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From: Nick Higham <higham@maths.man.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 07:51:26 +0100 (BST)
Subject: New book, MATLAB Guide
We are pleased to announce that our new book "MATLAB Guide"
is now available from SIAM (http://www.siam.org/books/ot75).
It covers MATLAB 6 but can also be used with MATLAB 5.3.
The M-files in the book, and various MATLAB-related links,
are available on the book's Web page at
http://www.ma.man.ac.uk/~higham/mg/
Des Higham, University of Strathclyde
Nick Higham, University of Manchester
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From: Thanh-Ha LeThi <LeThi@Springer.de>
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 15:42:08 +0200
Subject: Four New Books on CFD, PDE and CAS
Lecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering Vol. 16: J. Lang
"Adaptive Multilevel Solution on Nonlinear Parabolic PDE Systems - Theory,
Algorithm and Applications"
2000. DM 129,00; Softcover ISBN 3-540-67900-6
This book deals with the adaptive numerical solution of parabolic partial
differential equations (PDEs) arising in many branches of applications. It
illustrates the interlocking of numerical analysis, the design of an
algorithm and the solution of practical problems. In particular, a
combination of Rosenbrock-type one-step methods and multilevel finite
elements is analysed. Implementation and efficiency issues are discussed.
Special emphasis is put on the solution of real-life applications that arise
in today' s chemical industry, semiconductor-device fabrication and heath
care. The book is intended for graduate students and researchers who are
either interested in the theoretical understanding of instationary PDE
solvers or who want to develop computer codes for solving complex PDEs.
Springer Series in Computational Mathematics Vol. 29: P. Wesseling
"Principles of Computational Fluid Dynamics"
2000. DM 169,00; Hardcover ISBN 3-540-67853-0
The book is aimed at graduate students, researchers, engineers and
physicists involved in fluid computations. An up-to-date account is given of
the present state-of-the-art of numerical methods employed in computational
fluid dynamics. The underlying numerical principles are treated with a fair
amount of detail, using elementary methods. Attention is given to the
difficulties arising from geometric complexity of the flow domain. Uniform
accuracy for singular perturbation problems is studied, pointing the way to
accurate computation of flows at high Reynolds number. Unified methods for
compressible and incompressible flows are discussed. A treatment of the
shallow-water equations is included. A basic introduction is given to
efficient iterative solution methods. Many pointers are given to the current
literature, facilitating further study.
V.G. Ganzha, E.W. Mayr, E.V. Vorozhtsov (Eds.) "Computer Algebra in
Scientific Computing - CASC 2000"
2000. DM 189,00; Hardcover ISBN 3-540-41040-6
The book covers various topics of computer algebra methods, algorithms and
software applied to scientific computing. One of the important topics of the
book is the application of computer algebra methods for the development of
new efficient analytic and numerical solvers, both for ordinary and partial
differential equations. A specific feature of the book is a detailed
analysis of the advanced software systems like Mathematica, Maple etc. from
the viewpoint of their applicability for the solution of scientific
computing problems. The book will be useful for researchers and engineers
who apply the advanced computer algebra methods for the solution of their
tasks.
J. Malek, J. Necas, M. Rokyta (Eds.) " Advances in Mathematical Fluid
Mechanics - Lecture Notes of the Sixth International School "Mathematical
Theory in Fluid Mechanics", Paseky, Czech Republic, Sept. 19-25, 1999
This book consists of six survey contributions, focusing on several open
problems of theoretical fluid mechanics both for incompressible and
compressible fluids. The following topics are studied intensively within the
book: global in time qualitative properties of solutions to compressible
fluid models; fluid mechanics limits, as compressible-incompressible,
kinetic-macroscopic, viscous-inviscid; adaptive Navier-stokes solver via
wavelets, well-posedness of the evolutionary Navier-Stokes equations in 3D;
existence theory for the incompressible Navier-stokes equations in exterior
and aperture domains. All six articles present significant results and
provide a better understanding of the problems in areas that enjoy a
long-lasting attention of researchers dealing with fluid mechanics PDEs.
