Subject: NA Digest, V. 18, # 37 NA Digest Sunday, September 16, 2018 Volume 18 : Issue 37 Today's Editor: Daniel M. Dunlavy Sandia National Labs [log in to unmask] Today's Topics: 2019 IMA Leslie Fox Prize Competition PNWNAS Saturday, USA, Oct 2018 SIAM UK and Republic of Ireland Annual Meeting, UK, Jan 2019 Tenure-Track Position, California Institute of Technology Tenure-Track Positions, Applied Mathematics, TU Freiberg Assistant Professor Position, Applied Mathematics, Columbia Univ Special Researcher Positions, Machine Learning, Imaging, Shenzhen Univ Postdoc Position, Numerics and Analysis for PDE, Charles Univ Postdoc Position, Stochastic Optimization and Active Learning, Argonne Postdoc Position, Univ of Bath, UK PhD Position, Computational Engineering/Applied Math, FAU Erlangen MSc Position, Multiobjective Derivative-free Optim, Univ Nova de Lisboa 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: Benedict Leimkuhler [log in to unmask] Date: September 10, 2018 Subject: 2019 IMA Leslie Fox Prize Competition The IMA Leslie Fox Prize is the pre-eminent prize for young researchers in the field of numerical analysis. The prize is awarded biennially. Entries for the 19th IMA Leslie Fox Prize competition must be submitted by January 31, 2019. Any person who is less than 31 years old on January 1st, 2019 and has not already won a first prize is eligible. Appropriate career breaks for applicants over the age of 31 may be taken into account. The entries will be considered by an adjudicating committee comprising Ben Leimkuhler (University of Edinburgh, Chair), Des Higham (University of Strathclyde), and Carola-Bibiane Schonlieb (University of Cambridge). For the 2019 competition, the prize entries will be uploaded via the web using a system that differs from that used in previous years. The submission is a two-step process. All candidates must first register (as early as possible, but with a strict deadline of Jan. 31, 2019, 15:00 GMT) using the form linked from the Fox Prize website, after which they will be supplied with a link that can be used to upload their paper (deadline for submission: Jan. 31, 2019, 23:59 GMT). For more details on the prize, its history, and the 2019 call, please visit the website at http://kac.maths.ed.ac.uk/FoxPrize2019/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Uri Ascher [log in to unmask] Date: September 13, 2018 Subject: PNWNAS Saturday, USA, Oct 2018 The next one-day meeting of the Pacific Northwest Numerical Analysis Seminar (PNWNAS) will take place at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, on October 13, 2018. The PNWNAS brings together people interested in scientific computing, numerical analysis, and computational mathematics from academia, government research labs and industry from around the Pacific Northwest region and beyond. PNWNAS has been held annually since 1987 at different locations in the region. Confirmed speakers are: Ron Estrin Jay Gopalakrishnan Eldad Haber Danny Kaufman Sherry Li Michael Overton Steve Ruuth Andy Wan Please see our web site http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~greif/PNWNAS2018/ for the program, registration details, and information regarding travel and limited student support. We gratefully acknowledge support from the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) and the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ivan Graham [log in to unmask] Date: September 13, 2018 Subject: SIAM UK and Republic of Ireland Annual Meeting, UK, Jan 2019 SIAM UK and Republic of Ireland Section Annual Meeting 2019 Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Meeting of the SIAM UKIE Section which will take place on Friday 11th of January 2019 at the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford. The meeting will feature five invited speakers covering a broad range of industrial and applied mathematics: - Lisa Fauci, Tulane University, Incoming SIAM President - Des Higham, Strathclyde University - Carola-Bibiane Schoenlieb, University of Cambridge - Kirk Soodhalter, Trinity College Dublin - Konstantinos Zygalakis, University of Edinburgh There will also be a poster session for PhD students and postdocs and Best Poster prizes will be awarded. Travel support will be available for PhD students with an accepted poster presentation, For further details of the meeting and registration page see: https://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/siamukie/meetings ------------------------------------------------------- From: Sheila Shull [log in to unmask] Date: September 14, 2018 Subject: Tenure-Track Position, California Institute of Technology The Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CMS) Department at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the fundamental mathematics and theory that underpins application domains within the CMS Department, within the Engineering and Applied Sciences (EAS) Division, or within the Institute as a whole. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to) algorithms, data assimilation and inverse problems, dynamical systems and control, geometry, machine learning, mathematics of data science, networks and graphs, numerical linear algebra, optimization, partial differential equations, probability, scientific computing, statistics, stochastic modeling, and uncertainty quantification. CMS is a unique environment where research in applied and computational mathematics, computer science, and control and dynamical systems is conducted in a collegial atmosphere; application focii include distributed systems, economics, graphics, neuroscience, quantum computing, and robotics and autonomous systems. The CMS Department is part of the broader EAS Division comprising researchers working in, and at intersections between, the fields of aerospace, civil, electrical, mechanical, and medical engineering, as well as in environmental science and engineering, and in materials science and applied physics. The Institute as a whole represents the full range of research in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, and the social sciences. A commitment to world-class research, as well as high-quality teaching and mentoring, is expected. The initial appointment at the assistant professor level is for four years, and is contingent upon the completion of a Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics, computer science, statistics or in a related field in engineering or the sciences. