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L'inscription et la désinscription automatiques se font en écrivant à lettre-mode-smai-request@emath.fr et en mettant dans le sujet suivant le cas subscribe ou unsubscribe. ------------------------------------------------------------- Table des matières : -- Stages - Thèses - Postes 1- Attaché Scientifique Contractuel (ASC) de l'INRA 2- Postdoc Positions in Optimization, University of Waterloo, Canada 3- Post-doc position in Rome 4- Post-Doctoral position in computational fluid dynamics and optimization 5- Deux Postes de Maîtres de Conférences profil « Aide à la décision » 6- Faculty Position at UANL -- Séminaires - Conférences 7- Annonces de séminaires 8- Summer School in Grenoble -- Publication 9- Annonce de republication ------------------------------------------------------------- 1- Attaché Scientifique Contractuel (ASC) de l'INRA (source: J. Frédéric Bonnans) Cher collègues, nous venons d'obtenir le financement d'Attaché Scientifique Contractuel (ASC) de l'INRA pour étudier des objets écologiques (paysages) à l'aide d'approches mathématiques (dont "contrôle optimal") et de physique statistique (dont "Potts models"). Nous insistons sur le fait que cette offre est bien plus attrayante qu'une classique bourse de thèse, mais reste soumise à la qualité du candidat (certaines ASC ne seront peut-être pas pourvues). Nous cherchons un candidat de qualité qui aurait un profil plus mathématique ou physique théorique que ceux habituellement rencontrés dans nos disciplines écologiques et biologiques. Les premières tentatives de ce type d'approche se sont révélées prometteuses. Nous vous remercions de faire suivre cette offre aussi largement que possible dans vos réseaux. Nous prions les candidats intéressés de déposer leur candidature avant le 21 avril, en suivant consciencieusement le guide du candidat. Toutes les informations nécessaires se trouvent sur la page : http://www.inra.fr/les_hommes_et_les_femmes/rejoignez_nous/completer_sa_formation le_recrutement_de_doctorants/asc Cédric Gaucherel, INRA-AMAP, TA A.51 / PS2, 34398 Montpellier. Tel : 04 67 61 56 08. http://umramap.cirad.fr/amap3/cm/index.php?page=cedric-gaucherel ------------------------------------------------------------- 2- Postdoc Positions in Optimization, University of Waterloo, Canada (source: Marcel Mongeau) Applications are invited for one or more postdoctoral positions to carry out research in the development of novel optimization methodologies for solving hard combinatorial problems arising in real-world applications. The positions may be based at either the University of Waterloo (http://www.uwaterloo.ca) or the University of Guelph (http://www.uoguelph.ca). The lead investigators are Professors Miguel Anjos (Waterloo, Management Sciences), Anthony Vannelli (Guelph, Engineering), Stephen Vavasis (Waterloo, Combinatorics & Optimization), and Henry Wolkowicz (Waterloo, Combinatorics & Optimization). The successful applicant will have completed (or be very near completion of) a PhD in Operations Research, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with documented expertise in mathematical programming techniques. The starting date will be determined by mutual agreement. The initial contract will be for 6 to 12 months, with a possibility of extensions up to a maximum of 2 years in total. Applicants should send a CV and list of referees to Professor Miguel Anjos (manjos@uwaterloo.ca) as a PDF (preferred) or Word file. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Further information can be obtained from: Professor Miguel Anjos +1-519-888-4567 ext 32521 manjos@uwaterloo.ca http://mfa.uwaterloo.ca ------------------------------------------------------------- 3- Post-doc position in Rome (source: Enrico Valdinoci) Dear Collegues, it is a pleasure to announce you a PostDoc opening in Rome. The reasearch topic of the fellowship would be Partial Differential Equations, with particular focus on geometric aspects. The position starts on September 1st, 2009. The application is extremely easy-to-do (by email is fine) and only a very minor amount of burocracy is involved. The amount paid for the position is very high (for Italian standards). The deadline for applying is April 30. For further details, see http://www.mat.uniroma2.it/bandi/Co-ING-Tarantello.pdf Kind regards, Enrico Valdinoci ------------------------------------------------------------- 4- Post-Doctoral position in computational fluid dynamics and optimization (source: Marcel Mongeau) 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. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5- Deux Postes de Maîtres de Conférences profil « Aide à la décision » (source: Didier Aussel) Université Paris-Dauphine N° d'emploi : 15 et 110 *Recherche* : Les futurs recrutés devront s'insérer dans le pôle « Aide à la décision » du LAMSADE. Les activités de recherche de ce pôle s'articulent autour des thématiques de l'aide à la décision incluant la modélisation et l'agrégation des préférences, les méthodes multicritères, l'optimisation combinatoire multi-objectifs, la robustesse en aide à la décision et recherche opérationnelle, le choix social y compris dans ses aspects computationnels, ainsi qu'à la mise en oeuvre dans des contextes réels. Nous invitons tout candidat avec des intérêts liés aux thématiques du pôle à se manifester et à candidater sur les deux postes (15 et 