The University of Gothenburg offers a research environment where internationally recognised excellence meets an open and collaborative culture. Here, early-career researchers are given the conditions to grow, build networks, and contribute to research with global relevance. This position is part of the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment initiative Gothenburg Global Scholars. Learn more about the initiative and the University here: Gothenburg Global Scholars.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology has about 200 employees and is one of the largest departments of mathematical sciences in the Nordic countries. The department consists of three divisions: Algebra and Geometry, Analysis and Probability, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
We contribute in a significant way to society by our extensive research and education. The working environment at the department is supportive, stimulating, and international, with a continuous flow of international guests. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all our activities. More information about us is available on the website: http://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/math/
This is a "tenure-track" position which comes with a start-up package that includes funding for a doctoral student, as well as funding for travel and inviting guest researchers.
Subject area
Mathematics
Subject area description
We are looking for an Assistant Professor in mathematics to contribute to the department's research activities at the division of Algebra and Geometry. Division of Algebra and Geometry | Chalmers
The new employee is expected to independently develop and conduct research at a high international level. The position also includes teaching at 20%, this corresponds to one course including examination, a total of about 10 weeks, per year.
We expect the new employee to contribute to strengthening and complementing the research in mathematics conducted at the division of Algebra and Geometry.
The department has dedicated teachers with extensive and broad experience in all aspects of undergraduate and postgraduate education in mathematics. We are appreciated by students and continuously seek opportunities for pedagogical development. Our ambition is that our teaching in mathematics will be conducted at the highest international level.
Duties
The duties include
- developing and conducting research in mathematics,
- supervising students (at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels),
- actively seeking external grants,
- participating in the department's activities through administrative assignments,
- teaching mathematics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Communication and collaboration skills are important as many of your tasks will be carried out in collaboration with others.
Eligibility
Eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance and the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg.
A PhD or equivalent foreign degree in a subject area relevant to the position is a requirement. Primary consideration should be given to applicants who have been awarded a PhD or achieved equivalent expertise no more than seven years before the application deadline for the position as Assistant Professor. Applicants who were awarded a PhD or achieved equivalent expertise earlier may also be considered if there are special grounds. Such grounds include leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances. The reasons for the absence, its dates, and its extent must be clearly specified in the application and supported by appropriate documentation.
The official language at the University of Gothenburg is Swedish and teaching is normally in Swedish at bachelor's level and in English at higher levels. Therefore, good language skills and the ability to teach in English are required.
Assessment criteria
Primary consideration will be given to applicants’ scientific qualifications, although pedagogical skills will also be taken into account.
In the assessment of scientific proficiency, particular attention will be paid to research documented through high-quality publications. Quality is considered more important than quantity. Successful research after the PhD and international scientific collaboration are considered merits.
In the assessment of pedagogical merits, particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to plan and teach courses in mathematics.
The assessment criteria for appointment as Assistant Professor are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance, the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg, and the Faculty of Science and Technology’s governing document on assessment criteria for recruitment and promotion of teachers.
Research expertise
Research expertise is demonstrated through scholarly publications and current participation in national and international research collaborations. In the assessment of scientific expertise, particular emphasis is placed on high-quality publications with prestigious international publishers and in respected international peer-reviewed journals. The quality, originality, and impact of publications are given greater emphasis than the total number of publications. The ability to obtain external research funding in competition is highly meritorious.
Teaching expertise
Teaching expertise is demonstrated through documented experience of having planned and implemented teaching in various forms (lectures, seminars, supervision) at the first-cycle, second-cycle and/or doctoral level within the subject area of the position. When assessing teaching expertise, special emphasis is placed on documented teaching work that has contributed to the development of a course or study programme and its instruction and consequently improved the quality.
Collaboration with the community at large and Administrative Competence
Expertise in collaboration with the wider community is demonstrated, for example, through the ability to develop existing collaborative relationships or to establish new collaborations between academia and relevant societal stakeholders, as well as through the ability to communicate research findings to the public.
Administrative competence refers to experience of academic leadership, such as coordinating research or educational activities, as well as contributing to the development of the department or faculty.
