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PhD position in Bern
by fabio bellini 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

A message from Johanna Ziegel and Ilya Molchanov: UNIVERSITY OF BERN (INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE) PhD POSITION in PROBABILITY THEORY Funding from the SNF (Swiss National Science Foundation) is available for a PhD student (3 years) to work on the project `Poisson approximation and extreme values in stochastic geometry' of Prof. Ilya Molchanov and Dr. Matthias Schulte. The focus of this project is on topics such as the Malliavin-Chen-Stein method, extreme values in stochastic geometry, random simplicial complexes and metric measure spaces. The PhD student will be supervised by Dr. Matthias Schulte. It is anticipated that the prospective PhD student has a background in mathematics with emphasis on probability theory. The salary will be at the level foreseen by the SNF, see http://www.snf.ch/ SiteCollectionDocuments/allg_doktorierende_d.pdf. There might be a possibility to complement the salary by taking up teaching and statistical consulting duties. The starting date should be as soon as possible or as can be arranged by a mutual agreement. Applications (cover letter, CV, and transcripts from the studies) giving the name and address (postal and e-mail) of an academic referee should be e-mailed as a single file to Prof. Ilya Molchanov ilya.molchanov(a)stat.unibe.ch and Dr. Matthias Schulte matthias.schulte(a)stat.unibe.ch. Applications are considered until the position is filled. Informal e-mail enquiries are welcome. http://www.imsv.unibe.ch

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Fwd: Junior research positions at the Centro De Giorgi, SNS, Pisa
by Marco Romito 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

IT: https://www.sns.it/bando/assegni-di-ricerca-denominati-junior-visiting-posi… <https://www.sns.it/bando/assegni-di-ricerca-denominati-junior-visiting-posi…> EN: https://en.sns.it/bando/research-contracts-named-%E2%80%9Cjunior-visiting-p… <https://en.sns.it/bando/research-contracts-named-%E2%80%9Cjunior-visiting-p…>

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Avviso seminario_Ennio Fedrizzi_Martedì 31 ottobre_ ore 11:00
by Stefano Bonaccorsi 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Avviso di seminario, Università di Trento "Regularization by noise for transport and kinetic equations" Martedì 31 ottobre 2017 *Luogo:* Dipartimento di Matematica, via Sommarive, 14 - Povo (TN) - Aula Seminari "-1" *Ore*: 11.00 - *Relatore: *Ennio Fedrizzi (Applied Mathematical Department, ENSTA ParisTech) *Abstract: *For some differential equations the addition of a carefully chosen, random noise term can produce a regularising effect (e.g. solutions are more regular, or restored uniqueness). I will first mention a few easy examples (ODEs) to introduce some of these regularising mechanisms, then detail two cases where we have regularisation for a PDE: the linear transport equation and a kinetic equation with force term. I will present some classical results for these two equations, related to well-posedness and regularity of solutions, that in the stochastic setting can be obtained under weaker hypothesis. These results are based on a careful analysis of the stochastic characteristics and the regularising properties of some associated parabolic/elliptic PDE. If time allows, I will conclude by introducing a new strategy of proof based on stochastic exponentials and an associated parabolic PDE, which allows to obtain, under even weaker hypothesis, well-posedness for stochastic PDEs in a class of solutions which are only regular in mean. This will be illustrated by an application to the transport equation. *Referente: *Stefano Bonaccorsi

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Fwd: Post-doctoral position in data science @ENS Paris "Laplace Chair 2018"
by Davide FICHERA 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Ricevo e inoltro, nella speranza che possa esser utile. Cordiali saluti, D. Fichera ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Florent KRZAKALA <florent.krzakala(a)ens.fr> Date: 2017-10-20 14:46 GMT+02:00 Subject: Post-doctoral position in data science @ENS Paris "Laplace Chair 2018" To: Florent KRZAKALA <florent.krzakala(a)ens.fr> Dear colleagues We are looking for excellent candidates in ENS for the Laplace Junior Professor Chair in Data Sciences. Please circulate this message as much as possible! Regards Florent ------------------------------ The Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS Paris) invites applications for a Junior Research and Teaching Laplace chair in data science at the postdoctoral level, funded by CFM (Capital Fund Management) and the ENS. The chair is named after Pierre-Simon, marquis de Laplace, who between many accomplishments, was one of the early founders of statistical inference and data science. The Laplace chair aims at recruiting outstanding candidates in all areas of data sciences including theoretical statistics, machine learning, optimization, signal processing, computer science, applied mathematics and statistical physics, or working on applications to other sciences such as physics, biology, medicine, social sciences or economics. Appointments will be for two years with a possible extension for a third year. Salary is competitive and the positions are endowed with travel resources. The successful candidate will carry out research in ENS, with reduced teaching duties which will be adapted. Applications should consist of a single file and be send before December 31th, 2017 by email to laplacechair2018(a)gmail.com. - A cover letter ; - A complete CV including a list of publications ; - A research statement (maximum 4 pages in A4 format) taking into account possible interactions with research groups/faculty within the different department of ENS (Computer science,Mathematics, Physics,Biology, etc.) ; - Three letters of recommendation from senior scientists, to be sent directly by email to laplacechair2018(a)gmail.com. More information about the scientific environnement of this program can be found on the webpage of the Data Science Chair of the ENS at https://data-ens.github.io. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview (video conference) in mid-January 2018.