110). Enseignement : *Les futurs recrutés devront participer aux enseignements du département « Mathématiques, Informatique de la Décision et des Organisations » (MIDO) et éventuellement des autres départements de l'Université Paris-Dauphine, à tous les niveaux de formation : DU (MI2E et DUGEAD), Licence et Master. *Contacts : *Daniel Vanderpooten, Responsable du pôle « Aide à la décision » vdp@lamsade.dauphine.fr ou Alexis Tsoukias, tsoukias@lamsade.dauphine.fr ------------------------------------------------------------- 6- Faculty Position at UANL (source: Marcel Mongeau) The Graduate Program in Systems Engineering at Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL) is seeking candidates for one or more tenure-track faculty positions. The program (http://yalma.fime.uanl.mx/~pisis) offers MSc and PhD degrees in systems engineering with area of concentration in operations research. The applicants must have a PhD in operations research, management science, industrial/systems engineering, applied probability, computer science, or a related area. The search is open to all areas of specialization. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in one or more of the following research areas: heuristic/metaheuristic search, stochastic modeling (queueing, simulation, applied probability), supply chain management, revenue management, large-scale system optimization, or stochastic optimization; or the following application areas: natural resources (electricity, natural gas, oil, water systems), logistics and transportation, service industry, or manufacturing systems. Applicants must be fluent in Spanish or willing to learn after appointed. Successful applicants may start the appointment on August 2009 or on a later date to be agreed upon. Duties include mainly teaching one or two courses per semester (at most one undergrad course), thesis supervision of graduate students, and high-quality research. The program offers a wide opportunity for research, industrial R+D or consulting activities. The salary and benefits package is very attractive for Mexican standards. UANL (http://www.uanl.mx) is located in San Nicolas de los Garza, in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, the third largest city in Mexico, with a population of over 3 million, a high concentration of artistic, cultural, and sporting events, a growing industry in many of its facets, and a two-hour drive from the border with Texas. Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter describing professional achievements and previous research work, and your expected contribution to the program; (2) full CV highlighting professional experience, research interests, publication record, computer skills, and degree of fluency in Spanish; and (3) three letters of recommendation (Spanish or English); addressed to PISIS Academic Coordinator, at the address below. It is strongly encouraged one of these letters comes from the PhD thesis supervisor. Electronic submission of items (1) and (2) is encouraged. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. For further inquiries, please see contact information below. | Recruiting Committee U A N L | | Grad Program in Systems Eng | | Off:+52(81)8329-4020 x5945 AP 126-F, Cd. Universitaria | | Fax:+52(81)1052-3321 San Nicolas de los Garza, NL | | jobs[at]yalma.fime.uanl.mx MEXICO 66450 | | yalma.fime.uanl.mx/~pisis/ | ------------------------------------------------------------- 7- Annonces de séminaires (source: J. Frédéric Bonnans, Jérôme Renault) Une rubrique pour signaler succinctement les séminaires ayant lieu ce mois-ci et organisés dans nos laboratoires. N'hésitez pas à l'alimenter, préférentiellement via un lien vers la page du séminaire et une liste de conférenciers, ** Séminaire Parisien d'Optimisation (Institut Henri Poincaré) http://www.ann.jussieu.fr/~plc/spo.html Lundi 27 avril : B. Mordukhovich (Wayne State) H. Pham (Paris 7) ** ** GT Advances in Game Theory (Ecole Polytechnique, GIS Sciences de la décision) http://sites.google.com/site/jrenaultsite/advances-in-game-theory Vendredi 10 avril : Christoph Dürr (LIX, Ecole Polytechnique) ** ------------------------------------------------------------- 8- Summer School in Grenoble (source: Michel Théra) The Summer school "Optimal transportation: Theory and applications" will be organized in Grenoble (France) from June 15th to July 3rd. The first two weeks are devoted to basic courses. A workshop will take place the last week. For more information and registration, please visit our web site : http://www-fourier.ujf-grenoble.fr/2009-summer-school.html Herve.Pajot@ujf-grenoble.fr ------------------------------------------------------------- 9- Annonce de republication (source: Jean-Baptiste Hiriart-Urruty) Le livre *Optimisation et analyse convexe. Exercices et problèmes corrigés, avec rappels de cours*, publié en mars 1998, n'était plus disponible depuis 2006. Pour répondre à une demande de (quelques) collègues et étudiants, un nouveau tirage a été envisagé. Cela a été mené à bien et la mise sur le marché vient d'être annoncée (mars 2009), au sein de la maison d'éditions EDP Sciences. La présentation est "relookée" mais le contenu de l'ouvrage est essentiellement le même (330 pages, prix 29 euros). ------------------------------------------------------------- Thierry Champion -- Laboratoire Imath -- Université du Sud Toulon-Var page personnelle: http://champion.univ-tln.fr