Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 03, Number 14 August 1, 2003 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: M.Sc. in Complexity and its Interdisciplinary Applications Postdoctoral Position at Princeton University Faculty Position at Temple University Faculty Positions at the University of Geneva Lectureship Position at University of Nottingham Contents, Communications in Mathematical Sciences 1:3 Submissions to nls-net must be addressed to: Comments and suggestions are also welcome. General information about nls-net can be found at: http://www.maia.ub.es/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nls-net/ This is a service created and maintained in collaboration with the American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) http://www.aimsciences.org/ ------ Subject: M.Sc. in Complexity and its Interdisciplinary Applications From: Societa Italiana Caos e Complessita Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:34:19 +0200 (CEST) A new M.Sc. in COMPLEXITY AND ITS INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS will start in January 2004 at the Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Pavia, Italy. The School aims at graduating top-level experts in modeling, simulation, management and control of highly complex systems. Two main areas will be covered: i) Financial Risk Management and Data Mining (market, credit and operational risk; customer relationship management; web, and text mining) ii) Industrial Applications and Information and Communication Technology (automation, mechatronics and microdevices; new mobile scenarios, value added services) The School is supported by major industrial and financial partners of national and international level. A number of fellowships will be made available to the students. All lectures will be held in English. The deadline for applications is September 30th, 2003. Late applications might be considered, subject to the availability of places. Details are available on the University of Pavia web page: http://www.unipv.it/complexity/ or via the e-mail address: complexity@unipv.it Please forward this information to all interested people. ------ Subject: Postdoctoral Position at Princeton University From: "Cheryl A. Cantore" Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 09:29:19 -0400 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE: Mathematical/Computational Neuroscience at Princeton University. A postdoctoral position is available starting Jan 1 2004 for a person interested in pursuing mathematical and computational modeling of decision-making, reward optimization, reinforcement learning and/or neuromodulatory systems. The nature of the position is flexible, depending upon the individual's interest and expertise. Approaches can be focused at the neurobiological level (e.g., modeling detailed physiological characteristics of neuromodulatory systems, such as locus coeruleus and/or dopaminergic nuclei, or the circuitry of prefrontal cortex), or at the more systems/cognitive level (e.g., drift-diffusion models of forced choice tasks, adjustments in decision bias based on reward history, performance monitoring and adjustments of control, or other related cognitive processes). The primary requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive/computational neuroscience, applied mathematics or computer science, and modeling experience either at the PDP/connectionist or detailed biophysical level. The postdoc is funded by NIMH via the Silvio Conte Center for the Study of Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Conflict and Control within the Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, and will be supervised by Professors Jonathan Cohen of Psychology and Philip Holmes of the Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Princeton University (see: http://www.csbmb.princeton.edu, http://www.csbmb.princeton.edu/ncc/jdc.html, http://mae.princeton.edu/people/faculty/holmes.php). The position will initially be for one year, with expectation of continuing for a second year. The search will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae, representative publications, a statement of research interests, and three letters of reference via email to jdc@princeton.edu (please begin subject with the words ``Modeling Position'') or via snail mail to Jonathan D. Cohen, Department of Psychology, Green Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received, continuing until the position is filled. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer; minorities and women are encouraged to apply. ------ Subject: Faculty Position at Temple University From: Daniel Szyld Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2003 08:28:33 -0400 The Department of Mathematics, in the College of Science and Technology at Temple University, invites applications for faculty positions at the level of Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor. We are seeking mathematicians who will play a prominent role in our department's research mission and who are committed to excellence in teaching. Successful candidates will be expected to supervise Ph.D. students and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. Salaries and startup packages for new faculty are highly competitive. Senior applicants should have a substantial research record; proven ability to attract significant external funding is expected. More junior applicants should have a strong, independent research program and have already demonstrated evidence of outstanding potential. To apply, send a CV, bibliography, brief statement of research achievements and research plans, and half-page description of teaching experience and philosophy to: Edward S. Letzter Search Committee Chair Department of Mathematics Wachman Hall 038-16 Temple University 1805 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19122-6094. Also arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent separately to this address. Please indicate your area(s) of specialization and the corresponding AMS subject classification numbers in your cover letter. Alternatively, we welcome electronic applications at http://www.mathjobs.org. Applications received before September 15, 2003 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered if positions are still open. For more information, please contact letzter@math.temple.edu. Temple University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are strongly encouraged from individuals in groups under-represented in the mathematical sciences. ------ Subject: Faculty Positions at the University of Geneva From: Ernst Hairer Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:24:02 +0200 (MEST) The Department of Mathematics of the University of Geneva invites applications for two professorships in pure or applied mathematics. For more information, please, consult the link "Ouverture de postes" at http://www.unige.ch/math/welcome.html Gerhard Wanner and Ernst Hairer ------ Subject: Lectureship Position at University of Nottingham From: Paul Matthews Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:17:32 +0100 (BST) Lecturer in Computational Applied Mathematics School of Mathematical Sciences University of Nottingham, UK Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Computational Applied Mathematics, to be held in the Division of Applied Mathematics at the University of Nottingham. The Unit of Assessment for Applied Mathematics was graded 5 in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute strongly to maintaining and enhancing our research record. Candidates should have achieved research distinction or have strong research potential in a branch of Computational Applied Mathematics and should be committed to high quality teaching. Applications are encouraged from candidates whose research activity complements current activity in the Division, particularly in modelling applications such as fluid mechanics, materials, complex systems, and medicine and biology. Salary will be within the range 22,191 - 33,679 pounds per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor O E Jensen, tel: 0115 951 3866 or Email: Oliver.Jensen@nottingham.ac.uk. Information about the Division of Applied Mathematics is available on the WWW at http://www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk. Further details and application forms are available at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/personnel/vacancies/academic.html Closing date: 12 September 2003 ------ Subject: Contents, Communications in Mathematical Sciences 1:3 From: Communications in Math Sciences Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:27:07 -0500 (CDT) Communications in Mathematical Sciences (CMS) International Press http://www.intlpress.com/CMS Table of Contents, Vol 1, Issue 3, 2003 ------------------------------------------- Lung-an Ying, Entropy solution of a combustion model Jean Dolbeault and Reinhard Illner, Entropy methods for kinetic models of traffic flow Weinan E, Analysis of the Heterogeneous Multiscale Method for Ordinary Differential Equations Yann Brenier, Norbert Mauser and M. Puel, Incompressible Euler and e-MHD as scaling limits of the Vlasov-Maxwell system Maria Groppi and Micol Pennacchio, An IMEX Finite Volume scheme for Reactive Euler Equations arising from Kinetic Theory Michael Minion, Semi-implicit spectral deferred correction methods for ordinary differential equations Anton Arnold, M. Ehrhardt, I. Sofronov, Discrete transparent boundary conditions for the Schrodinger equation: Fast calculation, approximation, and stability Youlan Zhu, Three-factor interest rate models Shi Jin and Stanley Osher, A level set method for the computation of multivalued solutions to quasilinear hyperbolic PDE's and Hamilton-Jacobi equations Li-Tien Cheng, Hailiang Liu and Stanley Osher, Computational high-frequency wave propogation using the level set method, with applications to the semi-classical limit of Schrodinger equations