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seminar at LUISS
by Marco Scarsini 20 Oct '17

20 Oct '17

October 26 from 12:00 to 13:00, Department of Economics and Finance LUISS room 207 viale Romania 32 00197 Roma. Speaker: Sylvain Sorin (IMJ, Université Pierre at Marie Curie) Title: Optimization, learning and games. ``Replicator dynamics: old and new’’ Abstract: We will describe the unilateral version associated to the replicator dynamics and its connection to on-line learning procedures and classical gradient algorithms in discrete and continuous time. We will survey recent results on extensions of this dynamics: regularization functions and variable weights, time average and link to best reply dynamics in games, equilibria and variational inequalities, potential and dissipative games, Hessian Riemannian metrics. ******************************************************* Marco Scarsini Dipartimento di Economia e Finanza LUISS Viale Romania 32 00197 Roma, ITALY URL: http://docenti.luiss.it/scarsini/

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MAF 2018 - Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Actuarial Sciences and Finance
by Marco Corazza 20 Oct '17

20 Oct '17

Dear All, we are glad to announce that the call for papers for the conference *MAF 2018 - Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Actuarial Sciencea and Finance* is open. MAF 2018 will be held on *April 4-6, 2018* at *Universidad Carlos III de Madrid* (Campus Madrid-Puerta de Toledo), Spain. Our website address is *http://www.est-econ.uc3m.es/maf2018/ <http://www.est-econ.uc3m.es/maf2018/>*. Interested people should submit a 1-page abstract within *December 1, 2017*. See you in Madrid! -- Marco Corazza, Ph.D. Department of Economics Ca' Foscari University of Venice San Giobbe, Cannaregio 873 30121 Venezia, Italy Mobile: (+39) 366 602-9134 Phone: (+39) 041 234-6921 Fax: (+39) 041 234-7444 E-mail: corazza(a)unive.it -- <<Neuroscientists have shown that monetary gain stimulates the same reward circuitry as cocaine and that financial loss activates the same fight-or-flight response as a physical attack. Th ese reactions are hardwired into human physiology.>> *A.W. Lo, "Adaptive markets. Financial evolution at the speed of thought", Princeton University Press, 2017)* [page 101]

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Fwd: Excellence Laboratory Milyon scholarships: call for applications 2018
by Gianfausto SALVADORI 19 Oct '17

19 Oct '17

Ricevo e inoltro, nella speranza che possa esser utile a qualche nostro studente. Cordiali saluti, G. Salvadori > Dear colleagues, > > Please forward the following announcement for Master and Bachelor level scholarships for research programs in Mathematics and Computer Science in the Lyon—Saint-Étienne area. > > Best regards, > Christophe Sabot > Responsible of the Excellence Laboratory Milyon <http://milyon.universite-lyon.fr/> > > ——————————————————————————————— > > The Excellence Laboratory Milyon is a “Future Investments Program” in the Lyon—Saint-Étienne area. Milyon federates 350 researchers from three research units in Mathematics and Fundamental Computer Science: Institut Camille Jordan, Laboratoire de l’Informatique du Parallélisme, Unité de Mathématiques Pures et Appliquées. > > Milyon fosters interdisciplinary research. It also stimulates interactions between Mathematics and Computer Science and between the researchers from the three research units in three main directions: > research > support to innovative training programs > dissemination of scientific culture. > > Milyon offers scholarships for Master and 3rd year Bachelor students. Of 1,000 euros net/month/10 months, the scholarships are intended to students with outstanding academic records willing to enroll in the research programs in Mathematics and Computer Science supported by Milyon. > > The 2018 call for applications is open > Deadline for applications: January 9th, 2018 > Results will be communicated around February 15th, 2018 > > Useful links : > > Milyon’s scholarships program <http://milyon.universite-lyon.fr/en/formation/bourses/> > Programs eligible for Milyon scholarships <http://milyon.universite-lyon.fr/en/formation/cursus-innovants/> > Milyon’s website <http://milyon.universite-lyon.fr/en/> ____________________________________________________ Gianfausto SALVADORI ____________________________________________________ Università del Salento Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica "E. De Giorgi" Provinciale Lecce-Arnesano, P.O.Box 193 I-73100 Lecce (Italy) ____________________________________________________ PHONE: +39-0832-29 7584. FAX: +39-0832-29 7594 ____________________________________________________ E-MAIL: gianfausto.salvadori(a)unisalento.it http://www.unisalento.it/people/gianfausto.salvadori <http://www.unisalento.it/people/gianfausto.salvadori> (OPEN) "Dependence Modeling" Editorial Board member http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/demo ____________________________________________________

