Subject: NA Digest, V. 18, # 7 NA Digest Sunday, February 18, 2018 Volume 18 : Issue 7 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Sebastiano Seatzu (1941-2018) Call for Nominations, EiC, INFORMS Journal on Computing New Book, A Second Course in Linear Algebra Lattice Boltzmann Methods, Italy, Apr 2018 Linear Algebra & Numerical PDEs, UK, Apr 2018 Midwest Numerical Analysis Day, USA, Apr 2018 Numerical Methods for Fractional-Derivative Problems, China, Apr 2018 Uncertainty Quantification and Computational Imaging, UK, Apr 2018 Nonlinear Mathematics and Physics, Spain, Jun 2018 Summer School in Computational Physiology, Norway/USA, Jun/Aug 2018 Domain Decomposition Methods, Canada, Jul 2018 Graduate Student Modelling (IMSM), USA, Jul 2018 Operational Research, Spain, Jul 2018 SIAM, Mathematics for Planet Earth, USA, Sep 2018 Sparse Days at CERFACS, France, Sep 2018 Research Associate Position, Computational Mathematics, Univ of Houston Postdoc Positions, Memorial Univ of Newfoundland Postdoc Positions, UPC BarcelonaTech/CIMNE PhD and Postdoc Positions, EOS Project KULeuven/VUB/UCL/UMons PhD Position, Optimal Control, Sussex Univ, UK PhD Positions, Finite Element Simulations using DUNE PhD Positions, UPC BarcelonaTech/CIMNE Contents, EECT Evolution Equations and Control Theory, 7 (1) Contents, Siberian J of Numerical Mathematics, 21 (1) Subscribe, unsubscribe, change address, or for na-digest archives: http://www.netlib.org/na-digest-html/faq.html Submissions for NA Digest: http://icl.utk.edu/na-digest/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Giuseppe Rodriguez [log in to unmask] Date: February 14, 2018 Subject: Sebastiano Seatzu (1941-2018) Sebastiano Seatzu (1941-2018) Sebastiano Seatzu suddenly passed away in Cagliari, Italy, on February 13, 2018. He graduated with honor in Physics in 1965 at the University of Cagliari, and he soon started to teach at the same university. At first he taught Mathematical Analysis, later Numerical Analysis and Operations Research, until his retirement in 2010. He continued to teach occasionally also after his retirement. Seatzu's research included Numerical Analysis, Approximation Theory, Inverse Problems, and Differential and Integral Equations. He authored or coauthored 3 books and 86 papers. He has been co-editor of Calcolo and associate editor of Advances in Computational Mathematics. Seatzu educated generations of students, who greatly appreciated his commitment as a teacher, as well as his human qualities. Sebastiano Seatzu is survived by his wife Rita, his son Francesco and daughter Carla, and three grandchildren. Condolence messages sent to [log in to unmask] will be forwarded to the family. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ariela Sofer [log in to unmask] Date: February 14, 2018 Subject: Call for Nominations, EiC, INFORMS Journal on Computing Call for Nominations Editor-in-Chief, INFORMS Journal on Computing Deadline for Nominations: April 1, 2018. Please see details at https://pubsonline.informs.org/page/ijoc/call_for_nominations_eic_ijoc ------------------------------------------------------- From: Roger Horn [log in to unmask] Date: February 11, 2018 Subject: New Book, A Second Course in Linear Algebra A Second Course in Linear Algebra, by Stephan Ramon Garcia and Roger A. Horn, Cambridge University Press, 2018, 426 pages. ISBN: 9781107103818. Linear algebra and matrix methods are increasingly relevant in a world focused on the acquisition and analysis of data. Consequently, this book is intended for students of pure and applied mathematics, computer science, economics, engineering, mathematical biology, operations research, physics, and statistics. We assume that the reader has completed a lower-division calculus sequence and a first course in linear algebra. Noteworthy features of this book include: - Block matrices are employed systematically. - Matrices and matrix factorizations are emphasized. - Transformations that involve unitary matrices are emphasized. - Numerous examples appear throughout the text. - Figures illustrate the geometric foundations of linear algebra. - Topics for a one-semester course are arranged in a sequence of short chapters. - Many chapters conclude with sections devoted to special topics. - Each chapter includes a problem section (more than 600 problems in total). - Notes sections provide references to sources of additional information. - Each chapter concludes with a bullet list of important concepts. - Symbols used in the book are listed in a table of notation, with page references. - An index with more than 1700 entries helps locate concepts and definitions. An errata