We are searching for a Senior Lecturer to the Division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics who would contribute to our expertise in the area of mathematical statistics towards data science. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a high-level research program in mathematical statistics with emphasis on computer intensive methods and participate in the undergraduate and graduate level teaching in mathematical statistics at our department.
We expect the successful candidate to strengthen and complement the research performed at the Division of Applied Mathematics and Statistics which is internationally recognized in areas such as
The eligibility for this employment follows from the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg. A completed PhD degree in a subject area relevant to the position or similar scientific competence acquired in some other way. An applicant with a foreign degree that is judged to be comparable is also eligible.
The bachelor’s level teaching is normally in Swedish, although the teaching at the master’s and PhD levels is in English. Thus, good language skills and ability to teach in English are required.
The assessment of your application will be based on your scientific skills and pedagogical merits. Both parts will be equally important for the final assessment.
When assessing your scientific proficiency, special attention is paid to your competence documented by publications of high quality. Quality is more important than quantity. Research with important contributions after your PhD degree as well as international scientific collaboration are considered as strong merits.
When assessing your pedagogical merits, special emphasis is placed on your ability to plan and teach courses in mathematical statistics.
We will choose the applicant who, after the overall assessment of skills and potential to develop, is considered to have the best prerequisites to carry out the tasks included in the job description, to collaborate with other people, and to contribute to a positive development of the activities at the department. It will also be included in the overall assessment how the applicant’s qualifications and plans complement and strengthen the activities in accordance with the strategy of the department.
Previous leave of absence due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances will be taken into account in the assessment and should be pointed out in connection with the list of merits and experience.
Chalmers University of Technology was founded in 1829 through the will of William Chalmers and is consistently ranked among the top 100 Engineering Universities in the world. Education at Chalmers is strongly linked to advanced research in areas of particular strength. Over a third of the students enrolled on our Master’s Programmes are international students. Fee-paying students have numerous scholarship opportunities. The duration for all programmes is two years and upon completion of studies candidates will be granted a Master’s degree, MSc.