Postdoc in Mathematics with Focus on Educational Science

About the role

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to lead practice-based school research in mathematics. The role builds Chalmers’ partnership with upper secondary schools, co-designing and running research projects together with mathematics teachers. The expected start date is November 2026 or by agreement.

The contract is two years full-time (reference REF 2026-0258). Supervised jointly by Daniel Persson (daniel.persson@chalmers.se) and Philip Gerlee (gerlee@chalmers.se).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, and execute practice-based research in mathematics alongside upper secondary school teachers.
• Develop and sustain Chalmers’ school research initiative, including relationships with local schools.
• Co-author peer-reviewed publications on mathematics education and learning.
• Supervise master’s students in mathematics and related programmes.
• Teach at undergraduate or master’s level as part of the normal working allocation.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or learning in mathematics.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to communicate mathematical ideas clearly to both academic and school audiences.

Nice to have

• A teaching qualification and classroom experience in mathematics.
• Prior practice-based or design-based research experience in educational settings.
• Proficiency in Swedish, which is useful for school partnerships.
• Strong mathematical background supporting interdisciplinary work.
• Familiarity with quantitative research methods and learning analytics.

How to apply

Submit all materials as PDF files (maximum 40 MB each) via the online form at the apply URL above. Include:

• CV and personal letter (introduction and motivation).
• PhD thesis and academic transcripts.

Deadline: 15 August 2026. Contact Daniel Persson at daniel.persson@chalmers.se or Philip Gerlee at gerlee@chalmers.se for questions about the position.