Postdoc Positions, Uncertainty Quantification, ICES, UT Austin

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A number of postdoc positions involving (1) uncertainty quantification and stochastic algorithms, (2) numerical optimization (constrained, integer programming), (3) numerical analysis (FEM, Newton's method, preconditioners), (4) software engineering (C++, FORTRAN, object oriented design, version control, Linux), (5) high performance computing (MPI), and (6) multiphysics modeling (various models, e.g. for fluids, chemical reactions, turbulence), are available at The Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES), at The University of Texas at Austin. ICES (www.ices.utexas.edu) provides a worldwide unique environment for truly interdisciplinary research.

There is opportunity for theoretical work, but the emphasis is on practical research, using (and improving) mathematical algorithms, parallel computing and complex software libraries to tackle very challenging scientific and engineering problems, many of them in collaboration with US National Laboratories and other academic institutes, under the sponsor of various US agencies, such as DOE, NSF and AFOSR. US Citizenship is not required.

We are looking for candidates who have a strong mathematical background (any combination of (1), (2), and (3), but preferably (1)), demonstrated expertise on (4), and familiarity with (5). Background on (6) is desirable, but not mandatory. We are also looking for candidates who are self-driven, have clear thinking, have good writing skills, communicate themselves well, know how to breakdown complex problems into smaller ones, and enjoy interacting with multidisciplinary teams of mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists.

Some positions are available immediately, while others will become available throughout the year. Please email your application, including a CV, to either Dr. Ernesto E. Prudencio (prudenci@ices.utexas.edu), or Prof. Omar Ghattas (omar@ices.utexas.edu), or Prof. Robert Moser (rmoser@ices.utexas.edu), with the e-mail subject title "UQ opportunities at ICES"