Subject: NA Digest, V. 17, # 25 NA Digest Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Volume 17 : Issue 25 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Werner Rheinboldt turning 90 on September 18th, 2017 IMA Leslie Fox Prize Winners 2017 SuiteSparse Matrix Collection relocated MLSVM 1.0, Multilevel Support Vector Machines New Book , Smooth Bézier Surfaces over Unstructured Meshes New Book, Fluid-Structure Interactions New Book, Intelligent Computations New Book, The Seduction of Curves IMA Early Career Mathematicians, UK, Oct 2017 Parallel Mesh Partitioning and Adaptation, France, Oct 2017 Copper Mountain Iterative Methods, USA, Mar 2018 High Performance Scientific Computing, Vietnam, Mar 2018 Lattice Boltzmann Methods with OpenLB Software Lab, Germany, Mar 2018 Geometric Modeling and Processing, Germany, Apr 2018 Curves and Surfaces, France, Jun-Jul 2018 Applied Modeling, Bulgaria, July 2108 Department Chair Position, ISE, Lehigh Univ Faculty Positions, Computational Science and Engineering, Georgia Tech W2 Professor Position, Numerical Mathematics, Mainz, Germany W2-Professorship Position, Applied Mathematics Asst Professor Position, Comp Math or Statistics, Boise State Univ NA Position, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK University Assistant Position, Univ Graz Postdoc Position, Computing Sciences, LLNL Postdoc Position, Math & Statistics, ODU Research Foundation Postdoc Position, Optimization, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Postdoc Position, Temple Postdoc Positions, Analysis, Modeling and Control, Ohio State Univ PhD Position, KTH, Stockholm. PhD Positions, Mathematics, Univ of Cambridge Contents, Constructive Approximation, 46 (2) Contents, Reliable Computing, 25 Subscribe, unsubscribe, change address, or for na-digest archives: http://www.netlib.org/na-digest-html/faq.html Submissions for NA Digest: http://icl.utk.edu/na-digest/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Bernd Simeon [log in to unmask] Date: September 12, 2017 Subject: Werner Rheinboldt turning 90 on September 18th, 2017 On September 18th this year Werner C. Rheinboldt, one of the pioneers of numerical analysis, will turn 90. On the occasion of this anniversary, I would like to draw the attention of the NA-Digest readers to his outstanding scientific oeuvre. Three prominent examples are His groundbreaking work on the numerical solution of systems of nonlinear equations. Probably everybody in numerical analysis knows or at least has heard of the book 'Solution of Nonlinear Equations in Several Variables' by the late James M. Ortega and Werner C. Rheinboldt. It appeared 1970 and was reprinted by SIAM in 2000. Meanwhile, 9993 citations have been counted for this seminal work. A posteriori error analysis for finite elements started with the paper 'Error estimates for adaptive finite element computations' by Ivo Babuska and Werner C. Rheinboldt, SINUM 1978, which triggered an avalanche of research in the following decades. Werner C. Rheinboldt very early perceived the importance of geometry in numerical analysis. Today, this has become crucial in fields such as geometric numerical integration and isogeometric analysis. But already in the 1980s he used concepts from differential geometry to solve DAEs, as described in 'Differential-algebraic systems as differential equations on manifolds', Math. Comp. 1984. His career stations include the Universities of Heidelberg and Freiburg, the National Bureau of Standards, the Universities of Syracuse and Maryland, the University of Pittsburgh, and finally the TU Muenchen where he became an honorary member of the Math Department after his move back to Germany in 2007. He served as president of SIAM from 1976 to 1978 and was a member of various councils, among them the Scientific Board of the Zuse Institute Berlin. Speaking on behalf of numerical analysts worldwide, let me congratulate and express our warm thanks to him for his outstanding work, for his inspiration and for the deep insight that he shared with us. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Andy Wathen [log in to unmask] Date: September 18, 2017 Subject: IMA Leslie Fox Prize Winners 2017 The report on the IMA Leslie Fox Prize meeting held in Glasgow this summer is now available from the prize web pages: https://people.maths.ox.ac.uk/wathen/fox/reports.php The first Prize was won by Nicole Spillane (Ecole Polytechnique) and second prizes were awarded to Mario Berljafa (KU Leuven) Evan Gawlik (University of California, San Diego) Robert Gower (Ecole Normale Superieure) Lise-Marie Imbert-Gerard (New York University) Aretha Teckentrup (University of Edinburgh) Andy Wathen, Ben Leimkuhler, Des Higham ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tim Davis [log in to unmask] Date: September 15, 2017 Subject: SuiteSparse Matrix Collection relocated The SuiteSparse Matrix Collection (formerly the Univ. of Florida Sparse Matrix Collection) has moved. The new URL is https://sparse.tamu.edu . I have also created new Java and MATLAB interfaces to the collection, in a package