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Seminar by prof. Walter Schachermayer at LUISS
by Sara 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

Dear all, on Friday 24 November at 9:30, room A105 prof Schachermayer will give the following seminar: *Title:* The amazing power of dimensional analysis: Quantifying market impact *Abstract:* A basic problem when trading in financial markets is to analyze the prize movement caused by placing an order. Clearly we expect - ceteris paribus - that placing an order will move the price to the disadvantage of the agent. This price movement is called market impact. Following Kyle and Obizhaeva we apply dimensional analysis - a line of arguments wellknown in classical physics - to analyze to which extent the square root law applies. This universal law claims that the market impact is proportional to the square root of the size of the order. The mathematical tools of this analysis reside on elementary linear algebra. Joint work with Mathias Pohl, Alexander Ristig and Ludovic Tangpi. Regards, Sara -- Sara Biagini, Professor of Mathematical Finance Department of Economics and Finance LUISS Guido Carli Address: viale Romania, 32 - 00197 Roma Web: http://sites.google.com/site/sarabiagini/

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10th World Congress of the Bachelier Finance Society
by Paolo Guasoni 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

10th World Congress of the Bachelier Finance Society Banner BFS Congress 2018 <http://www.bachelierfinance.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/banner_congre…> Trinity College Dublin, July 16-20, 2018 Call for Papers Every two years, the *World Congress* of the *Bachelier Finance Society* brings together academics and practitioners in the Mathematical and Quantitative Finance community to exchange ideas on the state-of-the-art, discuss the latest trends in the field, and find new collaborations and employment opportunities. The 10th World Congress of the Bachelier Finance Society will take place at *Trinity College Dublin, July 16-20, 2018*. Plenary Speakers René Aïd (Paris Dauphine), Hansjoerg Albrecher (HEC Lausanne), Bruno Bouchard (Paris Dauphine), J. Doyne Farmer (Oxford), Masaaki Fukasawa (Osaka), Xin Guo (Berkeley), Monique Jeanblanc (Evry), Charles-Albert Lehalle (Capital Market Fund), Walter Schachermayer (University of Vienna), José A. Scheinkman (Columbia), Mete Soner (ETH Zurich), Jiangfeng Zhang (USC). Scientific Committee Pauline Barrieu (LSE), Erhan Bayraktar (University of Michigan), Michel Crouhy (Natixis), Jean-Pierre Fouque (Santa Barbara), Paolo Guasoni (Dublin City University), Takaki Hayashi (Keio), Vicky Henderson (Warwick), Alexander Lipton (Stronghold Labs), Andrew Lo (MIT), Jin Ma (USC), Huyên Pham (Paris VII), Jean-Charles Rochet (University of Zurich), Mathieu Rosenbaum (Ecole Polytechnique), Alexander Schied (Waterloo), Wim Schoutens (KU Leuven). Submissions open now Submissions are open on the conference website through January 15, 2018: http://bacheliercongress2018.com/ Bachelier Finance Society Junior Scholar Award - sponsored by SIG At SIG <https://sig.com/>, Quantitative Researchers explore the latest concepts in financial mathematics to solve problems found in the markets. Sponsored by SIG, this new award will honour the most outstanding contribution by a PhD student or postdoc with EUR 5000 (conditions apply). The award has been created to recognise scholars who share SIG’s passion for cutting-edge research. Conference participants will also have the opportunity to submit their CVs and potentially interview with our sponsors. Click here <http://www.bachelierfinance.org/awards/junior-scholar-award.html> to read more about the Bachelier Finance Society Junior Scholar Award. Poster The poster of the Congress can be downloaded here <http://bacheliercongress2018.com/uploads/files/BFS-A4-flyer5.pdf>.

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Conference in Bologna
by Sabrina Mulinacci 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

Dear all, Like every year, the opening of the Graduate course in Quantitative Finance is celebrated with an international conference devoted to hot topics in risk management. As always, the conference takes place in the days around Halloween, and for this reason, and also for the risk topics addresses, is known among Quantitative Finance alumni's as the Halloween conference. This year, the conference will take place on October 26th and 27th, and topic covered will be: Sovereign Risk and the Euro: Lessons from the Crisis Info about the program and participation is in the website below. Participation is free of charge, but for organizational reasons we kindly ask you to notify participation to marialuigia.loiudice(a)unibo.it<mailto:marialuigia.loiudice@unibo.it> http://www2.stat.unibo.it/sovereign-risk/Home.html Looking forward to seeing you in Bologna! Umberto Cherubini and Sabrina Mulinacci

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