The International Center for Mathematical Sciences – Sofia (ICMS-Sofia) is happy to announce that based on a strong selection process done by the Recruitment committee, the Advisory Board of ICMS-Sofia approved Prof. Ludmil Katzarkov as a Chair of a new programme - Theory of Atoms.
A seminar talk by Boaz Moerman, Utrecht University
Abstract: The Chinese remainder theorem states that given coprime integers p_1, ..., p_n and integers a_1, ..., a_n, we can always find an integer m such that m ~ a_i mod p_i for all i. Similarly given distinct numbers x_1,..., x_n and y_1, ..., y_n we can find a polynomial f such that f(x_i)=y_i. These statements are two instances of strong approximation for the affine line (over the integers Z and the polynomials k[x] over a field k). In this talk we will consider when an analogue of this holds for special subsets of Z and k[x], such as squarefree integers or polynomials without simple roots, and different varieties. We give a precise description for which subsets this holds on a toric variety.
The event is set to gather prominent mathematicians and researchers from around the world, fostering an environment of knowledge exchange and collaboration. The event will feature a series of presentations and discussions on cutting-edge developments in mathematical sciences. IMSAC Days in Sofia aims to celebrate the very successful collaboration between the institutes involved in the Institute of the Mathematical Sciences of the Americas Consortium (IMSAC). It will solidify connections and further expand the prosperous cooperation between these esteemed institutions.
An ICMS seminar talk by Mladen Dimitrov, University of Lille
Abstract: An amazing feature of the p-adic L-functions is their ability to live in families, thus their laws are governed by the geometry of p-adic eigenvarieties. In this lecture we will illustrate this philosophy through examples coming from classical modular forms and the Coleman-Mazur eigencurve.
Simons Foundation
Grant 2022-2025
The Simons Foundation International, Ltd., (SFI) is funding a project of the International Center for Mathematical Sciences for the period 2022 – 2025.
The grant is aimed at supporting displaced scientists from Ukraine and other countries, organizing international scientific events with the participation of world-renowned and established mathematicians, and opening new research positions for young scientists.
Upcoming Events
- 16 December 2024 - 19 December 2024
The goal of this workshop is to explain the foundations of the new theory of atoms, introduced recently by L. Katzarkov, M. Kontsevich, T. Pantev and T. Yu. We will discuss recent advances in this field, applications and future directions.
Special Announcement:
The Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IMI-BAS) announces four temporary (5-year) positions for R4 Leading researchers (Chairs), who are at the career stage at which they are already established leaders with a recognized track record of research achievements. The approved researchers will be affiliated with the International Center for Mathematical Sciences – Sofia (ICMS-Sofia), which is part of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The positions are financially supported by Simons Foundation grant and funds from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria.
The goal is:
- acceleration of progress in mathematics,
- acceleration of ICMS-Sofia reputation worldwide,
- establishing ICMS-Sofia as a leading regional scientific center producing a pipeline for Bulgarian and international talents,
- expanding ICMS-Sofia influence to society in Bulgaria at large in outreach activities and integration with industry.
The approved Chairs must establish their own research groups, consisting of an established researcher, a postdoc, and/or a PhD student. The Chairs need to ensure a high international visibility of the research groups obtaining major results in hot areas of mathematics in the first 5 years. The Chair’s contract can be extended for another 5 years or lead to a permanent position in IMI-BAS.
The selection process will be done by a Recruitment committee and the final selection will be approved by the ICMS Advisory Board.
An evaluation by the above committee will be made after third (Intermediate Report) and fifth year (Final Report). The contracts will be extended upon the committee decision.
Payment to the Leading Researcher/Chair: up to 4800 EUR (9388 BGN) per month. The corresponding social insurance contributions due by the employer are not included in the above amount. Competitive salaries will be provided to the team members (senior staff, postdocs and PhD students). IMI-BAS will appoint the Chair and the team members under an employment contract.
Additionally, each research group will be offered an attractive amount of money for visitors and conferences.
Starting date is planned to be September 1, 2024, the earliest, but it can be negotiated if needed. The working language is English or Bulgarian.
Additional information will be available upon request.
Applications can be made in any field of the contemporary fundamental and applied Mathematics. There are no restrictions on the applicant’s nationality and gender.
Interested candidates should provide a CV, list of publications, and a project description (up to 10 pages). Letters of recommendation are not required but will be considered if provided. Please, send your applications by E-mail to director@math.bas.bg.
Deadline: Applications completed by July 31, 2024 will be given full consideration, although applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Annual conferences
The mission of the initiative Women in Mathematics in South-Eastern Europe is to promote the role of female mathematicians.
The mission will be achieved through series of annual conferences with the main goal to celebrate women in Mathematics, to disseminate new results and create new long-term collaborations among scientists in South-Eastern Europe. We hope Women in Mathematics of South-Eastern Europe will attract the attention of young researchers and researchers from less-favoured countries.
The inaugural conference of the initiative Women in Mathematics in South-Eastern Europe took place in Dec 2020. A special distinguished guest of the inaugural conference was prof. Mina Teicher from the Department of Mathematics and Gonda Brain Research Center, Bar-Ilan University, Israel. Prof Teicher is also Director of Emmy Noether Institute for Mathematics.
This meeting has as its main objective bringing together young Bulgarian mathematicians working all over the world.
We envision two main outcomes:
- enriching relations between young mathematicians working in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian mathematical diaspora;
- enhancing the professional development of young Bulgarian mathematicians by presenting new opportunities using the national and European scientific programmes.
The inaugural event of the series was held May 19-20 2021 and commemorated the brightest Bulgarian holiday the Day of Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture and the Slavоnic Alphabet May 24.
