NA Digest Saturday, September 30, 2000 Volume 00 : Issue 40

Today's Editor:
Jack Dongarra
Computer Science Department
University of Tennessee
dongarra@cs.utk.edu
(Cleve's on vacation)

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From: "Mario Graca" <mgraca@math.ist.utl.pt>
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 18:45:52 +0100
Subject: AX=LX


Dear NA-neters,

I would greatly appreciate any information on the following question:

Is there any standard iterative process in the space of square real or
complex matrices, M, for the computation of the solution (L,X) of the
syste=
m

A X =3D L X

X^T X =3D I,

(A, L, X are in M, I is the identity matrix, X^T is the transpose of X
and =
L
is diagonal) ?

Equivalently I am asking for an algorithm enabling the simultaneous
computation of all eigenpairs of a given matrix A.

Thank you in advance,

Mario M. Graca

E-mail: mgraca@math.ist.utl.pt

Mario M. Gra=E7a
Departamento de Matematica
Instituto Superior Tecnico
Av. Rovisco Pais,
1049-001 Lisboa
Portugal

tel. (351) 21- 8417062
fax. (351) 21- 8417048




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From: Iain Duff <I.Duff@rl.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 17:05:17 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Availability of HSL mathematical software

HSL (formerly the Harwell Subroutine Library)

We are delighted to announce the availability of many of our codes to
the numerical analysis community. The details are below.

Our codes and Web sites should be in place by Tuesday October 3rd.

The commercial version of HSL 2000 will be launched by AEA Technology
on October 16th.

HSL 2000
========

HSL (formerly the Harwell Subroutine Library) is a collection of ISO
Fortran codes for large scale scientific computation written by
members of the Numerical Analysis Group at Rutherford Appleton
Laboratory and by other experts and collaborators. As the Library
has evolved, many of the older packages have been superseded by
newer versions, with increases in functionality, improved
interfaces, or speed of execution. From October 2000, HSL will be
divided into two parts, the main library, HSL 2000; and an archive,
HSL Archive. The HSL Archive comprises packages that have either
been superseded by more modern codes, or that we no longer feel able
to support. Many new packages are to be introduced as part of the
release of HSL 2000. These include new sparse matrix and
optimization codes and new codes for use on parallel computers.


Free use of HSL 2000 by UK academics
------------------------------------

While HSL 2000 continues to be a commercial product, it is now
freely available for UK academics (those whose email address ends in
.ac.uk, and who access the codes from a .ac.uk machine) for academic
research or teaching purposes. This innovation is a direct result of
much of the core funding for the Group being provided by a grant
from EPSRC (GR/M78502).


Free academic use of HSL Archive by everyone
--------------------------------------------

In addition, the HSL Archive is now freely available to anyone (UK
and elsewhere), so long as the codes are not then incorporated into
a commercial product; no support is associated with free access to
the HSL Archive.


How to access the codes
-----------------------

Access is by way of the HSL WWW page

http://www.cse.clrc.ac.uk/Activity/HSL

Access to both HSL 2000 (for .ac.uk) and the HSL Archive are by
means of short-lived individual password-controlled accounts.
Potential users are asked for brief details of the use they intend
to make of the package(s) they aim to download. Users are also
asked to accept a conditions-of-use form, and are not permitted to
divulge their userid and password to anyone else, nor to distribute
any codes they obtain to a third party.

Information on the commercial use of HSL 2000 can be found by links
from the above Web page.

The RAL Numerical Analysis Group
29th September 2000




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From: Chaoqun Liu <cliu@math.latech.edu>
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 09:27:38 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Address change Chaoqun Liu

Please change my address on your email list to:

Dr. Chaoqun Liu, Professor
Department of Mathematics
456 PKH, Box 19408
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76019-0408
USA
Phone: (817) 272-5151
Fax: (817) 272-5802 I
Email: cliu@uta.edu
http://www.uta.edu/math/pages/faculty/cliu.htm


Thanks,

C. Liu




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From: Karsten Decker <decker@sl.ethz.ch>
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 18:25:29 +0200
Subject: 10th ORAP Forum/28th SPEEDUP Workshop

PROGRAM

10th ORAP Forum/28th SPEEDUP Workshop

Council Chamber, main building
CERN, Geneva
Switzerland

Thursday/Friday October 5 - 6, 2000

http://www.irisa.fr/orap/forum10.html




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From: Andre Weideman <weideman@dip.sun.ac.za>
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:32:01 +0200 (GMT)
Subject: First Announcement of SANUM2001

The 25th annual South African Symposium on Numerical and
Applied Mathematics will be held in Stellenbosch,
South Africa, April 9-11, 2001. Nick Higham of the University
of Manchester will be the keynote speaker.

