Open positions at Umeå University

We are looking for a PhD student in Medical Science with an orientation towards medical biochemistry and a special interest in mitochondrial protein quality control during ageing. The position at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Umeå University is temporary for four years to start during spring 2025 or as agreed.  The PhD student will participate in activities provided by the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, thus providing interaction with researchers... Read more

The Department of Computing Science seeks a postdoctoral researcher who will work with attack and defence strategies in federated learning. The employment is full-time for two years with a starting date by agreement. Department of Computing science The department characterized by world-leading research in several scientific fields and a multitude of educations ranked highly in international comparison are now looking for a postdoc within attack and defence strategies in federated learning.   ... Read more

Description of work About the position Eligibility requirements Other qualifications Application A complete application must include: 1. A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, scientific interests and motives for applying (max two pages) 2. CV 3. Diplomas of bachelor and Master level degrees 4. Bachelor/Master theses work/other relevant publications 5. Other merits of relevance for the position 6. Contact information to two reference persons   Read more

Department of Physics at Umeå University Research (umu.se) conducts strong research in the areas of organic electronics, condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, photonics, theoretical and computational physics.  The Department of Physics is looking for a PhD student in computational science with a focus on digital physics and machine learning. The position is for four years of full-time doctoral studies. Application deadline is December 31st, 2024. The employment starts in March 2025 or... Read more

The Department of Statistics at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), is looking for a Postdoc who can perform high quality statistical research. Apply January 5, 2025, at the latest. The Department of Statistics conducts research within the field of statistics and data science, including both method development and empirical research, the latter in collaboration with scientists from other departments. We offer a research environment with access to national and internation... Read more

Umeå Institute of Design as a workplace is characterized by inclusion, curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. A flow of international students and staff creates a unique atmosphere defined by a sense of community and a shared purpose. The organization of the Umeå Institute of Design is characterized by democratic processes and transparent leadership. Here, students and staff are encouraged to push boundaries on issues of sustainability and diversity. At the Umeå Institute of Design, design... Read more

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, whi... Read more

Department of Computing Science is seeking a staff scientist to participate in the research project COGNIT. The position is full-time at the latest until the end of December 2025. Start according to agreement. Department of Computing Science The Department of Computing Science is characterized by world-leading research in a variety of scientific fields and is highly ranked internationally. The department has grown rapidly in recent years, focusing on creating an inclusive research environment... Read more

Teaching Assistants within research Umeå School of Architecture is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the spring semester of 2025. The position is part-time and temporary, starting in February. The application deadline is 8 January 2025. Job description This position delas with visual storytelling - how we together with images and words can describe the life of juxtaposed urban environments. The project that you will be a part of deals with the interpretation of complex urban environments and th... Read more

We are looking for a PhD student in Molecular Biology and a special interest in neuro-immune interactions. The position at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University is temporary for four years to start 1 September 2025 or as agreed.  The PhD student will participate in activities provided by the Department of Molecular Biology, the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), and the Umeå Centrum for Microbial Research (UCMR), thus providing interaction with... Read more

PhD position in plant science with a focus on cell wall dynamics The Department of Plant Physiology (Umeå University, Umeå Plant Science Centre, Sweden) invites applicants for a PhD position in plant science. The expected starting date is spring 2025 or according to agreement.  Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is one of the strongest research environments for basic plant research in Europe. Research at UPSC covers a wide range of disciplines in plant biology including ecology, computational... Read more

Summary Do you want to contribute to top-quality science and innovation within the life sciences? Do you also have a PhD in computational chemistry or a related area and are service-oriented and communicative? The CBCS node at Umeå University now offers a chance to be part of and develop a national infrastructure in the field. Welcome to apply no later than Januari 10, 2025.   Description Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS) is an infrastructure for chemical biology at Science for Life... Read more

MIMS (The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden) is the Swedish node for the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine. Our mission is to promote research excellence in infection medicine and to foster the careers of the next generation of researchers in this field. Through our partnership with the European Molecular Biology Laboratories (EMBL) and a strong network of Nordic partners, we connect Swedish science to an expanding family of European research centres for molecula... Read more

The Department of Computing science seeks a postdoctor who will work in the topic of “Neurosymbolic-AI and cognitive architectures” in the WASP-project directed by Assoc. Prof. Zoe Falomir. The employment is full-time for two years with access 31 January 2025 or by agreement. Department of Computing science For our department, characterized by world-leading research in several fields and a breadth of internationally highly ranked educational programs, we are now looking for a postdoctoral... Read more

Department of Computing Science To our department, which conducts research at the highest international level and offers several high-quality educational programs, we are now seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on optimal transport and non-additive measures. The position is full-time for two years, starting on February 1st 2025, or as agreed upon. The Department of Computing Science has been growing rapidly in recent years, with a focus on creating an inclusive and bottom-up driven... Read more