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 7, 2018, and applicants are encouraged to have all their application materials, including letters of recommendation, on file by this date. For a list of documents required, and full instructions on how to apply online, please visit https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/cms .Questions about the application process may be directed to [log in to unmask] We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Michael Eiermann [log in to unmask] Date: September 11, 2018 Subject: Tenure-Track Positions, Applied Mathematics, TU Freiberg The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg invites applications for a Tenure-Track-Professorship for Applied Mathematics (W1-Tenure-Track Leading to a W2). The department wants to strengthen the research area of optimal control of stochastic partial differential equations. Applicants should have an excellent research record in one of the following areas: Theory and numerical analysis of optimal control, numerical analysis of partial differential equations, uncertainty quantification. Great importance is attached to a close collaboration with the Institutes of Applied Analysis, of Numerical Analysis and Optimization and of Stochastics as well as to an interdisciplinary cooperation with members of the natural science and applied science departments. Teaching obligations include courses for students in mathematics and other curricula of the university. The ability to teach in English and German is required. The professorship is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and research thereby introducing a new career opportunity for young researchers. Applicants are expected to have changed university after graduation or to have worked scientifically outside the TU Bergakademie Freiberg for at last two years. Initially, the position will be assigned as a W1-professorship for three years which after a successful evaluation will be prolongated for another three years. In the second phase of the W1-professorship a tenure-track evaluation will be conducted in order to determine whether requirements for a permanent W2-professorship have been met. Further details concerning this position are described at https://tu- freiberg.de/wirtschaft/karriere/stellenausschreibungen/ausschreibungen ------------------------------------------------------- From: Kui Ren [log in to unmask] Date: September 09, 2018 Subject: Assistant Professor Position, Applied Mathematics, Columbia Univ The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics (APAM) at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for a limited term Assistant Professor Faculty position in the area of applied and computational mathematics. The position begins July 1, 2019 for a term of 2 years. Salary is competitive and teaching is relatively light. Basic responsibilities focus on teaching, research and service. A recent PhD and excellent promise in research are required. A broad array of research groups is active in the department, with current research encompassing applied and computational mathematics, and their application to many areas of biology, data and image processing, earth and environmental sciences, materials, and physics. There is a strong cohort of activities on applied and computational mathematics within the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the affiliated Institute of Data Science and Engineering. The Applied Mathematics program also has extensive and long- standing collaborations in many areas of earth, atmospheric and climate science with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Science. The Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Applicants should apply on-line at the following URL: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66588 They should submit electronically the following: a current vita including a list of publications, a one-page research statement with a brief description of their current research work and future research interests, and two letters of recommendation. The search will close no sooner than November 1, 2018 and will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to consult http://www.apam.columbia.edu for more information about the department. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer --Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jian Lu [log in to unmask] Date: September 16, 2018 Subject: Special Researcher Positions, Machine Learning, Imaging, Shenzhen Univ Special Researcher Positions in Shenzhen University, China Location: Shenzhen, China Job Type: Full-Time Duration: 2--4 years Number of Position: 2 Positions Closing Date: Open Until Filled Description: We are looking for Special Researchers/Associate Researchers in Computer Science, Applied and Computational Mathematics and related discipline with extensive experience in the following field(s): 1. Machine Learning (deep learning) 2. Signal and Image Processing/Analysis 3. Computer vision 4. Optimization, etc. Promotors: - Prof. Jian Lu (Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Machine Learning and Applications) - Prof. Lixin Shen (Syracuse University, USA) - Prof. Charles K. Chui (Editor-in-Chief, Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis (ACHA), Elsevier.) The salary is based on the evaluation of the Scientific curriculum vitea, ranging from 300,000 RMB to 500,000 RMB per year. Those who are interested please send their C.V. to Prof. Dr. Jian Lu, e-mail: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Sebastian Schwarzacher [log in to unmask] Date: September 11, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position, Numerics and Analysis for PDE, Charles Univ Job advertisement: The Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the Charles University, Prague opens two Postdoc positions within the Primus Research Programme: "The interaction of fluids and solids" lead by Sebastian Schwarzacher and Barbora Benesova. Project description: Fluid solid interaction happens in many everyday instances. For example in the trachea where the air-flow inside the windpipe interacts with the cartilage surrounding it. The project aims to systematically develop an analysis for the related theory of partial differential equations. The scientific challenge is sub-summarized in the free interface between the solid and the fluid-the variable domain. Our objective is to advance the available mathematical theory in fluid-structure interaction towards the realistic case where both fluid and solid part are three-dimensional objects. Job description: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the analysis for non-linear PDEs. He is