Umeå University is offering a PhD Position in Mathematics Focusing on the Analysis of Partial Differential Equations. The position, based at the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, is a full-time, four-year opportunity starting in autumn 2025, with a monthly salary of SEK 32,000.
To be eligible for the PhD position, applicants must hold a second-cycle degree or equivalent with at least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 ECTS at the second-cycle level. They should have at least 60 ECTS credits in mathematics, with 15 ECTS at the advanced level. Strong knowledge in mathematical analysis and partial differential equations is required, while experience in kinetic theory, non-local diffusion, or graph dynamics is considered an asset.
Umeå University is a leading institution known for its high-quality education, innovative research, and vibrant academic community located in northern Sweden. With over 37,000 students and around 4,700 employees, the university offers a wide range of programs and is internationally recognized for breakthroughs such as the discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology.
Founded in 1965, Umeå universitet (Umeå University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Umeå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vasterbotten County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Örnsköldsvik, Skellefteå. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Umeå universitet (UmU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Umeå universitet (UmU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.