Open positions at Umeå University

The Department of Chemistry seeks a postdoc on biochemistry and molecular biology. The employment is full-time for two years with access 1 Sep, 2025 or by agreement. Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest institutions of higher education with over 35,000 students and 4,200 faculty and staff. We are characterised by world-leading research in several scientific fields and a multitude of educations ranked highly in international comparison. Recent breakthroughs at Umeå University include... Read more

The Department of Computing Science is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in Human-Robot Collaboration within the WASP project, led by Assoc. Prof. Zoe Falomir. The position is full-time for two years, starting May 1, 2025, or as agreed. Department of Computing Science Our department conducts world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it has been growing rapidly in the recent years. An inclusive and participatory environment are key elements in our growth. The 60 doctoral... Read more

We are looking for a PhD student in Molecular Biology and a special interest in microbial evolution and ecology. The position at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University is temporary for four years with planned start date 1 September 2025 or upon agreement. 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... Read more

The Department of Creative Studies at Umeå University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities offers education and research in the aesthetic subjects of Visual Arts, Music, and Sloyd (educational crafts). The department has approximately 45 friendly colleagues who are united in their passion for the aesthetic subjects. This creates a creative environment where people with different creative interests come together, such as wood and textiles, fashion design, visual arts and design, photography,... 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 hoste... Read more

The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies belongs to Umeå University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities and has about 110 employees. The department gathers researchers, teachers, and students in the fields of Archaeology, Environmental Archaeology, Philosophy, History, History and Education, History of Science and Ideas, Religious Studies, and Theology under the same roof.  We are now looking for a Professor of Theology.  Tasks At first- and second-cycle level, theology ... Read more

System developer Umeå University and SciLifeLab are seeking a Systems Developer to work within a newly established unit at SciLifeLab, Training Hub. SciLifeLab, Science for Life Laboratory, is a national center for molecular biosciences in Sweden, developing and maintaining unique research infrastructure, services, and data resources for life science research. SciLifeLab's primary goal is to enable groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research and promote the application of research for the... Read more

We are seeking an Associate Professor in Ecology, who has research and teaching experience in the field. The application deadline is 2025-04-30. Duties The successful candidate is expected to teach in our ecology courses. Teaching responsibilities also encompass course and program development, as well as supervision and examination of theses at the bachelor's and master's levels. Further, the position includes professional development and/or conducting independent research that aligns with th... Read more

The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies belongs to Umeå University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities and has about 110 employees. The department gathers researchers, teachers, and students in the fields of Archaeology, Environmental Archaeology, Philosophy, History, History and Education, History of Science and Ideas, Religious Studies, and Theology under the same roof. We also have three national infrastructure resources within the department's area of operation, the... Read more

The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Umeå University, Sweden, invites applicants for a two-year Postdoctoral position for studies of Gram-positive Type 4 Secretion Systems that facilitate the spread of antibiotic resistance. The position is expected to start late summer / early autumn 2025 or according to agreement and lasts 2 years. The application deadline is the 30th of April 2025.     The department has excellent infrastructure for biochemistry and biophysics, and we... Read more

Description of work The Department of Clinical Microbiology at Umeå University is announcing a PhD position in Dr. Fors Connolly’s research group, a multidisciplinary environment with physicians, statisticians, and epidemiologists. The group has published in journals such as The Lancet, BMJ, and Circulation. The main focus is on viral infections, risk factors for severe disease, and both acute and long-term complications (particularly after SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and Puumala virus). About the... Read more

We are seeking an Associate Professor in Environmental Science with a natural science perspective, who has research and teaching experience in the field. The application deadline is 2025-04-30. Duties The successful candidate is expected to teach in our environmental science courses and conduct independent research that aligns with the department’s research activities. The position may also include supervision of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. Teaching responsibilities furthe... 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 April 30, 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 algebra... 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

The Department of Medical and Translational Biology is now announcing a Ph.D student position in Medical Sciences within the research disciplines of Cognitive Neuroscience. The position is on full time for four years, starting 1st of September 2025, or upon agreement.  You who are admitted to doctoral studies at the Faculty of Medicine will be part of the faculty-wide doctoral education programme. The doctoral programme comprises 25 credits and is offered in two study variants: 25 credits... Read more

The Department of Economics at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics, Umeå University is seeking to appoint PhD students in the areas of Public Economics and Industrial Organization. We welcome your application no later than May 2, 2025. The PhD students will be part of a research project dealing with efficiency aspects of public sector choices, such as redistributive taxation, public good provision, policy coordination (or lack thereof) across different levels of government (loca... Read more

We are looking for a PhD student in Medical Science with an interest in molecular and structural virology. 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 from different research fields and access to various scientific and... Read more

