Subject: NA Digest, V. 16, # 16 NA Digest Monday, April 18, 2016 Volume 16 : Issue 16 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Interval Methods (SWIM), France, Jun 2016 Mathematical Optimisation Down Under, Australia, Jul 2016 Singularly Perturbed DEs, Canada, Jul 2016 FEM for Eigenvalue Problems, USA, Aug 2016 Applied Analysis, Germany, Sep 2016 SCAN2016, Sweden, Sep 2016 Faculty Positions, Mathematics, Univ Otago Professorship Position, Applied Mathematics, Tech Univ Berlin Research Associate Position, Univ of Bath, UK Postdoc Position, Computational Mathematics, Univ of Gothenburg PhD Positions, Scientific Computing, Monash Univ 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: Nathalie Revol [log in to unmask] Date: April 13, 2016 Subject: Interval Methods (SWIM), France, Jun 2016 SWIM 2016 - Summer Workshop on Interval Methods, Lyon, France June 19-22, 2015 http://swim2016.sciencesconf.org/ The goal of SWIM is to bring together researchers and practitioners working on interval methods and their applications, in the broader sense, providing a forum to review and discuss the state-of-the-art in this area and fostering cross-fertilization between different approaches. The workshop is mainly focused on theory and applications of interval methods in various disciplines, e.g., Constraint programming and global optimization; Computer aided proofs; Verification; Robotics; Planning and control; Data analysis SUBMISSIONS are now open. A submission requires 1-2 page abstract submission according to the given template, to be found on the submission page: http://swim2016.sciencesconf.org/submission/submit . Submission deadline: May 16, 2016. SPECIAL ISSUE: After the workshop, a special issue in an international journal will be considered. TUTORIAL by DANIEL WILCZAK on Sunday June 19, about Interval Analysis in Dynamics. This tutorial is offered free of charge but subject to registration on the Website of the workshop: http://swim2016.sciencesconf.org/ CONTACT: e-mail to organizers: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeff Linderoth [log in to unmask] Date: April 17, 2016 Subject: Mathematical Optimisation Down Under, Australia, Jul 2016 (MODU2016 - http://www.modu2016.org/) The Mathematical Optimisation Down Under workshop will be held in Melbourne, 18th to 22nd of July 2016. The workshop is designed to bring together researchers working in various areas of modern mathematical optimisation, to prompt an exchange of ideas between Australian and overseas researchers. The workshop is focussed on the modern aspects of optimisation that involve deep interplay between computational problems and pure mathematical questions. We especially encourage participation of students and early career researchers. We would now like to invite you to formally register for this event. For registration and payment please follow this link: https://rmit.onestopsecure.com/OneStopWeb/Modu2016 . Important Dates: Deadline for ECR applications for financial support: 15th May 2016 Early registration deadline: 15 May 2016. Workshop dates: 18-22 July 2016. This workshop is embedded in the MATRIX research program "Approximation and optimisation", with main activities taking place in Creswick, Victoria from 11 to 15 July 2016. You may also register interest in attending the MATRIX workshop in Crewisk via the registration facility on the MATRIX website: http://www.matrixatmelbourne.org.au/events/approximation-and-optimisation-3/ Please direct all enquiries to: [log in to unmask] Poster: http://www.modu2016.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/MODU2016.pdf ------------------------------------------------------- From: Scott MacLachlan [log in to unmask] Date: April 13, 2016 Subject: Singularly Perturbed DEs, Canada, Jul 2016 Registration is now open for a short course and workshop on the numerical analysis of singularly perturbed differential equations, organized by the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences Collaborative Research Group in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing, from July 25th-29th, 2016 in Halifax, NS, Canada. The meeting will consist of a 2-day short course on Numerical Analysis of Singularly Perturbed Differential Equations taught by leading expert Dr. Niall Madden (National University of Ireland, Galway), research level talks by experts in the field, and talks by academic and industrial researchers with applied problems who have an interest in applying these techniques. The final part of the workshop will be interactive, linking the applied researchers with numerical analysis experts to investigate the process of introducing parameter-robust techniques to their simulations. Confirmed speakers include Andrew Bernoff (Harvey Mudd College), Adriana Dawes (Ohio State University), Natalia Kopteva (University of Limerick), Torsten Linß (University of Hagen), and Martin Stynes (Beijing Computational Science Research Centre). We invite participation from researchers who are interested in either the development of advanced algorithms for simulation of singularly perturbed differential equations or the use of these algorithms in their work. Partial funding to support travel and/or local expenses for students and early- career researchers is available. For more information, please see http://www.math.mun.ca/~smaclachlan/anasc_spde/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jiguang Sun [log in to unmask] Date: April 13, 2016 Subject: FEM for Eigenvalue Problems, USA, Aug 2016 Aug. 10-14, 2016 Michigan Technological University http://www.math.mtu.edu/~jiguangs/IMAPIConf/Welcome.html Eigenvalue problems arise in many scientific and engineering applications. Finite element methods (FEM) have successfully been applied to eigenvalues of partial differential equations across disparate fields, due to their ability to handle