Although the papers have the character of detailed summaries, their central
parts contain the newest results achieved by the authors who are experts in
the topics they present.
For further information, please contact
Dr. Martin Peters
Senior Mathematics Editor Phone: *49-6221-487 185
Springer-Verlag FAX: *49-6221-487 355
Tiergartenstrasse 17 mailto:Peters@Springer.de
D-69121 Heidelberg, Germany http://www.springer.de/math/peters.html
Visit our Web site at http://www.springer.de
or http://www.springer-ny.com
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From: SIAM <cyoung@siam.org>
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 11:17:12 -0400
Subject: SIAM 2001 Annual Meeting
Conference Name: 2001 SIAM Annual Meeting (AN01)
Location: Town & Country Hotel, San Diego, CA, USA
Dates: July 9-13, 2001
Call for Papers
To submit go to:
http://www.siam.org/meetings/an01/
Submission Deadlines:
MiniSymposium Proposals - 01/15/01
Abstracts in Lecture or Poster format - 02/09/01
For additional information, contact SIAM Conference Department at
siam@meetings.org
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From: Esmond G Ng <EGNg@lbl.gov>
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 09:04:01 -0700
Subject: Irregular 2001 Workshop
IRREGULAR 2001
EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON
SOLVING IRREGULARLY STRUCTURED PROBLEMS IN PARALLEL
April 23, 2001
Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Francisco Airport
San Francisco, California
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
In conjunction with IEEE IPDPS 2001
(The 15th International Parallel and
Distributed Processing Symposium)
Efficient parallel solutions have been found to many problems.
However, there still exists a large class of problems, known as
irregularly structured problems, that lack efficient solutions and
systems support. The workshop on solving irregularly structured
problems in parallel is the eighth in the series, after Geneva,
Lyon, Santa Barbara, Paderborn, Berkeley, San Juan, and Cancun.
Scope: Irregular 2001 aims at fostering the cooperation among
practitioners and theoreticians of the field. Papers for oral
presentation are solicited in all research areas related to
parallelism of irregular problems, including but not limited to:
data structures and graph algorithms, numerical algorithms, mesh
and sparse matrix computations, approximation and combinatorial
optimization, parallel languages and models, compiler optimization
and runtime systems, caching, load balancing and scheduling, resource
management (I/O, memory, and CPU), performance prediction and
simulation, Internet computing and data-intensive applications.
Publication: Workshop papers will be included in the IPDPS Workshop
Proceedings published by IEEE Computer Society. For more information
on IPDPS 2001, Check http://www.ipdps.org/. Some of the previous
proceedings of the Irregular Workshops appeared as LNCS 980, 1117,
1253 1457, and 1586, which were published by Springer-Verlag as part
of their Lecture Notes in Computer Science Series. For more
information on Irregular 2001, check
http://www.cs.ucsb.edu/Conferences/Irregular2001.
Submission guidelines: Contributions must be submitted
electronically to irregular2001@nersc.gov. The submission should
include an extended abstract using the postscript format in no more
than 5 pages, and a cover page with the ASCII format. The cover page
should contain the paper title, authors' full names, address and fax
number, and key terms. Work-in-progress papers on hot topics are
encouraged to submit. It is expected that accepted papers will be
presented at the workshop.
