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University of Gothenburg, Department of Mathematical Sciences

Position ID:
1161-PHD [#27911, REF 2025-0666]
Position Title:
Nine Doctoral student positions at the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2026/02/23 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/12/22, listed until 2026/02/23)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Join one of Sweden’s leading mathematics departments! 

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg is the largest mathematics department in Sweden, with around 200 dedicated employees. We excel in both pure and applied mathematics as well as mathematical statistics, with research spanning a wide range of areas. 

Our department is organized into three divisions: 
 
Algebra and Geometry 
Analysis and Probability Theory 
Applied Mathematics and Statistics 

As an internationally renowned department, we are proud to foster a creative, collaborative, and inclusive environment. With regular exchanges with universities worldwide and a steady stream of international visitors, we offer a global, innovative and stimulating atmosphere. 

If you are looking for an inspiring place to advance your career in mathematics, join us and be part of a community that values innovation, collaboration and inclusion. 

Contract terms and what we offer at Chalmers 
  • The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start. 
  • As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees. 
  • As a Doctoral student, you will be enrolled in a graduate program at the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Please, read more about our graduate program here. 
  • The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position to five years. 
  • A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. Gothenburg. 
A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025). 

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities. 

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in. 

Discover more 
Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here. 
Learn more about being a Doctoral student at the Mathematical Sciences by watching interviews with current Doctoral students here. 

Positions at Chalmers: 
If you are interested in more than one position, you may apply to multiple roles. Note that we do not accept any applications via email and that you do not need an acceptance letter from the supervisor. Specific requirements are described in the announcements. TOEFL/IELTS is not a requirement, and the English proficiency is typically documented by a master's thesis or other reports written in English. 

For questions, please contact: 
Irina Pettersson, Head of Unit, associate professor at Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematical Sciences Jakob Björnberg, Head of Unit, senior lecturer at Analysis and Probability Theory, Mathematical Sciences 
Daniel Persson, Head of Unit, professor at Algebra and geometry, Mathematical Sciences

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=14489&rmlang=UK external link.
Contact: Bernt Wennberg
Email: email address
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Chalmers University of Technology
and University of Gothenburg
Mathematical Sciences
SE-412 96 Gothenburg
Sweden
Web Page: http://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/math/Pages/default.aspx