file is among the information posted on the publisher's website: http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/mathematics/algebra/second-course- linear-algebra?format=HB#vHJiiA2phILX3FD3.97 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter Schmid [log in to unmask] Date: February 15, 2018 Subject: Lattice Boltzmann Methods, Italy, Apr 2018 We would like to announce the ERCOFTAC Montestigliano Spring School in Tuscany, Italy from 15. to 21. April 2018 on "Lattice Boltzmann methods for fluid dynamics simulations". The guest speakers will be Prof. Ilya Karlin and Dr. Fabian Boesch from ETH, Zuerich. The Spring School is intended for doctoral and postdoctoral students; it involves lectures, group work and hands-on training in Lattice-Boltzmann techniques and software development. The primary goal of the school is that every participant (i) gains practical experience in writing her/his own Lattice-Boltzmann code and running first simulations within a week and (ii) gets familiar with the basics of the underlying theory. Course material will include slides of the lectures, lecture notes and a framework code. Applicants should send a CV, a short letter of purpose (one page) and a brief letter of recommendation from their research advisor to [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] The application deadline is 4. March 2018 and decisions on acceptance will be made shortly thereafter. For more information, see the ERCOFTAC website at www.ercoftac.org/events ------------------------------------------------------- From: John Pearson [log in to unmask] Date: February 18, 2018 Subject: Linear Algebra & Numerical PDEs, UK, Apr 2018 A workshop on "New directions in applied linear algebra, numerical methods for PDEs, and applications" will be held at the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) in Edinburgh on 9-11 April 2018. Invited speakers are: Luca Bergamaschi (Padua), Silvia Gazzola (Bath), Ben Goddard (Edinburgh), Jacek Gondzio (Edinburgh), Stefan Guttel (Manchester), Elias Jarlebring (KTH, Stockholm), Robert Luce (EPFL & Gurobi), Margherita Porcelli (Florence), Tyrone Rees (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory), Carola-Bibiane Schonlieb (Cambridge), Jennifer Scott (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory & Reading), Zdenek Strakos (Prague), Andy Wathen (Oxford), Walter Zulehner (Linz), Kostas Zygalakis (Edinburgh) Participation is free of charge, but registration is required for catering and organizational purposes; to register please follow the link at http://www.icms.org.uk/linearalgebra.php . A limited amount of funding is available to support travel and accommodation for UK-based PhD students coming to Edinburgh for the workshop. To apply for funding, please email [log in to unmask] by 3 March with a short description of your PhD research. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Xuemin Tu [log in to unmask] Date: February 18, 2018 Subject: Midwest Numerical Analysis Day, USA, Apr 2018 2018 Midwest Numerical Analysis Day (MWNADay) http://mwnaday2018.ku.edu/ The 2018 Midwest Numerical Analysis Day (MWNADay) will be held at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, April 14-15, 2018. The Midwest Numerical Analysis Day is a forum for researchers at all stages of their careers, mainly from the Midwest, to exchange ideas in numerical analysis, scientific computing and related application areas. Participation of graduate students is strongly encouraged. Plenary Speakers: Michele Benzi, Emory University; Susanne Brenner, Louisiana State University; Yoichiro Mori, University of Minnesota; Zhimin Zhang, Wayne State University Call for contributed talks and posters: Participants are invited to give a talk or present a poster. The conference will provide lodging for two nights for as many participants as possible. Priority will be given to participants who have no other federal support and participants who are students, post- doctoral scholars, or members of groups that are under-represented in the mathematical sciences. March 2: Deadline for submitting talk or poster abstract. March 2: Deadline for requesting a travel support. Participants will be notified about travel awards and their hotel and room assignment by March 16. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Martin Stynes [log in to unmask] Date: February 17, 2018 Subject: Numerical Methods for Fractional-Derivative Problems, China, Apr 2018 The 2nd Workshop on "Numerical Methods for Fractional-derivative Problems: Singularities and Fast Algorithms" will be held at Beijing Computational Science Research Center on 13 & 14 April 2018. The 1st workshop on this topic, held at Beijing CSRC in May 2017, attracted more than 100 participants. The main speakers are Bangti Jin (U.C. London), George Karniadakis (Brown), Natalia Kopteva (Limerick) and Jie Shen (Purdue and Xiamen). Other invited speakers are listed on the workshop website http://www.csrc.ac.cn/en/event/workshop/2018-02-09/79.html A few slots are still open for contributed talks directly related to the title of the workshop; if you wish to submit a talk, then please email [log in to unmask] your title and abstract (between a half-page and one page) as soon as possible. Registration at the workshop website is now open. Organisers: Martin Stynes and Zhimin Zhang, Beijing CSRC ------------------------------------------------------- From: Aretha Teckentrup [log in to unmask] Date: February 14, 2018 Subject: Uncertainty Quantification and Computational Imaging, UK, Apr 2018 We are organising a workshop on Uncertainty Quantification and Computational Imaging, taking place at the ICMS in Edinburgh, 23-24 April 2018: http://www.icms.org.uk/uncertaintyquantification.php The workshop wil feature mini-courses on Uncertainty Quantification and Computational Imaging, as well as research talks from experts in both areas and a poster session for other participants to present their work. Confirmed speakers are: Yoann Altmann (Heriot-Watt University); Alain Durmus (ENS Paris-Saclay); Anthony Kennedy (University of Edinburgh); Jason McEwen (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London); Omiros Papaspiliopoulos (Universitat Pompeu Fabra); Marcelo Pereyra (Heriot-Watt University); Aretha Teckentrup (University of Edinburgh) Registration is now open, and will close once full capacity has been reached. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Julio Garralón Ruiz [log in to unmask] Date: February 12, 2018 Subject: Nonlinear Mathematics and Physics, Spain, Jun 2018 When: 12th 15th June, 2018 Where: Malaga (Spain) Abstract Submission Deadline: 9th March, 2018 Notice of acceptance: 23rd March, 2018 The 11th International Conference on Nonlinear Mathematics and Physics (Non-Linear 2018) will provide an international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory and applications of different areas related to nonlinear sciences. The fundamental topics are Nonlinear Science, Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems, Chaos, Nonlinear Waves and Solitons, Complex Systems Computational Physics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Complex Networks, evolutionary Computation and Swarm Algorithms. The areas of applications include, but are not limited to Physics, Chemistry, Ecology and Biology, Medicine and Physiology; Mechanical Engineering; Communications Engineering; Economics; Social Sciences; and other research areas related to nonlinear science. Authors are invited to submit abstracts of their presentations through the Conference Submission System on nonlinear18.uma.es by March 9th, 2018, where instructions and paper formatting guide-lines can be found. Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this Conference. You can contact the Local Organizing Committee in the mentioned url for more information. Regards, the Local Committee. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Rachel Thomas [log in to unmask] Date: February 16, 2018 Subject: Summer School in Computational Physiology, Norway/USA, Jun/Aug 2018 Applications for the 2018 Summer School in Computational Physiology now open (deadline: 15 March 2017) In conjunction with the University of California San Diego, Simula Research Laboratory is pleased to announce the 5th edition of our annual Summer School in Computational Physiology. This school focuses on multiscale modelling of electrophysiology and mechanics of the heart, and related material in computational neurophysiology and pharmacology. Simula Research Laboratory, Oslo, Norway, June 18-29 University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA, August 9-17 (Travel grants are available through Simula.) We are currently seeking master's and early doctoral students to participate, and will accept applications until March 15th 2017. The initial series of lectures will be hosted by Simula Research Laboratory in Oslo, Norway (June 18th-29th), followed by project work, a workshop in scientific presentation skills, and final student presentations hosted by the University of California San Diego from August 9th-17th. The travel and accommodation expenses for successful applicants will be supported by grants from Simula designed to cover these costs. Details regarding scheduling, logistics, core