Open positions at Umeå University

To our institution, 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 privacy for data-driven models and high-dimensional data. The position is full-time for two years, starting on 8th January 2026, 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. ... 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 Informatics is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our operations and the ongoing research project "Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media". The position is for 2 years, starting immediately. At the Department of Informatics, Umeå University, we explore how we encounter digital technology, and how these encounters shape us as people. Within the ongoing research project “Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media”, we are particularly interested in the... Read more

Description of work A fully funded, four-year PhD student position is immediately available in the Department of Clinical Microbiology at Umeå University. The position is open to computational scientists with an interest in single-cell metagenomic analysis. Applications will be accepted until December 11th, 2025.  About the position Bioinformatic methods for single-cell metagenomic analysis Single-cell metagenomic sequencing (scMetaG) can provide maximum-resolution insights into complex... Read more

The Department of Computing Science seeks a postdoctoral researcher in Computer Science with focus on AI trustworthiness modeling in medical domain. The employment of full-time for two years starts in Feb 2026 or by agreement. The deadline for applications is Nov 28, 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 postdoctoral... Read more

We seek one project assistant to work with soil ecological research in the Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience, with placement in Umeå. This is a time limited position, on 50% from December 15th 2025 – 28 February 2026, or according to agreement. The application deadline is 2025-12-12. Job Duties The project assistant will participate in various research activities in the lab. This work will include processing field samples, assisting in the preparation of lab experiments and... Read more

The Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University welcomes applications for a permanent position as Staff Scientist in Molecular Pathology. The position is full-time, with a starting date of 1 January or as agreed. The application deadline is 16 December, 2025. Description of the project    This project aims to develop a high-throughput experimental framework to investigate the genetic and epigenetic effects of nanoplastic particles (NPs) using bacterial mutagenesis systems as an initial... 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 Molecular Biology seeks a postdoctoral researcher who will work on the characterization of novel antichlamydial candidate antibiotics. The employment is full-time for two years with access on 1 March, 2026 or by agreement. Application deadline is 18 December, 2025. Project description   The extensive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics is a major aggravator of the alarming spread of antimicrobial resistances. Moreover, it impacts patient health negatively by its devastating... Read more

The Department of Informatics together with TAIGA – Centre for Transdisciplinary AI is recruiting a PhD student for a fixed-term employment of four years starting in the beginning of 2026 or as agreed. Project description The PhD project focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in the public sector, with particular attention to how AI systems reshape organizational processes, decision-making practices, and service delivery. The project is situated within Swedish Center for Digital... Read more

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to study how neural activity influences 3D genomics, the chromatin landscape, and cellular plasticity in glioblastoma. The position is a full-time, two-year appointment. The postdoctoral position is funded by a Consolidator Grant from the Swedish Society for Medical Research (SSMF). The research group is affiliated with the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) at Umeå University. WCMM was established as part of a national initiativ... Read more

The Department of Diagnostics and Intervention welcomes applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the field of molecular epidemiology or biostatistics to an ongoing project on environmental exposures and breast cancer risk. The focus of the project is on analyses of high dimensional and longitudinal data. The position is for three years, starting summer/fall of 2026 or upon agreement. Description of the project The project focuses on environmental exposures occurring during so called... 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 the fate of PFAS in thermochemical conversion and associated processes of biomass and industrial waste materials. The position is for four years of doctoral studies, including participation in research and postgraduate courses. The last day to apply is 2026-01-02. Starting date is 2026-04-01 or by agreement. Project description and tasks Per- an... Read more

The Department of Statistics at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) is looking for a PhD student in Statistics who can perform high quality statistical research. Apply January 6, 2026, at the latest. We are seeking a PhD student within the WASP-HS project “Machine learning to study causality with big datasets: towards methods yielding valid statistical conclusions” led by Professor Xavier de Luna and Tetiana Gorbach (Statistics). The overall purpose of the project is to... Read more

The Department of Diagnostics and Intervention is looking for up to two postdoctoral research fellows for projects focusing on imaging of brain plasticity, with applications towards aging and dementia. The research is performed in a multidisciplinary environment, and candidates from different backgrounds are welcome to apply. Description of the project You will join the Umeå University priority research area Learning and Brain Plasticity throughout the Lifespan. Brain plasticity is the... Read more

About the Department The Department of Political Science at Umeå University has about 70 employees. The department conducts undergraduate education and research in political science and peace and conflict studies. For more information, see https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-political-science/ . General description The Department of Political Science is recruiting 1-2 doctoral students in political science. The starting date is May 1, 2026, or by agreement. The last day to apply for these... Read more