University of Gothenburg Doctoral position in Applied Mathematics and Statistics 2023

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.

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

Host: University of Gothenburg
 Tagged: Postgraduate Vacancies (PhD) 
Eligible Countries: All Countries 
 Benefits: Graduate Assistantship | Employment | Scholarship. 
Deadline: February 24, 2023

Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

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.

Our department continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all our activities. We work actively to be a parent-friendly organization.

We are looking for one doctoral student who would work on any of the research areas of the division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics ().

Job assignments

You will be enrolled in a graduate program at the Department of Mathematical Sciences (). During the second half of PhD studies 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 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.

Eligibility

Education at third-cycle level requires general eligibility and, where appropriate, specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject.

The general eligibility requirements for education at third-cycle level are:

• having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or
• the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or
• the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad.

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 by September 1, 2023.

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

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.

Required Documents

• 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 letter (max 2 pages) where you introduce yourself and describe your background and research interests

Scholarship Duration & Reward

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.

Once you have been admitted for education at third-cycle level, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg.

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 third-cycle level for four years.

The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.

Method of Application

You can apply to be admitted for education at third-cycle level via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.

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

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Deadline:

February 24, 2023