Preliminary details concerning registration, accommodation,
transport, and tourist attractions may be found at

http://dip.sun.ac.za/sanum2001




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From: Rob Owens <Robert.Owens@epfl.ch>
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:59:19 +0200
Subject: PhD studentship at the EPFL, Switzerland

Swiss NSF funded Ph.D Studentship

A Posteriori Error Estimation for Spectral Element
Solutions to non-Newtonian Flow Problems.

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering
E.P.F.L.

Applications are invited for the above studentship, available
immediately, to a suitably qualified mathematician, physicist or
engineer. The ideal student will
have a good diploma and preferably a Master's degree, and will have a
demonstrably strong background in fluid mechanics, numerical analysis
and
programming. The funded project will involve the solution of
viscoelastic flows using physics-based mesoscopic models and the
derivation of rigorous
element residual a posteriori error estimates for quantities of interest
such as the drag, pressure drop etc .

The E.P.F. Lausanne is a science and engineering school enjoying an
excellent international reputation and located in the heart of
French-speaking
Switzerland. Founded 145 years ago it now has approximately 4700
students, including more than 600 doctoral candidates. Further
information about the
institution may be found on its web page http://www.epfl.ch. The
successful candidate will join a thriving research-oriented Department
and have access
to a wide variety of computing platforms for the duration of the project
(at least three years.)

Applications in the form of a covering letter, a full C.V. and the
contact details of three referees may be posted, faxed or emailed to
Prof. Robert G. Owens, DGM-IMHEF-LMF, EPFL, CH-1015 Lausanne,
Switzerland; Tel: ++41 21 693 35 89; Fax: ++41 21 693 36 46;
Email: Robert.Owens@epfl.ch

Informal enquiries are welcome.
--
_____________________________________________________________________


____/ __ / ____/ / Robert G. Owens
/ / / / / DGM - IMHEF - LMF,
____/ ____/ ____/ / Ecole Polytechnique Federale
/ / / / de Lausanne,
_____/ _/ _/ _____/ CH-1015 Lausanne,
SWITZERLAND.

email: Robert.Owens@epfl.ch
WWW: http://imhefwww.epfl.ch/lmf
tel: +41 (0)21 693 3589
fax: +41 (0)21 693 3646





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From: "Fincher, Pam" <pfincher@post.cis.smu.edu>
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 16:37:27 -0500
Subject: SMU Job Advertisement

Applications are invited for one tenure-track assistant professor
position
to begin in the fall semester of 2001. Applicants must provide evidence
of
outstanding research and a strong commitment to teaching at all levels.
The
Department of Mathematics has an active doctoral program in
computational
and applied mathematics. The department is interested in promoting
interdisciplinary activity with the departments in engineering and
science
at SMU.

To apply, send a letter of application with a curriculum vita, a list of

publications and a research and a teaching statement to: The Faculty
Search
Committee, Department of Mathematics, Southern Methodist University,
P.O.
Box 750156, Dallas, Texas 75275-0156. Applicants must also arrange for
three
letters of recommenda-tion to be forwarded to the Faculty Search
Committee.

Screening of applications will begin December 8, 2000. To ensure full
consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked by
December 8, 2000, but the committee will continue to accept applications

until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of
its
employment decision after the position is filled.

SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national
origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status. SMU is also committed
to
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Visit the department's home page at http://www.smu.edu/~math for more
information. The Search Committee can be contacted by sending e-mail to

mathsearch@mail.smu.edu. [Tel: (214) 768-2506; Fax: (214) 768-2355]




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From: Ronald F Boisvert <boisvert@nist.gov>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 13:02:12 -0400
Subject: NIST/NRC Postdoctoral Associateship Program

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking
applicants for two-year postdoctoral appointments at its research
laboratories in Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder CO. The program, which
is administered by the US National Research Council, is limited to
US citizens. Applicants are being sought in several broad areas.

Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing, including ...
applied mechanics, computational biology, computational fluid
dynamics, materials science, communication systems, and global
illumination modeling

Mathematical Algorithms and Software, including ...
Monte Carlo methods, applied optimization, special functions,
image analysis, object-oriented numerical software, and Java

Mathematical Reference Data, including ...
semantic-based representation, transformation, search, and
retrieval from mathematical databases, visualization techniques
and Web-based user interfaces for mathematical digital libraries,
and generation of certified reference values for mathematical
functions

Deadline for applicants is January 15, 2001. Further information
can be found at http://math.nist.gov/mcsd/postdoc.html.




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From: "Jeff Wright" <jhwright@acusd.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:25:06 -0700
Subject: Faculty Position at the University of San Diego

USD, a small independent Catholic University, seeks applicants for
a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of
Mathematics and Computer Science to begin Fall semester of 2001.
Candidates
must have a Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics. Expertise in
applied
mathematics is desirable, but all highly qualified candidates with broad

interests in mathematics or experience in the mathematical preparation
of
future
elementary school teachers will be considered. The teaching load is
effectively
3 three-hour undergraduate courses per semester. Faculty are expected
to
have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and to maintain
active scholarly pursuits. Send resume, three letters of
recommendation,
and a summary of recent teaching evaluations to the

Math Search Committee
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110

USD is an AA/EOE employer. Priority will be given to applications
arriving by January 16.




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From: Yuan Xu <yuan@darkwing.uoregon.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:31:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: job opening Math Dept U of Oregon

Applications are invited for tenure-track positions in mathematics
beginning in September 2001. Qualifications are a Ph.D. in the
mathematical sciences, an excellent record of research accomplishment,
and
evidence of teaching ability. Applicants from all fields will be
considered with preference given to those in geometry, topology, applied

mathematics, PDE's, and analysis. Competitive salary with good fringe
benefits. Send complete resume and at least three letters of
recommendation to: Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, 1222
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403-1222. Closing date is January

8, 2001. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. An EO/AA/ADA
Institution committed to diversity.



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Date: 27 Sep 2000 19:00:01 -0000
From: "Juan Atkins" <atkins@asistencia.org>
Subject: Book:Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations in
Science and Enginee

Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations in Science and
Engineering
Leon Lapidus
George F. Pinder (Both of Univ. of
Vermont)
ISBN: 0-471-35944-0
Paperback
Price: US$79.95
Pages: 677
Published: Jun 1999
Copyright: 1999
Imprint: Wiley-Interscience

This book describes the numerical methods for the solution of partial
differential equations used in science and engineering. Geared to
readers with diverse backgrounds and interests, it takes special care to
avoid jargon
and confusing nomenclature. Classical finite-difference methods and
finite-element, collocation, and boundary-element procedures are
incorporated. Parabolic, elliptic, and hyperbolic type equations are
presented in
separate chapters. Finally, the authors provide numerous
practical examples and applications, often with calculated results.

www.wiley.com
1-800-225-5945 E-mail: custserv@wiley.com
Outside of N. America: +44 (0) 1243 779777
Fax: +44 (0) 1243 843296




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From: "T.Terlaky" <terlaky@mcmaster.ca>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 22:42:00 -0400
Subject: Faculty Positions in CS/SE

McMaster University
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Computing and Software

FACULTY POSITIONS IN COMPUTING and SOFTWARE

McMaster University, recognized as one of the most innovative
universities=

in Canada, has a new department, Computing and Software, in the Faculty
of=

Engineering. It offers a new program in Software Engineering and an
established program in Computer Science. The department currently has
25
faculty and is rapidly expanding. Our web page is www.cas.mcmaster.ca.

We are seeking new colleagues at all levels. We seek outstanding
candidates from all areas of Software Engineering and Computer Science,
but=

we are especially interested in applicants working in: performance
prediction, biomedical computing, computers in communication systems,
computer security, distributed data networks, high performance
computing,
realtime control systems, humanmachine interfaces, and software design
methods.

We treat Software Engineering as a branch of engineering distinct from
Computer Engineering and Computer Science. We have designed an
innovative=

new program to meet the engineering accreditation criteria of the
Canadian=

Engineering Accreditation Board. Ability to be registered as a
Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, or become registered
within three years of appointment, will be considered an advantage.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in engineering, computer science,
mathematics or a related field. We consider creative experience in
industry to be as relevant as academic experience. All our faculty
members=

are expected to teach graduate, undergraduate, and service courses as
well=

as supervise graduate student research. They must have a strong and
demonstrated commitment to research in a university environment and will

have normal faculty administrative and committee responsibilities.

