Editor: Christina Christara
- CAIMS*SCMAI 2026 conference, minisymposia, U. of Regina, June 15-19, 2026
- Faculty position, Simon Fraser University, considerations start 1 Nov 2025
- Faculty positions (3), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, considerations start 31 Oct 2025
- Faculty position, University of Alberta, considerations start 18 Nov 2025
- Max Wyman Assistant Professor in Mathematics (3-year position), University of Alberta, considerations start 24 Nov 2025
- CAIMS*SCMAI Award Nominations are now open, most deadlines Mon 1 Dec 2025
- MSI (CAIMS*SCMAI journal) invites submissions
- CAIMS*SCMAI job advertisements
1. CAIMS*SCMAI 2026 conference, minisymposia, U. of Regina, June 15-19, 2026
The 2026 CAIMS*SCMAI annual conference will take place at the University of Regina from June 15-19, 2026.
This hybrid conference features the following invited conference themes:
1 Machine learning, data-driven modeling
2 Multiscale and Multiphysics systems & simulations of complex systems
3 Mathematical Biology
4 Financial/Actuarial Mathematics
5 Computational Mathematics
6 Applied dynamical systems
7 Fluid Dynamics
Note that The Canadian Symposium on Fluid Dynamics (CFSD),
a biennial event started in 1974, now in the 51+ year,
bringing together Canadian and international researchers in fluid dynamics,
will also take place at CAIMS 2026.
More information about the conference can be found at:
https://caims2026.org/
On the main conference page, under
“Minisymposia proposal and abstract submission“,
there is a submission form for proposed contributed minisymposia.
Additional registration and abstract submission forms will be available soon along with local travel and accommodation information.
Thank you for your attention.
Shaun Fallat (SOC Chair)
2. Faculty position, Simon Fraser University, considerations start 1 Nov 2025
The Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 15, 2026.
The successful candidate will build on and complement the strengths of the Scientific Computing, Machine Learning and PDE research group.
Applications are submitted through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26963.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2025.
Applications received after this deadline may be reviewed if the position is still open.
For more information, see
https://caims.ca/simon-fraser-university-assistant-professor-tenure-track-applied-mathematics-scientific-machine-learning-and-pde/
3. Three faculty positions, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, considerations start 31 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 56 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 three
Research Assistant Professors in Optimization and Operations Research / Statistics and Data Science / Financial Mathematics / Engineering and Computational Mathematics / Mathematical Science (three posts) (Ref. 251010011)
Applications are accepted through PolyU’s career website
https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic
Consideration of applications will commence on 31 October 2025 until the position is filled.
For more information see
https://caims.ca/research-assistant-professor-in-optimization-and-operations-research-statistics-and-data-science-financial-mathematics-engineering-and-computational-mathematics-mathematical-science-three-pos/
4. Faculty position, University of Alberta, considerations start 18 Nov 2025
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in mathematical finance. The start date of the position is July 1, 2026.
We offer an excellent research environment. The successful candidate will establish their own research program, supervise graduate students, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.
Applications are submitted through the University of Alberta Career Portal
https://iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/UOA-Careers/jobs/preview/3051
Applications will begin being reviewed on November 18, 2025. The competition will remain open until January 10, 2026.
For more information see
https://caims.ca/university-of-alberta-tenure-track-assistant-professor-in-mathematical-finance/
5. Max Wyman Assistant Professor in Mathematics (3-year position), University of Alberta, considerations start 24 Nov 2025
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a Max Wyman Assistant Professorship in any area of pure and applied mathematics. The position has a 3-year fixed-term appointment.
Applications are submitted through the University of Alberta Career Portal
https://iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/UOA-Careers/jobs/preview/3068
Applications will begin being reviewed on November 24, 2025. The competition will remain open until January 10, 2026.
For more information see
https://caims.ca/university-of-alberta-max-wyman-assistant-professor-in-mathematics/
6. 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.
7. MSI (CAIMS*SCMAI journal) invites submissions
The CAIMS*SCMAI journal Mathematics in Science and Industry (MSI) is accepting submissions via the web portal
https://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/msi/about/submissions
MSI publishes mathematically innovative research papers and review papers on topics relevant to real-world applications. Submissions in all areas of applied and industrial mathematics are welcome.
More information about the journal can be found at
https://caims.ca/mathematics_in_science_and_industry/
8. CAIMS*SCMAI job advertisements
CAIMS*SCMAI maintains a page of paid job ads at
https://caims.ca/current-positions/
For information how to purchase a job ad on the CAIMS*SCMAI webpage, see
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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