complex structures and rigorous underlying theoretical framework. The program aims to mix leading researchers and local faculty in computational mathematics together to infuse graduate students with the fundamentals of finite element methods and cutting-edge PDE and matrix eigenvalue problems. The students will be trained to set up and solve classical PDE eigenvalue problems, to understand convergence theory, and to grasp modern techniques for large sparse non-Hermitian matrix eigenvalue problems. The lectures are arranged so that students will obtain a complete picture of how finite element methods can be used to solve eigenvalue problems: from the theory to implementation, from classical results to active research topics. Aug. 10: Fundamentals on FEM for Eigenvalue Problems; Laplace Eigenvalue Problems; Implementation Dr. Mark Gockenbach, Michigan Technological University Aug. 11-12: Large Scale Matrix Eigenvalue Problems, Non-Hermitian Eigenvalue Solvers, Arnoldi Method Dr. Rich Lehoucq, Sandia National Laboratories Aug. 13-14: Maxwell's Eigenvalue Pproblems; Mixed Finite Element Methods for Eigenvalue Problems; Advanced Topics for Eigenvalue Problems Dr. Daniele Boffi, Università di Pavia, Italy ------------------------------------------------------- From: Daniel Potts [log in to unmask] Date: April 11, 2016 Subject: Applied Analysis, Germany, Sep 2016 Summer School on Applied Analysis September 19-23, 2016, Chemnitz, Germany The summer school is devoted to applied analysis. The courses, focusing on different aspects of applied analysis, will take place Monday-Friday during the entire week. It is meant for training of graduate students, Ph.D. students and young post-doc researchers. The registration is free, but we may limit the number of participants if necessary. There will be five general lectures given by the following speakers. The topics and speakers of the lectures will be Birgit Jacob (Bergische Universitaet Wuppertal) Well-posedness and stabilization of energy-preserving partial differential equations Thomas Kalmes (Technische Universitaet Chemnitz) Surjectivity of linear partial differential operators on spaces of scalar valued and vector valued distributions Thomas Kuehn (Universitaet Leipzig) Optimal approximation of multivariate periodic functions Dirk Langemann (Technische Universitaet Braunschweig) Mathematical modeling of life-science applications Fredi Troeltzsch (Technische Universitaet Berlin) An introduction to optimal control of partial differential equations Further information and online registration is available on the website: http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/~potts/cms/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nathalie Revol [log in to unmask] Date: April 13, 2016 Subject: SCAN2016, Sweden, Sep 2016 SCAN 2016: 17th International Symposium on Scientific Computing, Computer Arithmetics and Verified Numerics Uppsala University, Sweden, September 26-29, 2016. http://www.math.uu.se/scan2016/ Call for abstracts: All participants interested in presenting a contribution are asked to submit an abstract, following instructions to be found at http://www.math.uu.se/scan2016/call-for-abstracts/ Submission of the abstract should be done no later than May 6, 2016 to [log in to unmask] All the abstracts submitted are considered by the scientific committee, and the authors will receive an acceptance notification no later than June 10, 2016. The accepted abstracts will be published in electronic form at the web-site of SCAN2016 and in a printed book of abstracts. At least one author of an accepted abstract must have paid the registration fee to be published in the book of abstracts. Registration is already open, cf. http://www.math.uu.se/scan2016/registration/ early bird rate applies until July 15. ------------------------------------------------------- From: David Bryant [log in to unmask] Date: April 13, 2016 Subject: Faculty Positions, Mathematics, Univ Otago The department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Otago invites applications for two positions in Mathematics. The appointments are expected to be made at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level. The U.S. equivalent level of appointment is Assistant Professor (Lecturer) and Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer). We welcome applications from candidates with research expertise in any area of Mathematics. Research areas of current Mathematics staff include algebra, complex analysis, fractional calculus with applications, functional analysis, graph theory, mathematical biology, mathematical physics, operator algebra, polar-marine physics, ring theory and stochastic PDE. Our expectation is that one position will be offered in pure mathematics and the other in applied mathematics. Otago has consistently been among the top-ranked research universities in New Zealand, with Pure and Applied Mathematics research at Otago topping the most recent national ranking assessment. The University values research and research-informed teaching, and teaching assignments and loads are structured accordingly. The University is located in the vibrant southern city of Dunedin, which is a gateway to the beautiful Otago region of New Zealand. We encourage academics to establish and maintain international research connections, and we support this with generous research/sabbatical and conference leave. Candidates for this position should have a PhD in Mathematics or equivalent, a demonstrated commitment to ongoing mathematical research with a potential to develop a research program of international repute, and demonstrated success and/or aptitude in teaching Mathematics. The successful applicant will be capable of teaching the full range of our Mathematics courses at the undergraduate level, from first-year to Honours courses, and will supervise postgraduate