expected to strengthen the team and, in particular, to apply/develop analysis or numerics to fluid-structure problems studied within the project. Both positions are for 2 years with the possible extension by another year. The start of the position is earliest in January 2019 and latest in Mai 2019. The successful candidate will be hired by the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics and receive a salary of 54000 CZK (around 2100 e) per month. In case of interest please send your application until 16.11.2018 by email to [log in to unmask] The application should be a single PDF file and include a CV, a research statement and the copy of the PhD diploma or if not available the master diploma. Two letters of recommendation should be sent separately to the e-mail address given above. Contact: Sebastian Schwarzacher, Department of Mathematical Analysis, Fakulty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Sokolovska 83, 186 75 Prague Email: [log in to unmask] Homepage: www.karlin.mff.cuni.cz/~schwarz ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeffrey Larson [log in to unmask] Date: September 11, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position, Stochastic Optimization and Active Learning, Argonne The Mathematics and Computer Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory seeks a well-prepared postdoctoral appointee to develop, analyze, and implement methods at the intersection of optimization, probability/statistics, active learning, and quantum computing. This opening is available immediately, but there is flexibility in start dates. Please apply at http://bit.ly/ANLStochOpt ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ivan Graham [log in to unmask] Date: September 12, 2018 Subject: Postdoc Position, Univ of Bath, UK University of Bath Department of Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Associate (3 years), Fast solvers for frequency domain wave scattering problems and applications, funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Applications are invited for this position, which is concerned with the formulation, analysis, implementation and applications of fast solvers for partial differential equations arising in acoustic, electromagnetic and elastic wave problems, modelled in the frequency domain. It will be particularly concerned with parallel domain decomposition methods for solving the large ill-conditioned linear systems that arise from typical applications, especially in seismic inversion and in electromagnetics. This appointment is part of a collaboration with University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) and the EPSRC funding provides for the appointment of two linked PDRAs, one at Bath and one with our partners in Glasgow. The investigators are Ivan Graham, Euan Spence and Silvia Gazzola at Bath and Victorita Dolean at Strathclyde. The post has a start date of 1 January 2019 for a 3-year period. Should candidates wish to have an earlier or later start date this can be considered. Candidates are encouraged to apply for both this position: http://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=CA6049 and the position at Strathclyde: https://tinyurl.com/y92detog An overview of the project is given at http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/S003975/1 Closing date for applications: 12th October 2018. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alexander Prechtel [log in to unmask] Date: September 14, 2018 Subject: PhD Position, Computational Engineering/Applied Math, FAU Erlangen Within the DFG Priority Program PP 2089 "Rhizosphere Spatiotemporal Organisation - a Key to Rhizosphere Functions" we have an open position in the section "Modelling and Simulation" at the Department of Mathematics at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nurnberg. We are offering a PhD Postition in the field of Reactive Transport and Structure Formation in Porous Media for three years starting as soon as possible. Remuneration is according to the salary rules of the public sector in Germany (TV-L E13), working time is 75%. The interdisciplinary project deals with modelling and simulation of multiscale processes for structure formation in the rhizosphere, which is the region of the soil influenced by plant roots. We use models on the basis of cellular automata and coupled partial differential equations. Further information can be given by the principal investigators Dr. Raphael Schulz and Dr. Alexander Prechtel, for information on the priority program see also https://www.ufz.de/spp-rhizosphere . Required is an above-average master's degree in mathematics, computational engineering or a related discipline. We suppose you have knowledge in mathematical modelling, numerical methods for PDEs, and experience with programming and implementation of algorithms. In particular the interest for solving applied problems in a highly interdisciplinary cooperation with, e.g., soil physicists, chemists, or plant physiologists, is necessary. The candidate should attend regular project meetings in Germany and international scientific conferences. Please send your application (cover letter, CV, a listing of your grades, and contact details of a reference, if possible) until September 30, 2018, electronically to [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ana Luisa Custodio [log in to unmask] Date: September 10, 2018 Subject: MSc Position, Multiobjective Derivative-free Optim, Univ Nova de Lisboa One MSc fellowship is opened at Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia of Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal, under the scope of the project BoostDFO: Improving the performance and moving to newer dimensions in Derivative-Free Optimization (PTDC/MAT-APL/28400/2017). We are looking for a talented student, which will be integrated in a research team, developing robust and efficient algorithms for Multiobjective Derivative-free Optimization. Applicants must hold an MSc in Mathematics and have applied or commit to apply in 2018/19 for a PhD program at the Department of Mathematics of Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia of Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal. More information regarding the application can be found at: http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx? task=global&jobId=103817&lang=pt The application deadline is 15th October 2018. For more information, please contact the PI project, Ana Luisa Custodio ([log in to unmask]). ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************