PhD Student in Mathematics (Stockholm University)

Reference number: SU FV-0906-26 Host Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Mathematics Application Deadline: 22-04-2026 Employment Start Date: To be confirmed Location: Stockholm, Sweden Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term, up to 4 years About the Position The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University offers PhD positions in Computational Mathematics, which covers areas such as: Numerical analysis Symbolic computations Computer science Computational biology Computational statistics Specific Projects Available: Computational methods for inference of large sequencing datasets – supervised by Kristoffer Sahlin Advanced computational methods for rational approximation: PDEs, industrial applications, and more – supervised by Davide Pradovera Eligibility Requirements General Entry Requirements: Completed a second-cycle (master’s) degree or equivalent (240 HEC, including 60 HEC second-cycle courses) Specific Entry Requirements: Completed at least 60 HEC in a mathematical subject Completed at least 30 HEC in either numerical analysis or computer science Selection Criteria Candidates will be assessed based on: Knowledge in relevant research fields Written and oral proficiency in English Analytical thinking, creativity, initiative, independence Ability to collaborate Previous studies, grades, quality of degree projects, references, motivation letter Selected candidates may be interviewed (interviews expected mid-May 2026) Employment Terms Temporary full-time employment for the duration of PhD studies (up to 4 years) Primary focus on doctoral research; up to 20% of time may involve teaching, research assistance, or administration Employment contracts renewed for up to 1 year initially, then up to 2 years at a time Application Procedure Apply through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Required documents: Personal letter (motivation) CV Any additional documents requested in the application form Contacts Director of PhD Studies: Chun-Biu Li – cbli@math.su.se Division Head: Lars Arvestad – arve@math.su.se Union Representatives: ST/OFR: st@st.su.se Saco-S: saco@saco.su.se Seko: sekodirekt@seko.se If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Reference number: SU FV-0906-26
Host Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Mathematics
Application Deadline: 22-04-2026
Employment Start Date: To be confirmed
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term, up to 4 years

About the Position

The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University offers PhD positions in Computational Mathematics, which covers areas such as:

Numerical analysis
Symbolic computations
Computer science
Computational biology
Computational statistics

Specific Projects Available:

Computational methods for inference of large sequencing datasets – supervised by Kristoffer Sahlin
Advanced computational methods for rational approximation: PDEs, industrial applications, and more – supervised by Davide Pradovera

Eligibility Requirements

General Entry Requirements:

Completed a second-cycle (master’s) degree or equivalent (240 HEC, including 60 HEC second-cycle courses)

Specific Entry Requirements:

Completed at least 60 HEC in a mathematical subject
Completed at least 30 HEC in either numerical analysis or computer science

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed based on:

Knowledge in relevant research fields
Written and oral proficiency in English
Analytical thinking, creativity, initiative, independence
Ability to collaborate
Previous studies, grades, quality of degree projects, references, motivation letter
Selected candidates may be interviewed (interviews expected mid-May 2026)

Employment Terms

Temporary full-time employment for the duration of PhD studies (up to 4 years)
Primary focus on doctoral research; up to 20% of time may involve teaching, research assistance, or administration
Employment contracts renewed for up to 1 year initially, then up to 2 years at a time

Application Procedure

Apply through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Required documents:

Personal letter (motivation)
CV
Any additional documents requested in the application form

Contacts

Director of PhD Studies: Chun-Biu Li – cbli@math.su.se
Division Head: Lars Arvestad – arve@math.su.se
Union Representatives:
- ST/OFR: st@st.su.se
- Saco-S: saco@saco.su.se
- Seko: sekodirekt@seko.se