Nearly 1,800 applications for Gothenburg Global Scholars positions
The University of Gothenburg’s Gothenburg Global Scholars initiative has attracted considerable international interest. A total of 1,778 applications have been received for the Assistant Professor positions. Among the applicants are researchers with academic backgrounds at some of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Gothenburg Global Scholars is a university-wide initiative aimed at attracting outstanding early-career researchers. The recruitment spans a wide range of academic disciplines – from mathematics, medicine and natural sciences to political science, humanities and the arts.
“I am incredibly proud and pleased that this initiative has allowed us to showcase the breadth of academic disciplines at the University of Gothenburg and demonstrate that our research environment truly attracts researchers from around the world. Our initial assessment also suggests that the quality of the applicants meets our high ambitions,” says Malin Broberg, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gothenburg.
Applications have been received from people in around 90 countries worldwide. After Sweden, the most frequently reported countries are the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, followed by India, Norway and Denmark, among others.
Applicants also include researchers who have earned their PhDs at universities such as Cambridge, Oxford, ETH Zurich, McGill University and the University of Toronto.
Strong interest in mathematics
Mathematics is among the disciplines attracting the highest number of applicants, with 195 applications. The position focuses on algebra and geometry and offers opportunities to develop independent research within the joint mathematical sciences environment at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology.
“We are delighted by the strong interest and the many highly qualified candidates among the 195 applicants. I believe our creative research environment and supportive working culture are important reasons for this. Recent advances in AI may also have encouraged more early-career mathematicians to seek long-term academic opportunities and take an interest in our department,” says Bernt Wennberg, Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Artistic disciplines attract applicants from 44 countries
The university’s artistic research environments have attracted applicants from across the world. A total of 279 applications from 43 countries and territories have been received for the positions in Design, Fine Art and Musical Performance.
"The strong international interest is very encouraging and bodes well for the continued development of artistic research. International recruitment has long played an important role in our research environments. Our new colleagues will bring fresh perspectives, experiences and international networks that, together with our existing staff, will strengthen and further develop our research and education," says Henric Benesch, Dean of the Artistic Faculty.
Investing in the future of research
Through Gothenburg Global Scholars, the University of Gothenburg aims to create opportunities for new research ideas and long-term academic development.
The initiative also reflects the university’s ambition to combine internationally recognised research excellence with an open and collaborative academic culture, where researchers from different disciplines and backgrounds have opportunities to grow and develop.
The recruitment processes are now continuing across the university’s faculties and departments.
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By: Martina Sjövind