Stockholm Computational Mathematics Postdoc 2026: Apply by Oct 15

Stockholm University Computational Mathematics Postdoc 2026: Quick Facts

Research Project

The project focuses on time-stepping methods for glacial ice dynamics. The researcher will study a stabilized numerical method, analyse its convergence properties and use the theoretical results to develop an adaptive algorithm that selects the largest suitable time step for a required accuracy.

The work connects rigorous numerical analysis with scientific computing and Earth-system applications.

Main Research Responsibilities

• analyse convergence of a stabilized time-stepping method;
• study a free-boundary problem coupled with the Stokes equations;
• develop an adaptive time-step algorithm;
• implement and test methods in Elmer/Ice;
• run numerical experiments, potentially including applications to Ryder Glacier in northern Greenland;
• collaborate with researchers in glaciology and related Earth-science areas;
• prepare scientific publications; and
• present research at international conferences.

Eligibility

The official advertisement states that applicants must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant doctoral degree from another country. The degree must be completed no later than the date on which the employment decision is made.

Three-Year Post-PhD Preference

A doctoral degree completed no more than approximately three years before the application deadline is considered advantageous. This is an assessment preference rather than an absolute eligibility cutoff.

Older doctoral degrees may still be considered where special circumstances apply, including:

• sick leave;
• parental leave;
• elected trade-union positions;
• total-defence service;
• similar documented circumstances; and
• relevant clinical or subject-related service/assignments.

Preferred Research Background

Strong applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant experience in areas such as:

• numerical analysis;
• scientific computing;
• time-stepping methods;
• finite element methods;
• fluid dynamics;
• solid mechanics;
• moving-boundary problems; and
• scientific software or computational modelling.

Employment Terms

Application Documents

For this vacancy, applicants should prepare:

• personal letter;
• CV; and
• any additional attachments requested in the online application form.

Applicants should use the live Stockholm University recruitment form as the controlling checklist because required fields or attachments can be updated in the application system.

How to Apply

1. Open the official Stockholm University vacancy page.
2. Create or use your account in the university’s Varbi recruitment system.
3. Complete all required profile and application fields.
4. Upload the personal letter, CV and required supporting files.
5. Review the application carefully before submission.
6. Submit no later than 15 October 2026 at 23:59 Swedish time.

Contact for Vacancy Questions

CareerAidHub Application Guidance

The following is CareerAidHub guidance, not additional Stockholm University selection criteria.

• Connect your PhD directly to the project: explain your work in numerical PDEs, FEM, time stepping or scientific computing with specific examples.
• Quantify computational work: mention solvers, algorithms, codebases, numerical experiments or performance improvements where relevant.
• Separate theory from implementation: show which parts of your background demonstrate mathematical analysis and which demonstrate scientific software development.
• Do not overstate glaciology expertise: the official vacancy says Earth-science experience is advantageous, not essential.
• Use the personal letter to show two-way fit: address both convergence analysis and computational implementation.