Important Dates
* Submissions: November 3, 2000
* Notification: December 15, 2000
* Camera Ready: January 12, 2001
Chair
* Esmond G. Ng, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Program Committee
* Patrick Amestoy, Ecole Nationale Sup=E9rieure d'Electrotechnique,
d'Electronique, d'Informatique, d'Hydraulique de Toulouse
* Siddhartha Chatterjee, The University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill
* Edmond Chow, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
* Tim Davis, University of Florida
* Guang Gao, University of Delaware
* Bruce Hendrickson, Sandia National Laboratories
* Suely Oliveira, University of Iowa
* Keshav Pingali, Cornell University
* Padma Raghavan, Pennsylvania State University
* Kathy Yelick, University of California, Berkeley
Steering Committee
* Afonso Ferreira, CNRS-I3S-INRIA Sophia Antipolis
* Jose Rolim, University of Geneva
* Tao Yang, University of California, Santa Barbara, Chair
Further Information
* http://www.cs.ucsb.edu/Conferences/Irregular2001
* http://www.ipdps.org/
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From: Rachel Hawkins <hawkins@scitec.auckland.ac.nz>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:54:25 +1200 (NZST)
Subject: Workshop on Numerical Methods for ODEs
ANODE 2001
The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
8 - 12 January, 2001
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
This workshop will deal with numerical methods for ordinary differential
equations. The invited speakers, each of whom will give a short series of
lectures, are:
* Wayne Enright, Toronto, Canada
* Francesca Mazzia, Bari, Italy
* Gustaf Soderlind, Lund, Sweden
* Peter van der Houwen, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We would appreciate early registration, preferably by 30 September, 2000.
This can be done electronically via our web-page. Expressions of interest
are also welcome. This can also be done via our web-page.
Further information may be obtained from our web-site:
http://www.math.auckland.ac.nz/~anode
or from any member of the organising committee.
John Butcher butcher@math.auckland.ac.nz
Robert Chan chan@math.auckland.ac.nz
Allison Heard heard@math.auckland.ac.nz
Nicolette Moir nicolette@math.auckland.ac.nz
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From: Bertil Gustafsson <bertil@tdb.uu.se>
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:54:08 +0200 (MET DST)
Subject: Conference on Spectral and High Order Methods
ICOSAHOM-01
(Second announcement)
International Conference On Spectral And High Order Methods
Uppsala, Sweden
June 11-15, 2001
at Uppsala University, Sweden
The main objective of the conference is to bring together researchers
with interests in the mathematical, numerical and computational
aspects of high order spectral, finite element, finite difference and
wavelet methods for the solution of partial differential equations. It
is our hope that the conference will be of interest for both
mathematicians interested in applications in engineering and science,
as well as for engineers and scientists interested in the development
of numerical methods.
The conference is the fifth in a series, where the earlier ones were
held in
Como, Italy 1989
Montpellier, France 1992
Houston, USA 1995
Tel Aviv, Israel 1998
Invited speakers
Borje Andersson, The Aeronautical Research Institute of Sweden
Leszek Demkovicz, The University of Texas at Austin
Paul Fischer, Argonne National Laboratory
Daniele Funaro, Universita di Modena
Don Kouri, University of Houston
Sanjiva Lele, Stanford University
Michelle Schatzman, Universite Claude Bernard - Lyon 1
Spencer Sherwin, Imperial College
Chi-Wang Shu, Brown University
Endre Suli, Oxford University
Karsten Urban, RWTH-Aachen
Registration
The last date for early registration is March 15, 2001. The conference
fee is 1800 SEK. After March 15, 2001 the conference fee is 2300
SEK. The fee includes book of abstracts, welcoming reception, and
coffee breaks.
Submission of abstracts
Every participant is encouraged to contribute a paper. Abstracts (1-2
pages, 4 copies) should be submitted no later than November 30, 2000
to the address below. Notification of acceptance will be given by
February 1, 2001.
Local organizing committee
Bertil Gustafsson
Lina Hemmingsson-Frande'n
Carina Lindgren
ICOSAHOM-01
Department of Scientific Computing
Uppsala University
P.O. Box 120
SE-75104 Uppsala
Sweden
For more information, see http://www.tdb.uu.se/~icosahom
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From: Bob Plemmons <plemmons@mthcsc.wfu.edu>
Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2000 14:35:48 -0400
Subject: Faculty Position at Wake Forest University
FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Wake Forest Department of Mathematics
COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Wake Forest Mathematics Department seeks applicants to fill a
tenure track position in Computational Mathematics. Research areas
such as numerical linear algebra, numerical optimization, or numerical
solution of differential equations will receive first consideration.
