combination of research assistantships, scholarships, and teaching assistantships. Applicants with a background in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or civil engineering are encouraged to apply. For more information see the Optimization theme in our Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Program at http://gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/prospective/grad- programs/igs.html. Questions on the program or the funding opportunities can be sent to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Prof. Roderick Melnik [log in to unmask] Date: November 07, 2015 Subject: Contents, Journal of Coupled Systems & Multiscale Dynamics, 3 (1) Contents, Journal of Coupled Systems & Multiscale Dynamics, 3(1) Link to the journal: http://www.aspbs.com/jcsmd/ Multiphysics/multiscale modeling and applications of coupled processes in biological and nanotechnological systems, by Giovanna Guidoboni and Riccardo Sacco The mathematical modelling of affinity-based drug delivery systems (Review Article), by Tuoi T. N. Vo and M. G. Meere Hemodynamic simulations in the cerebral venous network: A study on the influence of different modeling assumptions, by Vincent Chabannes, Mourad Ismail, Christophe Prud'homme, and Marcela Szopos Theoretical analysis of the relationship between changes in retinal blood flow and ocular perfusion pressure, by Simone Cassani, Alon Harris, Brent Siesky, and Julia Arciero On the influence of solid-liquid mass transfer in the modelling of drug release from stents, by Sean McGinty and Giuseppe Pontrelli Three-dimensional numerical simulation of ion nanochannels, by Paolo Airoldi, Aurelio G. Mauri, Riccardo Sacco, and Joseph W. Jerome Progress in modeling of semiconductor structures with heterojunctions, by Timothy Costa, David H. Foster, and Malgorzata Peszynska Remarks on diverging rarefaction waves interactions for the nonlinear wave system, by Ilija Jegdic and Katarina Jegdic ------------------------------------------------------- From: Chi-Wang Shu [log in to unmask] Date: November 07, 2015 Subject: Contents, Journal of Scientific Computing, 65 (3) Journal of Scientific Computing http://www.springeronline.com/journal/10915 Volume 65, Number 3, December 2015 Staggered Momentum Conservative Scheme For Radial Dam Break Simulation, I. Magdalena, N. Erwina and S.R. Pudjaprasetya, pp.867-874. A Priori Error Estimates for Some Discontinuous Galerkin Immersed Finite Element Methods, Tao Lin, Qing Yang and Xu Zhang, pp.875-894. A New Steplength Selection for Scaled Gradient Methods with Application to Image Deblurring, Federica Porta, Marco Prato and Luca Zanni, pp.895-919. Two-Level Coupled and Decoupled Parallel Correction Methods for Stationary Incompressible Magnetohydrodynamics, Guo-Dong Zhang, Yan Zhang and Yinnian He, pp.920-939. Error Estimates of a Pressure-Stabilized Characteristics Finite Element Scheme for the Oseen Equations, Hirofumi Notsu and Masahisa Tabata, pp.940-955. Equal Order Discontinuous Finite Volume Element Methods for the Stokes Problem, Sarvesh Kumar and Ricardo Ruiz-Baier, pp.956-978. Second Order Accurate IMEX Methods for Option Pricing Under Merton and Kou Jump-Diffusion Models, Mohan K. Kadalbajoo, Lok Pati Tripathi and Alpesh Kumar, pp.979-1024. A New Stabilization Method for the Elasticity Problem, Dong-yang Shi, Ming-hao Li and Chao Xu, pp.1025-1038. Theoretical and Numerical Investigation of the Finite Cell Method, Monique Dauge, Alexander Duster and Ernst Rank, pp.1039-1064. Fast Disk Conformal Parameterization of Simply-Connected Open Surfaces, Pui Tung Choi and Lok Ming Lui, pp.1065-1090. Comparison of Numerical Solvers for Anisotropic Diffusion Equations Arising in Plasma Physics, Nicolas Crouseilles, Matthieu Kuhn and Guillaume Latu, pp.1091-1128. A Splitting in Time Scheme and Augmented Lagrangian Method for a Nematic Liquid Crystal Problem, F. Guillen-Gonzalez and J. Koko, pp.1129-1144. Recovering Exponential Accuracy in Fourier Spectral Methods Involving Piecewise Smooth Functions with Unbounded Derivative Singularities, Zheng Chen and Chi-Wang Shu, pp.1145-1165. Alternating Direction Implicit Galerkin Methods for an Evolution Equation with a Positive-Type Memory Term, Morrakot Khebchareon, Amiya K. Pani and Graeme Fairweather, pp.1166-1188. Simple Finite Element Numerical Simulation of Incompressible Flow Over Non-rectangular Domains and the Super-Convergence Analysis, Yunhua Xue, Cheng Wang and Jian-Guo Liu, pp.1189-1216. An ADI Crank-Nicolson Orthogonal Spline Collocation Method for the Two-Dimensional Fractional Diffusion-Wave Equation, Graeme Fairweather, Xuehua Yang, Da Xu and Haixiang Zhang, pp.1217-1239. A Kansa-Radial Basis Function Method for Elliptic Boundary Value Problems in Annular Domains, Xiao-Yan Liu, Andreas Karageorghis and C.S. Chen, pp.1240-1269. Analysis of an Augmented HDG Method for a Class of Quasi-Newtonian Stokes Flows, Gabriel N. Gatica and Filander A. Sequeira, pp.1270-1308. ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************