Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral researcher position for up to two years at INRIA Futurs, Orsay (near Paris), in the area of highperformance scientific computing.  The successful candidate will work mainly with dr. Laura Grigori (INRIA) on one or more of the ongoing projects on numerical linear algebra. The focus of these projects is in parallel direct methods as used in solving large systems of equations and least squares problems and in particular on their applications to sparse and/or structured matrices.  The postdoctoralresearcher is expected to conduct his/her research in designing algorithms for sparse and/or structured matrices and implement them in a  form of portable, stable codes.  The new algorithms will beevaluated on real-life applications, through the existing academic and industrial collaborations in geodesy, statistics, hydrogeology.  Thework anticipated here ranges from a theoretical investigation to algorithmic development followed by performance evaluation on diversecomputational platforms.  The experience in relevant areas is advantageous, however, the details of the candidate's involvement canbe tuned to match the best his/her interests and skills.

The position includes a salary of 2154 euros gross monthly (around 1750 euros net monthly) and travel opportunities.

Required : Applicants must hold a PhD in Applied Mathematics, ComputerScience or a closely related field.  Previous research experience innumerical linear algebra, parallel computing will be an asset.
For further information contact Laura Grigori.
- details are available at:
   http://www-rocq.inria.fr/~lgrigori/postdoc.html
- for details about INRIA please consult:
   http://www.inria.fr/

Applications should be sent to Laura.Grigori@inria.fr .  They should include a covering letter, a Curriculum Vitae, and two letters ofreference (directly from recommenders).

Deadline for application: October 30, 2006 or until filled.

Starting date is: before December, 31, 2006.