The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, is offering nine fully funded doctoral student positions across a wide spectrum of mathematics research areas. Chalmers, located in Gothenburg, hosts Sweden’s largest mathematics department, with over 200 researchers and a vibrant, international research environment. The department is organized into three divisions: Algebra and Geometry, Analysis and Probability Theory, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Research topics for these PhD positions include Algebra & Geometry, Number Theory & Harmonic Analysis, Mathematical General Relativity, Computational Mathematics, Geometric Hydrodynamics, Discrete Optimization & Computational Complexity, Cancer Bioinformatics, AI 3D City Modelling, and Analysis & Probability Theory.

Doctoral students at Chalmers are considered employees, receiving a starting salary of 34,550 SEK/month (as of May 25, 2025) and full employee benefits. The positions are fully funded for four years, with the possibility to extend to five years if teaching up to 20% is undertaken. Chalmers is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality, with initiatives such as the GENIE project. International applicants are welcome, and Swedish language courses are available to help non-native speakers integrate.

Applicants should hold a strong academic background in mathematics or closely related fields, typically at the master’s level. English proficiency is demonstrated through academic writing (e.g., master’s thesis); TOEFL/IELTS scores are not required. Applications must be submitted online via the Chalmers job portal, and candidates may apply for multiple positions. No acceptance letter from a supervisor is needed, and email applications are not accepted. The application deadline for all positions is February 23, 2026.

Supervisors and heads of units for these positions include Irina Pettersson (Associate Professor, Applied Mathematics and Statistics), Jakob Björnberg (Senior Lecturer, Analysis and Probability Theory), and Daniel Persson (Professor, Algebra and Geometry). The department fosters a collaborative and innovative atmosphere, with regular international exchanges and a commitment to scientific excellence. For more information and to apply, visit the official Chalmers vacancies page.