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  • Department Department of Physics
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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

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  • Department Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM)
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  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

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Application deadline 2025-01-24

  • Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
  • Extent 100 %
  • Department Humlab
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Computing Science
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Computing Science
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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

Application deadline 2025-01-30

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100 %
  • Department Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC)
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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

PhD-student

Application deadline 2025-01-30

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Computing Science
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Molecular Biology
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Department of Computing Science
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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

PhD position in Molecular Biology

Application deadline 2025-01-31

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Department of Molecularbiology
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We are looking for a PhD student in Molecular Biology and a special interest in DNA repair in humans. The position at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University is temporary for four years to start immediately 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 researchers from... Read more

Postdoctoral position in evolutionary immunology

Application deadline 2025-01-31

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Department of Molecular Biology
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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

PhD position in plant science with a focus on small proteins

Application deadline 2025-01-31

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100 %
  • Department Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC)
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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

Postdoctoral position (2 years) in plant developmental biology

Application deadline 2025-01-31

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100 %
  • Department Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC)
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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

System developer, 100%

Application deadline 2025-01-31

  • Type of employment Permanent position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department High Performance Computing Center North
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TL;DR HPC2N is one of Sweden's leading national supercomputing centers. We are looking for a dedicated system developer that wants to work with cutting edge technology and who can help us in making HPC and AI available to a broader community of researchers. Deadline for applications is January 31 2025. Description of work tasks The main work tasks primarily include system and service development in a DevOps inspired environment, but also includes operation, maintenance, and system development... Read more

Post doctor (2 years) in Printed Electronics

Application deadline 2025-02-02

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Department of Physics
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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

PhD-student

Application deadline 2025-02-04

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Institutionen för diagnostik och intervention
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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

PhD-student

Application deadline 2025-02-05

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation
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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

  • Type of employment Permanent position
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  • Department Department of Computing Science
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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

PhD-student

Application deadline 2025-02-09

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100 %
  • Department Patologi
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Applied Physics and Electronics
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The Department of Applied Physics and Electronics currently has around 100 employees and conducts research in energy technology, applied optics, electronics, medical technology, and system engineering. We are recruiting a PhD student in Applied Physics with a focus on hollow-core fiber technology towards telecom applications . Application deadline is Feb 10, 2025. Project Description The Internet is enabled by a network of silica fibers with a step-index profile. Since the invention of optica... Read more

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Physics
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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

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  • Department Department of Physics
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Physics
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Physics
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
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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

Assistant Professor in Biodiversity Studies Using eDNA

Application deadline 2025-02-18

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100 %
  • Department Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC)
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Integrative Medical Biology
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PhD position in the molecular and cellular communication between cancer and the nervous system At the Department of Medical and translational Biology Overview: A 4-year PhD position in understanding the molecular and cellular crosstalk between cancer and the nervous system has become available at Umeå University, Sweden. We encourage applications from highly motivated individuals with a keen interest in cancer, neuroscience and developmental biology. The PhD is open to anyone who meets the... Read more

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Physics
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The Department of Physics at Umeå University ( https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-physics/ ) invites applications for a PhD position in modeling the solar wind interaction with Mercury’s magnetosphere using advanced numerical simulations and spacecraft data. Our department is a hub of pioneering research in space physics, condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, photonics, and theoretical physics. Expected start date is the 1st of September, 2025, or as agreed. The application deadline is... Read more

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Physics
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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

Group Leader in Molecular Infection Medicine

Application deadline 2025-02-28

  • Type of employment Permanent position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS)
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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

Professor in Industrial Chemistry

Application deadline 2025-02-28

  • Type of employment Permanent position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Department of Chemistry
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Background The Industrial/Technical Chemistry research are at the Department of Chemistry is an internationally recognized research environment conducting fundamental and applied research in areas including refinement of biomass, biotechnology, heterogeneous catalysis, sustainable chemical processes, electrochemistry, separation science and material chemistry. The research environment has easy access to well-equipped laboratories as well as open state-of-the-art infrastructure via the... Read more

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Physics
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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

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
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The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umeå University is looking for a PhD student in Physical Geography with a focus methane cycling in Arctic stream networks. Start date is 2025-05-01 or as agreed. The application deadline is 2025-03-01. Welcome with your application! Project description River networks receive large amounts of carbon from terrestrial ecosystems, which is processed and “respired” into carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), the most important greenhouse gase... Read more

  • Type of employment Temporary position
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  • Department Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
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We are announcing a postdoctoral position on the study of microbial community structure and genomics to work on long term experimental sites established on a group of forested lake islands in northern Sweden. The employment is fulltime for three years. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2025 and the position is expected to start in September 2025, or according to agreement. Welcome with your application! Research description The past two decades has seen a major global focus on... Read more

  • Type of employment Temporary position
  • Extent 100%
  • Department Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
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We are announcing a postdoctoral position in plant community and ecosystem ecology to work on long term experimental sites established on a group of forested lake islands in northern Sweden. The employment is full time for three years. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2025 and the position is expected to start in September 2025, or according to agreement. Welcome with your application! Research description The past two decades has seen a major global focus on understanding the linkag... Read more