9th February, 2023 (4pm UK time)
Arash Badie-Modiri
Aalto University, Finland

"Reticula: A temporal network and hypergraph analysis software package"

https://qmul-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/85666603994

Abstract
In the last decade, temporal networks and static and temporal hypergraphs have enabled modelling connectivity and spreading processes in a wide array of real-world complex systems such as economic transactions, information spreading, brain activity and disease spreading. Here, we present the Reticula C++ library and Python package: A comprehensive suite of tools for working with real-world and synthetic static and temporal networks and hypergraphs. This includes various methods of creating synthetic networks and randomised null models based on real-world data, calculating reachability and simulating compartmental models on networks. The library is designed principally on an extensible, cache-friendly representation of networks, with an aim of easing multi-thread use in the high-performance computing environment.

In terms of challenges, I will talk more generally about the good and bad parts of writing and distributing software by scientists for scientists. What kind of skills would be useful? How can a PhD candidate reconcile scientific software development with the classic expectation of publishing papers and getting citations?

If you want to come to Lisbon and collaborate, soon we’ll have a #postdoc position open at LASIGE.

More about LASIGE — http://lasige.pt
More about the research — http://andreiasofiateixeira.com

Gianpaolo Scalia Tomba: Estimating parameters in the initial phase of an epidemic

https://youtu.be/0JTHxEQaQ5E

In recent years, new pandemic threats have become more and more frequent (SARS, bird flu, swine flu, Ebola, MERS, nCoV...) and analyses of data from the early spread more and more common and rapid. Particular interest is usually focused on the estimation of $ R_{0}$ and various methods, essentially based estimates of exponential growth rate and generation time distribution, have been proposed. Other parameters, such as fatality rate, are also of interest. In this talk, various sources of bias arising because observations are made in the early phase of spread will be discussed and also possible remedies proposed.

I have an opening for a fully funded 4-year #PhD position in mathematical statistics. Main topic is theory for hypothesis testing, in particular multiple testing; also possible to work on related topics (Bayes; bandits).

https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-position-in-mathematical-statistics/dx6kg8

Call for participation
VIII Mediterranean School of Complex Networks
25 - 30 Jun 2023, Catania, Italy

https://mediterraneanschoolcomplex.net

Interested in scientific research in the field of #ComplexSystems?

IFISC announces the SURF@IFISC2023 summer research grants for undergraduates with the aim of introducing student fellows to cutting-edge research.

Deadline: March 26th

🔗 https://ifisc.uib-csic.es/en/about-ifisc/join-us/surf/surf-2023/

Just over two weeks left to apply for 2 #PhD positions in Applied Maths at University of Limerick (MACSI Research Centre). One involves modelling of viscous flow and the other involves modelling for materials science.

1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uxWMfbP8wgLf-A5dm0JF8R82R6d9-Qk9/view?usp=share_link

2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bp_lshQrnas9BNbTBfh63tfM1Bd9rf91/view?usp=share_link

#internship #opportunity

Interested in learning about complexity science and joining a cool research institute?

We have 7 internship positions available. The deadline for applications is March 1. Apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/3lv2jhY

Workshop on "Statistical Physics & Machine Learning Back Together Again" in Cargese 31.7.-12.8. 2023.

A list of confirmed speakers and application form can be found at: https://cargese2023.github.io (deadline 31st March)

8th Mediterranean School of Complex Networks! Great lectures and speakers for 1 week in an amazing venue, doing #NetworkScience.

https://mediterraneanschoolcomplex.net

Stephen Wolfram on the Tangled History of the Second Law of Thermodynamics

https://fxtwitter.com/stephen_wolfram/status/1625257380559855617

MIND AND MATTER SEMINAR 2023
Join us for a season of thought-provoking talks chaired by Mind and Matter researchers. We will meet every other Friday in the university main building for a presentation and a discussion, and an opportunity to socialise afterwards.

Time: Every other Friday from 20 January until 28 April 2023, 14:15–15:45 EET
Place: University of Helsinki main building, Unioninkatu 34, 4th floor, room U4078, and online

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/mind-and-matter/mind-and-matter-seminar-2023

Stephen Wolfram Take on the Second Law of thermodynamics

1) Computational Foundations for the Second Law of Thermodynamics

2) A 50-Year Quest: My Personal Journey with the Second Law of Thermodynamics

3) How Did We Get Here? The Tangled History of the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Open call for a #PhD position to study fundamental mechanisms of #memory through the prism of #TransientGlobalAmnesia using advanced 7Tesla (f)MRI.

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/239832/phd-candidate

A vacancy for a tenure track position developing and applying data-driven and AI methods to the wider domain of marine hydrodynamics!

First-Passage Processes in Physics and Beyond
Seminar by SFI Prof Sidney Redner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFmxVGUMY8g

Thinking about a PhD in CS? Come to our summer school at MPI to learn about different research areas. A week long trip to the heart of Europe + covered expenses👌

Applications from underrepresented groups in CS are highly encouraged!! Apply by Feb 28 https://cmmrs.mpi-sws.org

What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work?

https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/02/what-is-chatgpt-doing-and-why-does-it-work/

I am recruiting a student researcher to work with Matthew Jagielski and I at at Google on the topic of privacy in ML (we are expecting a focus on privacy attacks). If you are a PhD student interested in this opportunity, reach out by email with a CV & relevant publications.

https://www.papernot.fr/