Profs. C. Carstensen, B. Niethammer, J. Sprekels, A. Mielke, D.Hoemberg, B. Kummer, L. Recke , A. Griewank and nine scientificassociates have established the DFG Graduiertenkolleg 1128. All aremembers of the Humboldt University or the WIAS institute and belongwith one exception also to the research center Matheon headed by MartinGroetschel, which has just passed its first review.

The Graduiertenkolleg is a temporary graduate school supported by theDFG (German Science Foundation) since last year. It currently comprises7 doctoral and 4 qualifying students, of whom the majority are nonGerman. Starting April 1st seven more scholarships for a three yearperiod become available. The focus of the study and research program is

Analysis, Numerics, and Optimization of Multiphase Problems

and we are looking for applicants from mathematics, physics andengineering with a keen interest and strong background in appliedmathematics. For more informatioon look at

       http://multiphase.mathematik.hu-berlin.de

Please encourage suitable students to contact us by e-mail and send in a resume, preferably by the middle of February.

       Andreas Griewank

       fon: +49-30-2093 5820
       sec: +49-30-2093 5833 ( Jutta Kerger )
       griewank@math.hu-berlin.de