Subject: NA Digest, V. 18, # 19 NA Digest Sunday, May 13, 2018 Volume 18 : Issue 19 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: IMA Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimization, UK, Jun 2018 Summer School, Tensor-Based Signal Processing, Belgium, Aug 2018 Summer School, UQ, USA, Aug 2018 Micromagnetics: Analysis, Numerics, Applications, Austria, Nov 2018 Visiting Professor Position, Scientific Computing, Brazil Postdoc and Research Scientist Positions, KAUST Postdoc Position, Cosserat catheter Model with Implicit Colliding Surfaces Postdoc Position, UQ PhD Positions, Strathclyde Call for Papers, MCA Special Issue on Numerical Methods 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: Pamela Bye [log in to unmask] Date: May 11, 2018 Subject: IMA Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimization, UK, Jun 2018 6th IMA Conference on Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimization University of Birmingham, UK 27 - 29 June 2018 The IMA and the University of Birmingham are pleased to announce the Sixth IMA Conference on Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimization. The meeting is organised in cooperation with SIAM, whose members will receive the IMA members' registration rate. Conference topics include any subject that could be of interest to both communities, such as: Direct and iterative methods for large sparse linear systems; Eigenvalue computation and optimization; Large-scale nonlinear and semidefinite programming; Effect of round-off errors, stopping criteria, embedded iterative procedures; Optimization issues for matrix polynomials; Fast matrix computations; Compressed/sparse sensing; PDE-constrained optimization; Distributed computing and optimization; Applications and real time optimization. Invited speakers: Amir Beck (Tel Aviv University); Julian Hall (University of Edinburgh); Misha Kilmer (Tufts University); Dominique Orban (Polytechnique Montreal); Alison Ramage (University of Strathclyde); Francoise Tisseur (University of Manchester); Luis Nunes Vicente (University of Coimbra); Steve Wright (University of Wisconsin). Registration is open via https://my.ima.org.uk/ Conference webpage: https://ima.org.uk/7149/6thIMANLAO/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Lieven De Lathauwer [log in to unmask] Date: May 11, 2018 Subject: Summer School, Tensor-Based Signal Processing, Belgium, Aug 2018 Higher-order tensor methods are intensively studied in many disciplines nowadays. The developments gradually allow us to move from classical vector and matrix based methods in applied mathematics and mathematical engineering to methods that involve tensors of arbitrary order. This transition is pivotal for signal processing, data analysis and many related fields. An important trend is the joint analysis of multiple data sets by coupled decompositions of several matrices and/or tensors. The first two days of this summer school will provide a basic yet solid introduction to tensor decompositions and applications in signal processing, through lectures and computer exercises. After this general introduction, the next three days will feature invited lectures by experts. The second part also includes an end-of-project knowledge transfer from ERC Biotensors under the form of lectures and demos. Participants will be given the opportunity to present their own work in a poster and obtain feed-back from the course tutors. The summer school is supported by the European Association for Signal Processing (EURASIP), the KU Leuven Arenberg Doctoral School for Science, Engineering & Technology and the IEEE-EMBS Benelux chapter. The summer school will take place from August 27-31, 2018, Leuven, Belgium. For more information, please visit: https://homes.esat.kuleuven.be/~sistawww/biomed/biotensorssummerschool18/index.php ------------------------------------------------------- From: Roger Ghanem [log in to unmask] Date: May 08, 2018 Subject: Summer School, UQ, USA, Aug 2018 We are happy to announce the 6th USC Summer School on Uncertainty Quantification to take place on the campus of the University of Southern California on August 8-10 2018. The Summer school is co-organized by USC, the SciDAC FastMath Institute, and Sandia National Laboratories. This year's focus will be on 1) Machine Learning, 2) Multifidelity models, 3) Perron-Frobenius operators, and 4) Polynomial chaos methodologies with lectures given by Mike Eldred, Roger Ghanem, Igor Mezic, Christian Soize, and Andrew Stuart. A website with additional information and registration instructions has been established at : http://hyperion.usc.edu/UQ-SummerSchool-2018 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Michele Ruggeri [log in to unmask] Date: May 09, 2018 Subject: Micromagnetics: Analysis, Numerics, Applications, Austria, Nov 2018 "Micromagnetics: Analysis, Numerics, Applications (MANA 2018)" will be held on November 8-9, 2018 at TU Wien (Vienna, Austria). The aim of the workshop is to bring together some of the leading researchers working in micromagnetics to give an overview of the active research interests in the field, encourage intensive idea exchanges, and possibly initiate new collaborations. The workshop consists of 9 invited talks and a poster presentation. Confirmed speakers: - Francois Alouges (Ecole Polytechnique) - Sergio Conti (University of Bonn) - Massimiliano D'Aquino (Parthenope University of Naples) - Riccardo Hertel (University of Strasbourg) - Stavros Komineas (University of Crete) - Felix Otto (MPI-MIS Leipzig) - Andreas Prohl (University of Tuebingen) - Valeriy V. Slastikov (University of Bristol) - Dieter Suess (University of Vienna) Abstract submission deadline for contributed posters: September 14, 2018 General registration deadline: September 30, 2018 More information can be found on the workshop webpage: http://www.asc.tuwien.ac.at/mana2018/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jairo Rocha de Faria [log in to unmask] Date: May 11, 2018 Subject: Visiting Professor Position, Scientific Computing, Brazil PUBLIC CALL FOR VISITING PROFESSORS AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARAIBA, BRAZIL The Federal University of Paraiba - UFPB, Brazil, will publish this call to invite interested parties to apply for a selection of national and international visiting professors to lecture, research and other activities of academic-scientific nature at the UFPB Graduate Programs (Master and PhD level). For more information visit: Webpage: http://www.prpg.ufpb.br/prpg E-mail: [log in to unmask] We offer 01 position for Professors with PhD and at least 2 (two) years of proven academic experience, for the following Graduate Program of Mathematic and Computational Modelling (PPGMMC). Candidates are expected to lecture; conduct, develop and apply scientific research; publish scientific papers; organize academic