Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 05, Number 07 April 15, 2005 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Spring school on complex dynamics. May 9-13, 2005 Workshop in Innsbruck on Computational Life Sciences Summer Student Opportunities at GlaxoSmithKline Faculty Position at Florida State University Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 202:3-4 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: Spring school on complex dynamics. May 9-13, 2005 From: Nuria Fagella Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 16:15:28 +0200 We are organizing a small spring school on some topics of complex dynamics. It will be held at Universitat de Barcelona, starting on the morning of May 9 (Monday) and ending at noon on May 13 (Friday). It is meant for PhD students or recent PhDs in complex dynamics or related areas and it will consist of 3 mini courses of 4.5 hours each, and student talks. The three mini courses are the following: 1. The Escaping Set of a Transcendental Meromorphic Function by Phil Rippon (Open University, UK) 2. On the Moduli Spaces of Attracting Dynamics by Carsten Petersen (Roskilde University, DK) 3. Infinitesimal Thurston Rigidity and the Fatou-Shishikura Inequality by Adam Epstein (Warwick University, UK) The student talks will be held in afternoon sessions and should take up about 20 minutes each. Those interested in attending should apply by sending a mail to springs05@maia.ub.es Further information will be sent to them. Unfortunately, we have funding and room restrictions that allow us to accept only a limited number of participants, so we ask that a short e-mail of recommendation be sent to us by the PhD advisor, stating to which extent the applicant could benefit from attending the event. In case of acceptance, the accommodation costs for the 5 nights of the event will be covered. Best regards, Nuria Fagella Christian Henriksen Xavier Jarque ------ Subject: Workshop in Innsbruck on Computational Life Sciences From: Alexander Ostermann Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 18:13:14 +0200 Workshop: Computational Life Sciences October 12-15, 2005 Innsbruck, Austria First Call for Participation and Papers Mathematical models and numerical simulations based thereon play a prominent role in life sciences. In the workshop we will concentrate on models built on differential equations and delay differential equations. Please note that the number of participants is limited. Keynote speaker: Alfio Quarteroni (EPFL) Further details on the workshop can be found at http://techmath.uibk.ac.at/numbau/alex/events/conference2005.html Organizers: Alexander Ostermann, Mechhild Thalhammer (Innsbruck) Alfredo Bellen (Trieste) ------ Subject: Summer Student Opportunities at GlaxoSmithKline From: Chetan Gadgil Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:23:18 -0500 2005 Summer Student Opportunities at GlaxoSmithKline Scientific Computing and Mathematical Modeling The Scientific Computing and Mathematical Modeling group at GlaxoSmithKline seeks talented advanced undergraduate and graduate students in applied mathematics, mathematical biology, computational systems biology, and computer science for Summer 2005. The Scientific Computing and Mathematical Modeling (SCMM) group applies mathematical and computational techniques to a variety of challenging problems in pharmaceutical research. Our group works on mathematical models related to the biology of disease states and drug interventions, the chemistry and physics of drug formulations and delivery devices, and the structure and network characteristics of large biochemical pathways in cells. In addition, we develop sophisticated computational tools that are used to build and calibrate mathematical models. This involves model formulation, efficient numerical solutions, processing large quantities of experimental data, and visualizing the results of model-generated computational experiments. Possible projects in computer science include implementing optimization algorithms, developing tools for parallel computations, and developing graphical representations of pathways and pathway properties. Projects for students with an applied mathematics background include development of network analysis tools, analysis of metabolic pathway simulation algorithms, development of optimization algorithms, and stability analysis of dynamical systems. Other projects involving mathematical modeling and computational biology may involve bone remodeling, blood coagulation and receptor mediated signal transduction processes involved in cancer and inflammation. We seek mature, motivated self-starters who can successfully integrate sophisticated mathematics and computer software with real-world biological problems. All students are expected to have graduate-level expertise in the area directly related to their summer project. This typically requires advanced training and experience in at least one of the following areas: mathematical biology, scientific computing, mathematical modeling, numerical analysis and optimization, differential equations and computational systems biology. All students must be proficient in at least one programming language, preferably Matlab. Students with a computer science background are expected to be familiar with parallel programming techniques. Students with an applied mathematics background are expected to have graduate-level expertise in areas such as optimization and numerical analysis, graph theory, and stability analysis. Students interested in computational biology projects are expected to have prior experience in developing mathematical models of biological processes. While the ability to work autonomously is desired, the student will have the opportunity to interact with a larger team composed of other computational scientists and R&D researchers under the guidance of an SCMM mentor. The internship positions may be located at our facilities in the Philadelphia area, Research Triangle Park, NC, or near London in the UK. Applicants can apply through our website: http://www.gsk.com/careers/university_us.htm, Job Code Requisition Number: 16032. Developing talent through equality of opportunity, M/F/D/V. ------ Subject: Faculty Position at Florida State University From: Max Gunzburger Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:35:15 -0500 Florida State University School of Computational Science The School of Computational Science at Florida State University is seeking to fill a position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of computational solution of partial differential equations. In particular, it seeks candidates with expertise in the analysis, numerical analysis, and algorithmic design and development for stochastic partial differential equations. A Ph.D. in mathematics or a related discipline and postdoctoral experience are required for the position, as is a demonstrable excellence in research and a genuine commitment to teaching. Tenure-earning status would be in the Department of Mathematics or another appropriate department. A CV and research and teaching statements should be sent electronically to Max Gunzburger at gunzburg@csit.fsu.edu. At least 3 letters of reference should be sent to Max Gunzburger, DSL400, School of Computational Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee FL 32309-4120. Applications from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the position is filled. ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, 202:3-4 From: cdmailer@elsevier.co.uk Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 20:56:42 +0100 (BST) For more information about this journal visit: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/physd Optimal perturbation for enhanced chaotic transport S. Balasuriya pp 155-176 Inhomogeneity-induced bifurcation of stationary and oscillatory pulses A. Prat, Y.X. Li, P. Bressloff pp 177-199 Targeted energy transfer by Fermi resonance P. Maniadis, S. Aubry pp 200-217 Stability and accuracy of periodic flow solutions obtained by a POD-penalty method S. Sirisup, G.E. Karniadakis pp 218-237 Local analysis of co-dimension-one and co-dimension-two grazing bifurcations in impact microactuators H. Dankowicz, X. Zhao pp 238-257 The existence and stability of spike equilibria in the one-dimensional Gray-Scott model: The pulse-splitting regime T. Kolokolnikov, M.J. Ward, J. Wei pp 258-293