Doctoral student position in Operator Algebras

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-08-19

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB är på jakt efter en skicklig doktorand och du kan vara rätt person för jobbet. Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB söker en medarbetare på heltid som vill arbeta 6 månader eller längre. Kan det vara du? Göteborg är platsen där detta jobb har sin tjänsteort.

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB har just nu en ledig tjänst som doktorand. Om du vill ta din karriär till nästa nivå, ta en titt på deras jobbannons och se om jobbet passar dig! Söker du efter en spännande karriär som doktorand? Sök jobbet hos Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB senast måndag den tjugonionde september 2025 och bli en del av deras team.

Jobbannons

We are looking for a doctoral student that will join a growing research group in operator algebras, which is preeminent in Sweden and among the strongest worldwide. Our young and dynamic team consists of five professors and several doctoral students and postdocs. We value our open, supporting and inspiring atmosphere with weekly activities throughout the academic year. You will have the opportunity to participate in the organization of events in Gothenburg and travel to international scientific conferences.

About us 

The research project will be on the structure theory of operator algebras. It is funded by the Swedish Research Council and will be supervised by Professor Hannes Thiel. Please consult Hannes Thiel or his website http://hannesthiel.org for possible specific research directions of this position.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg has about 200 employees and is the largest department of mathematics in Sweden. We have an international environment with frequent exchanges with other universities around the world. We provide a friendly, creative, and supportive atmosphere with a steady flow of international guests. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all our activities. We work actively to be a parent-friendly organization.

Who we are looking for: 

• To qualify as a doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits in mathematics. *
• You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Applicants must have a strong background and interest in mathematics, as evidenced by excellent course grades and undergraduate thesis work.
• Good knowledge of functional analysis is required
• for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted. 

The following experience will strengthen your application: 

• Knowledge of operator algebras is meritorious but not required.

What you will do: 

• Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Mathematics (Mathematics | Chalmers) 
• Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing 
• The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours 

As a doctoral student you will be part of an international research environment while you expand your knowledge of the field and write your thesis. This gives opportunities for many inspiring conversations, a lot of autonomous work and some travel

Contract terms and what we offer: 

• The doctoral student positions are fully funded from start. 
• As a doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees. 
• The position is limited to four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position to five years. 
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date, otherwise the admission may be withdrawn. 
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025). 
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg. 

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.  

Application procedure 

The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files. 

CV 

Personal letter 

• A brief introduction about yourself. 
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position. 

Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts. 

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.  

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview. 

We welcome your application no later than September 29

For questions, please contact:  

Anders Södergren, director of PhD studies,

Email: andesod@chalmers.se

Tel:+46-317723066

Hjalmar Rosengren, head of unit

Email: hjalmar@chalmers.se

Tel:+46-317725358

Hannes Thiel, professor

Email: hannes.thiel@chalmers.se

Tel: +46-317725087

We look forward to your application! 

• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***  

 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.