Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 12, Number 11 June 15, 2012 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: SICC International School, Complex Networks in Action Conference on Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Wave Phenomena Positions on Reusable Deep Neural Networks Position on Biomedical Research 2 PhD Positions on Computational Methods for Flow in Porous Media 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: SICC International School, Complex Networks in Action From: sicc Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:01:52 -0600 7th SICC International School "Topics in nonlinear dynamics" COMPLEX NETWORKS IN ACTION University of Catania, Italy, 26-28 September, 2012 AIM OF THE COURSE Complex networks constitute a paradigm pervading many natural or man-made complex systems. Complex networks attract a wide and interdisciplinary audience coming from various fields: from theoretical scientists, to physicists, to engineers, to biologists. Recently, the topic paved the way to new perspectives in different advanced research fields such as brain dynamics (where complex networks have been demonstrated to provide new tools for functional activity characterization), climatology (where they provide a powerful framework to statistically investigate the topology of local and non-local statistical interrelationships), synchronization (where synchronization emerges as a complex interplay between network structure and properties and node dynamics), electronics (where the recent efforts directed towards large-area applications require to deal with complex patterns of interconnectivity), sensor networks (where the structural and evolutionary properties of models of complex networks are explored to design alternative network control methods and effective and robust techniques) and other examples. The idea underlying the School is to focus on such fields where the application of paradigms, concepts and methods from complex network theory revealed to be of great interest both from a theoretical point of view and from an application point of view. The School will thus focus on fields in which complex networks can be seen "in action". LOCATION University of Catania, Italy DATES 26-28 September, 2012 ORGANIZERS University of Catania and SICC (Italian Society for Chaos and Complexity, http://www.sicc-it.org) TOPICS This Ph.D. School is intended for postgraduate/PhD students from all over Europe and will deal with complex networks and their applications to the following areas: brain dynamics; climatology; epidemics; game theory; synchronization; sensor networks; control; slime mould computers. SPEAKERS - Juergen Kurths (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, Germany) - Mario Chavez (Cognitive Neuroscience and Functional Brain Mapping, UPR 640-LENA, France) - Andrew Adamatzky (Dept of Computer Science UWE, Bristol, United Kingdom) - Yamir Moreno (Institute for Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems BIFI, Spain) - Jesus Gomez-Gardenes (University of Zaragoza, Spain) - Stefano Boccaletti (Univ. Politecnica de Madrid, Spain, To be confirmed) - Mario Di Bernardo (Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy) - Carlo Piccardi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) - Alessandro Rizzo (Politecnico di Bari, Italy) - Luigi Fortuna (Universita degli Studi di Catania, Italy) - Andrea Rapisarda (Universita degli Studi di Catania, Italy) HOW TO APPLY For information and applications, visit the school's website: http://www.dees.unict.it/mfrasca/PhDSchool2012.html ------ Subject: Conference on Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Wave Phenomena From: Thiab Taha Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:57:02 -0400 The Eighth IMACS International Conference on Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Wave Phenomena: Computation and Theory March 25-28, 2013 Georgia Center for Continuing Education University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA http://waves.uga.edu The conference will focus on computational and theoretical aspects of nonlinear wave phenomena. Interdisciplinary aspects of the subject will be emphasized, as well as the interaction between computation, theory and applications. Awards: We announce the availability of several awards in the amount of $500.00 each, based on the availability of funds (to be paid towards registration and lodging), to support students and young researchers to participate in the conference. In addition, the three best student papers will also receive a diploma. Students and young researchers wishing to compete for these awards should submit a two-page summary of their work, together with a two-page Vitae, to Thiab Taha at: thiab@cs.uga.edu The deadline for submissions is November 01, 2012. The awards will be announced December 27, 2012. ------ Subject: Positions on Reusable Deep Neural Networks From: NNIG - Neural Networks Interest Group Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:42:05 +0100 Dear colleagues, I kindly ask you to forward this e-mail to whom may be interested. Two research positions (1 Post-Doc and 1 research assistant) are available at INEB (www.ineb.up.pt), Portugal under the project "Reusable Deep Neural Networks: Applications to biomedical data". For more details please visit www.ineb.up.pt - "positions available" (internal codes NN_BPD_02_2012 and NN_BI_02_2012) or at http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=30116 and http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=30114 Best wishes Luis Silva ------ Subject: Position on Biomedical Research From: Angel Messeguer Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:56:26 +0200 A job offer: http://web.fundacioclinic.org/LinkClick.aspx?link=Bolsa+empleo%2fRecruitment+process+for+HTA+Scientist_econ.pdf&tabid=548&mid=3483&language=es-ES ------ Subject: 2 PhD Positions on Computational Methods for Flow in Porous Media From: Michael G Edwards Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:21:34 -0400 PhD Research Studentships: Computational Methods for Flow in Porous Media Civil and Computational Engineering Centre School of Engineering Swansea University Applications are invited for two 3-year research studentships to develop numerical methods for modelling flow in porous media. The projects will focus on development of computational methods for approximation of the flow equations in subsurface reservoirs with complex geologies. The projects will lead to the degree of PhD. Further details are given in http://www.swan.ac.uk/staff/academic/engineering/edwardsmichael/ The studentships will be based at Swansea University, in a lively and vibrant research environment, with a strength in computational methods and modelling. Candidates should hold (or expect to hold) a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) in a relevant discipline (including Mathematics, Computational/Numerical Methods, Physics or Engineering) together with a masters degree in computational (numerical) methods and techniques for solving partial differential equations. Applicants should apply by sending a full CV outlining their research interests and names and addresses of at least two academic referees to Prof M G Edwards, Civil and Computational Engineering Centre, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP or by email to M.G.Edwards@swansea.ac.uk These industrially funded studentships are open to suitably qualified applicants world wide and cover full fees and a stipend of up to GBP17000 per year depending on qualifications and experience. Closing date: Apply as soon as possible.