Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 16, Number 08 May 1, 2016 Editor: Angel Jorba Topics: 3 PhD positions at Aston University/UK Postdoc Positions, Univ of Coimbra, Portugal PhD Position, Univ of L'Aquila, Italy Postdoc Positions, Applied Industrial Mathematics, Brazil Postdoc Position in Computational Biology, Canada Professorship Position, Numerical Methods for PDEs, Berlin 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: 3 PhD positions at Aston University/UK From: "Stich, Michael" Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:58:44 +0000 Aston University, School of Engineering and Applied Science offers three PhD Studentships (3 years). Applications are invited for three year Postgraduate studentships (3 positions), supported by the School of Engineering and Applied Science, to be undertaken within the Nonlinearity and Complexity Research Group http://www.aston.ac.uk/ncrg and the System Analytics Research Institute http://www.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/groups/systems-analytics-research-institute/ at Aston University. The successful applicants will join an established group with international collaborations working on various aspects of complex systems. The positions are available to start by October 2016 (subject to negotiation). Topics are: (1) Disorder-induced superconductivity in quasi-1D strongly correlated systems. (2) Inverse problems in heat and fluid flow. (3) Time-delay feedback methods and their application in power electronic systems. This studentships include a fee bursary to cover the home/EU fees rate plus a maintenance allowance of GBP 14,057 in 2015/16. Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the 'Home/EU' and the 'Overseas' tuition fees, currently this is GBP 11,448. As part of the application you will be required to confirm that you have applied for, or, secured this additional funding. For more information and online application, visit http://jobs.aston.ac.uk ------ Subject: Postdoc Positions, Univ of Coimbra, Portugal From: Isabel M. Narra Figueiredo Date: April 20, 2016 The Centre for Mathematics of the University of Coimbra (CMUC), Portugal, invites applications for three one-year Postdoctoral research grants, starting September 2016. The work will be related to CMUC's research (applied mathematics or pure mathematics). For more information see the announcement in the following address: http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=75274 Application deadline: June 3, 2016. Contact for further information: Isabel M. Narra Figueiredo ( http://www.mat.uc.pt/~isabelf ). ------ Subject: PhD Position, Univ of L'Aquila, Italy From: Nicola Guglielmi Date: April 20, 2016 We announce one available PhD position at the University of L'Aquila, Italy, within the ITN project ModCompShock. The project ModCompShock (Modelling and Computation of Shocks and Interfaces) has been funded by the European Union among the Horizon2020 Action - EU Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (ITN) and provides an international and highly visible framework covering a wide range of conceptual expertise. This network is focused on the training of young researchers (ESRs) in the general area of nonlinear hyperbolic and convection dominated PDEs (HCD-PDEs) with emphasis on innovative modelling and computational methods. The candidate will be enrolled Ph.D. Course in Mathematics and Modeling of the Department of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics , University of L'Aquila, starting in October 2016. The position will be for three years, and a period of which has to be spent abroad at one of the partner universities in the ITN. The candidate is hired as First stage researcher (R1), full-time employment contract, he will have social security coverage including access to the Public Health System. He will receive a gross living allowance per year of 39820,00 Euro (including income tax and retirement pension contribution), a mobility allowance and a family allowance (depending on family status at the date of recruitment). Deadline: May 16th, 2016 How to apply: http://www.univaq.it/en/section.php?id=1827 ------ Subject: Postdoc Positions, Applied Industrial Mathematics, Brazil From: Tiago Pereira Date: April 20, 2016 The Center for Mathematical Sciences Applied to Industry (CEPID- CeMEAI) a post-doc position available for starting immediately. The requirements for each of the positions are described below. The salary is R$ 6.819,30 (USD 2000,00) per month tax free. The appointed Post-doc will also get return travel from his/her country to Brazil paid by the grant. The positions are initially for one year, renewable for a second year pending on suitable performance. The main goal of this project is to understand how changes in the coupling structure of a network can affect the overall function. Using synchronization as a paradigm of network function, we aim at understanding how spontaneous collective behavior can be destroyed or enhanced by such structural modifications. Recent results suggest that certain modifications can lead to synchronization loss despite the fact that they enhance topological properties of the network. This project develops a mathematical theory for this phenomenon, and it is divided into two objectives of increasing difficulty i) Classification of structures and links leading to synchronization loss, and ii) Effects of time-delays in the coupling structure. We will apply our theoretical results to experiments involving networks of electrical circuits and time-delayed lasers. The successful applicant will participate of a collaborative effort being developed by the Brazilian team headed by Dr. Tiago Pereira and a British team headed by Prof. Jeroen Lamb. A doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics, Engineering or a related area is required, together with strong background on Dynamical Systems in particular stability theory and synchronization. Candidates with proven skills in performing independent scientific research and in programming for high-performance computing environments will be preferred. ------ Subject: Postdoc Position in Computational Biology, Canada From: Silvana Ilie Date: April 22, 2016 A postdoctoral position is available in Computational Biology in the Department of Mathematics, Ryerson University (http://www.math.ryerson.ca). The research will be led jointly by Dr. Silvana Ilie and Dr. Katrin Rohlf. This position provides an opportunity to engage in research in Applied Mathematics, with a limited amount of teaching. The salary is competitive, with funding provided for one year. We are seeking qualified and motivated applicants in Applied Mathematics, to work on interdisciplinary projects aimed at developing stochastic modelling and simulation tools for studying biological systems. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in Applied Mathematics (Numerical Analysis and Probability) and/or Computer Science. Strong programming skills in Matlab are mandatory. In addition, experience with dynamical systems (ODEs and PDEs) is expected. Knowledge of biological/chemical reaction modeling and stochastic simulation (temporal and spatio-temporal) is considered an asset. The fellowship is open to candidates of any nationality and selection will be based upon the candidate's research potential and teaching ability. Ideally the job will begin on September 1, 2016, however there is some flexibility in the starting date. The screening process will start on May 19, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. Please note the position is advertised pending budgetary approval. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters should report on the candidate's teaching abilities. Application material and reference letters should be sent directly by e-mail to compbio@ryerson.ca We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Ryerson University has an Employment Equity Program and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. ------ Subject: Professorship Position, Numerical Methods for PDEs, Berlin From: Etienne Emmrich Date: April 22, 2016 Technische Universitat Berlin calls for applications for a professorship (tenured, salary grade W3) in Mathematics, specialization in numerical methods for partial differential equations. The position requires research and teaching in the area of numerical methods for partial differential equations. Areas of research expertise of applicants should include but are not limited to: - Mathematical analysis of modern methods for the numerical approximation of complex problems in PDEs; - Developing efficient and robust methods for solving PDEs; - Applications of PDEs in the natural and engineering sciences. Teaching will be required in all mathematical degree programs (including undergraduate) and in the service teaching of mathematics for other programs. Teaching requirements must be met in German and English. Candidates are expected to supervise students' theses on Bachelor, Master and PhD level as well as to participate in the academic administration of the university. More information can be found here: https://tub.stellenticket.de/de/offers/25065/