Research project assistant in mathematics

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The Faculty of Health Science and Technology is recruiting a project assistant in Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science consists of two research subjects: Mathematics and Computer Science. It has a research and teaching staff of more than 70 people. The subject of Mathematics is responsible for mathematics education in many of the universitys programs primarily in engineering and teacher education. The mathematics department also provides professional development for teachers in primary and secondary education. Mathematics is one of the Universitys research areas and our research is conducted both in pure and applied mathematics as well as inmathematics education.

We offer a vibrant workplace with students staff and visitors from all over the world.

The main duties for the project assistant for this position is to work in a research project focusing on the intersection between mathematics and biology. The project is about identifying cancer dynamics and the work will focus on analysing and interpreting data participate in writing scientific articles to present results of the addition the work will also be to contribute with knowledge to deepen the outcomes from the studies.

To contribute to a positive work environment we expect you to be a present and active part of the project.

To be eligible for the position applicants must hold a doctoral degree in mathematics and demonstrate extensive knowledge of topological data analysis (TDA).

To be eligible for employment you need to be covered by a labour market policy program.

Applicants must also have well-documented experience of scientific programming in MATLAB and/or Python.

Particular weight will be given to;

• personal suitability. We are looking for a candidate who is organised self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Good communication skills and the ability to contribute constructively to the research environment are also important.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills are also required.

The position are fixed-term for two months and full-time employment with the possibility of extension. Starting as soon as possible according to agreement. A prerequisite for employment to take place is that you are covered by a labour market policy program.

Submit the application via the Universitys web-based recruitment tool Varbi.

Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish Norwegian Danish or English and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessments. A complete application should be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications.

The application should include:

• CV
• Cover letter describing your qualifications and research interests in relation to the duties of the position
• Copies of course transcripts degree certificates and other certificates
• Two references at least one of which is a current or former supervisor.
• Information about which labour market policy program you belong to and the conditions for it.

Attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (not links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content.

Application deadline:

State the reference no: REK2026/188

We look forward to your application!

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