McMaster University has an employment equity program that encourages
applications from all qualified candidates, including women, aboriginal
people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. In accordance

with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to
Canadian=

citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applications,
including a curriculum vitae, a statement detailing research and
teaching
interests and the names of five referees should be sent to:
Chair, Department of Computing and Software,
Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University,
1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L7.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
*********************************************************
Prof. Tam=E1s Terlaky
Department of Computing and Software, Office: JHE/214
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7
Phone: +1-905 525-9140 ext. 27780, FAX: +1-905 524-0340
Email: terlaky@cas.mcmaster.ca
www: http://www.cas.mcmaster.ca/~terlaky




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From: Philip J Aston <p.aston@eim.surrey.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 11:07:13 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Chair Position at the University of Surrey

Professor of Mathematics
Dept of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
United Kingdom


Applications are invited for the post of Professor of Mathematics from
candidates with a strong research background in any branch of applied
mathematics or the interface between pure and applied mathematics.
Candidates in the areas of nonlinear mathematics with emphasis on
dynamical systems, nonlinear PDEs, or mathematical biology are
particularly encouraged to apply. The Chair position has a strong
research
orientation and will provide research leadership. The successful
candidate
will be free from lecturing and administration for the entire first year

to set up their research programme.

The Department has several research groups in applied mathematics,
nonlinear mathematics and statistics, and is particularly strong in
research at the interface between pure and applied mathematics. Areas of

current research strength include mathematical biology, dynamical
systems,
nonlinear PDEs and turbulence, symmetry and patterns, numerics and
computation, and statistics. Visit the mathematics research website
(http://www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/research/maths) for further information
and
details of current projects.

The post is available from 1st December 2000 or such other date as may
be
agreed, but no later than 23rd March 2001. The appointment will be
subject
to the Statutes and Ordinances of the University, and the salary is
personal according to qualifications and experience.

Informal academic enquiries are welcome and may be made to
Professor M J Kelly FRS, FREng, telephone +44 (0) 1483 879410,
email: M.Kelly@surrey.ac.uk or Professor T J Bridges, telephone
+44 (0) 1483 879642, email: T.Bridges@surrey.ac.uk.

For an application pack please contact Mrs Linda Allen, Personnel
Department,
University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, telephone
+ 44 (0) 1483 879279, email: L.Allen@surrey.ac.uk or visit the
University
web site (http://www.surrey.ac.uk), where electronic application
documents
may be found under "Employment Opportunities". Please quote Post
Reference
Number 2625, supply your postal address and indicate how this post came
to
your attention.

Closing date for applications is 20th October, 2000.

The University is Committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy




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From: "Fran Moshiri" <fran@caam.rice.edu>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 09:55:47 -0500
Subject: Faculty and Research Positions at Rice University

Rice University
Department of Computational & Applied Mathematics

The Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics
invites applications for senior and junior level tenure track
positions and research faculty and staff positions at competitive
salaries to begin August 2001.

A senior appointment would be at the associate or full professor
level, with or without tenure, depending on experience and
qualifications. A senior candidate must have established
an exceptional record for research, including leadership and
funding, in some important area of computational and applied
mathematics. In addition to a strong commitment to research,
there should be a demonstrated commitment to teaching at
the undergraduate and the graduate levels and experience
in directing Ph.D. students.

A junior appointment would be at the assistant professor level.
Applications are welcome from all areas of computational and
applied mathematics. Candidates must have a Ph.D., a
demonstrated potential for excellence in research and a strong
commitment to teaching.

Rice University is a private research university with a long tradition
of excellence in undergraduate science and engineering education.
The Computational & Applied Mathematics Department hosts
research programs in Nonlinear, Linear, and Integer Programming,
Biomathematical Modeling, Numerical Linear Algebra, Optimal
Design and Inverse Problems for Partial Differential Equations.

Applicants should send a letter of application; a brief statement
of research accomplishments, interests and goals; a curriculum vitae
and selected reprints; and have three letters of recommendations
sent to:

Chair, Staffing Committee
Computational & Applied Mathematics Department-MS 134
Rice University
P. O. Box 1892
Houston, Texas 77251-1892

Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2001 and continue
until the positions are filled.

Rice University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.



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