called ssget, which replaces UFget. The MATLAB function ssget links to the sparse.tamu.edu URL, but I also have a new UFget MATLAB function that calls ssget, so you can continue to use the old name UFget in your MATLAB scripts, if you wish. The matrices have not changed, and the UF site continues to be active. However, new matrices will only be added to the sparse.tamu.edu address. Check out the https://sparse.tamu.edu website, which is completely redesigned from the old site at UF. The new site was designed by my PhD student, Scott Kolodziej, and several other students. Tim Davis http://faculty.cse.tamu.edu/davis Texas A&M University ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ilya Safro [log in to unmask] Date: September 17, 2017 Subject: MLSVM 1.0, Multilevel Support Vector Machines We are pleased to announce the release of MLSVM 1.0, a library of fast multilevel algorithms for training nonlinear support vector machine models on large-scale datasets. The library is developed as an extension of PETSc to support, among other applications, the analysis of datasets in scientific computing. Highlights: - The best quality/performance trade-off is achieved with algebraic multigrid coarsening - Tested on academic, industrial, and healthcare datasets - Generates multiple models for each training - Effective on imbalanced datasets Download MLSVM at https://github.com/esadr/mlsvm Corresponding paper: Sadrfaridpour, Razzaghi and Safro "Engineering multilevel support vector machines", 2017, https://arxiv.org/pdf/1707.07657.pdf ------------------------------------------------------- From: Michel Bercovier [log in to unmask] Date: September 12, 2017 Subject: New Book , Smooth Bézier Surfaces over Unstructured Meshes "Smooth Bezier Surfaces over Unstructured Meshes" published by Springer, Lecture Notes of the Unione Matematica Italiane. "An important contribution to a problem of considerable contemporary interest" (T J R Hughes) The extension of Isogeometric Analysis (IgA) over unstructred meshes is crucial for the analysis of real life geometries. Using a mixture of geometry, graph theory and linear analysis, the monograph completely solves this problem for C1-surfaces defined over plane bilinear Bezier patches .The corresponding results for B-Splines are then a simple consequences. The book is a step forward in Isogeometric Analysis and its applications. It provides a bridge between Finite Element Methods and Isogeometric Analysis. To order: http://www.springer.com/it/book/9783319638409 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Thomas Richter [log in to unmask] Date: September 12, 2017 Subject: New Book, Fluid-Structure Interactions "Fluid-structure Interactions. Models, Analysis and Finite Elements" by Thomas Richter, Springer 2017, 1st Edition This book starts by introducing the fundamental concepts of mathematical continuum mechanics for fluids and solids and their coupling. Special attention is given to the derivation of variational formulations for the subproblems describing fluid- and solid-mechanics as well as the coupled fluid-structure interaction problem. Two monolithic formulations for fluid-structure interactions are described in detail: the well-established ALE formulation and the modern Fully Eulerian formulation, which can effectively deal with problems featuring large deformation and contact. Further, the book provides details on state-of-the-art discretization schemes for fluid- and solid-mechanics and considers the special needs of coupled problems with interface-tracking and interface-capturing techniques. Lastly, advanced topics like goal-oriented error estimation, multigrid solution and gradient-based optimization schemes are discussed in the context of fluid-structure interaction problems. The first parts of this book have a textbook character and are well suited for lectures. https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/fluid-structure-interactions/14894982 ------------------------------------------------------- From: GEORGE A ANASTASSIOU [log in to unmask] Date: September 11, 2017 Subject: New Book, Intelligent Computations George A. Anastassiou, Intelligent computations: Abstract fractional calculus, inequalities, approximations This rather brief monograph is regarding the strong fractional analysis of Banach space valued functions of a real domain. Our results are of abstract: analytic inequalities, Korovkin approximation of functions and neural network approximation. The chapters are self-contained and can be read independently. This concise monograph is suitable to be used in related graduate classes and many research projects. An extensive list of references is given per chapter. The book's results are expected to find applications in many areas of pure and applied mathematics. As such this monograph is suitable for various researchers and seminars and to be in all science and engineering libraries. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Eoghan Barry [log in to unmask] Date: September 15, 2017 Subject: New Book, The Seduction of Curves The Seduction of Curves: The Lines of Beauty That Connect Mathematics, Art, and the Nude by Allan McRobie With photography by Helena Weightman Hardcover | 2017 | $35.00 | 27.95 GBP | ISBN: 9780691175331 168 pp. | 8 x 10 | 179 color illus. 38 halftones. 69 line illus. Curves are seductive. These smooth, organic lines and surfaces---like those of the human body---appeal to us in an instinctive, visceral way that straight lines or the perfect shapes of classical geometry never could. In this large-format book, lavishly illustrated in color throughout, Allan McRobie takes the reader on an alluring exploration of the beautiful curves that shape our world---from our bodies to Salvador Dali's paintings and the space-time fabric of the universe itself. More details: http://press.princeton.edu/titles/11108.html NA-Digest subscribers can receive a 25% discount on orders of this title through our website by entering the following discount code at checkout: P06328 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Pamela Bye [log in to unmask] Date: September 15, 2017 Subject: IMA Early Career Mathematicians, UK, Oct 2017 IMA Early Career Mathematicians' Autumn Conference 2017 Saturday 21 October 2017, James Clerk Maxwell Building, University of Edinburgh Do you want to get more involved with the IMA? Are you keen to rub shoulders with your mathematical peers? Then come along to the Early Career Mathematicians' Autumn conference on Saturday 21 October 2017 at the University of Edinburgh. The conference will interest mathematicians early in their career, be it in academia or industry, as well students of mathematics and statistics, and those with an interest in the subject. There will be plenty of time to network; allowing you the opportunity to meet people with similar interests and find out more about the wide range of careers that are available. Confirmed speakers Nicholas Brusby (Rolls-Royce plc) Mathematics in the aerospace industry, and other less interesting applications Rob Mastrodomenico (Global Sports Statistics) Title TBC Chris Sangwin (University of Edinburgh) 400 years of educational technology Further Information Conference webpage: https://ima.org.uk/7054/ecmautumn2017/ For further information or to register your interest in this conference, please contact the IMA Conferences Department: Email [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: Cédric Lachat [log in to unmask] Date: September 12, 2017 Subject: Parallel Mesh Partitioning and Adaptation, France, Oct 2017 We have the pleasure to announce that the first "PaMPA day" workshop will take place the 18th of October at Inria Bordeaux -- Sud-Ouest. This workshop will address the different ways to use PaMPA for parallel remeshing. Distributed mesh management issues will also be discussed. Further information on this workshop will be given at a later date on https://project.inria.fr/pampa/pampa-day/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Michele Benzi [log in to unmask] Date: September 14, 2017 Subject: Copper Mountain Iterative Methods, USA, Mar 2018 The Fifteenth Copper Mountain Conference on Iterative Methods March 25th - March 30, 2018 Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA The Copper Mountain Conference on Iterative Methods, held every other year, is the premiere conference on all aspects of iterative solution methods and their applications. The meeting is organized in cooperation with SIAM. Highlighted topics for the 2018 meeting are: AMG for nonsymmetric systems; Asynchronous iterative solvers; Eigenvalue and singular value methods and applications; Inverse problems, regularization; Iterative methods in applications (earth systems, energy, fluids, electromagnetics, imaging); Iterative solvers at extreme scale and on high concurrency node architectures; Iterative solvers for matrix equations; Iterative solvers in data science and engineering; Optimization of Complex Problems/Systems (PDE-constrained optimization, optimization under uncertainty, and uncertainty, and simulation-based optimization); Nonlinear solvers; Randomized iterative solvers and preconditioners; Rank-structured solvers and preconditioners; Robust and scalable iterative solution of couple multi-physics problems; Solvers for indefinite systems; Surrogate modeling/model reduction; Uncertainty quantification/PDEs with random data Important Deadlines: Student competition papers: January 10, 2018 Author abstracts: January 15, 2018 Early registration: January 19, 2018 Lodging: Please reserve early as rooms are limited (we recommend booking no later than February 21 as any unclaimed rooms will be released after that date) For additional information, see http://grandmaster.colorado.edu/~copper/2018 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Phan Thanh An [log in to unmask] Date: September 16, 2017 Subject: High Performance Scientific Computing, Vietnam, Mar 2018 7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIGH PERFORMANCE SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Complex Processes March 19-23, 2018 Hanoi, Vietnam Detailed information can