Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 03, Number 19 October 15, 2003 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Conference at Prague on Dynamical Systems Faculty Positions at Tufts University Faculty Position at Rice University Postdoctoral Positions at University of Colorado Postdoctoral Position at University of Waikato Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 185 3:4 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: Conference at Prague on Dynamical Systems From: "Bobok Jozef" Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 17:20:04 +0200 Dear Colleagues, we would like to announce the upcoming conference The International Mathematical Conference "Dynamical Systems, Prague 2004", 18 - 25 July. http://ds.fsv.cvut.cz The conference will have talks centred upon for four key themes: topological and measure-theoretical entropy, orbit types, topological dynamics and conformal measures. Participants will be invited to suggest open problems and questions before the conference begins, and these will be posted on the conference website. These include specific problems which may influence the future activity of the field. A special issue of the mathematical journal Commentationes Mathematicae Universitatis Carolinae will be devoted to the conference. On behalf of the organizing committee Jozef Bobok chair ------ Subject: Faculty Positions at Tufts University From: Christoph Borgers Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 10:14:18 -0400 The Department of Mathematics at Tufts University has the following openings. These are temporary (3-year) positions. ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIP IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS: Applications are invited for an Assistant Professorship to begin September 1, 2004. Initial one year contract, renewable to a maximum of three years. Ph. D., evidence of strong teaching ability, and promise of strong research required, with a research focus in one of the areas of applied mathematics currently represented in the department: Computational fluid dynamics and turbulence, quantum computing, mathematical neuroscience, numerical linear algebra, numerical methods for ill-posed problems, or tomography. The teaching load will be two courses per semester. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and have three letters of recommendation sent to Bruce Boghosian, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications will begin January 26, 2004 and continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIP IN STOCHASTIC ANALYSIS: Applications are invited for an Assistant Professorship to begin September 1, 2004. Initial one year contract, renewable to a maximum of three years. Ph. D., evidence of strong teaching ability, and promise of strong research required, with a research focus in stochastic analysis, i.e., the study of high-dimensional stochastic systems using methods from analysis, stochastic processes, ordinary/partial differential equations, and simulation. Areas of expertise sought include, for instance, stochastic differential equations, Monte Carlo Markov chain theory/methodology, random matrices, and empirical process theory. Potential for interaction with current faculty is particularly important. The teaching load will be two courses per semester. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and have three letters of recommendation sent to Molly Hahn, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications will begin January 26, 2004 and continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. ------ Subject: Faculty Position at Rice University From: Fran Moshiri Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:09:54 -0500 Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAAM) Rice University The Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics (http://www.caam.rice.edu) invites applications for a tenure track assistant professorship beginning AY 03-04, from exceptionally well qualified candidates with research interests in numerical optimization or the analysis and numerical solution of partial differential equations. The Department is particularly interested in applicants with demonstrated research interest in the interaction of biology with mathematics and computation, or in software engineering and high performance computation, in conjunction with one or more of the above fields. Candidates should have a PhD and have demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching. Rice University is a private research university with a long tradition of excellence in undergraduate and graduate science and engineering education. The Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics hosts research programs in optimization, numerical linear algebra, control and inverse problems, and partial differential equations. Interdisciplinary work is a fundamental aspect of the Department's program. Amongst many other interdisciplinary collaborations, CAAM faculty are active in the Keck Center for Computational Biology, http://www.bioc.rice.edu, and the Rice/Baylor Neuroscience Program, http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~neurosci. Applicants should send a letter of application, current vita and a description of research to: Staffing Committee Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics MS-134 Rice University 6100 Main Street Houston, Texas 77005-1892 At least three letters of reference are required; the candidate should have these sent directly to the above address. Rice University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. ------ Subject: Postdoctoral Positions at University of Colorado From: Jan Mandel Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:22:18 -0600 (MDT) The Center for Computational Mathematics at the University of Colorado at Denver has one or more openings for Post-doctoral Research Associates, funded by an NSF grant on dynamic data driven simulation for wildfire modeling. This is a joint project with the National Center on Atmospheric Research, University of Kentucky, Texas A&M University, and Rochester Institute of Technology. The associate will work with Professors Leo Franca, Jan Mandel, and Tolya Puhalskii. The appointments are possible for one or two years. The associate should have a solid background and a research record in one or more of the following areas: - physical modelling by partial differential equations - discretization techniques - stochastic processes, control, and estimation - data analysis, filtering and assimilation The associate should have a demonstrated ability to create independently prototype models in Matlab or C, and will be expected to direct the programming work of one or more graduate students. Ability to work with legacy numerical codes in Fortran is a plus. To apply, please send your CV including publications and experience in software development, and have three letters of recommendation sent to Jan Mandel Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. The University of Colorado at Denver is an equal opportunity employer and educator committed to excellence through inclusiveness. The Colorado Open Records Act requires a written request for confidentiality at the time of application. Applications without a written request for confidentiality may be required to be disclosed. All applications submitted via e-mail are subject to Colorado Open Records Act. ------ Subject: Postdoctoral Position at University of Waikato From: Rua Murray Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2003 14:19:10 +1300 New Zealand Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dynamical Systems and Numerical Analysis The NZIMA is holding a special semester on "Dynamical Systems and Numerical Analysis" at the University of Auckland during July-December 2004. As part of the semester a postdoctoral fellowship is available for a 2 year term (including the special semester). Depending on their research interests, applicants may work at the University of Auckland (supervisor Vivien Kirk; symmetry and bifurcations), Waikato University (Rua Murray; stochastic dynamics); Massey University (Robert McLachlan; geometric integration); or Victoria University (Mark McGuinness; dynamical systems models). Applicants should possess a PhD in dynamical systems, numerical analysis, or a related area, and apply by 1 December 2003 to: Professor Robert McLachlan, IFS, Massey University, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand, including a CV, a research proposal, and the contact details of 3 referees. The salary is NZ$50,000 p.a. The start date is flexible, but we anticipate that the successful applicant will start by July 1st, 2004. General information about the NZIMA programme is available at http://www.math.waikato.ac.nz/~rua/dsna.html ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 185 3:4 From: cdmailer@elsevier.co.uk Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2003 18:42:05 +0100 (BST) For more information about this journal visit: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/physd Spatially periodic modulation of cortical patterns by long-range horizontal connections P.C. Bressloff pp 131-157 A dissipative one-dimensional collision model with intermediate energy storage J. Dunkel, W. Ebeling, J.W.P. Schmelzer, G. Ropke pp 158-174 Front propagation in reactive systems with anomalous diffusion R. Mancinelli, D. Vergni, A. Vulpiani pp 175-195 Benard-Marangoni convection in a strongly evaporating fluid D. Merkt, M. Bestehorn pp 196-208 Almost global existence and transient self similar decay for Poiseuille flow at criticality for exponentially long times G. Schneider, H. Uecker pp 209-226 Optical solitons as ground states of NLS in the regime of strong dispersion management M. Kurth pp 227-249