The appointment is at the assistant professor level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The person appointed will have the following responsibilities:
1) active participation in teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses and service on committees assigned by the department chair;
2) the development and maintenance of an internationally recognized
research program within the framework of her/his individual areas;
3) the continuing development of her/his own scholarly activities and
professional capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must have: a strong commitment to excellence in research
and teaching; an ability to discern future trends in the discipline; vision,
creativity, and leadership skills; commitment/sensitivity to address issues
of diversity in applied mathematics. Applicants must have earned
doctorate in mathematics or equivalent at time of appointment.
Applicants must have an active research program in one of the above
listed areas of Computational Mathematics.
SALARY
Negotiable, depending on background and experience.
STARTING DATE
August, 2001 or as appropriate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a summary of research
plans to: Richard Carmichael, Chair, Department of Mathematics,
Wake Forest University, P. O. Box 7388, Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7388.
AA/EO Employer.
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From: Jose Castillo <castillo@myth.sdsu.edu>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 16:41:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Faculty Positions at San Diego State
FACULTY POSITIONS IN MATHEMATICS at SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
The Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at San Diego State
University invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor
positions in the areas of Financial Mathematics, Mathematics of Communications,
and Computational Mathematics, beginning in the Fall of 2001.
See department web page for details http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/math_cs/
Applications should include: a letter of interest, a curriculum
vitae, a description of the proposed research program, a statement of
teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation sent directly by
the referees to the search committee.
Applications should be addressed to: Chair, Financial Mathematics Search
Committee, San Diego State University, Math. Department, 5500 Campanile Drive,
San Diego, California 92182-7720. Applications received by January 12, 2001
will receive full consideration. Applications received after that date will
be considered only if the position is still open.
SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Title IX Employer and does not discriminate against
persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender, marital status, age or disability.
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From: Jane Cullum <cullumj@c3serve.c3.lanl.gov>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:04:25 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: Staff Member Position at Los Alamos National Laboratory
We are looking for someone(s) to work with us on parallel,
iterative solvers for very large scale matrix problems.
A formal job description for a technical staff member
position at Los Alamos is included below. We are however,
also looking for postdocs and a separate ad for postdocs
was included in the September 3rd NaDigest issue.
We want someone who is very bright, who has experience
with parallel algorithms and with iterative methods for
large matrix problems, who has solid training/background
in matrix theory, and who has strong computational skills.
This person will be developing new Solver algorithms,
analyzing proposed and existing algorithms, and working
on prototype implementations of promising algorithms.
The current focal points are on large linear and
nonlinear equations, and on large scale eigenvalue
problems. Los Alamos has created a new
Computer and Computational Sciences Division which
will enhance the visibility for this type of work.
Information on the Los Alamos National Laboratory can
be found at www.lanl.gov. Please submit your application
or statement of interest prior to October 30, 2000.
Jane Cullum
cullumj@lanl.gov
Modeling, Algorithms, and Informatics Group
Computer and Computational Sciences Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
Job 005824
TECHNICAL STAFF MEMBER
Computer and Computational Sciences Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
Summary:
Work with a team of numerical analysts, computer
scientists, and computational physicists to research,
develop, and implement efficient and robust parallel
solver algorithms for large-scale (up to multi-billion
variables) modeling and simulation applications
on advanced parallel computers with thousands of
processors. Focus on parallel solver algorithms
which scale algorithmically with problem size for
simulations with complex physics and geometries.
Interact with applications code teams to improve the
robustness and efficiency of solver algorithms and codes.
Be actively involved with the Lab's Accelerated Strategic
Computing Initiative (ASCI). Write fundable research
proposals and work with university and Laboratory colleagues.
