Professor in Mathematics

The Division of Mathematics at the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Chalmers invites applications for a position as Full Professor in Mathematics with emphasis on Modelling and Computation in applications. You should be a leading researcher and teacher in mathematics with a broad interest and experience in its applications to other scientific areas and technology.

We expect you to have a positive impact on our ongoing diversified research in mathematics which has its focus on applications, and to integrate well with our other internationally successful researchers in this area. An outstanding scientific record is expected, as well as the ability to create a vibrant academic atmosphere among Ph.D. students and co-workers in mathematics. 

The department has ongoing cooperation with several industrial partners and medical institutions, as well as collaborations with several scientific centers and departments at Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg.

Part of the overall research at Chalmers is organized into eight interdisciplinary Areas of Advance. You are expected to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to 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).

Information about the Division and the Department
At the Division of Mathematics we conduct research at a high international level in a number of mathematical areas in theoretical and applied mathematics. The division is an important partner of other sciences and industrial projects. We make a significant contribution to the benefit of society by extensive education, and are continually looking to improve ourselves in these efforts. 

The work environment is supportive, creative and international, with about 100 employees. Together with the Division of Mathematical Statistics we form the academic part of the department of Mathematical Sciences, which is a joint department of Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg, and one of the largest in mathematics in the Nordic countries with a faculty of about 80 employees. 

The research in applied mathematics at the division currently includes the areas of mathematical optimization, mathematical biology, kinetic theory, computational mathematics, and general relativity. More information about us is available on the website: http://www.chalmers.se/math/

Major responsibilities
As full professor you are expected to conduct independent research in mathematics and engage in activities for attracting external funding to help support this. Promoting mathematical modelling and computations in other scientific areas, industry and society in general, in collaboration with co-workers, will also be part of your duties. You are expected to take advantage of Chalmers eight Areas of Advance in your scientific work.

You will be responsible for courses, which involves planning and performing teaching at all levels. You are also expected to take part in the work of developing new teaching methodologies, for example through the application of new technologies and mathematical software. The position includes supervision of students' independent work, in particular acting as supervisor for Ph.D. students.

Position summary
Full-time permanent position.

Qualifications
To be eligible for the position a Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics is required. A first-rate record of research and teaching in mathematics is expected. Your publications should cover a variety of applications of mathematical modelling and computations and should have made an impact on other scientific areas. A demonstrated ability to conduct applied interdisciplinary research, as well as experience in the transfer of results from mathematics to science, engineering or industry is expected.

You should have a demonstrated ability in managing projects and a successful record of Ph.D. supervision and attracting funding. We expect experience in networking and collaboration on both national and international levels, as well as the ability to communicate your research and to create a vibrant academic atmosphere among Ph.D. students and co-workers in mathematics.

You should display initiative in seeking challenges and opportunities for development in your work, be willing to question established practices but also adhere to decisions and priorities. Many of your duties will be carried out together with others, so you must be willing to listen and cooperate. On a personal level you should be creative with excellent problem-solving skills and have first-class communication skills with the ability to listen actively. You should have excellent ability to create and maintain good relations with academic and industrial partners, locally as well as internationally.

Fluency in English is required. As most of our teaching is in Swedish, you are expected to learn the language if appointed. Chalmers offers language courses in Swedish.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application deadline: 7 December 2015

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