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 vibrant divisions:
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.
At the heart of our department is a commitment to education. With highly skilled and passionate educators, we are committed to providing exceptional education while supporting professional growth. Our passionate educators and researchers work together to create a family-friendly, equality-driven workplace where diversity is celebrated.
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 PhD-positions are fully funded from start
- As a PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD student at the Mathematical Sciences by watching interviews with current PhD students here.
Positions at Chalmers:
PhD Position in Optimization
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
PhD position in Numerical Linear Algebra
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
PhD Position in Computational Mathematics for SPDEs
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
PhD position in Mathematical aspects of General Relativity
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
PhD Student in Mathematical Analysis or Probability Theory
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
PhD position in Integrable Systems
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Ph.D student in the Mathematical Foundation of Quantum Information Theory
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Ph.D student in Operator Algebras
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
PhD position in Mathematics
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Positions at the University of Gothenburg:
Doctoral student at the Division of Algebra and Geometry PAR 2024/1145
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Doctoral student in Probability theory PAR 2024/1142
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Doctoral student in Computational Mathematics PAR 2024/1137
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Doctoral student in Statistics and Machine Learning PAR 2024/1127
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Doctoral student in Statistics and Machine Learning PAR 2024/1113
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Doctoral student in mathematics: Spectral theory of differential equations PAR 2024/1163
Application deadline: 2025-02-24
For questions, please contact:
Irina Pettersson, Head of Unit, docent at Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematical Sciences
Hjalmar Rosengren, Head of Unit, professor 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.