Required Skills:
Experience in iterative solver techniques such as QMR,
GMRES, and conjugate gradient methods, in preconditioning
techniques such as incomplete LU, in geometric and/or
algebraic multigrid and multilevel methods, and in
graph/problem partitioning. Research experience developing
innovative algorithms for and programming them on advanced
parallel computers. Ability and experience writing
successful research proposals. Interest and experience
in developing state-of-the-art research and/or production
computer codes for scientific applications. Experience
with programming and software development on parallel
computers using message passing and Fortran 90 or C++.
Interest and experience working effectively in a team
effort. Effective verbal and writing skills as demonstrated
by publications and oral presentation record. Must be able
to meet U.S. DOE security requirements which control
access to advanced parallel computing facilities at LANL.
Education: Ph.D. in applied mathematics or computer science,
or related field.
Notes: Submit resume, including 3 or more references, to
Staffing Group, Applicants: MS-P286. Cover letter must contain
Job Number and send copies of your application material to
Jane Cullum, MS B256, Los Alamos National Laboratory,
Los Alamos, NM 87545. Details on submissions of resumes are
contained at www.hr.lanl.gov/jobs.
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From: Mikhail Shashkov <misha@t7.lanl.gov>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 13:57:24 -0600
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Postdoctoral Position: PD006076
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, USA
The Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group (T-7) and
the Center for Nonlinear Studies (CNLS) at
Los Alamos National Laboratory are currently seeking
highly motivated PH.D. graduates to participate in
the Post Doctoral Fellowship program.
There are specific opportunities at this time for Postdoctoral
fellow with strong computational and mathematical experience
in the numerical solution of partial differential equations.
One of the projects is the development and implementation of
new Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE)
finite difference/finite volume methods for the solution of
multidimensional high speed fluid flow problems on unstructured grids.
These are highly competitive positions. Experience
in developing codes based on Lagrangian, continuous
rezone (ALE) methods, or Free Lagrangian methods is preferred.
Familiarity with modern multidimensional methods for advection is desirable.
Extensive experience in FORTRAN coding on a variety of computing
platforms is required.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, located in the beautiful
mountains of northern New Mexico, is a multi-disciplinary,
multi-program laboratory employing over 6,000 technical
professionals conducting basic and applied research with the
overall mission to reduce global nuclear danger.
A Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, or in
another area in Scientific Computing completed within the
LAST THREE YEARS or soon to be completed is required.
Appointments have a duration of two years,
with possibility of extension for a third year.
Candidates may compete for a Director's
Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the
prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman or Frederick
Reines Fellowships.
Further details about the Postdoctoral Program
may be found at: http://www.hr.lanl.gov/postdoc/
For consideration, please submit a resume which also
contains lists of your publications, oral presentations,
and the names and addresses of three or more
references, along with a cover letter, and a 1 page proposal describing
your research plans to postdoc-jobs@lanl.gov
(no attachments, please!) The proposal must follow
the outline specified at
www.hr.lanl.gov/hrstaffing/Postdoc/guide.stm.
OR SUBMIT TWO paper COPIES of the above material to:
Postdoc Program Office, PD006076
MS P290
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM 87545
NOTE: Advertisement PD006076 must be referenced in the
e-mail Subject line and in the cover letter.
Please also send copies of your application material to Esther Vigil,
MS B284, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos,
New Mexico 87545; EMAIL: evigil@lanl.gov, FAX:505-665-5757.
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From: Per L|tstedt <perl@tdb.uu.se>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 14:47:29 +0200 (MET DST)
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at KTH, Stockholm
POST-DOC POSITION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICS, KTH AND THE
AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF SWEDEN (FFA):
Development of a higher order finite difference code for direct and
large eddy simulations of complex flows
GENERAL
We are looking for a post-doc for a two year position at the
Department of Mechanics, KTH http://www.mech.kth.se/ and the
Department of Computational Aerodynamics, FFA http://www.ffa.se/
to work with the development of a higher order
finite difference code for direct and large eddy simulations of
complex flows. We are looking for someone with a PhD in a numerical
analysis or fluid mechanics related area with substantial programming
experience. You will work in an integrated project team consisting of
researchers from the Department of Mechanics, KTH, the Aeronautical
Research Institute of Sweden and the Department of Scientific
Computing, Uppsala University.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The high-order discretizations of the incompressible Navier-Stokes
equations will be used in simulations of complex flow problems where
the computational meshes are of curvilinear structured type. High
order methods are more efficient and less memory demanding than first
and second order methods used routinely today.
