Nine Doctoral student positions at the Department of Mathematical Sciences

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:

Doctoral student in mathematics (Division of Algebra and Geometry)

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

Doctoral student in number theory or harmonic analysis

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

Doctoral student in Mathematics (Division of Analysis and Probability Theory)

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

Doctoral student in Mathematical General Relativity

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

Doctoral student in computational mathematics

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

Doctoral student in Geometric Hydrodynamics

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

Doctoral student in discrete optimization and computational complexity

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

Doctoral student in Cancer Bioinformatics

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

Doctoral student in AI 3D city modelling

Application deadline: February 23, 2026

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

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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.

Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.