Assignment The tasks consist of sharing relevant information and making new students feel welcome before they arrive at the Umeå Institute of Design. This is done by keeping in touch with them via email and eventually social media during the summer. The Welcome Officer also "receives" the new students when they arrive in Umeå, meets them at the Institute of Design the week before the start of the semester, and actively participates in the planning and implementation of the welcome activities ... Read more

The Department of Molecular Biology is looking for two project assistants for the project “functional mapping of essential exported parasite proteins”. The positions are limited to 6 months for full-time, starting date according to agreement. Project description and working tasks The malaria parasite causes disease by invading and replicating within red blood cells. The interaction between the parasite and host determines the outcome of infection and disease. In our lab we develop and apply... Read more

We are pleased to announce a postdoctoral position focusing on developing advanced computational techniques to reduce the complexity in simulating lake physical dynamics at scale. Borrowing from numerical methods used to design wind turbines and understand turbulent combustion in jet engines, this research aims to address critical computational challenges in simulating the physical dynamics of millions of lakes worldwide. The successful candidate will create innovative solutions that... Read more

Bildmuseet is a creative workplace with around twenty employees. Together we run a public exhibition and events program focused on international contemporary art. We curate and produce exhibitions of the highest quality in collaboration with artists and art museums from around the world. More information can be found at https://www.bildmuseet.umu.se . Description and work duties As curator at Bildmuseet, you will initiate, curate, manage and implement exhibitions, public programs and projects... Read more

The Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University, seeks a staffscientist who will work with Antimicrobial Discovery. The full time position is temporary for 6 months and available from 1 September, 2025 or according to agreement. Application deadline is 7 May, 2025.   Background and description  The department provides a vibrant interfaculty research environment and there is access to a wide range of state-of-the-art imaging, metabolomics, genomics and screening facilities. The Sixt lab... Read more

The Department of Applied Physics and Electronics currently has around 100 employees and conducts research in energy technology, applied optics, electronics and medical technology. We are recruiting a PhD student in Applied Physics with a focus on hollow-core fiber technology towards telecom applications . Application deadline is May 9, 2025. Project Description The Internet is enabled by a network of silica fibers with a step-index profile. Since the invention of the optical fiber 50 years... Read more

Together with The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) and the SciLifeLab & Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) , Umeå University is looking for an excellent young life science or computational researcher to become Group Leader. Fellowships are targeted towards applicants to start their first independent group within a few years of their PhD. We offer generous funding for up to 9 years, conditional upon favorable review after four years.... Read more

The department of Statistics at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), is looking for one or two PhD students in Statistics who can perform high quality statistical research. Apply May 11, 2025 at the latest. We are seeking one or two PhD students that will work within the department’s research area “statistics to serve society” which focuses on developing statistical methods and software for the analysis of large and complex collections of data. The PhD student(s) is plann... Read more

The Department of Chemistry is opening a PhD position in Chemistry with a specialization in Biophysical Chemistry. The thesis project will focus on regulation of calcium signalling processes with applications in drug development directed towards heart failure and antimicrobial resistance. The position is for four years of doctoral studies, including participation in research and postgraduate courses. The last day to apply is 2025-05-15. Starting date is 2025-10-01 or by agreement.   Project... Read more

The Department of Chemistry is opening a PhD position in Chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry. The thesis project will focus on drug resistance mechanisms in microbiome species. The position is for four years of doctoral studies, including participation in research and postgraduate courses. The last day to apply is 15 May 2025.  Starting date is 1 September 2025 or by agreement.   Project description and tasks Bacteria exist in many phyla and classes, and despite their abundance in... Read more

The Department of Applied Physics and Electronics  currently has about 100 employees and conducts research in areas such as energy technology, laser spectroscopy, medical technology, and electronics and systems engineering. The Department is now seeking a  postdoctoral researcher  to develop fabrication process for making hollow-core optical fibers for future optical communication. The position is full time for two years with starting date September 1st, 2025 or according to agreement. Projec... Read more

The Department of Chemistry is opening a PhD position in Chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry. The thesis project will focus on investigating the biosynthesis and modification of the cell wall of Chlorophyta microalgae. The position is for four years of doctoral studies, including participation in research and postgraduate courses. The last day to apply is May 20th, 2025. Starting date is October 2025 or by agreement. Project description and tasks Despite their promise as a... Read more

The Department of Chemistry is opening a PhD position in Chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry. The thesis project will focus on drug resistance mechanisms in microbiome species, and is part of a European MSCA Doctoral Network ( https://endamr.eu/ ). The position is for four years of doctoral studies, including participation in research and postgraduate courses. The last day to apply is 31/May/2025. Starting date is 1/October/2025 or by agreement. Project description and tasks The... Read more