The development of a solver for direct numerical simulation of
turbulent flow has started. This code will form a basis for inclusion
of large eddy simulation (LES) models. The code development builds on
higher order compact finite difference methods.
The code will be used to simulate turbulence phenomena in
complex geometries. In particular the first aim is to simulate turbulent
flow separation in an asymmetric diffuser, a case where ongoing
experiments are performed at the Department of Mechanics. We envision
that the post-doc taking this position will be the first to actually
use the code in a real application.
CONTACT
For further information and application to this position, please
contact:
Prof. Dan Henningson Prof. Arne Johansson
Department of Mechanics, KTH Department of Mechanics, KTH
SE-10044 Stockholm, Sweden SE-10044 Stockholm, Sweden
henning@mech.kth.se viktor@mech.kth.se
+46-8-7909004 phone +46-8-7909004 phone
Prof. Per Lotstedt
Department of Scientific Computing
Uppsala University
SE-75104 Uppsala, Sweden
perl@tdb.uu.se
+46-18-4712972 phone
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From: Karl Kunisch <karl.kunisch@kfunigraz.ac.at>
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 14:24:44 +0200
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at University of Graz, Austria.
POST-DOCTORIAL position at the Research Center on Control and
Optimization at the University of Graz, Austria.
Within the research Center on Control and Optimization at the
Department of Mathematics at the University of Graz a
postdoctorial position in
Numerical and Applied mathematics
is available.
The successfull candidate must have a strong background in numerical
analysis and differential equations. Additional experience in the areas
of Optimization and/or Navier Stokes equations is desirable.
Good working knowledge of the English language is essential.
We offer excellent working conditions in a lively research environment.
The duration of the first contract will depend on the qualifications of
the
candidate. It is expected that the position will be available for a
period of almost four years.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send an application with c.v.
and publication list to:
Prof. Karl Kunisch
Institut fuer Mathematik
Universitaet Graz
Heinrichstrasse 36
A-8010 Graz, Austria.
karl.kunisch@kfunigraz.ac.at
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From: Tom Bellemans <Tom.Bellemans@esat.kuleuven.ac.be>
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 14:48:18 +0200
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at K. U. Leuven, Belgium
Postdoctoral or PhD Position available at K.U.Leuven, Dept. of
Electrical Eng. (ESAT), SISTA/COSIC
There is an opening for a post-doctoral or PhD researcher in the
European TMR project ALAPEDES (THE ALGEBRAIC APPROACH TO PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION OF DISCRETE EVENT SYSTEMS) in our research group SISTA/COSIC.
See http://www.cs.rug.nl/~rein/alapedes/ for more information about the
project or http://www.esat.kuleuven.ac.be/sista for more information
about the research group.
As an extension to the original proposal, the subject of research can be
'Traffic modelling'. SISTA/COSIC is also involved in another project on
traffic research: 'Traffic Congestion Problems in Belgium: Mathematical
Models, Analysis, Simulation and Control' (SSTC MD01/24).
SISTA/COSIC is currently doing research on identification of traffic
flow patterns and on control of traffic flows on highways. A fundamental
requirement for traffic research is knowledge of the information on
turning movements and total number of vehicles through an intersection.
The problem is then, based upon traffic flow measurements, to identify
the entries of the origin- destination (O-D) matrix, i.e., the
probabilities of vehicles entering one leg of an intersection and
exiting another in an intersection. This O-D matrix is time dependent
and so we are working on fast estimation algorithms to make on line
estimation feasible. A second important research topic in the traffic
field is the model based development of control schemes for Advanced
Traffic Management Systems on highways, such as: ramp metering, variable
message signs, dynamic route information panels...
