From urban at mathematik.uni-muenchen.de Mon Jul 20 18:01:21 2009 From: urban at mathematik.uni-muenchen.de (urban@mathematik.uni-muenchen.de) Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:01:21 +0200 Subject: [POPLmark] CFP special issue of JAR Message-ID: <20090721000121.0mz57ltnok0k4c44@webmail.mathematik.uni-muenchen.de> ==================================================================== Journal of Automated Reasoning Special issue on Binding, Substitution and Naming First Call for Papers Mathematical treatments of concrete syntax have always been a central concern in symbolic computation, programming language implementation and computer-aided reasoning. Theories of abstract syntax have proved harder to find, especially those addressing properties related to substituting structures for variables, binding of names and fresh name generation. This special issue is devoted to papers describing recent advances in this area. Submissions are encouraged, but not limited to, the following topics: * logical frameworks, meta-languages and tools that aid reasoning about substitution and binding * new formalisation techniques for languages involving binders * applications in programming languages that support binding * mechanised meta-theory of calculi involving binding and fresh name generation * logic-based, categorical or set-based theories of names and binding * unification for languages involving binders Manuscripts should be unpublished works and not submitted elsewhere. Revised and enhanced versions of papers published in conference proceedings that have not appeared in archival journals are eligible for submission. All submissions will be reviewed according to the high standards of scholarship and originality characteristic of the Journal of Automated Reasoning. Submissions are due October 1, 2009. Papers should be in pdf format following the JAR guidelines for authors, see http://www.springer.com/computer/foundations/journal/10817 We encourage authors to keep their submissions below 25 pages. Authors should submit their papers electronically via Easychair, see http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=taasnjar09 Guest Editors: Christian Urban and Maribel Fernandez (TU Munich,King's College London) ================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. From andrew.gacek at gmail.com Thu Jul 30 23:25:02 2009 From: andrew.gacek at gmail.com (Andrew Gacek) Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:25:02 -0500 Subject: [POPLmark] Postdoctoral Opportunity at the University of Minnesota Message-ID: Applications are invited for a one-year postdoctoral position at the University of Minnesota. The appointment is expected to start in Fall 2009 and will be in the areas of computational logic and programming languages. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct research on some of the following topics: * the design of logics for specifying computational systems and for reasoning about such specifications, * the implementation of systems embodying such logics, and * the use of the implemented systems in constructing actual specifications and reasoning about them. A deep understanding of proof theoretic treatments of aspects such as induction and co-induction and of issues related to proof search in sequent calculi and related logical systems is needed for participating in such research at the appropriate level. Familiarity with proof assistants and logical frameworks such as Coq and Twelf will also be beneficial. To apply for this position, go to the U of M Employment System at https://employment.umn.edu/ and search postings with req#: 162068. The online application process will require you to submit a current CV, the names and contact information of three references and a research statement of approximately two pages that describes past research and future plans in a way that addresses appropriateness for the position advertised. A prerequisite for employment is a doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related field. Review of applications will begin by August 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Gopalan Nadathur at gopalan at cs.umn.edu.