The Department of Chemistry is opening a PhD position in Chemistry with a specialization in Environmental Chemistry. The thesis project will focus on a nanoscale strategy for mitigating Acid Mine Drainage (AMD). The position is for four years of doctoral studies, including participation in research and postgraduate courses. The last day to apply is January 14, 2025. Start date is by agreement, but no later than May 2025. Project description and tasks The Molecular Geochemistry research group ... Read more

We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher to spend 2 years studying potential strategies for early detection of cancer, with special emphasis on brain tumors and pancreatic cancer. The project aims to establish a prediction of different cancer subclasses by combing multiomics with diagnostic examinaions such as CT, MRI or hybrid imaging with PET/CT or PET/MRI. The project is interlinked with two large infrastructure projects; EUCAIM and PREDICT. EUCAIM, a flagship project in the Europe... Read more

The AI Policy Lab at Umeå University is committed to advancing research and developing actionable policy insights to support the ethical and responsible governance of AI. We collaborate with key stakeholders in academia, industry, and government to tackle pressing challenges in AI policy, ethics, and regulation. Our mission is to foster a fair and sustainable approach to AI development that aligns with societal values and promotes equitable outcomes across sectors. The AI Policy Lab is hosted... Read more

To our institution, which conducts research at the highest international level and offers several high-quality educational programs, we are now seeking 1-2 postdoctoral researchers to conduct work on symbolic AI. The position is full-time for two years, starting on 01.03.2025 or as agreed upon. The Department of Computing Science has been growing rapidly in recent years, with a focus on creating an inclusive and bottom-up driven research environment.  Our workplace consists of a diverse set o... Read more

Description of work About the position Eligibility requirements Other qualifications Application A complete application must include: 1. A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, scientific interests and motives for applying (max two pages) 2. CV 3. Diplomas of bachelor and Master level degrees 4. Bachelor/Master theses work/other relevant publications 5. Other merits of relevance for the position 6. Contact information to two reference persons   Read more

The Department of Physics is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join “The Organic Photonics and Electronics Group” (web: https://opeg-umu.com ) at Umeå University, Sweden. You will be part of a larger effort for the development of a novel electroluminescent technology, termed a light-emitting electrochemical cell (LEC). The LEC is attracting interest in both academia and by industry since it is thin, lightweight and flexible, and because it can be fabricated in its... Read more

  Project and work description The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) at Umeå University is part of a national agenda with the goal of ensuring a leading position for Sweden within medical research. The Centre is a collaboration between the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, Umeå University and Region Västerbotten. In this call, Umeå University is looking for up to three excellent young researchers - Wallenberg Molecular Medicine Fellows - within, for example, one of the... Read more

Humlab is a research unit and infrastructure with about twenty employees at the Faculty of Humanities. Humlab's mission is to initiate, inspire and develop the intersection between the humanities, culture and information technology. Humlab's premises are located in two buildings on campus, i.e. the Humanities Building and the Social Sciences Building, situated beneath the University Library, where Humlab's lab environment is located. In this environment, lectures, workshops and other events a... Read more

At our institution, which conducts research at the highest international level and offers several high-quality educational programs in Computer Science, we are now seeking 1-2 PhD students with a focus on symbolic AI. The Department of Computing Science has been growing rapidly in recent years, with a focus on creating an inclusive and bottom-up driven research environment.  Our workplace consists of a diverse set of people from different nationalities, backgrounds and fields. As a postdoctor... Read more

Department of Computing Science The Department of Computing Science, characterized by world-leading research in several scientific fields and a multitude of educations ranked highly in international comparisons, is looking for a doctoral student to work on a compiler for linear algebra expressions. The Department of Computing Science has been growing rapidly in recent years where focus on an inclusive and bottom-up driven environment are key elements in our sustainable growth. The 60 doctoral... Read more

Postdoctoral position (2 years) within plant molecular biology  A postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå Plant Science Centre (www.upsc.se): a stimulating research environment at Umeå University. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to work within the project “Translational regulation of gene expression”. The employment is full-time and is limited to 24 months but with the possibility for an extension of one more year. Starting date during th... Read more

The Department of Computing Science seeks a postdoctoral researcher in Computer Science with focus on AI trustworthiness modeling in human-robot interactions. The employment of full-time for three years starts in May 2025 or by agreement. The deadline for applications is Januari 31 2025. Department of Computing science At our institution, which conducts research at the highest international level and offers several high-quality educational programs in Computer Science, we are now seeking a... Read more

We are looking for a PhD student in Medical Science with an orientation towards Molecular Biology and a special interest in Immunology, Developmental Biology and Evolution. The position at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University is temporary for four years to start 1 April 2025 or as agreed.  The PhD student will participate in activities provided by the Department of Molecular Biology, the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), and the Umeå Centrum for... Read more

The Department of Computing Science seeks a postdoctoral researcher who will work on Compilers for Linear Algebra Expressions. The employment is full-time and for three years, starting on a mutually convenient date. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2025. Department of Computing science Our institution, characterized by world-leading research and many internationally highly-ranked educational programs, is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on a compiler for linear algebr... Read more

