CAIMS*SCMAI E-News Volume 09 Number 2 April, 2009 Editor: Abba Gumel (gumelab@cc.umanitoba.ca) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENT Society News: 1. 2009 CAIMS*SCMAI Annual Meeting Other news: 2. 6th Montreal Scientific Computing Days 3. Post-doctoral Fellowships at Fields Institute (Centre for Mathematical Medicine) 4. Post-doctoral Position in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Optimization, McMaster University 5. M.Sc. and PhD Opportunities at University of Ottawa and UOIT 6. Master of Science Candidate in Math/Biology, Acadia University 7 CAIMS*SCMAI E-News Information = = = = = Item 1 = = = = = 2009 CAIMS*SCMAI Annual Meeting The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Applied Mathematical and Industrial Society will be hosted by the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario on June 10-14, 2009. The themes of this meeting are Computational Biomaterials Complex Fluids Dynamical Systems Mathematical Biology Mathematical Finance Scientific/Symbolic Computing Theoretical Physics There will be seven plenary lectures and numerous invited talks (30 minutes) on the above themes. In addition to these, we also call for minisymposia on any topics in applied mathematics. If you are interested in organizing such a symposium, please submit your proposal to us by the address given below. There will also be several contributed sessions, as well as a poster session for graduate students to present their research results. In the meeting, the annual CAIMS Research Prize and CAIMS Doctoral Dissertation Award will be presented to the receipients. In addition, student poster prizes will also be selected and awarded. The year 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of CAIMS which makes this meeting more special and more worth attending. Some activities are being planned, and this gives one a unique opportunity to know the history of this society. You are cordially invited to join us in London to celebrate the society's healthy growth and great achievements in the past 30 years. For more information about this meeting, please visit the website www.apmaths.uwo.ca/caims2009.html which will be updated in a timely fashion, or contact: Rob Corless: rcorless@uwo; Geoff Wild: gwild@uwo.ca; Xingfu Zou: xzou@uwo.ca We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you at the University of Western Ontario. = = = = Item 2 = = = = 6th Montreal Scientific Computing Days Spring School: 6th Montreal Scientific Computing Days May 4 Ð May 6, 2009 www.crm.math.ca/Comp09 Organizing Committee: Michel Delfour (CRM & DMS, MontrZal), Chair AndrZ Fortin (GIREF, Laval) Thomas P. Wihler (Mathematisches Institut Universitaet, Bern, Switzerland) Sponsors: Applied Mathematics Laboratory, Centre de recherches mathZmatiques (CRM), Canada Intended audience: Senior undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and young researchers, academics, private and public participants. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows: A limited budget is reserved for lodging and living expenses of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Applications must be made on the website (www.crm.math.ca/Comp09). A short CV and one reference letter is required. The deadline for application is March 31, 2009. Time slots have been set aside for short presentations by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Short courses speakers: - George Em Karniadakis (Applied Mathematics, Brown University and Senior Lecturer, MIT, USA) Multiscale modeling and mesoscopic methods for physical and biological applications www.cfm.brown.edu/people/gk/ - Yvon Maday (Laboratoire Jacques-Louis-Lions, UniversitZ Pierre et Marie Curie, France) Approximation of nonlinear PDE's by reduced basis methods: introduction, a posteriori analysis and applications www.ann.jussieu.fr/~maday - Spencer J. Sherwin (Computational Fluid Mechanics and Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College, London, UK) Spectral/hp elements methods: Implementation to applications www.imperial.ac.uk/people/s.sherwin/ Objectives: To foster scientific exchanges within the scientific computing community; to train senior undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and young researchers in the form of three minicourses given by world recognized experts in the general areas of scientific computing in Science, Engineering and Medicine; to maximize interactions between the students, the senior participants, and the main speakers by reserving up to half of the time for student presentations; to encourage the participation of non-academic (private or public sector) research or other organizations. = = = = Item 3 = = = = Fields--Centre for Mathematical Medicine Postdoctoral Fellowships The Centre of Mathematical Medicine (CMM) hosted at the Fields Institute, Toronto, invites applications for candidates for a number of CMM-Fields postdoctoral fellowships to commence July 1, 2009 or a negotiable date thereafter. http://www.fields.utoronto.ca/programs/scientific/CMM/ We are looking for individuals who would strengthen current interdisciplinary activity at the Centre. While positions are open to all areas of mathematical medicine and biology, preference will be given to those individuals with research interests in the current principal areas of CMM focus: mathematical oncology, computational neuroscience, and biomechanics of soft tissues or bioinformatics. In particular, we are looking for individuals interested in collaborative interaction with clinicians and experimentalists. The fellowships provide for a period of engagement in research and participation in the activities of the Centre. They may be offered in conjunction with partner universities. List on the cover sheet of the application if there are any faculty members at universities affiliated with the Fields Institute who you believe are appropriate. To guarantee consideration postdoctoral applications should be received by June 1, 2009. (NOTE late applications will be accepted until the positions are filled). Applicants must apply through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/Fields/1632 Eligibility: Qualified candidates who will have a recent PhD in any of these areas, or a related area of the mathematical sciences are encouraged to apply. The Fields Institute is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Sincerely, Alison Conway _________________________________________ Alison Conway | Manager of Scientific Programs 416-348-9710 | Fields Institute ext.3026 | Research in Mathematical Science 222 College St., Toronto, ON M5T 3J1 _________________________________________ = = = = Item 4 = = = = Post-doctoral Position in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Optimization, McMaster An opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellow is anticipated in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster University. The fellow will work in the research group of Dr. Protas, and the focus