scientific material, and the application process can be found through our online call for participation: www.simula.no/sscp Contacts: Scientific content: Dr. Andy Edwards ([log in to unmask]) General inquiries: Dr. Rachel Thomas ([log in to unmask]) ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ronald Haynes [log in to unmask] Date: February 14, 2018 Subject: Domain Decomposition Methods, Canada, Jul 2018 The 25th International Conference on Domain Decomposition Methods (DD25) will be held at Memorial University, in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada from July 23 to 27, 2018. The meeting will discuss the latest results on domain decomposition methods, linear and nonlinear solvers for PDEs etc. The conference will be proceeded by a one day short course on the theory and practice of domain decomposition methods, suitable for beginning graduate students, on Sunday July 22, 2018. We would like to remind you that minisymposium proposal is upcoming, please contact us as soon as possible at [log in to unmask] if you are interested in organizing a minisymposium. Submissions should take the form of a plain text email, with the title and a brief description of the subject matter and timeliness of the minisymposium. Please indicate the number of speakers expected in your minisymposium, including a (tentative) list of speakers with titles/topics, if possible. The abstract and title submission system will go live shortly after decisions are made on the minisymposia proposals. We are now issuing our first call for contributed talks at DD25. If you hope to give a talk in the Contributed Talk session please send your name, institution, talk title and abstract to [log in to unmask] and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Deadline: April 15, 2018. We are pleased to announce a poster session (and poster prize) during the DD25 meeting. Please send an email to [log in to unmask] with your name, institution, poster title and abstract, if you are interested in presenting a poster. Deadline: April 15, 2018. The registration system for the meeting is now open, participants can now register at the url https://tinyurl.com/yd3ecrao The early registration deadline is April 15, 2018. Potential participants are asked to fill out a quick (anonymous) google form now, to help us make local arrangements for the meeting: https://goo.gl/forms/6PkxlWESDYxhGgo32 For more information, visit the conference website,http://dd25.math.mun.ca, or email [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ilse Ipsen [log in to unmask] Date: February 14, 2018 Subject: Graduate Student Modelling (IMSM), USA, Jul 2018 The 24th Industrial Mathematical & Statistical Modeling (IMSM) Workshop for Graduate Students will take place at North Carolina State University, between 15-25 July 2018. The workshop is sponsored by the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) together with the Center for Research in Scientific Computation (CRSC) and the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University. The IMSM workshop exposes graduate students in mathematics, engineering, and statistics to exciting real-world problems from industry and government. The workshop provides students with experience in a research team environment and exposure to possible career opportunities. On the first day, a Software Carpentry bootcamp will bring students up-to-date on their programming skills in Python/Matlab and R, and introduce them to version control systems and software repositories. Local expenses and travel expenses will be covered for students at US institutions. The application deadline is April 15, 2018. Information is available at http://www.samsi.info/imsm-18 and questions can be directed to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber [log in to unmask] Date: February 18, 2018 Subject: Operational Research, Spain, Jul 2018 EURO 2018: 29th European Conference on Operational Research Valencia, Spain, July 8-11, 2018 http://www.euro2018valencia.com/ Abstract submission - https://www.euro-online.org/conf/euro29/ Researchers, academics, practitioners, and students interested in any branch of Operational Research, mathematical modelling or economic analysis are invited to submit abstracts or organize sessions. Invited and contributed papers will be organized in parallel sessions. In general, sessions will be a part of the Conference streams, and streams are grouped in 25 Main Areas. The list of main areas and streams can be followed at http://euro2018valencia.com/streams_and_areas/. Each participant may present no more than one paper at the Conference. Abstract submission system