Doctoral student in computational mathematics

7 days ago


Göteborg, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full time

Doctoral student in computational mathematics

REF 2024-0682

Reference number PAR 2024/1137

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56,000 students and 6,600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg has about 200 employees and is the largest department of mathematics in Sweden. The department has three scientific divisions: Algebra and Geometry, Analysis and Probability Theory, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and conducts successful research in pure and applied mathematics and mathematical statistics in a wide range of research areas. We have an international environment with frequent exchanges with other universities around the world. The department provides a friendly, creative, and supportive atmosphere with a steady flow of international guests. There are many committed teachers with extensive and broad experience of all aspects of higher education. More information about us can be found on our website: Chalmers Mathematics.

At the division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, we conduct research within the theory and implementation of finite element methods, inverse wave propagation problems, stochastic partial differential equations, geometric numerical integration, optimization, biomathematics, biostatistics, spatial modeling, Bayesian inference, high-dimensional data, large-scale computational methods, and bioinformatics. The division is also expanding in the area of data science and machine learning.

We are looking for a doctoral student in computational mathematics who will work in the project “Adaptive algorithms for inverse problems with applications in medical imaging” under the supervision of Professor Larisa Beilina.

The employment is a fixed-term position limited to a maximum of five years, four years of studies, and up to one year of departmental work distributed during the whole employment period.

The eligibility for academic positions is given in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance. To qualify for the position, the applicant must have obtained a master’s degree or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical statistics, or other relevant field or expect to complete such a degree prior to the start of the employment.

Good presentation and communication skills in oral and written English are required.

Experience in one or several of the following areas may be meritorious: partial differential equations, numerical analysis, computational methods for partial differential equations, and programming.

Please include all relevant work such as bachelor's or master's thesis and articles (provide an English summary if necessary) that you have authored or co-authored.

Assessment

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education at the doctoral level are given in SFS 1998:80.

Admission and employment

Once you have been admitted to doctoral studies, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg.

The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS1993:100.

Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time.

A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at doctoral level for four years.

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Mathematical Sciences, Gothenburg
First day of employment: August 18, 2025

Irina Pettersson, Docent, Head of Unit of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, +46 31 7721740, irinap@chalmers.se

- Application letter (max 2 pages) where you introduce yourself and describe your background and research interests
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Electronic copies of your master and bachelor transcripts
- Copies of your bachelor’s and master’s thesis if available
- Names of at least two reference persons

Application

You can apply to be admitted to doctoral education via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per this notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

Applications must be received by: 2025-02-24

Information for International Applicants

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