Postdoctoral position (2 years) in plant developmental biology The Department of Plant Physiology seeks to fill one postdoctoral position who will work in Stephan Wenkel’s research group on a project aimed at modulating flower development. The employment is full-time for two years with access on May 1st 2025 or according to agreement.  Department of Plant Physiology Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is one of the strongest research environments for basic plant research in Europe. Research at... Read more

PhD position in plant science with a focus on small proteins The Department of Plant Physiology (Umeå University, Umeå Plant Science Centre, Sweden) invites applicants for a PhD position in plant science. The expected starting date is May 1st, 2025 or according to agreement.  Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is one of the strongest research environments for basic plant research in Europe. Research at UPSC covers a wide range of disciplines in plant biology including ecology, computational... Read more

The Department of Molecular Biology seeks a postdoctor for a temporary position for two years on full time. The position is expected to start on 1 May 2025 or upon agreement. Description of the project The Morimoto Lab specializes in immunology research with a focus on evolutionary perspectives of antigen receptor diversification, leveraging non-conventional model organisms. This project aims to uncover the mechanisms of hematopoietic differentiation in the unique innate immune systems of... Read more

The Department of Physics is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join “The Organic Photonics and Electronics Group” (web: Home - OPEG umu  at Umeå University, Sweden. You will be part of a focused effort for the development of light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) for practical applications. The LEC is a novel and functional complement to the LED and the OLED since it can: ·       deliver bright area or easily patterned light emission at low voltage, ·       be thi... Read more

The Department of Physics at Umeå University ( https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-physics/ ) conducts strong research in the areas of space physics, condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, photonics and theoretical physics. We announce a PhD position for a project focusing on how heavy ions are transported in Earth’s magnetotail. Last day to apply is February 16, 2025.  Starting date is September 1, 2025, or by agreement. Project description The Earth is constantly losing parts of its... Read more

The Department of Physics is looking for a PhD student in computational science with a focus on deciphering master regulatory mechanisms of plant stress responses. The position is for four years of full-time doctoral studies. The employment starts in August 2025 or according to an agreement. The application deadline is February 16. The research school for stress response modelling in IceLab Starting in the spring of 2025, Umeå University’s interdisciplinary research hub, IceLab, will offer... Read more

The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is looking for a PhD student in computational science to uncover  how ecological communities respond to climate-induced stress. The position is for four years of full-time doctoral studies. The employment starts in August 2025 or according to an agreement. The application deadline is February 16. The research school for stress response modelling in IceLab Starting in the spring of 2025, Umeå University’s interdisciplinary research hub,... Read more

The Department of Physics is looking for a PhD student in computational science with a focus on immune memory. The position is for four years of full-time doctoral studies. The employment starts in August 2025 or according to an agreement. The application deadline is February 16. The research school for stress response modelling in IceLab Starting in the spring of 2025, Umeå University’s interdisciplinary research hub, IceLab, will offer doctoral positions through the new Stress Response... Read more

The Department of Physics is looking for a PhD student in computational science with a focus on understanding the coordination mechanisms between the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts in plant cells. The position is for four years of full-time doctoral studies. The employment starts in August 2025 or according to an agreement. The application deadline is February 16. The research school for stress response modelling in IceLab Starting in the spring of 2025, Umeå University’s... Read more

The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science is looking for a PhD student in ecosystem modelling focused on responses of river network carbon processing to climate stress. The position is for four years of full-time doctoral studies. The employment starts in August 2025 or according to an agreement. The application deadline is February 16. The research school for stress response modelling in IceLab Starting in the spring of 2025, Umeå University’s interdisciplinary research hub, IceLab... Read more

We are now opening an Assistant Professor position in Biodiversity studies at the Department of Plant Physiology. We are looking for someone who works with plants or forest trees and the biodiversity they host and can link biodiversity data to plant physiological processes. We are looking for someone who uses approaches including eDNA, amplicon sequencing, shotgun metagenomics, or metatranscriptomics. A person who can use our genomics/bioinformatics and molecular resources to help explain e.g... Read more

The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden MIMS ( www.mims.umu.se ) is looking for an excellent young researcher to become Group Leader for innovative research in molecular infection medicine. The topic includes but is not limited to research on the biology of bacteria, viruses, parasites and the microbiome and how these interact with the immune system of the host. MIMS has a strong track record of research into microbial (including viral) pathogenesis, and provides excellent acce... Read more

The Department of Physics at Umeå University (https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-physics/ ) invites applications for a PhD position in modeling of the aurora at Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, using advanced numerical simulations. Our department is a hub of pioneering research in space physics, condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, photonics, and theoretical physics. Expected start date September 1, 2025, or as agreed. Application deadline is February 28, 2025. Project description Ganymede is o... Read more

The Department of Physics at Umeå University ( https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-physics/ ) invites applications for a PhD position in modeling water plumes (geysers) of the icy moons using advanced numerical simulations. Our department is a hub of pioneering research in space physics, condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, photonics, and theoretical physics. Expected start date September 1, 2025, or as agreed. Application deadine is February 28, 2025. Project description Enceladus and... Read more