Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 07, Number 23 December 15, 2007 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: Conference on Nonlinear Differential Equations - NODE 2008 Last call: the 62nd European Study Group with Industry Research position on Instabilities in Complex Combustion Models Postdoc in Applied Mathematics and Computational Oceanography Research Assistant Professorship at University of Florida Positions on Reservoir Modeling & Uncertainty Quantification Special issue on nonlinear dynamics in degenerate quantum gases Contents, Dynamical Systems: An International Journal 22:4 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 on Nonlinear Differential Equations - NODE 2008 From: Nonlinear Differential Equations 2008 Date: Tue 11 Dec 2007 21:23:56 GMT+01:00 Dear Colleague, We would like to bring to your attention the forthcoming conference NODE 2008 : Nonlinear Differential Equations, A Tribute to the work of Patrick Habets and Jean Mawhin on the occasion of their 65th birthdays, September 10-12 2008 Conference Venue : Academie Royale de Belgique, Brussels (Belgium) Speakers: Antonio Ambrosetti, Cristian Bereanu, Denis Bonheure, Haim Brezis, Colette De Coster, Thierry De Pauw, Jean-Pierre Gossez, Jean-Pierre Kahane, Louis Nirenberg, Pierpaolo Omari, Rafael Ortega, Miguel Ramos, Luis Sanchez, Didier Smets, James Serrin, Michel Willem, Fabio Zanolin. Organizing committee: D. Bonheure (Universite catholique de Louvain) J.P. Gossez (Universite libre de Bruxelles) J. Van Schaftingen (Universite catholique de Louvain) M. Willem (Universite catholique de Louvain) Please, visit the website of the meeting at http://www.uclouvain.be/node2008 Registration will only open on March 15, 2008 but you can already fill the pre-registration form to manifest your interest and receive the second announcement. Best regards, The organizers. ------ Subject: Last call: the 62nd European Study Group with Industry From: "Andrei.Korobeinikov" Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:25:35 -0000 The 62nd European Study Group with Industry, 21st to 25th January 2008 We expect that some problems will be in Mathematical Biology. The University of Limerick is hosting the 62nd European Study Group with Industry from 21st to 25th January 2008. Study groups provide an opportunity to make links with both industrial and academic researchers from across Europe through working on industrial problems throughout the week. This study group will follow the usual format: on Monday representatives from industry will present problems of current concern within their companies; throughout the rest of the week academic delegates work in groups on the problems, presenting their recommendations to all participants at the end of the week. Note that if you are unable to attend for the full duration of the workshop then you are still welcome to attend for as long as you are able; please make it clear on the registration form how long you will be here for. You may be interested to know that there will be a MACSI public lecture event followed by a banquet on the evening of the 24th January. Registration is about to be closed at http://www.macsi.ie/esgi62 and all participants are asked to register using the form available as soon as possible. ------ Subject: Research position on Instabilities in Complex Combustion Models From: Harvinder Sidhu Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:24:10 +1100 Research Associate in Applied Mathematics - Fixed Term - 3 years Project: ``Analysing Instabilities in Complex Combustion Models'' Applications are invited for the above research position to work with Drs Harvinder Sidhu, Geoffry Mercer and Assoc. Prof. Rodney Weber of the Applied and Industrial Mathematics Research Group of UNSW (ADFA campus). The project arises from an ARC Discovery Project awarded to the above researchers. The position is available from March 2008. The successful applicant will play a key role in the research team and will utilize modern mathematical techniques, in particular those pertaining to stability analysis of travelling waves such as the Evans function method. The research associate will also be involved in the appropriate mathematical modelling of multi-step chemical reactions in different geometrical combustion configurations. Applicants must have a PhD in a suitable area of the mathematical and physical sciences or engineering and some experience with mathematical modelling and numerical analysis of partial differential equations. The position is located at the UNSW@ADFA campus in Canberra. Further information can be obtained from Dr Harvinder Sidhu, telephone: (02) 6268 8820, email: h.sidhu@adfa.edu.au The position description is available at http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/job ------ Subject: Postdoc in Applied Mathematics and Computational Oceanography From: Peter Kramer Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:18:23 -0500 Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Position in Applied Mathematics and Computational Oceanography Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position, co-hosted by the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Center for Atmosphere Ocean Sciences in the Courant Institute for Mathematical Sciences at New York University, for the purpose of conducting interdisciplinary research in applied mathematics and ocean science. This project, supported by the National Science Foundation, is supervised by Prof. Peter Kramer at Rensselaer and by Prof. Shafer Smith at the Courant Institute. The work concerns the use of mathematical and computational modeling in turbulent transport theory for the purpose of improving parameterization schemes for mesoscale turbulence in computational ocean models for climate prediction. Candidates should have a strong background in applied mathematics and scientific computation, and specifically be capable with numerical simulations of partial differential equations. Expertise in the fields of fluid dynamics, stochastic modeling, and asymptotics would be particularly advantageous. An interest in and capacity for collaboration with both applied mathematicians and computational oceanographers is essential, though no prior experience in atmosphere-ocean science is necessary. The successful candidate will be expected to spend ample time at both institutions, working with both PIs. Candidates must have a PhD in applied mathematics, physical oceanography, mathematics, physics, mechanical or chemical engineering, before the start date, which can be negotiated to be any time between now and summer 2008. The appointments are annual, and may be renewed for a total of two or three years, depending on performance and availability of funds. The salary and benefits are competitive. Applicants should submit: (i) a current vita with a publication list, (ii) a statement of research accomplishments and interests, and (iii) three letters of recommendation based on research and graduate study. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Please file applications online at rpijobs.rpi.edu, by email to kronam@rpi.edu, or by mail to: CMG Postdoc Search, Department of Mathematical Sciences, 110 8th Street, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and New York University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers ------ Subject: Research Assistant Professorship at University of Florida From: Bernard Mair Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:53:36 -0500 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT, GAINESVILLE, FL 32611-8105 Applications are invited for the Thompson-Chandler Research Assistant Professorship in Applied Mathematics for an appointment beginning in Fall 2008 with a salary of $55,000 plus fringe for the academic year 2008-09. It is expected that the position will be renewed for two additional years. There is a reduced teaching load of 2+1 courses over two semesters during each of the three academic years of appointment. Eligibility: Applied Mathematics PhDs who have received their degrees in the year 2005 or later. Outstanding candidates in all areas of applied mathematics are encouraged to apply. Candidates must send vita and list of publications and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: Chair of Post-doc Search Committee Department of Mathematics University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-8105 Application Deadline: January 7, 2008. Reference # 00021508 The department welcomes applications from women and minority candidates. The University of Florida is an EEO/AA institution. For more information about the position or institution see http://www.math.ufl.edu ------ Subject: Positions on Reservoir Modeling & Uncertainty Quantification From: Volker Rath Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:19:00 +0100 At RWTH Aachen University we are looking for at least 3 highly motivated scientists to work in an interdisciplinary project aiming at the improvement of exploration, development, and exploitation strategies for geothermal reservoirs, as well as for the simulation of CO2 sequestration related processes. For this purpose, numerical software is developed in the following areas: (1) multiphase flow and phase change (2) treatment of nonlinearities in a coupled multi-physics simulator (3) deterministic and stochastic inverse techniques (4) uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis (5) parallel computing and automatic differentiation (6) virtual reality We are looking for holders of a degree in geophysics, physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Proven programming capabilities (preferably Fortran9X) are required, as well as excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team. Geoscientific knowledge is a plus, though not absolutely necessary. The work is part of a larger research initiative involving partners from RWTH Aachen University, FU Berlin University, Kiel University, and industrial partners. At RWTH Aachen University, the work is carried out in close cooperation among the following institutes: * Applied Geophysics and Geothermal Energy E.ON Energy Research Center http://www.geophysik.rwth-aachen.de Department of Geosciences * Scientific Computing http://www.sc.rwth-aachen.de Department of Computer Science * Center for Computational Engineering Science http://www.mathcces.rwth-aachen.de Department of Mathematics This university is heavily investing in computational science, with new degree programs in that area as well as the innovative AICES graduate school (www.aices.rwth-aachen.de) which is funded within the framework of the German Excellence Initiative. The position is open as of January 1, 2008 for an initial contract of a year with the possibility of extension for another two years and will be paid according to the TV-L pay scale with E13 or better depending on qualification. Applications for PhD and Postdocs are welcome. Further inquiries or applications should be directed to: Volker Rath Email: v.rath(_AT_)geophysik.rwth-aachen.de) Tel: +49(0)241 8094836 Skype: volker_rath or Martin Buecker Email: buecker(_AT_)sc.rwth-aachen.de Tel: +49(0)241 8024919 or in hardcopy to Applied Geophysics and Geothermal Energy E.ON Energy Research Center RWTH Aachen University Lochnerstr. 4-20 D-52056 Aachen ------ Subject: Special issue on nonlinear dynamics in degenerate quantum gases From: Victor Manuel Perez Garcia Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:43:00 +0100 Dear colleague This message is to inform you that Physica D will publish a special issue on "Nonlinear dynamics in degenerate quantum gases". We are looking forward to high quality papers related to the many different aspects of the subject ranging from applied mathematics to experimental physics. The deadline for submissions is February 29, 2008. To submit a paper to this special issue please use the standard electronic submission system for Physica D papers http://www.ees.elsevier.com/physd When you reach the "Article type" step select "Special issue: Nonlinear quantum gases". Best regards Victor ------ Subject: Contents, Dynamical Systems: An International Journal 22:4 From: "Sternberg, Zoe" Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:45:29 -0000 Dynamical Systems: An International Journal Volume 22 Issue 4 http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=g788066393?jumptype=alert&alerttype=new_issue_alert,email This new issue contains the following articles: Periodic dynamics of coupled cell networks I: rigid patterns of synchrony and phase relations p. 389 Authors: Ian Stewart; Martyn Parker DOI: 10.1080/14689360701450410 The box dimension of invariant graphs over hyperbolic systems p. 451 Authors: C. P. Walkden DOI: 10.1080/14689360701491554 Multifractal analysis of Birkhoff averages for some self-affine IFS p. 469 Authors: Thomas Jordan; Karoly Simon DOI: 10.1080/14689360701524305 Blow-up for doubly degenerate parabolic system with nonlocal sources p. 485 Authors: Zhongping Li; Chunlai Mu DOI: 10.1080/14689360701524339 Functions for relative maximization p. 511 Authors: E. Garibaldi; A. O. Lopes DOI: 10.1080/14689360701582378