Subject: NA Digest, V. 18, # 33 NA Digest Sunday, August 19, 2018 Volume 18 : Issue 33 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: Numerical Geometry, Grid Generation and Scientific Computing, Moscow, Dec 2018 Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations, Chile, Jan 2019 SpringSIM HPC 2019, USA, April-May 2019 Tenure-Track Positions, Applied Mathematics, Naval Postgraduate School Assistant Professor Position, Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning Postdoc Position, Climate Modeling, Argonne National Laboratory Postdoc Position, Cybersecurity, BCAM 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: Lennard Kamenski [log in to unmask] Date: August 16, 2018 Subject: Numerical Geometry, Grid Generation and Scientific Computing, Moscow, Dec 2018 The 9th International Conference on Numerical Geometry, Grid Generation and Scientific Computing (NUMGRID) celebrating the 150th anniversary of G. F. Voronoi will be held December 3-5, 2018 at the Dorodnicyn Computing Center FRC CSC RAS in Moscow. We invite technical papers presenting results particularly in the area of in numerical geometry, grid generation, and their theoretical foundations; a detailed description of the suggested topics can be found at http://www.ccas.ru/gridgen/numgrid2018/call.html Full papers presented by participants will be submitted for publication as reviewed conference proceedings in Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science and Engineering (LNCSE). Important dates: Sep 07: paper submission deadline Oct 07: initial paper acceptance notification Oct 22: revision submission deadline Oct 25: final paper acceptance notification Nov 30: camera-ready paper submission deadline Dec 1-2: winter school Dec 3-5: conference Submission: http://www.ccas.ru/gridgen/numgrid2018/submission.html Suggested topics: http://www.ccas.ru/gridgen/numgrid2018/call.html Conference website: http://www.ccas.ru/gridgen/numgrid2018 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Leonardo Figueroa [log in to unmask] Date: August 13, 2018 Subject: Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations, Chile, Jan 2019 WONAPDE 2019, Chile, Jan 2019 The Center for Research in Mathematical Engineering (CI2MA) of Universidad de Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile, is organizing the Sixth Chilean Workshop on Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations (WONAPDE 2019), to be held on January 21-25, 2019. The aim of the workshop is to present recent developments in Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations. Plenary Speakers: - Lourenco Beirao da Veiga (Universita di Milano Bicocca, Italy) - Erik Burman (University College London, UK) - Eric Cances (INRIA, France) - Snorre Christiansen (University of Oslo, Norway) - Enrique D. Fernandez-Nieto (Universidad de Sevilla, Spain) - Helmut Harbrecht (Universitat Basel, Switzerland) - Angela Kunoth (Universitat zu Koln, Germany) - Randall LeVeque (University of Washington, USA) - Pep Mulet (Universitat de Valencia, Spain) - Jaime Peraire (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US) Deadlines: - Call for New Minisymposia: September 30th, 2018. - Submission of One-Page Abstract: October 31th, 2018. - Application for Student Scholarships: September 30th, 2018. Further information: http://www.ci2ma.udec.cl/wonapde2019 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Wirawan Purwanto [log in to unmask] Date: August 14, 2018 Subject: SpringSIM HPC 2019, USA, April-May 2019 HPC 2019 : HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS Paper submission deadline: December 16, 2018 Notification of acceptance: February 8, 2019 Camera-ready paper: February 22, 2019 Symposium website: http://hosting.cs.vt.edu/hpc2019/ Event website: http://scs.org/springsim/ Event dates: April 29-May 2, 2019 Location: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA The 2019 Spring Simulation Multi-Conference (SpringSIM) will feature the 27th High Performance Computing Symposium (HPC 2019), devoted to the impact of high performance computing and communications on simulations. Advances in novel and heterogeneous architectures, high-end computers, large data stores are ushering in a new era of high performance parallel and distributed simulations. Along with these new capabilities come new challenges in computing and system modeling. The goal of HPC 2019 is to encourage innovation in high performance computing and communication technologies and to promote synergistic advances in modeling methodologies and simulation. It will promote the exchange of ideas and information between universities, industry, supercomputing centers, and national laboratories about new developments in system modeling, high performance computing and communication, scientific computing as well as simulation. For more information, please visit http://hosting.cs.vt.edu/hpc2019/ . ------------------------------------------------------- From: Frank Giraldo [log in to unmask] Date: August 14, 2018 Subject: Tenure-Track Positions, Applied Mathematics, Naval Postgraduate School The Department of Applied Mathematics at the Naval Postgraduate School, in Monterey, California invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor (exceptional candidates at all levels may be considered). The Department of Applied Mathematics has a multifaceted mission to provide an exceptional mathematical education focused on the unique needs of NPS students, to conduct relevant research, and to provide service to the broader community. The department offers masters and doctoral degrees and encourages mathematical explorations in a broad range of areas in applied mathematics with specific thrust areas that support the mission of the school. We seek candidates who can teach a wide range of courses (course listings can be found at math.nps.edu) primarily as on-campus lectures, but sometimes delivered by VTE. Candidates will also be expected to conduct an active program of research and to direct student theses. The successful candidate for this position will possess a doctorate in Mathematics or a closely related area from an accredited university. Teaching experience is highly desirable and evidence of exceptional research potential is necessary. All areas of research will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates specializing in areas of computational discrete mathematics that support existing departmental research efforts. Effective teaching is essential and candidates must have excellent communication skills (both written and oral), as well as strong interpersonal and organizational abilities. U. S. citizenship is required. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for these positions, a comprehensive curriculum vitae or resume and contact and e-mail address information for a minimum of three references. The application material must clearly state the applicant's citizenship. Applications may be submitted electronically or in hard copy to: Prof. Frank Giraldo Department of Applied Mathematics Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93943-5121 (831) 656-2293 [log in to unmask] (preferred) Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Candidates applying by November 1, 2018 will receive full consideration. The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu . Note: If you are a Veteran, you are strongly encouraged to: Identify your Veterans' Preference on your resume or elsewhere in your application package (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, etc.) Additional Veterans' information: If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm. For more veterans' preference information, visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gove/job/vetpref/index.aspx . ------------------------------------------------------- From: Doris Mangott [log in to unmask] Date: August 13, 2018 Subject: Assistant Professor Position, Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning The Department of Mathematics (at the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics) at the University of Innsbruck seeks to fill the position of a full-time (40 hours per week) assistant professor as of February 01, 2019. The position is limited to 6 years. However, a tenure track agreement can be offered within the first year of employment. Upon positive evaluation, the position is converted into a tenured associate professorship. The position holder should carry out excellent research on the mathematical foundations of deep learning and neural networks, for example in connection to inverse problems, optimization, or approximation theory. In addition to the acquisition of third-party funding, cooperation with applied research groups are to be established. Moreover, this is one of 12 career positions the University of Innsbruck is creating in diverse scientific disciplines connected to digitalization. The Development Plan 2019-2024 of the University of Innsbruck includes the creation of a new, interdisciplinary center for digitalization. The holder of the position is expected to prepare and conduct teaching at university level within the study programs of the department of mathematics (in English and German). Participation in the teaching of mathematics for students in other study programs and faculties is also expected. Moreover, the holder of the position is expected to (co-) supervise students. In addition to duties in research and teaching, the holder of the position is expected to network within the department of mathematics and the university and to take part in academic self- management. JOB REQUIREMENTS: a) Doctoral degree in mathematics; b) postdoc experience and significant scientific achievements beyond dissertation / PhD level; c) research expertise in the area of mathematical foundations of deep learning and neural networks, demonstrated by relevant publications in leading journals and presentations at conferences / workshops; d) ability to collaborate with applied scientists, proven by relevant publications; e) experience in teaching at university level is desired; f) mobility experience; g) experience in the handling of third-party funding; h) ability to communicate and to work in a team. The application has to be submitted in English or German. It has to include the following: curriculum vitae including a description of the scientific and professional career, a list of scientific publications in which all publications that can be assigned to the dissertation are marked, list of talks, list of courses taught and credentials. Please also submit a research and teaching concept (with a maximum of two pages each) and the names of at least three persons who are willing to write a letter of reference. We encourage applications of female scientists. We are looking forward to your online application (chiffre MIP 10012) by September 20, 2018 under the following link: https://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=10012. There the legally binding text in German is available. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Emil Constantinescu [log in to unmask] Date: August 15, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position, Climate Modeling, Argonne National Laboratory The Climate Modeling group at Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a PostDoctoral scientist/numerical analyst with an interest in climate modeling. The successful candidate will conduct basic research on and development of methods for coupling components of a climate model. The specific areas of interest are (1) numerical integrators for coupled atmosphere-ocean models, (2) advanced time stepping methods such as partitioned, implicit-explicit and multirate schemes, and (3) analysis of deficiencies in current climate model coupling methods. The candidate will participate at all the stages of the implementation of the resulting methods from prototyping in high-level languages to development in a high performance-computing environment. The candidate will be part of the CANGA project (canga-scidac.org): a team that includes computational mathematicians, climate model experts, computer, and earth system scientists. The candidate will work with staff of both the Environmental Science and Mathematics and Computer Science Divisions. These programs focus on climate modeling and advanced scientific computing. To apply go to: https://tinyurl.com/ybekzn6f ------------------------------------------------------- From: BCAM [log in to unmask] Date: August 17, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position, Cybersecurity, BCAM Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Cybersecurity at BCAM's Data Science group. The selected candidate will carry out research in the field of cybersecurity, work on cybersecurity initiatives within BCAM and will collaborate with the Basque Cybersecurity Center. We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Computer Science or Telecommunication Engineering and a Strong background in Mathematics. Deadline: September 17th, 2018 More info and requirements: http://www.bcamath.org/documentos_public/archivos/ofertas/BCAM18_Postdoc_Profile_ML_ Cybersecurity.pdf Application form: http://www.bcamath.org/en/research/job/ic2018-summer-postdoctoral- fellowship-in-cybersecurity ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************