of this industry-funded position will be continued research on integration of Optimization Theory and Computational Fluid Dynamics with the goal to develop strategies for optimization of multi-physics fluid systems. In addition to substantial experience in scientific computing, an ideal candidate would also have background in Computational / Theoretical Fluid Dynamics and Optimization / Control Theory. This position will also involve some teaching responsibilities. The fellowship is open to candidates of any nationality and selection will be based upon the candidate's research potential. Pending approval of funding, the tentative start date of the position is September 1, 2009 and the anticipated duration of the position will be two years with an annual salary of $42,000. Candidates are required to apply for this fellowship by using the MathJobs website; see our advertisement at www.mathjobs.org. We will begin to review applications on April 10, 2009, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should provide at least three letters of recommendation. Preferably these letters will be submitted through the MathJobs website (see above); they may also be sent directly to: Dr. Bartosz Protas Department of Mathematics & Statistics McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8S 4K1 Phone: +1 (905) 525 9140 ext. 24116 Fax: +1 (905) 522 0935 Email: bprotas@mcmaster.ca URL: www.math.mcmaster.ca/~bprotas modelmath.mcmaster.ca We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but applications will not be acknowledged. McMaster is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Bartosz Protas Department of Mathematics & Statistics McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8S 4K1 Phone: +1 (905) 525 9140 ext. 24116 Fax: +1 (905) 522 0935 Email: bprotas@mcmaster.ca URL: www.math.mcmaster.ca/~bprotas modelmath.mcmaster.ca = = = = Item 5 = = = = PhD and MSc Opportunities at University of Ottawa and UOIT Title: PEM fuel cells: Mathematical modeling, computation and analysis of micro/nano-scale transport processes near interfaces of porous domains Description: We are looking for one PhD graduate student at the University of Ottawa and one MSc student at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) for a multi-disciplinary project on mathematical modeling, computation and mathematical analysis of micro/nano-scale transport processes near domain interfaces in hydrogen fuel cells. This position is part of a collaboration between University of Ottawa, UOIT and Toyota Motor Corporation, coordinated by Prof. Peter Berg (Physics, http://faculty.uoit.ca/pberg) and Prof. Arian Novruzi (Mathematics, http://www.mathstat.uottawa.ca/~novruzi), Eligibility: PhD: MSc (or equivalent) in applied mathematics or physics. MSc: An undergraduate degree in applied mathematics, physics or engineering. Experience in mathematical modelling and/or computation is an asset. Salary: PhD: A total of $112,000 over 4 years, with an average of $28,000 per year. MSc: $25,000 per year, for two years. Starting date for both positions: September 1st, 2009. How to apply: Interested candidates should send by mail or email: (i) A curriculum vitae, (ii) university and MSc transcripts (for PhD position) and (iii) at least two letters of recommendation to Arian Novruzi (PhD position) or to Peter Berg (MSc position). Deadline: Open until position is filled. Contact: Arian Novruzi Peter Berg Department of Mathematics and Statistics Faculty of Science University of Ottawa University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) 585 King Edward (KED) 2000 Simcoe Street N Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 Canada Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4, Canada tel: +1 613 562 5800 ext 3530 tel: +1 905 721 8668 ext 2457 e-mail: novruzi@uottawa.ca e-mail: peter.berg@uoit.ca web: www.mathstat.uottawa.ca/~novuzi web: faculty.uoit.ca/pberg/ = = = = Item 6 = = = = Master of Science Candidate in Math/Biology Behavioural and Oceanographic modelling Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada Position: Applications are sought for a Masters' candidate in the Mathematics & Statistics Department of Acadia University. The successful candidate will be co-supervised by faculty member in the Mathematics and Statistics Department and in the Biology Departments of Acadia University. The candidate will be expected to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team of ecologists, oceanographers and computer scientists that are creating a web-enabled Platform for Ocean Knowledge Management (POKM). This research will entail assisting in the development of statistical models of marine predator movement behaviour that integrate oceanographic information obtained from general circulation models. The successful candidate will work closely with oceanographers and computer scientists from Dalhousie University and the Bedford Institute of Oceanography Qualifications: Applicants must have strong quantitative skills and a strong statistical background. Experience with biological or physical oceanography, animal tagging, and with the statistical programming environment R and/or Matlab is desireable. Responsibilities: Collection and organization of quality controlled auxiliary behavioural data sets; assist in the initial organization of behavioural and physical/remotely sensed data into database(s) compatible with POKM architecture; assist in the development of visualizations and models of the biological and physical data Salary: Part time contract work could begin immediately. The applicant will be expected to apply to the Master of Science program in the Mathematics & Statistics Department at Acadia University for admission in September 2009. A competitive graduate student stipend will be available from the project for the 2 years M.Sc. Program plus the possibility of an Acadia Graduate Award. Application Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. How to Apply: Applications are to include, as a single PDF file, a short statement of research interests (1 pg max), CV and the names and full contact information of three qualified references. Inquiries and applications are to be emailed, with the subject line POKM M.Sc. to: Dr. Ronald D. Haynes Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator Mathematics and Statistics Department, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6, Tel: (902) 585-1862 email: ronald.haynes@acadiau.ca = = = = = Item 7 = = = = = CAIMS*SCMAI E-News Information CAIMS*SCMAI E-News is distributed electronically several times a year by the Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society/Societe Canadienne de Mathematiques Appliquees et Industrielles (http://www.caims.ca). Past issues are available on the web at http://www.caims.ca/Society/pub.html Submissions are welcome and should be sent in plain text format to: Abba Gumel, CAIMS-SCMAI Secretary, Email: gumelab@cc.umanitoba.ca. 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