PhD Students in Mathematical Sciences

Lund University, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Division of Mathematics, Faculty of Science.

We are looking for mentors and exercise class leaders/teaching assistants for our introductory courses in mathematics and computational programming.

Description of the workplace

The Centre for Mathematical Sciences has approximately 150 employees, of which approximately 40 are in the Division of Mathematics, Faculty of Science (NF) where the position is located. Other departments are Mathematics LTH with numerical analysis and Mathematical statistics. The Department of Mathematics NF has the overall responsibility for natural science bachelor's and master's programs in mathematics and provides courses in mathematics and numerical analysis that are also optional within other program orientations at the Faculty of Science and that can be read as independent courses.

We offer

Lund University is a state authority that offers good employment conditions. Read more on the university's website about Working with us. As student employee, you as a student can combine studies with work and supplement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.

Job assignments

As a student employee, you will work as a mentor/coordinating mentor and/or as an seminar and exercise leader/teaching assistant for small student groups on our introductory courses MATA31 Analysis in One Variable, MATA32 Algebra and Vector Geometry and NUMA01 Computational Programming with Python as well as ÄMAA01 Analysis in One Variable for Subject Teachers and ÄMAA02 Algebra and Vector Geometry for Subject Teachers.

The courses MATA31, MATA32 and NUMA01 are given in English and ÄMAA01 and ÄMAA02 are given in Swedish.

In all roles, you will be supported by the teacher responsible for the course who can answer your questions regarding the course's content and pedagogical structure. There is also a coordinator at the institution who ensures that you get the information and practical help you need. More specific information about the different roles can be found below.