research students. The position is full time and permanent subject to the satisfactory completion of the confirmation-path objectives for new appointees. The confirmation-path process is similar to the process of gaining tenure but is entirely internal with predetermined objectives. We welcome international candidates and provide financial assistance for relocation and visa applications. There is a wealth of practical information available for migrants considering a move to New Zealand and Dunedin. Specific enquiries about this position may be directed to the Head of Department Professor Robert Aldred. Applications quoting reference number 1600643 will close on Friday, 20 May 2016. For contact details, applications forms, and further information, see https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1600643 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Etienne Emmrich [log in to unmask] Date: April 13, 2016 Subject: Professorship Position, Applied Mathematics, Tech Univ Berlin Technische Universität Berlin calls for applications for a five-year non-tenure track professorship in Applied Mathematics, funded via the Berlin program for equal opportunities for women. The position requires research and teaching in the area of applied mathematics. Areas of research expertise of applicants should include but are not limited to: Applied harmonic analysis Compressed sensing Inverse problems Control theory Mathematical imaging and data science Multi-scale problems and homogenization Non-linear optimization and optimal control Non-linear partial differential equations Numerical analysis Uncertainty quantification Teaching will be required in all mathematical degree programs (including undergraduate) and in the service teaching of mathematics for other programs. Teaching requirements must be met in German and English. Candidates are expected to supervise students' theses on Bachelor, Master and PhD level as well as to participate in the academic administration of the university. More information can be found here: https://tub.stellenticket.de/de/offers/24672/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Robert Scheichl [log in to unmask] Date: April 12, 2016 Subject: Research Associate Position, Univ of Bath, UK Postdoc in Computational Modelling of Materials for Energy Applications A postdoctoral research position is available at the University of Bath, as part of the EU Horizon2020 Energy oriented Centre of Excellence for Computer Applications (http://www.eocoe.eu). As part of the "Materials for Energy" thematic area the project is to carry out computational studies of new materials at the nanoscale. The position is linked to the Device Modelling group of Prof Alison Walker (Physics), the Materials Chemistry group of Prof Saiful Islam (Chemistry), and the Scientific Computing group of Prof Robert Scheichl (Mathematics). The main aims of the research project are: - To provide an organized set of computational routines in a multiscale model to address ion diffusion, as well as electronic structure and transport properties of energy-related materials. - To set up a screening methodology for PV materials and lithium-ion batteries with optimal energy conversion and storage capabilities. - To develop cutting-edge numerical and computational tools to aid simulation and visualisation of hybrid perovskite, organic PV and batteries. Essential: Previous experience in computational physics, computational chemistry or computational materials science, programming in a compiled language, experience in methodology development and in applications. Closing Date: Monday 02 May 2016 Further information and an online application form are available at https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=FY3859 Informal enquiries may be addressed to: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Axel Målqvist [log in to unmask] Date: April 11, 2016 Subject: Postdoc Position, Computational Mathematics, Univ of Gothenburg The department of mathematics at Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg announces a Postdoc position in computational mathematics. The main of the project is to develop, analyze, and implement efficient numerical methods for solving partial differential equations with rapidly varying coefficients on complex domains. We are interested in applicants with expertise in multiscale problems and finite element analysis. For more information please contact Axel Målqvist ([log in to unmask]). Please apply online: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job- application-portal/? languageId=0&disableRedirect=true&id=19144&Dnr=757944&Type=E ------------------------------------------------------- From: Hans De Sterck [log in to unmask] Date: April 18, 2016 Subject: PhD Positions, Scientific Computing, Monash Univ Applications are invited for PhD positions in scientific computing in the research group of Prof. Hans De Sterck at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (School of Mathematical Sciences), for a start date between August and December 2016. Topics of interest include: - Distributed algorithms for optimization and big data analytics in Spark - Nonlinear preconditioning for nonlinear optimization - High-order methods for CFD on parallel adaptive cubed-sphere grids (with applications in space plasmas) - Parallel multigrid in time for large-scale PDE simulation Requirements: strong background in applied mathematics/computer science/engineering, good programming skills, interest in numerical algorithm development and parallel computing. Expressions of interest are due (via email to [log in to unmask]) no later than May 10, 2015. Please include in your email: CV, statement of interest, and scans of transcripts. More information: http://users.monash.edu.au/~hansd ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************