Editor: Christina Christara
- CAIMS*SCMAI Award Nominations are now open, most deadlines Mon 1 Dec 2025
- Faculty position, Queen’s University, deadline November 21, 2025
- Faculty position, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, considerations start 3 Oct 2025
- Algorithm Development Specialist position, Icefield Tools
1. CAIMS*SCMAI Award Nominations are now open, most deadlines Mon 1 Dec 2025
Calls for nominations for all CAIMS awards/prizes are now open
with a deadline for submissions Monday, December 1, 2025, for all but
the doctoral award, which is the only one with deadline Monday, February 2, 2026.
Consider nominating someone for one of our prizes and awards.
Arthur-Beaumont Distinguished Service Award, deadline 1/12/2025
CAIMS-Fields Industrial Mathematics Prize, deadline 1/12/2025
CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award, deadline 1/12/2025
CAIMS-SCMAI Research Prize, deadline 1/12/2025
Cecil Graham Doctoral Dissertation Award, deadline 2/2/2026
Please note the new deadlines.
Go to https://caims.ca/open-nominations/
for more details about the nomination procedure.
2. Faculty position, Queen’s University, deadline November 21, 2025
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with specialization in geometry, topology, dynamics, and related fields, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2026.
Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package on MathJobs, https://www.mathjobs.org/, including the following documents:
+ a cover letter indicating whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada;
+ a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
+ a statement outlining research interests and accomplishments;
+ a teaching statement;
+ at least four letters of reference, one of which addresses teaching activities.
The deadline for applications is November 21, 2025.
For more information see
https://caims.ca/queens-university-assistant-or-associate-professor-in-the-areas-of-geometry-topology-and-dynamics/
3. Faculty position, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, considerations start 3 Oct 2025
The Department of Applied Mathematics (AMA) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is part of the newly formed Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences established on 1 January 2025.
There are currently 51 academic staff and about 154 research personnel in the Department. Please visit the website at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ama/
for more information about the Department.
The Department of Applied Mathematics of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites applications for an
Assistant Professor in Optimization and Operations Research / Statistics and Data Science / Financial Mathematics / Engineering and Computational Mathematics / Mathematical Science (Ref. 250912002)
Applications are accepted through PolyU’s career website
https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic
Consideration of applications will commence on 3 October 2025 until the position is filled.
For more information see
https://caims.ca/assistant-professor-in-optimization-and-operations-research-statistics-and-data-science-financial-mathematics-engineering-and-computational-mathematics-mathematical-science-ref-250912002/
4. Algorithm Development Specialist position, Icefield Tools
Icefield Tools Corporation (ITC) has operated in Whitehorse, known as the “Wilderness City”, for more than 25 years. ITC develops and manufactures directional surveying and steering products for clients around the globe. Our specialty is the development and manufacturing of gyroscopic inertial navigation systems.
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with exceptional mathematical expertise to lead algorithm development for our next-generation navigation systems. This role focuses on creating, optimizing and implementing algorithms to enhance sensor performance and system accuracy, contributing to our mission of delivering industry-leading solutions.
Note that, while this position talks about an Electrical Engineer, it may be appropriate for any applied mathematician, with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, capable of
applying advanced mathematical techniques (e.g., linear algebra,
numerical methods, statistical analysis) to solve complex engineering problems.
For more information and how to apply see
https://caims.ca/icefield-tools-algorithm-development-specialist/
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https://caims.ca/current-positions/
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https://caims.ca/posting-advertisements/
CAIMS*SCMAI E–News Information
CAIMS*SCMAI E–News is distributed electronically several times a year by the Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society * Société Canadienne de Mathématiques Appliquées et Industrielles (https://caims.ca).
Past issues are available on the web at https://caims.ca/e-news_archive
Submissions are welcome and should be sent in plain text format to:
Christina Christara, CAIMS*SCMAI Secretary Email: secretary@caims.ca
or
Iain Moyles, CAIMS*SCMAI Communications-Officer Email: communications-officer@caims.ca
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Board or Membership of CAIMS*SCMAI. The editorial policy of this publication is to encourage the discussion of issues and facilitate the dissemination of information relevant to Canadian applied and industrial mathematics.
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