Overall Assessment
A position as Assistant Professor is a career-development position targeting researchers and teachers who defended their doctoral thesis relatively recently. The position will be offered to the candidate who is assessed to have the best prospects for carrying out the duties required in the position, collaborating and cooperating with other staff, and contributing positively to the development of activities based on an overall assessment of their expertise and development potential.
International experience, as well as experience from academic environments other than the one in which the doctoral degree was obtained, is highly meritorious.
Employment
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment for five years
Extent: Full-time (100%)
Location: Department of Mathematical Sciences, Gothenburg
Starting date: By agreement
An appointment as Assistant Professor is a fixed-term career-development position. The position comes with a start-up package which includes funding for a PhD student as well as for own travel and to invite guests, thereby allowing the candidate to start building their own research group.
The appointment may be extended, but for no more than a total of two years, if additional time is required to fulfil the purpose of the appointment due to sick leave, parental leave, or other special circumstances.
The purpose of the position is to provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and to strengthen their scientific and pedagogical qualifications in order to meet the requirements for eligibility for appointment as Senior Lecturer.
Promotion to Senior Lecturer
An Assistant Professor is entitled to be considered for promotion to a permanent position as Senior Lecturer in the same subject area as the Assistant Professorship, provided that the individual is qualified for such an appointment and is deemed suitable following an assessment based on the established criteria for promotion to Senior Lecturer.
The assessment criteria for promotion as a teacher are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance, the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg, and the Faculty of Science and Technology’s governing document on assessment criteria for recruitment and promotion of teachers. (GU 2025/1411)
Moving to Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden, beautifully situated on the west coast. The city is well known for its friendly atmosphere and high quality of life. Choosing a career in a new country is a major step. Gothenburg offers a welcoming environment and strong support for international talent relocating to the region.
Internationally recruited staff are offered a contracted relocation package and tax advisory services (Global Mobility support).
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Other information
The position of Assistant Professor is a career-development appointment and constitutes a step in an academic career path designed to enable researchers to develop their independence and establish their own research profile, with the right to be assessed for promotion to a permanent position as Senior Lecturer. At the University of Gothenburg, Senior Lecturers are also eligible to be assessed for promotion to a permanent position as Full Professor.
To support a healthy work–life balance, we offer academic freedom, flexible working arrangements, and generous annual leave. Employees are also entitled to a range of benefits, including a wellness allowance, supplementary parental benefits, and an occupational pension scheme. For more information about employment benefits at the University of Gothenburg, please visit: Employment benefits | University of Gothenburg
If you do not have formal training in academic teaching, you will be given the opportunity to undertake such training as part of your employment. Participation in these courses is mandatory.
If you do not have proficiency in Swedish at a minimum of level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), you will be offered language courses as part of your employment. Participation in these courses is mandatory.
Selection process
Eligibility screening of applicants will take place after the application deadline. The application documents of eligible candidates will subsequently be submitted to external reviewers for assessment.
As part of the selection process, in addition to expert assessment and interviews, trial lectures and reference checks may also be conducted.
Interviews are planned to take place on December 17.
Contact information
Bernt Wennberg, Head of Department, tel +46 (0)31-772 5326, email wennberg@chalmers.se
Daniel Persson, Head of Division, tel +46 (0)31-772 3174, email danper@chalmers.se
Lars Martin Sektnan, Head of Unit, tel +46 (0)31-772 3719, email sektnan@chalmers.se
Unions
Information about union representatives at the University of Gothenburg is available here.
Applications
Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. Together with your application, the following should be attached:
- Personal letter.
- CV, including list of publications.
- Certificate of doctoral degree and other documents that you wish to be considered.
- Copies of your most relevant publications in full format (maximum six publications) together with motivation for your choice and an account of your contribution to the publications.
- A 4-year research plan with a description of current and planned research as well as other planned activities relevant to this position (maximum four pages).
- Description of pedagogical expertise, including information about the extent and level of teaching done and evaluations of its quality. It should also include a short pedagogical reflection (maximum four pages).
- Description of your experience of leadership, administration and cooperation with the surrounding community.
- Two references whom we can contact.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.
Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent to:
University of Gothenburg
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Att: Pernilla Junedahl
Chalmers tvärgata 3
S-412 96 Gothenburg
Sweden
Stating PAR 2026/400.
Please submit your application in English, as it will be reviewed by external reviewers whose working language is English
Application deadline: 30 October 2026
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. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
