IceLab

Integrated Science Lab

For the love of new ideas, IceLab connects researchers from different disciplines

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PhD Positions: Stress Response Modeling Research School

The Integrated Science Lab (IceLab) jointly with several departments at Umeå University offer five PhD positions that are connected to different computational science multidisciplinary projects within the Stress response modeling graduate research school in IceLab.

Apply by February 16, 2025
 
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IceLab Multidisciplinary Postdoctoral Project Call

IceLab invites multidisciplinary research teams to propose projects for a shared postdoctoral fellow, funded by Kempestiftelserna. Project proposals can be submitted from February 12th until May 19th. An information pitch will be given February 12th at 12:00 in KBC Glasburen to hear more about the program during the IceLab Lunch Pitch.

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IceLab Excellence Center Network

Interested researchers from beyond Umeå can apply for research visits in IceLab. We offer an arena for realizing interdisciplinary collaborative projects on modeling adaptive mechanisms in living systems under stress and cover visit costs.

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Find out more about opportunities within IceLab: Career and Education

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IceLab Members

We are roughly 60 researchers physically located at IceLab or in one of the nearby associated Umeå University departments, though our collaborative network extends far beyond.

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Research in IceLab

IceLab research shares a common feature: an application of mathematical modeling techniques to scientific questions. By adopting a quantitative approach, our researchers can communicate across disciplines and identify new and exciting opportunities for collaborations and discovery.

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IceLab's Culture

Science is not an individual race but a collaborative human endeavour. We create conditions that allow all Icelabbers to experience inspiring and safe collisions of ideas. 

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Career and Education Opportunities

Present an open project you are working on, connect with other researchers, apply for an open position, take part in one of our courses, collaborate with us. We invite you to reach out and become part of our network.

IceLab is grateful for the support of Umeå University and the following funders