Uppsala University, Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics conducts research and provides education at undergraduate to graduate level in mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. The number of employees is 120, including 30 PhD students. The Department has three research programs: analysis and probability, algebra and geometry, applied mathematics and statistics.

Duties: Conduct research in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. Teaching and administration can be included, no more than 20 percent.

Requirements: To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. 

Documented ability to excellent research in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. The applicant´s research should harmonize well with the department´s ongoing research projects http://math.uu.se/research/.

Ability to teach in Swedish or English is a requirement as well as proficiency in spoken and written English.

How to apply: The application should include a short description of research interests and relevant skills, CV, list of publications, copies of diploma with marks, and other relevant information, including the contact details of up to three referees is commendable. We do not want any letters of recommendation. Please indicate which current researcher/research group you prefer to work with.

Salary: Individual salary.
 
Starting date: 1 September 2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the positions please contact:

Professor Tobias Ekholm, e-mail tobias.ekholm@math.uu.se, phone +46 (0)18-4716399 (Algebra and geometry).

Professor Erik Ekström, e-mail erik.ekstrom@math.uu.se, phone +46 (0)18-4713834 (Applied mathematics and statistics).

Professor Kaj Nyström, e-mail kaj.nystrom@math.uu.se, phone +46 (0)18-4713285 (Analysis and probability).

Head of Department Georgios Dimitroglou Rizell, e-mail georgios.dimitroglou@math.uu.se, phone +46 (0)18-4713225.

Please submit your application by 16 December 2020, UFV-PA 2020/4231.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2021-09-01
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 4
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2020/4231
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 19.Nov.2020
Last application date 16.Dec.2020 11:59 PM CET

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