Senior Lecturer in Mathematics

Information about the research
The Department of Mathematical Sciences is one of the largest in Northern Europe, comprising more than 100 employees in a joint department of Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg. The department has three divisions: Analysis and Probability Theory, Algebra and Geometry, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics, reflecting our broad expertise in research and education at a high international level. The department is affiliated with the Chalmers Areas of Advance, and is an important partner of other sciences and industrial projects.

The research at the department include a wide variety of subjects; algebraic geometry, number theory, algebra and representation theory, harmonic analysis, computational mathematics and optimization, discrete mathematics and probability theory, complex analysis, functional analysis, kinetic theory, mathematical physics, biomathematics, mathematical and applied statistics. The department prides itself in its recognized excellence in mathematics research. Faculty research generates extensive support from national and international funding agencies. Our aim is to continue to develop our active and thriving research environment.

Expertise in mathematical education, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, is highly valued at the department. The faculty teaches a vast spectrum of courses across programs at the two universities, ranging from large, fundamental classes to advanced graduate level courses. The department offers master programs in mathematics, mathematical statistics, financial mathematics, applied mathematics, and advanced engineering mathematics. We are continuously seeking opportunities for improvement, for instance by exploiting new technology and mathematical software in connection with teaching. Our goal is to be a leader in mathematics teaching at the top international levels.

The department is proud of its friendly and supportive work environment and actively and continually works to ensure that all members prosper and are included in the overreaching goals and activities of the department.

More information about us is available on the website: http://www.chalmers.se/math/

Major responsibilities
You are expected to be engaged in independent research in mathematics and activities for attracting external funding. Your duties will include planning and performing teaching at all levels as well as supervision of the independent work of Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. students. You are expected to take part in developing new teaching methods, for example through the application of new technologies and use of mathematical software. The position includes supervision of students' independent work, in particular acting as supervisor for bachelor, master and Ph.D. students.

Position summary
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Chalmers invites applications for a Senior Lecturer position. Applications from all mathematical and applied mathematical research areas will be considered, but the teaching duties will primarily be in undergraduate mathematics.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is one of the largest in Northern Europe. Our faculty has broad expertise in research and education at a high international level. We are proud of our creative and supportive work environment. We welcome applicants who will take an active role in the daily activities and further development of the department.

You should be an active researcher and teacher in mathematics with broad interests and experience. Precedence is given to applicants with substantial scientific contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation and a well-documented record of successful teaching. Demonstrated ability to attract external funding is highly meritorious.

The department has ongoing cooperation with several industrial partners and scientific centers and departments at Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg. You will have an excellent opportunity to interact with, and promote the use of mathematics in, these other areas of science and technology.

Chalmers offers an individualized relocation package (including subsidies for moving costs and help with practical issues when moving to Sweden).

Application deadline: 16 January 2016

For questions, please contact:
Head of Department, Bernt Wennberg, Mathematical Sciences, wennberg@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 5326.

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Building Futures, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!