is available online, via the Conference web page or directly at https://www.euro-online.org/conf/euro29/. Abstracts: max. 1500 characters; submission deadline: March 5, 2018. Researchers who wish to organize a stream or an invited session or contribute with a paper within an invited session should contact a Programme Committee member of the corresponding area. Registration is available online via the Conference web page http://euro2018valencia.com/registration/. For any further information please contact: Email: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Kathleen Kavanagh [log in to unmask] Date: February 11, 2018 Subject: SIAM, Mathematics for Planet Earth, USA, Sep 2018 SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE18) Sponsored by the SIAM Activity Group on Mathematics of Planet Earth. Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Dates: September 13-15, 2018 The Call for Presentations for this conference is available at: http://www.siam.org/meetings/mpe18 Twitter hashtag: #MPE18 SUBMISSION DEADLINES February 14, 2018: Minisymposium Proposal Submissions March 14, 2018: Contributed Lecture, Poster and Minisymposium Presentation Abstracts TRAVEL FUND APPLICATION DEADLINE March 2, 2018 Please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/mpe18/submissions.php for detailed submission information. For additional information, contact the SIAM Conference Department ([log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Iain Duff [log in to unmask] Date: February 15, 2018 Subject: Sparse Days at CERFACS, France, Sep 2018 The annual Sparse Days meeting will be held at CERFACS in Toulouse on 27th and 28th September 2018 although it might be extended to start on 26th September. Registration is free but we ask people who are coming to register as soon as possible so we can judge numbers to see whether the extra day is needed and how large a lecture room we will need. You should register before August 26th by completing the online form: https://cerfacs.fr/en/sparse-days-meeting-2018-at-cerfacs-toulouse/ indicating whether you want to give a talk. We will not have any parallel sessions hence the need to know this when planning the schedule. Although an emphasis will be on parallel aspects, any talk that has an association with sparsity is welcome. The length for a talk plus questions is 30 minutes although this is negotiable in either direction. Information on accommodation can be found on the web page and a limited amount of free on site accommodation should be available for students. Students wanting to apply for this accommodation should contact Brigitte Yzel on [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Andreas Mang [log in to unmask] Date: February 13, 2018 Subject: Research Associate Position, Computational Mathematics, Univ of Houston https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/11019 The Department of Mathematics at the University of Houston invites applications for a research associate (postdoc) position in computational mathematics. The position is for 2 years. We are especially interested in candidates that have a strong track record in (parallel) scientific computing with application to one or more of the following fields: optimization (with PDEs), inverse problems, statistical inference, and/or machine learning. Having a strong interest in scientific computing is a prerequisite; experience in high-performance computing is a plus. Applicants should have a PhD degree in applied mathematics or a related discipline. The position may involve teaching of up to one course per semester. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Houston is one of the most diverse research universities in the nation. It is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Houston is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award and is committed to increasing the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Andreas Mang ([log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Scott MacLachlan [log in to unmask] Date: February 15, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Positions, Memorial Univ of Newfoundland The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for multiple postdoctoral research positions within the Memorial University of Newfoundland Centre for Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing. The successful candidates will work under the supervision of Drs. Alexander Bihlo, Ronald Haynes, and Scott MacLachlan, with research focus areas of 1. linear and nonlinear solvers, including multigrid and domain decomposition methods, 2. geometric numerical integration and time-stepping algorithms, or 3. space-time adaptive methods for PDEs, with possible applications in atmospheric, ocean, and Earth sciences, and in complex fluid and solid mechanics. Full details are available here: http://www.math.mun.ca/~smaclachlan/postdoc_ad.pdf Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2018 and continue until the positions are filled. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Santiago Badia [log in to unmask] Date: February 14, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Positions, UPC BarcelonaTech/CIMNE Open Postdoc Positions in High Performance Scientific Computing, at the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC BarcelonaTech) and CIMNE, within the frame of the FET-HPC EU project: ExaQUte - Exascale Quantification of Uncertainties for Technology and Science Simulation ExaQUte is a FET-HPC H2020 3-year project (2018-2021) with the objective to develop new computational methods and software tools to target Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) and Optimization Under Uncertainties (OUU) for multiphysics and multiscale problems on geometrically complex domains. It involves the following institutions: CIMNE, UPC, EPFL, TUM, INRIA, BSC, and IT4I. ExaQUte will exploit unfitted finite element techniques on adaptive octree meshes, space-time formulations and preconditioners, multilevel Montecarlo methods, and gradient-based optimization. Candidates should have a PhD in computational science/engineering. Experience in finite element modelling, UQ, optimization, and/or object- oriented and parallel programming will be an asset. Applications will be considered till the positions will be filled, so it is advised to send them as soon as possible. In any case, we would like to take a decision before May 31st. Please, send your application to: [log in to unmask] Inquiries can be addressed to: [log in to unmask] Santiago Badia, UPC BarcelonaTech & CIMNE ------------------------------------------------------- From: Lieven De Lathauwer [log in to unmask] Date: February 12, 2018 Subject: PhD and Postdoc Positions, EOS Project KULeuven/VUB/UCL/UMons We are advertising several PhD and postdoctoral positions for an EOS project on "Structured Low-Rank Matrix/Tensor Approximation: Numerical Optimization-Based Algorithms and Applications" (2018-2021). This excellence-of-science project involves a consortium of four Belgian universities: KULeuven (L. De Lathauwer, B. De Moor, P. Patrinos, M. Van Barel), VUB (I. Markovsky, M. Ishteva), UCL (P.A. Absil, F. Glineur) and UMons (N. Gillis). We are seeking outstanding candidates who have obtained a master's or doctoral degree in mathematical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics or physics. Strong candidates have a proven record in numerical mathematics, optimization, systems & control, machine learning and/or signal processing. A good knowledge of linear algebra is mandatory but experience with tensor techniques is not required. Candidates must be fluent in English. Further information and application form are available from https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/stadius/selma/ . ------------------------------------------------------- From: Max Jensen [log in to unmask] Date: February 13, 2018 Subject: PhD Position, Optimal Control, Sussex Univ, UK Sussex University is recruiting a fully funded PhD student in the field of Optimal Control in a joint project of the Departments of Engineering and Mathematics. The aim of the project is to utilise the distributed analysis and computation capabilities of large numbers of control hardware and software in future electricity networks, to optimise network resilience, cost and emissions. http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/view/885 ------------------------------------------------------- From: M. Falcke [log in to unmask] Date: February 16, 2018 Subject: PhD Positions, Finite Element Simulations using DUNE This is a call for PhD stipends including a project on cell simulations with finite element methods using DUNE (pde lab a.o.). Go in the application portal main menu to HEIBRIDS->Projects-> Nr. 26 "Integration of heterogeneous data by multiscale computational modelling in cardiovascular medicine - MDC / DZHB" to find it. We are pleased to announce the 2018 Recruitment of HEIBRiDS, a new Research School in Data Science. Founded in 2018, HEIBRiDS is a cooperation between the Einstein Center for Digital Future involving four Berlin universities and six Helmholtz Centers (AWI, DESY, DLR, GfZ, HZB and MDC) in the capital region and offers projects in a collaborative research environment across disciplinary