Please note that in order to apply, you need to come from an EC (or
associated) country (excluding Belgium) and younger than 35 years.
For more information, you can contact:
Bart De Moor
K.U.Leuven
Dept. of Electrical Engineering (ESAT)
Research group SISTA/COSIC
Kard. Mercierlaan, 94
B-3001 Leuven
Belgium
Tel.: +32-16-32 17 09 (secr.)
Fax: +32-16-32 19 70
Email: Bart.DeMoor@esat.kuleuven.ac.be
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From: Christoph Helmberg <helmberg@zib.de>
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 14:00:23 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Research Position at ZIB-Berlin
RESEARCH POSITION at
KONRAD-ZUSE-ZENTRUM FUER INFORAMTIONSTECHNIK BERLIN (ZIB):
Starting with October 1, 2000 we expect to have an opening
at the German BAT IIa/Ib level (gross salary approximately
8,800 DM per month) with a duration of three years in the
following project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Our industrial partner operates several warehouses within
the same city. Some of these warehouses are too small to
hold sufficient stock of each product for the day; therefore,
goods are constantly transferred between warehouses by
a shuttle service consisting of several trucks. Part of
the demand is known in advance, part is stochastic and has
to be estimated from available statistical data.
The task is to find a schedule that distributes the goods
between the warehouses by means of the trucks so that demand
can be satisfied on time with high probability. This requires
the development of a stochastic model of the demand, a basic
understanding of the logistics involved, the development and
implementation of optimization methods, and the evaluation of
these approaches in simulations. In this you will be part of
a young team of open-minded researches that will help you to
get into the subject but also expects that you are prepared
and willing to share responsibilities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- advanced degree in mathematics or computer science
- profound knowledge in at least one of the following fields:
+ convex optimization
+ stochastic programming
+ stochastic processes
+ combinatorial optimization
- advanced programming skills in C/C++
- knowledge of German is an advantage; otherwise, English is
necessary and you should be willing to learn German in order
to communicate with our industrial partners.
We expect that you have a strong commitment to the project and
to research in this field, that you are capable of working in a
team and acquaint yourself with new fields and skills when needed.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
ZIB is a research laboratory of the state of Berlin, Germany.
You will be part of the optimization group within the Scientific
Computing department. The optimization group consists of roughly
twenty young scientists from various countries and has a very
strong record of successful industrial projects.
ZIB maintains a well equipped library and is in close contact
to the three universities in Berlin. It offers excellent
possibilities for starting or advancing a scientific career.
To learn more about ZIB visit http://www.zib.de
Last but not least, since the fall of the wall Berlin has been
booming. It is probably the liveliest, most interesting, and
fastest changing city in Europe.
APPLICATION:
Applicants should send a CV, in German or English, and a covering
letter including contact information for two or three references
by September 29th 2000 to:
Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum fuer Informationstechnik Berlin
Verwaltung
Takustr. 7,
D-14195 Berlin-Dahlem
Germany
CONTACT:
For further inquiries on the project and the position contact
Christoph Helmberg
Phone: ++49 (30) 84185 -294
Fax : ++49 (30) 84185 -269
email: helmberg@zib.de
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From: Luca Formaggia <Luca.Formaggia@epfl.ch>
Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 11:49:21 +0200
Subject: Research Positions at EPFL, Lausanne
Two PhD positions (assistant-doctorant) are available at the Chair of
Modelling and Scientific Computing of the Mathematics Departement of
EPFL, Switzerland (see dmawww.epfl.ch).
The two research subjects are:
1) Numerical Modelling of Human Cardiovascular System
(dmawww.epfl.ch/Quarteroni-Chaire/RESEARCH/vascular.html)
2) Free Surface Hydrodynamics
(dmawww.epfl.ch/Quarteroni-Chaire/RESEARCH/freesurface.html)
A background in mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of
partial differential equations (possibly by the finite element method)
is required. Programming skills are also welcomed.
