Subject: NA Digest, V. 18, # 11 NA Digest Sunday, March 18, 2018 Volume 18 : Issue 11 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: New Books, Space Fractional PDEs Numerical Analysis and Regularization for Inverse Problems, UK, Apr 2018 Extended Deadline, Optimization Days, Canada, May 2018 Structured Matrix Days, France, May 2018 Boundary and Interior Layers (BAIL), UK, Jun 2018 PETSc User Meeting, UK, Jun 2018 Parallel Matrix Algorithms & Applications, Switzerland, Jun 2018 Extended Deadline, EURO 2018, Spain, Jul 2018 Large Scale Computational Physics, Jul 2018 Summer School, Matrix Methods and Applied Linear Algebra, Russia/Italy, Aug-Sep 2018 Delay Differential Equations, UAE, Oct 2018 International Meshing Roundtable, USA, Oct 2018 Full-time Position, Linear Algebra/Discrete Mathematics, Xanadu Inc Numerical Software Developer Position, NAG and Univ of Manchester Assistant Professor Position, Large-Scale Scientific Computing, TU Wien Postdoc Position, Geomathematics/Geoinformatics, TU Freiberg Postdoc Position,Applied Mathematics, FGV/EMAp, Brazil Postdoc Positions, Numerical PDE/Mathbio/Data Science, Michigan State Univ PhD Position, Optimization, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg PhD Positions, Scientific Comp and Comp Mechanics, UPC-BarcelonaTech Contents, BIT Numerical Mathematics, 58 (1) Contents, Constructive Approximation, 47 (2) 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: W. E. Schiesser [log in to unmask] Date: March 12, 2018 Subject: New Books, Space Fractional PDEs Two recent books on space fractional PDEs are available: http://www.lehigh.edu/~wes1/sfpde_cover1.pdf http://www.lehigh.edu/~wes1/sfpde_cover2.pdf The routines discussed in these books are available from a download link. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Marta Betcke [log in to unmask] Date: March 15, 2018 Subject: Numerical Analysis and Regularization for Inverse Problems, UK, Apr 2018 We would like to bring to your attention the workshop on numerical analysis and regularization for inverse problems, 26-27 April 2018. The workshop is a part of both the series of EPSRC Inverse Problems Network Meetings and LMS Workshops on Inverse Problems, and it is hosted by the Centre of Inverse Problems at UCL. Speakers: Erik Burman, UCL, United Kingdom Maarten de Hoop, Rice University, United States Romina Gaburro, University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland Ivan Graham, University of Bath, United Kingdom Nuutti Hyvönen, Aalto University, Finland Paul Ledger, Swansea University, United Kingdom Peter Maass, University of Bremen, Germany Virginia Selgas, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Registration is open via the website until the 19th of April. If you wish to present a poster please email the title and abstract to m.betcke[at]ucl.ac.uk by 19th of April. Limited number of travel bursaries are available for UK-based PhD students presenting a poster. For further details please refer to the workshop's website http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/invprob3/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Sébastien Le Digabel [log in to unmask] Date: March 14, 2018 Subject: Extended Deadline, Optimization Days, Canada, May 2018 Due to multiple requests, we decided to extend the deadline for submitting an abstract to the Optimization Days: https://symposia.gerad.ca/jopt2018/en/home. You now have until Friday, March 30 to do it. We encourage you to submit an abstract and to encourage your students to do the same. The early bird deadline for registration is April 13th. Prices are very advantageous ($70 CAD for students, $285 CAD regular). Plenaries: - Miguel F. Anjos, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada; - Gianpaolo Ghiani and Emanuela Guerriero, Università del Salento, Italy; - Martine Labbé, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium; - Nenad Mladenović, Serbian Academy of Science and Arts, Serbia; - Stefan M. Wild, Argonne National Laboratory, USA; - Laurence A. Wolsey, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Tutorials: - Charles Audet, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada; - Jacques Desrosiers, HEC Montréal, Canada; - Roussos Dimitrakopoulos Université McGill, Canada; - Nadia Lahrichi, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada; - Denis Larocque, HEC Montréal, Canada. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Paola Boito [log in to unmask] Date: March 16, 2018 Subject: Structured Matrix Days, France, May 2018 We are pleased to announce the workshop "Structured Matrix Days 2018" https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/2828/ which will be held at ENS Lyon (France) on 14-15 May, 2018. The study of structured matrices is an interdisciplinary field that places itself at a crossroads between symbolic computation, numerical linear algebra, and more generally all applications that involve structured problems. The workshop will provide an opportunity for researchers from several fields to present their results, exchange ideas, develop and improve collaborations. Invited speakers : - Stefano Massei (École Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne) - José Henrique de Morais Goulart (GIPSA-lab, CNRS, Grenoble) - Bernard Mourrain (Inria Sophia-Antipolis) - Françoise Tisseur (University of Manchester) - Lloyd N. Trefethen (University of Oxford and LIP - ENS de Lyon) Important dates: - April 6: submission of abstracts for contributed talks, - April 13: notification of acceptance, - April 20: registration deadline. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Gabriel R. Barrenechea [log in to unmask] Date: March 16, 2018 Subject: Boundary and Interior Layers (BAIL), UK, Jun 2018 The forthcoming BAIL conference, to be held in Glasgow during June 18-22, 2018, is approaching fast. This is to announce that the deadlines for abstract and final registration have been extended as follows: - Abstract submission: April 15, 2018 - Abstract acceptance notification: April 30, 2018 - Final registration deadline: May 15, 2018 We also want to mention that the proceedings of the conference will be published, after a standard refereeing process, as a volume in the Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering series published by Springer Verlag. More details about the conference and practical information can be found in the webpage: https://bail.org.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Karl Rupp [log in to unmask] Date: March 17, 2018 Subject: PETSc User Meeting, UK, Jun 2018 The PETSc User Meeting 2018 will be held at the Imperial College London, UK, on June 4-6, 2018. The first day consists of tutorials on various aspects and features of PETSc. The second and third day are devoted to exchange, discussions, and a refinement of strategies for the future with our users. We encourage you to present work illustrating your own use of PETSc, for example in applications or in libraries built on top of PETSc. Abstract submissions for posters and oral presentations are due on March 25. Early registration deadline is on April 11. We are looking forward to meeting you in London! Website with full information: http://www.mcs.anl.gov/petsc/meetings/2018/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter Arbenz [log in to unmask] Date: March 18, 2018 Subject: Parallel Matrix Algorithms & Applications, Switzerland, Jun 2018 This international workshop aims to be a forum for exchanging ideas, insights and experiences in different areas of parallel computing in which matrix algorithms play a key role. The Workshop will bring together experts and practitioners from diverse disciplines with a common interest in matrix computation. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: - Parallel methods for solving large sparse or dense linear systems of equations and eigenvalue problem - Parallel environments and tools for enabling matrix applications. - Large scale applications from any field that have an emphasis on parallel matrix computation - Novel architectural paradigms (e.g. GPU, MIC, etc.) - Hybrid approaches to parallel programming - Automatic tuning and performance modeling - Combinatorial Scientific Computing Invited speakers: Chao Yang (Berkeley), Inderjit Dhillon (Austin), Frederic Nataf (Paris), Edgar Solomonik (Urbana-Champaign). Important dates: - extended to April 8, 2018: Submission of Minisymposium proposals by e-mail to [log in to unmask] - extended to April 15, 2018: Submission of abstracts for MS and contributed talks There will be a special issue of Parallel Computing dedicated to PMAA'18. For more information see http://pmaa18.ethz.ch/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber [log in to unmask] Date: March 14, 2018 Subject: Extended Deadline, EURO 2018, Spain, Jul 2018 A Gentle Reminder - Please do not miss your chance! Extended Deadline approaching: March 19 (Monday) EURO 2018 (http://www.euro2018valencia.com/) - Our Festival on Operational Research, Excellence and Friendship ABSTRACTS and BIOS of our Plenary and Keynote Speakers: please see http://euro2018valencia.com/plenaries-and-key-notes/. Abstract submission system: https://www.euro-online.org/conf/euro29/ Abstracts: max. 1500 characters; extended deadline: March 19, 2018. Registration: online via http://euro2018valencia.com/registration/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Elise DE DONCKER [log in to unmask] Date: March 14, 2018 Subject: Large Scale Computational Physics, Jul 2018 This is an invitation for contributions for the Workshop on Large Scale Computational Physics (LSCP), to be held with ICCSA 2018, July 2-5, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia, http://www.iccsa.org LSCP focuses on symbolic and numerical methods and simulations, algorithms and tools (software and hardware) for developing and running large-scale computations in physical sciences. Special attention goes to parallelism, scalability, high numerical precision, and green computing for computational physics. System architectures are also of interest as long as they support physics related calculations, such as: massively parallel systems, GPUs, many-integrated-cores, distributed (cluster, grid/cloud) computing, and hybrid systems. Topics are chosen from areas including: theoretical physics, plasma physics, condensed matter physics, chemical physics, molecular dynamics, bio-physical system modeling, material science/engineering, nanotechnology, fluid dynamics, complex and turbulent systems, climate modeling. Themes: Parallelism/Scalability, High numerical precision, Green computing Paper submission: Deadline: April 2, 2018 Format: 10-16 pages in LNCS format, see the ICCSA Conference Instructions-for-authors and LNCS format for detailed information. