Postdoc in Stochastic PDEs for Transport Networks

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 392,970 - 589,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working environment

Employee benefits

Language courses available

Job summary

Karlstad University is looking for a Postdoc in Stochastic PDEs for Transport Networks to contribute to the PRONTO project. This role involves engaging in innovative research at the intersection of applied mathematics and data science in Gothenburg.

The candidate must hold a relevant doctoral degree and possess strong skills in (S)PDEs, network science, and communication. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for teaching.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in applied mathematics, computer science, or relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in transportation applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within the project scope.
• Develop scientific concepts and write manuscripts.
• Share research results internationally.

Skills

Stochastic partial differential equations

Graph theory/network science

Stochastic optimization and control

Applied mathematics

AI/data science/statistics/geostatistics

Education

Doctoral degree in applied mathematics or relevant field

Job description

Postdoc in Stochastic PDEs for Transport Networks

Our goal is to focus on competence, knowledge and collaboration in order to play an important, demonstrable role in social development.

Do you want to contribute to shaping the future of public transport through mathematics? Join an interdisciplinary research project PRONTO at the intersection of applied mathematics, automatic control, and data science, at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

About us

The Department of Mathematical Science provides a creative, dynamic and innovative environment where research, education, and societal collaboration meet. The research topics in the department span fundamental and applied research to contribute to the development of a sustainable society. We are Sweden's largest mathematical department, with around 200 dedicated staff, including 65 Doctoral students. We are a joint department between Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, combining the best of two academic worlds in the heart of Gothenburg.

The PRONTO project aims at modeling public transport networks with stochastic partial differential equations. The project is joint between research groups in mathematics and automatic control and the approach is interdisciplinary, combining applied mathematics, transport and system engineering, and data science. It offers a novel perspective on understanding and managing uncertainty in large‑scale infrastructure systems.

Who we are looking for

• A doctoral degree in applied mathematics, computer science, or another relevant field, or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• At least three of:
  • (stochastic) partial differential equations ((S)PDEs)
  • graph theory/network science
  • stochastic optimization and control
  • applied mathematics
  • AI/data science/statistics/geostatistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• Experience in transportation applications

What you will do

The primary responsibility of a postdoc is to conduct research within the scope of the project. You are expected to work both independently and in a group, develop your own scientific concepts, write scientific manuscripts, and to share your research results with collaborators and at international conferences. The position may, on a voluntary basis, include teaching activities (up to 20%), for example supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s students.

Contract terms

The position is a temporary full‑time employment for two years starting from the beginning of January 2027.

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare, etc. at Move To Gothenburg.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.