be found at the conference websites http://www.math.ac.vn/HPSCHanoi2018/ and http://hpsc.iwr.uni-heidelberg.de/HPSCHanoi2018/ (Participants can register, reserve hotel and submit data needed for applying for a Vietnamese visa by using these conference websites.) Proceedings will be published by Springer. DATES TO REMEMBER Deadline for registration and submission of abstracts: September 29, 2017. Notification of acceptance for presentation: December 22, 2017. Deadline for applying a business visa through the organizers: January 19, 2018. Deadline for hotel reservation: January 19, 2018. Contact address: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Mathias J. Krause [log in to unmask] Date: September 13, 2017 Subject: Lattice Boltzmann Methods with OpenLB Software Lab, Germany, Mar 2018 Registration is now open for the spring school Lattice Boltzmann Methods with OpenLB Software Lab that will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany, from 19. to 23. March 2018. The spring school introduces scientists and applicants from industry to the theory of LBM and trains them on practical problems. The first half of the week is dedicated to the theoretical fundamentals of LBM up to ongoing research on selected topics. Followed by mentored training on case studies using OpenLB in the second half, where the participants gain deep insights into LBM and its applications. This educational concept is probably unique in the LBM community and offers a comprehensive and personal guided approach to LBM. Participants also benefit from the knowledge exchange during poster session, coffee breaks and the excursion. We look forward to your participation. Mind that the number of participants is limited and that the registration follows a first come first serve principle. Registration: http://www.openlb.net/spring-school-registration More information: http://www.openlb.net/spring-school-2018 On behalf of the spring school executive committee, Ezeddine Sediki, Mathias J. Krause, Mahdi Tekitek, Albert Mink. ------------------------------------------------------- From: John Evans [log in to unmask] Date: September 11, 2017 Subject: Geometric Modeling and Processing, Germany, Apr 2018 The 12th International Conference on Geometric Modeling and Processing (GMP 2018) will take place April 9-11, 2018 in Aachen, Germany. GMP is an annual international conference series on geometric modeling, simulation, and computing. The modeling and processing of geometric data is fundamental to many computer applications, including computer graphics, computer vision, CAD/CAM, medical imaging, engineering analysis, robotics, additive manufacturing, and scientific computation. GMP conferences provide researchers and practitioners with a forum for exchanging new ideas, discussing new applications, and presenting new solutions. The organizers of GMP 2018 invite submission of full-length papers on topics including, but not limited, to the following: - Mathematical foundations of computer-aided geometric design - Computational geometry algorithms and analyses - Multi-resolution and heterogeneous modeling - Geometric feature modeling and recognition - Representation of curves and surfaces - Discrete differential geometry - Isogeometric analysis - Shape optimization - Material modeling - 3D printing and computational manufacturing Abstracts are due October 26, 2018, and full papers are due November 2, 2017. The conference proceedings will be published in a special issue of Computer-Aided Geometric Design. Further conference details including important dates and submission details may be found at the conference website: http://www.gmp2018.rwth-aachen.de ------------------------------------------------------- From: Marie-Laurence Mazure [log in to unmask] Date: September 15, 2017 Subject: Curves and Surfaces, France, Jun-Jul 2018 9th Curves and Surfaces Conf., June 28-July 4, 2018, Arcachon, France https://cs2018.sciencesconf.org Registration and submission (open) Deadline for abstract submission: February 15th 2018 Deadline for early bird registration: April 30th 2018 INVITED SPEAKERS: Alexander Bobenko, Emmanuel Candes, Maria Charina, Elaine Cohen, Philipp Grohs, Frances Kuo, Mauro Maggioni, Jorg Peters, Amit Singer, Max Wardetzky MINI-SYMPOSIA - Constrained approximation (Dany Leviatan) - High dimensional approximation (Vladimir Temlyakov) - Applications in energy industry (Christian Gout) - Isogeometric Analysis (Giancarlo Sangalli, Mario Kapl) - Mathematical aspects of 3D printing (Georg Muntingh) - Advances in radial basis approximation (Thomas Hangelbroek) - Topological data analysis and learning (Steve Oudot) - Shape processing (Martin Rumpf) - PDE and variational methods for geometry processing for images (Carola-Bibiane Schoenlieb, Simon Masnou) - Advances on Prony's methods (Stefan Kunis) ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ivan Ganchev Ivanov [log in to unmask] Date: September 18, 2017 Subject: Applied Modeling, Bulgaria, July 2108 The International Conference "Applied Modeling in Economics, Finance and Social Sciences (AMEFSS 2018)" to be held on the 1-6 July 2018 in Bulgaria, http://dataconferences.org/ The deadline is March 30, 2018 Two different directions are developed in the conference: Stochastic Modeling and Optimization and Applied Modeling in Economic Sciences The conference topics are the following, but are not limited to: mathematical modeling; stochastic modeling; optimization and control; machine learning and model predictive; data and business analytics. The conference will cover a wide range of topics on the most recent developments and modeling in Economics, Management and Social Sciences. Researchers are encouraged to exchange their experience in resolving practical challenges they have encountered and discuss contemporary economic policies and issues. Confirmed plenary speakers: Vasile Dragan, Institute of Mathematics "Simion Stoilow" Academy of Romanian Scientists, Romania Mustapha Ait Rami , PhD in Applied Mathematics (Systems & Control) EMSI engineering school, Marrakech, Morocco Mikhail Posypkin, Head of the Applied Optimization Department Federal Research Center "Computer Science and Control" Russian Academy of Sciences There are possibilities for publication of the presented papers in different Scopus journals. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Frank E. Curtis [log in to unmask] Date: September 13, 2017 Subject: Department Chair Position, ISE, Lehigh Univ The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science at Lehigh University invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). We seek a high-profile, accomplished researcher who is a dynamic leader with a vision to build upon the continued growth and success of the Department and to expand its interdisciplinary efforts within Lehigh. Full details can be found here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9673 Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, application materials should be received on-line https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9673 by October 15, 2017. Candidates should provide a statement of educational, research, and leadership philosophy, a curriculum vitae, full contact information of at least three references, and a cover letter. Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Professors Wojciech Z. Misiolek and Frank E. Curtis, Co-Chairs of the Search Committee at ([log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Rich Vuduc [log in to unmask] Date: September 11, 2017 Subject: Faculty Positions, Computational Science and Engineering, Georgia Tech Computational Science and Engineering solves real-world problems in science, engineering, health, and social domains, by using high- performance computing, modeling and simulation, large-scale 'big data' analytics, and machine learning. The School of Computational Science and Engineering of the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology seeks tenure-track faculty at all levels. Our school seeks candidates who may specialize in a broad range of application areas including biomedical and health; urban systems and smart cities; social good and sustainable development; materials and manufacturing; and national security. Applicants must have an outstanding record of research, a sincere commitment to teaching, and interest in engaging in substantive interdisciplinary research with collaborators in other disciplines. For best consideration, applications are due by December 15, 2017. The application material should include a full academic CV, a personal narrative on teaching and research, a list of at least three references and up to three sample publications. Georgia Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and under- represented minorities are strongly encouraged. For more information, please visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9687 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Martin Hanke [log in to unmask] Date: September 19, 2017 Subject: W2 Professor Position, Numerical Mathematics, Mainz, Germany The department of Physics, Mathematics, and Informatics (FB 08) of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz (JGU) invites applications for the position of a University Professor for Numerical Mathematics (W2 LBesG) at the Institute of Mathematics at the earliest opportunity. The successful candidate will complement and extend the research areas in the Numerics group, in particularly with respect to applications in natural sciences. It is expected that she/he will use the opportunity to actively participate in the Collaborative Research Centers SFB-TRR 146 "Multiscale Simulation Methods for Soft Matter Systems" and SFB-TRR 165 "Waves to Weather." Admissible candidates are internationally renowned scientists with an expertise in the fields of uncertainty quantification, stochastic Galerkin methods, and/or reduced order methods. The appointment requires participation in teaching activities in numerical mathematics in its full breath. The cadidate will also contribute adequately to the teaching activities of the Institute of Mathematics, in particular in the Masters programme "Computational Sciences." Deadline for applications is October, 19, 2017. The full text of the call can be found at http://www.verwaltung.personal.uni-mainz.de/Dateien/1817-08-W2-nd.pdf ------------------------------------------------------- From: Markus Bause [log in to unmask] Date: September 18, 2017 Subject: W2-Professorship Position, Applied Mathematics The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Helmut Schmidt University Hamburg, Germany invites applications to a W2-Professorship in Applied Mathematics. Full details can be found at: https://www.hsu-hh.de/jobs/index_fYhFhLrjz9YbgoRf.html The application deadline is October 22nd, 2017. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Grady Wright [log in to unmask] Date: September 11, 2017 Subject: Asst Professor Position, Comp Math or Statistics, Boise State Univ The Department of Mathematics at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor starting in fall 2018. Candidates must demonstrate strong research potential in computational mathematics, computational statistics, or scientific computing and be able to contribute to the Computational Science & Engineering (CSE) emphasis area of the new interdisciplinary PhD program in Computing. For more information about the position and for details on applying, please visit https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/10591. Applications received by November 30, 2017 will receive full consideration for the position. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jennifer Scott [log in to unmask] Date: September 18, 2017 Subject: NA Position, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK We have an fixed-term opening for an outstanding, ambitious junior numerical analysis researcher to join the Computational Mathematcis Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, near Oxford, England. The Group's main focus is on topics relating to large-scale numerical linear algebra and optimization. The position will involve undertaking novel independent and collaborative scientific research at an international level in an area of computational numerical analysis that is closely related to the existing research interests of the Group and is in line with the research grant 'Least Squares: Fit for the Future', awarded by the EPSRC Mathematics Programme. Further responsibilities will include developing national and international research collaborations, and working with colleagues on the development and expansion of projects involving STFC scientific facilities (notably the ISIS pulsed neutron and muon source, Diamond Light Source and RAL Space). For further details, please visit http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc240691_7110.aspx Please contact us ([log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]) with any specific queries. The closing date for applications is 5th November 2017, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Klemens Fellner [log in to unmask] Date: September 18, 2017 Subject: University Assistant Position, Univ Graz Institute of Mathematics and Scientific Computing is filling an University Assistant with PhD (40 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 6 years; position to be filled as of January 2nd, 2018) For more information follow the link: http://jobs.uni-graz.at/de/MB/163/99/3793 In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeffrey Hittinger [log in to unmask] Date: September 18, 2017 Subject: Postdoc Position, Computing Sciences, LLNL The Computation Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is soliciting applications for the Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Computing Sciences. This fellowship will be awarded to one outstanding candidate with exceptional talent, scientific track record, and potential for significant achievements in computational mathematics, scientific computing, or computer science. The fellow will have the freedom to pursue their own research agenda under the guidance of an LLNL staff scientist who serves as a mentor. The appointment will be for one year renewable for a second year. LLNL is a premier research and development institution for science and technology applied to national security that has been a leader in scientific and high-performance computing for decades. The Computation Directorate in the laboratory conducts world-class, collaborative scientific research and development in high performance computing, computational physics, numerical mathematics, computer science, and data science. Major research thrust areas include scalable algorithms and software for linear and nonlinear solvers, partial differential equations, adaptive mesh refinement, verification and uncertainty quantification, large-scale data analysis, scientific visualization, performance tools, programming models, and compiler analysis. Interested applicants can find more information about eligibility, benefits, and the application process on the Fernbach Fellowship web page (http://computation.llnl.gov/fernbach). Deadline for application is November 5, 2017. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Rana Harper [log in to unmask] Date: September 14, 2017 Subject: Postdoc Position, Math & Statistics, ODU Research Foundation The Old Dominion University Research Foundation has a current opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Old Dominion University. This project's focus is the development and implementation of high-order entropy stable spectral collocation methods for the 3-D Navier-Stokes equations on adaptive grids. The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with Professor N. Yamaleev of Old Dominion University and an established team of research scientists from NASA Langley Research Center. The position requires a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics/Computer Science/Engineering or a closely related field. Additionally, good programming skills in FORTRAN 90 and MPI, and hands-on experience with 3-D unstructured grid solvers is required. Knowledge of high-order spectral collocation or Discontinuous Galerkin schemes and grid adaptation techniques is a plus, but not required. This is an Army Research Office grant-funded position with an initial appointment period of one year. Subsequent years depend on funding availability and candidate performance. Highly motivated and interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ODU Research Foundation Employment page and apply at: http://researchfoundation.odu.edu. Please include CV and cover letter describing research experience and interests. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position # 17036 AA/EOE/M/F/D/V/DFW ------------------------------------------------------- From: Juliane Mueller [log in to unmask] Date: September 14, 2017 Subject: Postdoc Position, Optimization, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab The Center for Computational Sciences and Engineering has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral researcher to work on the development of computational optimization algorithms for solving computationally expensive black-box optimization problems, in particular problems with uncertainty. We are looking for a candidate with experience in nonlinear optimization, including mixed-integer, derivative-free, or global optimization, who is interested in developing new solution approaches that integrate uncertainty quantification methods in optimization algorithms. The candidate will work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment that includes mathematicians, computer/computational scientists, and domain scientists. The candidate will have the opportunity to apply their developments to exciting application areas. For more information about the optimization at LBL, please visit https://optimization.lbl.gov/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Daniel Szyld [log in to unmask] Date: September 19, 2017 Subject: Postdoc Position, Temple We encourage applications for a postdoc position in "Computational and Applied Mathematics." This includes, Numerical Linear Algebra, Numerical PDEs, Computational Science, Mathematical Biology, Scientific Computing, and Computational Modeling. The best applications are those where there is a clear match with a mentor faculty member from the Department (www.math.temple.edu). Feel free to contact the appropriate faculty member if you have questions, or simply to explore common interests. The official ad from mathjobs #10742 reads as follows: The Department of Mathematics at Temple University seeks applications for two Postdoctoral Assistant Professors (non-tenure track). Preferred areas for the search are Algebra, Analysis, and Computational and Applied Mathematics, but strong candidates in other areas will be given consideration. The positions are intended for new or recent Ph.D.s with strong research potential and excellent teaching skills. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in mathematics by the time of appointment and will be each paired with a faculty mentor (or mentors) in their research areas. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year per mutual agreement. The teaching load is 2-1 in the first two years. Applications should be submitted through mathjobs.org and include the standard AMS Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, a cover letter naming at least one possible mentor, a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and four letters of recommendation, one of which should address the candidate's teaching qualifications. Please direct all inquiries to [log in to unmask] Screening of applications will begin on December 1st, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We especially encourage applications from women, minority candidates and other underrepresented groups in the mathematical sciences. The Department of Mathematics at Temple University abides by the AMS postdoctoral offer response date guidelines. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Mingjun Zhang [log in to unmask] Date: September 18, 2017 Subject: Postdoc Positions, Analysis, Modeling and Control, Ohio State Univ We have post-doc position openings on 1) Data analysis of risk factors, assessments and biomarkers for disease diagnosis; 2) Mathematical modeling of disease dynamics for diagnosis and prognosis; 3) Control and optimization of micro-/nano-scale biological systems. Interested candidates please send your CV to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Anna-Karin Tornberg [log in to unmask] Date: September 19, 2017 Subject: PhD Position, KTH, Stockholm. The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) announces a PhD student position in Applied and Computational Mathematics with specialization in Numerical Analysis. For more information and links to the ads in both Swedish and English, see https://www.kth.se/profile/akto/page/phd-students-and-postdocs-and-new-openings Deadline of application: October 11, 2017. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Tessa Blackman [log in to unmask] Date: September 14, 2017 Subject: PhD Positions, Mathematics, Univ of Cambridge CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PhD positions in Mathematics at the Cambridge Centre for Analysis, University of Cambridge Applications are sought for the CCA PhD course in Mathematical Analysis starting in October 2018. We are looking for first-class applicants who are either doing (or have completed) a Masters-level course in mathematics or a four-year degree course in a mathematical subject, and who ideally have some prior experience of studying mathematical analysis. The Cambridge Centre for Analysis is a Centre for Doctoral Training based at the University of Cambridge, funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The Centre offers a unique four-year PhD programme spanning pure, stochastic, computational and applied analysis. We believe that excellence in mathematical analysis requires a very broad basis and our aim is to train students to be able and willing to deploy a very wide range of techniques. This unique course has an emphasis on team working and communication, alongside personal effort and excellence, to foster a spirit of breadth and collaboration. Positions may be funded by either EPSRC studentships, University of Cambridge scholarships or other means. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2018. Applicants from outside the UK/EU who seek scholarships should apply well before: refer to http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/funding for information. To find out more, visit http://www.maths.cam.ac.uk/postgrad/cca or email [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Edward Saff [log in to unmask] Date: September 12, 2017 Subject: Contents, Constructive Approximation, 46 (2) Constructive Approximation Volume 46 Number 2 Table of Contents Lower Bounds for Haar Projections: Deterministic Examples, Andreas Seeger, Tino Ullrich Best Rational Approximation of Functions with Logarithmic Singularities, Alexander Pushnitski, Dmitri Yafaev Strictly Positive Definite Kernels on the Torus, J. Guella, V. A. Menegatto Orthogonal Polynomials on the Circle for the Weight w Satisfying Conditions w,w^{-1} \in BMO, Sergey Denisov, Keith Rush On the Zeros and Critical Points of Polynomials with Nonnegative Coefficients: A Nonconvex Analogue of the Gauss-Lucas Theorem, Blagovest Sendov, Hristo Sendov Some Properties of the Derivatives on Sierpinski Gasket Type Fractals, Shiping Cao, Hua Qiu Approximation and Orthogonality in Sobolev Spaces on a Triangle, Yuan Xu ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ralph Baker Kearfott [log in to unmask] Date: September 15, 2017 Subject: Contents, Reliable Computing, 25 A special volume (volume 25) of the on-line journal "Reliable Computing," containing the post-conference SCAN 2016 (http://www.math.uu.se/scan2016/) proceedings has appeared. Open access is available at: http://interval.louisiana.edu/reliable-computing-journal/tables-of-contents.html#Volume_25 13 papers have appeared; see the above URL. A sampling is: - Yuka Kobayashi, Takeshi Ogita, and Katsuhisa Ozaki, Acceleration of a Preconditioning Method for Ill-Conditioned Dense Linear Systems by Use of a BLAS-based Method. - Jihad Titi and Jurgen Garloff, Fast Determination of the Tensorial and Simplicial Bernstein Forms of Multivariate Polynomials and Rational Functions. - Stef Graillat, Clothilde Jeangoudoux, and Christoph Lauter, MPDI: A Decimal Multiple-Precision Interval Arithmetic Library. - Akitoshi Takayasu, Makoto Mizuguchi, Takayuki Kubo, and Shin'ichi Oishi, Accurate Method of Verified Computing for Solutions of Semilinear Heat Equations. - Andreas Rauh, Susann Tiede and Cornelia Klenke, An Interval-Based Algorithm for Feature Extraction from Speech Signals. - Takuma Kimura, Teruya Minamoto, and Mitsuhiro T. Nakao, Optimal Order Constructive a Priori Error Estimates for a Full Discrete Approximation of the Heat Equation. In addition to Volume 25, papers in volume 24, a regular volume, have been published. We we invite you to explore the contents at the above URL. ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************