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Francesco Tudisco [log in to unmask] Date: March 16, 2018 Subject: Summer School, Matrix Methods and Applied Linear Algebra, Russia/Italy, Aug-Sep 2018 The 2018 edition of the Rome-Moscow summer school of Matrix Methods and Applied Linear Algebra will be held during the period 25 August 2018 - 23 September 2018 As for the previous editions it consists of two parts: August 25 - September 8 (2018), Institute of Numerical Mathematics - RAS Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia September 9 - 23 (2018), Department of Mathematics University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy The school is open to advanced undergraduate, master's and PhD students. A preliminary list of courses is: - Iterative Methods and Preconditioning for Large and Sparse Linear Systems with Applications, - Modern numerical methods of convex and non convex optimization, - Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices: theory and computation - Extrapolation methods and their applications Application Deadline: April 16, 2018 To apply for the school and for any further information please visit the school's website: http://www.mat.uniroma2.it/~tvmsscho (2018 edition) ------------------------------------------------------- From: Fathalla A. Rihan [log in to unmask] Date: March 14, 2018 Subject: Delay Differential Equations, UAE, Oct 2018 The department of mathematical sciences, UAE University, is organizing a focused workshop on “Delay Differential Equations: Theory, Applications and New Trends” (DDEs-TANTs 18), from 3—4 October 2018, UAE University. The aim of this workshop is to discuss the new developments in the field of delay differential equations and their applications. So, we cordially invite you, as an expertise in this filed, to participate in this workshop. If you are interested in this occasion, please send the title of the talk as well as the abstract to [log in to unmask] Professor G. Bocharov and Professor Y. Kuang are the keynote speakers in this workshop. The registration is free. Important dates: August 15, 2018, 5:00 pm : Deadline of abstract submissions September 1, 2018: Notifications October 3—4, 2018 : Workshop days For more information, please visit the website https://conferences.uaeu.ac.ae/dde2018/en/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Suzanne Shontz [log in to unmask] Date: March 12, 2018 Subject: International Meshing Roundtable, USA, Oct 2018 Call for Papers to 2018 International Meshing Roundtable The 27th International Meshing Roundtable (http://www.sandia.gov/imr) will be held October 1-5, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. We solicit technical papers that present original meshing results. List of conference topics: http://imr.sandia.gov/27imr/callforpapers.html Important dates: May 30 - - Full paper submission deadline Jul 20 - Initial acceptance notification for papers sent to authors. Jul 30 - Modification for "accepted with revisions" papers are due Aug 1 - Final acceptance for "accepted with revisions” papers Sept 10 - Final camera ready full paper due Oct 1-5 - Conference Papers should contain significant technical content. Simultaneous submission to other publications or conferences is not permitted. Selected papers to be published in a special peer-reviewed edition of CAD. Submission details can be found at: http://imr.sandia.gov/27imr/PaperSubmission.html ------------------------------------------------------- From: Kamil Bradler [log in to unmask] Date: March 12, 2018 Subject: Full-time Position, Linear Algebra/Discrete Mathematics, Xanadu Inc Summary of Position and Responsibilities The main responsibility of the candidate will be to develop and extend quantum algorithms for XANADU’s quantum computational platform. This includes a study of linear interferometers, the analytical properties of quadratic and higher-order Hamiltonians using the methods of symplectic geometry and the related matrix functions with a strong emphasis on applications in discrete combinatorial optimization and universal quantum computation. Qualification and Experience - PhD in Mathematics or Computer Science - Demonstrated track-record of excellence in research Required Knowledge and Skills - Demonstrated expertise in matrix/linear algebra and discrete mathematics (graph theory) and combinatorics - Expertise in group theory, both continuous and discrete, is welcome as well as symplectic geometry and representation theory - Expertise in complexity theory or machine learning/probabilistic graphical models would be considered an asset - Background in quantum mechanics and quantum information theory would be considered an asset but is not required - Self-motivated with a willingness to learn - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment For more information about the company, please check our website: https://www.xanadu.ai If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your attached CV together with a representative article or preprint to Kamil Brádler ([log in to unmask]) and with the headline “Interest in Xanadu – Mathematician”. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nick Higham [log in to unmask] Date: March 12, 2018 Subject: Numerical Software Developer Position, NAG and Univ of Manchester KTP Associate (with NAG Ltd.) School of Mathematics, University of Manchester, UK. Reference: S&E-11631 Applications are invited by April 9, 2018 for the above 3-year post, which aims to incorporate new numerical linear algebra routines into NAG software in order to exploit emerging computer architectures. This is a collaborative project between the School of Mathematics at The University of Manchester and NAG. Salary is GBP 31,604 to GBP 38,833 per annum. Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask] Further particulars can be downloaded from https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=14977 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Clemens Heitzinger [log in to unmask] Date: March 14, 2018 Subject: Assistant Professor Position, Large-Scale Scientific Computing, TU Wien Open Position at TU WIEN -- Institute for Analysis and Scientific Computing, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Large-Scale Scientific Computing Deadline: April 13, 2018 The full description of the position can be found at https://tiss.tuwien.ac.at/mbl/blatt_struktur/anzeigen/10294#p74.2 . Possible focus areas are hyperbolic problems, fluid mechanics, optimization, and uncertainty quantification. Documents: the usual documents (CV and degree certificates) as well as a research statement (past and planned research). Furthermore, a description of concrete areas of possible cooperations with institutes in other departments at TU Wien is requested. The five most important publications should be marked in the CV and included in the application. Online applications should be sent to mailto:[log in to unmask] . ------------------------------------------------------- From: Christian Gerhards [log in to unmask] Date: March 16, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position, Geomathematics/Geoinformatics, TU Freiberg Postdoctoral Position: Geomathematics/Geoinformatics (3+3years) TU Freiberg, Department of Geosciences, Geoengineering and Mining, Germany We are looking for a Research and Teaching Associate with sound mathematical background and focus in at least one of the areas: Geomodelling, Visualization and Imaging of Geodata, (Geo)scientific Computing. Programming skills in Matlab and a further common programming language as well as experience with GIS software is desirable. Good command of the English language; additionally, good command of German, or the willingness to obtain such, is required for the teaching part of the position. The candidate shall have a strong interest in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of mathematics and geoscience/geoengineering. The position will be at the new Geomathematics and Geoinformatics Group. More details on the position can be found on http://tu-freiberg.de/wirtschaft/karriere/stellenausschreibungen/ausschreibungen (Job-ID 52/E/2018 and 52/2018). For further information, contact Dr. Christian Gerhards (from Oct. 1, 2018, Professor for Geomathematics and Geoinformatics at TU Freiberg; currently at the University of Vienna; e-Mail: [log in to unmask]). Application deadline is April 22, 2018, starting date should be no later than October 1, 2018. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Hugo A. de la Cruz [log in to unmask] Date: March 16, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position,Applied Mathematics, FGV/EMAp, Brazil The school of Applied Mathematics (EMAp), of the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) (http://emap.fgv.br) is hiring two postdoctoral researchers in Applied Mathematics. We invite potential candidates to apply for a two-year post-doctorate position (possibly renewable for one year) with a monthly fellowship of BRL 10.000,00. The positions are intended for young researchers working on Applied and/or Computational Mathematics. Candidates must have completed their doctoral degree after March 31, 2014 or are about to complete it. A PhD degree is required by the starting date of the contract. Applications should be sent to the email: [log in to unmask] until July 15th, 2018; including: research plan, publication list, curriculum vitae (containing, at least, birth date, institution and date of doctoral degree, thesis title and advisor’s name) Candidates must indicate at least 3 names and e-mails from renowned researchers to send letters of recommendation. The postdoctoral researchers are expected to focus on scientific research, but also to participate in teaching. The decision will be announced on August 15, 2018. The selected candidates should start their activities at EMAp between September 2018 and March 2019. Further inquiries should be addressed to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Guowei Wei [log in to unmask] Date: March 18, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Positions, Numerical PDE/Mathbio/Data Science, Michigan State Univ One or two postdoc positions are available in one of following fields: -Mathematical biology -Topological data analysis -Numerical PDEs -Machine learning/deep learning The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree in computational mathematics, or computer science, or computational biophysics, or bioinformatics, have extensive experience in code development and have demonstrated the potential for excellence in research. Applications consisting of a letter of application, current vita, and descriptions of research plans and teaching experience should be submitted via www.mathjobs.org/jobs (Michigan State University). In addition, candidates should arrange for at least three letters of recommendations, which may be submitted on the same website. To receive full consideration the complete application must be received by April 20, 2018, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send an email to [log in to unmask] to acknowledge your application. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Martin Schmidt [log in to unmask] Date: March 13, 2018 Subject: PhD Position, Optimization, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg The Chair of Economics, Discrete Optimization and Mathematics of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg invites applications for a PhD position in optimization to be filled for a period of three years. The successful applicant will work in a research project in the area of energy network optimization. We seek open-minded and team-spirited PhD candidates that should have completed their studies at master level in a program with a strong mathematical background in optimization. The applicants should have very good programming skills and the willingness to apply mathematical research results to real-world problems. Please send your complete application documents (motivation letter, CV, certificates, and a list of MSc courses with grades) as one PDF to [log in to unmask] The deadline for applications is April 15, 2018. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Matteo Giacomini [log in to unmask] Date: March 18, 2018 Subject: PhD Positions, Scientific Comp and Comp Mechanics, UPC-BarcelonaTech Several PhD positions are available within the Laboratori de Càlcul Numeric (LaCàN) at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech. The projects belong to the line of investigation on high-fidelity numerical methods and reduced order models for complex industrial problems. They are funded within the framework of the Spanish national project CrediblE "Data assimilation for credible Engineering simulations" and the H2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie ITN ProTechTion "Industrial decision- making on complex Production Technologies supported by simulaTion- based engineering". Fields of application include computational fluid dynamics, nonlinear mechanics, electromagnetism and inverse problems in computational geoscience. The prospective PhD students will integrate a very active research group of experts in numerical methods and computational mechanics. The supervisory team will include Prof. A. Huerta, Prof. P. Díez, Dr. S. Zlotnik, Dr. A. García-González and Dr. M. Giacomini. Prerequisites: knowledge of numerical approximation of PDEs and finite element method; good programming skills (Matlab and/or Fortran); hard- working and enthusiastic attitude; commitment to develop high-quality research. Starting date is flexible during 2018. Applications should include CV, cover letter and the contact information of at least two references. Deadline for applications is April 30th, 2018. Evaluation of applications will begin May 2nd, 2018 although the positions will remain open until suitable candidates are identified. For inquiries and applications, please refer to Dr. M. Giacomini ([log in to unmask]). https://www.lacan.upc.edu/node/904 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Lars Eldén [log in to unmask] Date: March 12, 2018 Subject: Contents, BIT Numerical Mathematics, 58 (1) Contents, BIT Numerical Mathematics A posteriori error estimates for the one and one-half Dimensional Relativistic Vlasov–Maxwell system, Mohammad Asadzadeh and Christoffer Standar Multivariate polynomial interpolation using even and odd polynomials, J. M. Carnicer and C. Godes Evaluation schemes in the ring of quaternionic polynomials, M. Irene Falcao, Fernando Miranda, Ricardo Severino and M. Joana Soares A splitting method for the augmented Burgers equation, Liviu I. Ignat and Alejandro Pozo Adaptive semi-discrete formulation of BSQI–WENO scheme for the modified Burgers’ equation, Rakesh Kumar On restarting the tensor infinite Arnoldi method, Giampaolo Mele and Elias Jarlebring Explicit pseudo-symplectic methods for stochastic Hamiltonian systems, Xinyan Niu, Jianbo Cui, Jialin Hong and Zhihui Liu Anti-Gaussian quadrature formulae based on the zeros of Stieltjes polynomials, Sotirios E. Notaris Theoretical analysis of Sinc-collocation methods and Sinc-Nystrom methods for systems of initial value problems, Tomoaki Okayama Pointwise estimates of SDFEM on Shishkin triangular meshes for problems with exponential layers, Jin Zhang and Xiaowei Liu Correction to: Multilevel Monte Carlo front-tracking for random scalar conservation laws, Nils Henrik Risebro, Christoph Schwab and Franziska Weber ------------------------------------------------------- From: Edward B. Saff [log in to unmask] Date: March 12, 2018 Subject: Contents, Constructive Approximation, 47 (2) Constructive Approximation Volume 47, Issue 2, April 2018 Bergman Orthogonal Polynomials and the Grunsky Matrix, Bernhard Beckermann, Nikos Stylianopoulos Subdivision and Spline Spaces, Hal Schenck, Tatyana Sorokina Distributed Kernel-Based Gradient Descent Algorithms, Shao-Bo Lin, Ding-Xuan Zhou Regularity of Gaussian Processes on Dirichlet Spaces, Gerard Kerkyacharian, Shigeyoshi Ogawa, Pencho Petrushev, Dominique Picard Approximation by Proper Holomorphic Maps and Tropical Power Series, Evgeny Abakumov, Evgueni Doubtsov Extremal Signatures, Friedrich Littmann, Mark Spanier Metric Entropy of Classes of Sets with Positive Reach, James Cockreham, Fuchang Gao Constructive Approximation An International Journal for Approximations and Expansions Published by Springer http://link.springer.com/journal/365 ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************