The research will lead in three years time to a Doctorate in
Mathematics. The appointed researcher is expected to dedicate up to 20%
of his/her time to the teaching activities of the Chair (mainly
preparation and assistance of exercise sessions). Therefore, the
knowledge of the French language is welcomed. Successfull applicants
with no knowledge of French will be required to follow French courses
during their first year.
Monthly salary is of approx. 3000 Swiss francs, which is quite
sufficient for a single person.
Candidates should send an extended CV by e-mail to
luca.formaggia@epfl.ch
INDICATING AS SUBJECT: PhD Positions 2000.
The candidate should also indicate the research area of interest.
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From: I. J. Anderson <scomija@zeus.hud.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 09:29:23 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Studentship at the University of Huddersfield, UK
EPSRC CASE studentship in Numerical Analysis for Metrology
at the University of Huddersfield, UK
An excellent three-year CASE Project award of an EPSRC PhD
studentship is available from October 2000 with Dr I J Anderson
in the School of Computing and Mathematics, University of
Huddersfield, UK.
The project on "Novel approximation metrics with applications
in measurement science", is in co-operation with Prof M G Cox
of the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington and involves
approximation and geometric modelling techniques in the context
of engineering measurement. It will have a high mathematical
and numerical content and some contact with industry.
The successful candidate will join a thriving Numerical Analysis
research group which has access to excellent facilities in the
congenial location of an award-winning, renovated textile mill.
Applicants should have or expect a 2(i) or better honours degree
or an MSc in a mathematically related discipline. Other relevant
experience would be welcome. For UK residents, the stipend is
10,050 GBP per annum (tax free grant with possible allowances
for age and dependency).
Please send a CV including the names of two academic referees.
Immediate applications are encouraged since the position will
be filled as soon as possible, and at the latest by April 2001.
For full details and applications, please contact
Dr I J Anderson or Professor J C Mason
i.j.anderson@hud.ac.uk j.c.mason@hud.ac.uk
01484 472927 01484 472680
School of Computing and Mathematics
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 3DH
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From: Hans Schneider <hans@math.wisc.edu>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 22:35:57 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Contents, Journal: Linear Algebra and its Applications
Journal: Linear Algebra and its Applications
ISSN : 0024-3795
Volume : 317
Issue : 1-3
Date : 15-Sep-2000
pp 1-12
Algebraic constructions of the minimal forbidden digraphs of strong sign
nonsingular matrices
J.-Y. Shao, Z.-X. Hu
pp 13-40
Normal forms of ''near similarity'' transformations and linear matrix
equations
A. Tovbis
pp 41-52
Nearly L-matrices and generalized row sign balanced matrices
J.-Y. Shao, S.-G. Hwang
pp 53-102
Canonical matrices for linear matrix problems
V.V. Sergeichuk
pp 103-125
Block ILU factorization preconditioners for a block-tridiagonal H-matrix
S.W. Kim, J.H. Yun
pp 127-141
Numerical range of linear pencils
P.J. Psarrakos
pp 143-176
Anti-triangular and anti-m-Hessenberg forms for Hermitian matrices and
pencils
C. Mehl
pp 177-192
State feedback in linear control theory
S. Mondie, P. Zagalak, V. Kucera
pp 193-200
On the third largest eigenvalue of a graph
B. Liu, Z. Bo
pp 201-205
Disproof of a conjecture on the existence of the path-recursive period for
a connected graph
X. Yong, S. Cao
pp 207-216
Elementary operators and orthogonality
A. Turnsek
pp 217-224
A note on diagonally dominant matrices
G. Dahl
pp 225-226
The exponential Vandermonde matrix
J. Robbin, D. Salamon
pp 227-240
Modified Gauss-Seidel type methods and Jacobi type methods for Z-matrices
W. Li, W. Sun
pp 241
Index
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