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The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg has about 200 employees and is the largest department of mathematics in Sweden. We are an international environment with frequent exchanges with other universities around the world. We provide a supportive and creative atmosphere with a steady flow of international guests. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all our activities. We work actively to be a parent-friendly organization.

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As a PhD student you will be part of an international research environment while you expand your knowledge of the field and write your thesis. This gives opportunities for many inspiring conversations, a lot of autonomous work and some travel. You are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form. In addition, the position will normally include 20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties.

The employment is limited to a maximum of four years, with the possibility for one year extension due to departmental duties. 

Mathematics

Any research field present at the division Analysis and Probability Theory.

The eligibility for academic positions is given in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance. To qualify for the position, you must have obtained a master's degree or a 4-year bachelor's degree, or expect to complete that degree by the time the employment starts.

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance.

Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics, with excellent course grades and undergraduate thesis work. Good verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

The applications will be assessed by a local recruitment committee at Mathematical Sciences.

Type of employment: Up to three PhD student positions, fixed-term employment, limited to four years with the possibility of one year extension.

Extent: 100 %

Location: Analysis and Probability Theory, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Gothenburg

First day of employment: August 15, 2022 or as agreed

Reference number: PAR 2022/57

We are looking for up to three PhD students at the division Analysis and Probability Theory. The research project can be in any area represented at the division, including harmonic and functional analysis, mathematical physics, partial differential equations and probability theory.

Submit the following documents:

• Personal letter, stating your motivation for applying and any specific research interests
• CV
• Theses and other scientific publication (include an English summary if necessary)
• Diplomas, grade transcripts and other certificates
• Contact information for two reference persons (name, phone number, email address, relation).

Johan Tykesson, director of PhD studies in mathematics, [email protected]

Hjalmar Rosengren, head of unit, [email protected]

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Closing date: February 25, 2022

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

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