borders. Doctoral training at the HEIBRiDS partner organizations covers the areas of Machine Learning and Data Mining; Modeling; Novel Hardware Concepts; Imaging; and Visualization with applications including but not limited to genomics, structural biology, medicine, remote sensing, seismology, earth - and space sciences. We are looking for highly motivated students (with a corresponding master's degree) with a background in quantitative sciences (computer science, physics, statistics or mathematics) or related applied subjects (bio- or geo-informatics, etc). We offer - Cutting-edge research in big data science under close supervision of a team of scientific mentor and co-mentor - Integrated training curriculum of scientific and professional skills taught in English - Financial support for conferences and collaborations - Institutions that value diversity and promote an inclusive work environment - Fully-funded positions for 3 years with the option of 1 year extension - Competitive salaries according to German E13 Interested candidates are invited to apply via our online application portal until March 3, 2018. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Santiago Badia [log in to unmask] Date: February 14, 2018 Subject: PhD Positions, UPC BarcelonaTech/CIMNE Open PhD Positions in High Performance Scientific Computing, at the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC BarcelonaTech) and CIMNE, within the frame of the FET-HPC EU project: ExaQUte - Exascale Quantification of Uncertainties for Technology and Science Simulation ExaQUte is a FET-HPC H2020 3-year project (2018-2021) with the objective to develop new computational methods and software tools to target Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) and Optimization Under Uncertainties (OUU) for multiphysics and multiscale problems on geometrically complex domains. It involves the following institutions: CIMNE, UPC, EPFL, TUM, INRIA, BSC, and IT4I. ExaQUte will exploit unfitted finite element techniques on adaptive octree meshes, space-time formulations and preconditioners, multilevel Montecarlo methods, and gradient-based optimization. Candidates should hold a degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or physics, and an excellent academic record. Experience in finite element modelling, UQ, optimization, and/or object-oriented and parallel programming will be an asset. Applications will be considered till the positions will be filled, so it is advised to send them as soon as possible. In any case, we would like to take a decision before May 31st. Please send your application (with an academic record) to: [log in to unmask] Inquiries can be addressed to: [log in to unmask] Santiago Badia, UPC BarcelonaTech & CIMNE ------------------------------------------------------- From: Irena Lasiecka [log in to unmask] Date: February 11, 2018 Subject: Contents, EECT Evolution Equations and Control Theory, 7 (1) I am pleased to inform you the new issue EECT 7-1 March 2018 regular issue is now online. http://aimsciences.org/journal/A0000-0000/2018/7/1 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Siberian Journal of Numerical Mathematics [log in to unmask] Date: February 12, 2018 Subject: Contents, Siberian J of Numerical Mathematics, 21 (1) CONTENTS, Siberian Journal of Numerical Mathematics Volume 21, No. 1, 2018 For information to contributors and about subscriptions see http://www.sscc.ru/SibJNM/ Bandman O.L., A discrete stochastic model of water permeation through a porous substance: parallel implementation peculiarities Gasnikov A., Dvurechensky P., Zhukovskii M., Kim S., Plaunov S., Smirnov~D., Noskov F., Around power law of distribution of PageRank vector II. Experimental check of the low for the Backley--Osthus model Dvurechensky P., Gasnikov A., Lagunovskaya A., Parallel algorithms and probability of large deviation for stochastic convex optimization problems Kabanikhin S.I., Shishlenin M.A., Recovery of the time-dependent diffusion coefficient by known nonlocal data Mohanty R.K., Kaur D., Compact difference scheme with high accuracy for one dimensional unsteady quasi-linear biharmonic problem of second kind: Application to physical problems} Paasonen V.I., The properties of difference schemes on oblique stencils for the hyperbolic equations Penenko A.V., Consistent numerical schemes for the solution of nonlinear inverse source problems with the gradient-type algorithms and Newton--Kantorovich methods Solodusha S.V., To the numerical solution of one class of systems of the Volterra polynomial equations of the first kind ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************