Student Assistants Spring 2026

About Umeå University

Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education, with over 37,000 students and approximately 4,700 employees. The university offers a variety of high-quality programs and world-leading research across several scientific fields, including the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is within reach. Our cohesive campuses facilitate meetings, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, fostering a dynamic and open culture.

The societal transformation and significant green investments we are witnessing in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research on – and in the midst of – a transforming society. It also involves providing education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created.

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Department Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics conducts research in numerical mathematics, discrete mathematics, mathematical modeling and analysis, mathematical statistics, and mathematics for artificial intelligence. Our teaching occurs at all levels and includes mathematics, mathematical statistics, and computer science. Our partners include international research groups, academic institutions, public organizations, and businesses.

Position

The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is seeking teaching assistants for the spring semester of 2026. The application deadline is Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Job Description

The role of a teaching assistant involves:

• Delivering lessons in mathematics courses for the technical-nature science foundation year,
• Teaching mathematics and mathematical statistics at the undergraduate level,
• Providing guidance during computer labs and self-study sessions,
• Assessing students' lab reports, quizzes, and exams,
• Additional tasks such as serving as a contact teaching assistant for the Master’s program in Industrial Economics,
• Participating in activities directed at primary and secondary schools.

Qualifications

You who are applying for the position of teaching assistant should:

• Be enrolled in a course at Umeå University,
• Have at least 45 credits in mathematics and/or mathematical statistics with good results,
• Possess social skills and an interest in explaining mathematics,
• Be well-versed in tools such as Matlab, Python, or R,
• Be a Swedish speaker since the courses are conducted in Swedish.

Selection among applicants will be based on qualifications, suitability, and experience with similar tasks. We would like to see a balanced gender distribution among our teaching assistants and therefore particularly encourage women to apply.

About the Employment

The extent of employment will be between 25% and 50% of full-time over 3 to 6 months, beginning on February 1, 2025, or by agreement.

Application

Applications should be submitted through our recruitment system Varbi by no later than Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Please see the button at the bottom of the page. The application should be a maximum of two A4 pages and include a description of your skills and experiences that are relevant to the position.

More Information

Contacts:

• Peter Anton, Director of Studies, [email protected]
• Lars-Daniel Öhman, Director of Studies, [email protected]

Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Inclusion Statement

Umeå University aims to provide an equitable and inclusive environment where open discussions among individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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