activities, such as seminars, conferences and others; intermediate the signing of agreements of academic, technical and scientific cooperation with universities of his/her country; as well as to comply with the activities according to the law or the contract for his/her position, in his/her field of work. We are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. who can provide proof of, at least, 2 (two) years of academic experience, with a distinctive record of international research and relevant publications in international scientific journals, who can conduct research in group and can intermediate the signing of cooperation agreements with universities and higher education institutions in his/her country or other institutions which he/she works with. Application: [log in to unmask]@prpg.ufpb.br, 11 - 21 May 2018 CV Evaluation: 05 - 08 June 2018 Preliminary Results: 25 June 2018 Final Results: 30 July de 2018 Full details available at http://www.prpg.ufpb.br/prpg ------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter Richtarik [log in to unmask] Date: May 07, 2018 Subject: Postdoc and Research Scientist Positions, KAUST Several postdoc and research scientist positions are available in my group at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdullah_University_of_Science_and_Technology Suitable backgrounds: machine learning, optimization, high performance computing, deep learning, computer vision, applied mathematics, randomized algorithms, randomized numerical linear algebra. Starting date: Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 (exact starting date is flexible) Duration: 1-3 years If interested, send your cv to me by email. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Pierre-Frederic Villard [log in to unmask] Date: May 08, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position, Cosserat catheter Model with Implicit Colliding Surfaces Inria Nancy Grand Est (https://www.inria.fr/en/centre/nancy) invites qualified applicants to submit their CVs for a Postdoc position in Nancy (16 months, starting Nov. 1, 2018). For more information and to apply to the position, please visit https://jobs.inria.fr/public/classic/en/offres/2018-00678 The recruited person will pursue research activities on computer models of 1D mechanical structures in a medical context (catheters navigating a patient's vasculature). A particular focus will be put on contact management: exact force computation and application, response (e.g. deformation) of contact surface, self-contact. The proposed solutions will rely on the basis of Solid Mechanics but will harvest the field of Computer Graphics to efficiently leverage implicit surfaces. A second focus will be placed on validation, and the evaluation of the physical accuracy of the proposed simulation framework. In that context, we've been collaborating for many years with physicians at the local University Hospital. Technical skills and level required: PhD in computer science or applied mathematics; solid knowledge in computer graphics; good to excellent level in C++ programming; knowledge in solid mechanics as well as skills in computer vision and experience in designing and carrying out experimentations will be appreciated. Languages: French or English. Relational skills: readiness to work in a team, in a multicultural environment; ease in communicating research work; eagerness to convey new research ideas. Contacts: Erwan Kerrien ([log in to unmask]) and Pierre-Frederic Villard ([log in to unmask]) ------------------------------------------------------- From: Dongbin Xiu [log in to unmask] Date: May 11, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position, UQ One post-doc researcher with strong background in scientific computing and numerical simulation is needed. Interested candidate please contact Prof Dongbin Xiu at [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Gabriel R. Barrenechea [log in to unmask] Date: May 08, 2018 Subject: PhD Positions, Strathclyde The department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Strathclyde (https://www.strath.ac.uk/science/mathematicsstatistics/) is currently advertising two fully funded, four year PhD scholarships in all areas of the mathematical sciences (including statistics). These scholarships are in the EPSRC framework for 'National Productivity Investment Fund 2018 training grant', and thus, candidates must be a UK citizen, or a EU citizen fulfilling the EPSRC requirements. The starting date of the scholarships is the 1st of October, 2018. The selection process will be as follows: 1. Please, send a cover letter (including research interests), a detailed CV (including transcripts), and two reference letters, by email, to Dr. Gabriel Barrenechea ([log in to unmask]). 2. After a ranking process (and possible interviews), two candidates will be chosen. 3. These candidates will be given a number of projects to choose from, ranging over all the areas of applied mathematical sciences. The deadline for applications is the 15th of June, 2018, and the results are expected to be communicated on the 15th of July. For any inquires, please contact Dr. Gabriel Barrenechea, or Dr. Michael Grinfeld ([log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Nicholas Fantuzzi [log in to unmask] Date: May 07, 2018 Subject: Call for Papers, MCA Special Issue on Numerical Methods A special issue of Mathematical and Computational Applications (MCA) entitled "Mesh-Free and Finite Element-Based Methods for Structural Mechanics Applications". http://www.mdpi.com/journal/mca/special_issues/str_mech_appl Special Issue Information: The problem of solving complex engineering problems has been always a major topic in all industrial fields, such as aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering. The use of numerical methods increased exponentially in the last few years due to modern computers in the field of structural mechanics. Moreover, a wide-range of numerical methods has been presented in the literature for solving such problems. Structural mechanics problems are dealt with using partial differential systems of equations that might be solved by following the two main classes of methods: Domain- decomposition methods or the so-called finite element methods and mesh- free methods where no decomposition is carried out. Both methodologies discretize a partial differential system into a set of algebraic equations that can be easily solved by computer implementation. The aim of the present Special Issue is to present a collection of recent works on these themes and a comparison of the novel advancements of both worlds in structural mechanics applications. Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2018 More details can be found here http://www.mdpi.com/journal/mca/special_issues/str_mech_appl ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************