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PhD position in plant science with a focus on cell adhesion The Department of Plant Physiology (ͯÑÕÊÓƵ, Umeå Plant Science Centre, Sweden) invites applicants for a PhD position in plant science. The expected starting date is fall 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 biology,... Read more

Summary ͯÑÕÊÓƵ is one of Sweden's largest universities with more than 36,000 students and 4,200 employees. The university combines high-quality education and world-leading research in several disciplines. ͯÑÕÊÓƵ is also the site of the pioneering discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 – a revolution in genetic engineering awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.   The Life Science bachelor program at ͯÑÕÊÓƵ is based at both the Department of Molecular Biology and t... Read more

The Department of Sociology is recruiting a PhD student in Sociology with a focus on work, family, and the welfare state from a comparative perspective. Start date as soon as possible or as agreed. Apply no later than July 21, 2025. Research Focus  The PhD student will work within the research project "New maps of gender equality? Gender ideals and practices in a comparative perspective." The project analyses the prevalence and development of the second half of the gender revolution: men's... Read more

The Department of Sociology is seeking a PhD student in sociology with a focus on politics, social media, and artificial intelligence. Start date as soon as possible or as agreed. Apply no later than 2025-07-21. Research focus The doctoral student’s research will examine how digital technologies, particularly social media and artificial intelligence, are transforming the conditions for political communication, mobilisation, and t power in contemporary societies. The project should be grounded... Read more

PhD position in plant science with focus on photosynthetic water oxidation The Department of Plant Physiology (ͯÑÕÊÓƵ, Umeå Plant Science Centre, Sweden) invites applicants for a PhD position in plant science with focus on photosynthetic water oxidation. The expected starting date is October 1, 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... 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 August 1, 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 Computing Science is hiring an assistant professor in cybersecurity, funded by the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP). Application deadline is 10 August 2025.   Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and... Read more

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 1st September, or as agreed upon. Department of Computing Science The Department of Computing Science has been growing rapidly in recent years, with a focus on creating an inclusive and bottom-up... Read more

Duties Work duties include teaching, research, collaboration with society, and administration. The focus between these duties varies over time. During the employments three initial years, the employee is offered 30% of full time for competence development, which may be used for own research and other competence improving activities. Afterwards 20% will be set aside for competence development. Eventually the applicant is expected to be willing to take upon them tasks of pedagogical leadership ... Read more

Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics is looking for associate professors (senior lecturers) in economics. Work description The work includes teaching and supervising students in economics at undergraduate and advanced levels, as well as course planning, course development and course administration. The position also includes competence development time which can be used to do research, and we encourage you to apply for external funding to extend the possibilities to conduct... Read more

Duties The position is a full-time, permanent employment. During the first three years, it includes both teaching and at least 50% research. In addition to this, time is allocated for professional development in accordance with local agreements, departmental duties by agreement, and other tasks commonly associated with the role of senior lecturer, such as various assignments, supervision of doctoral students, or development work. Teaching primarily takes place at the first and second cycle... Read more

Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics at ͯÑÕÊÓƵ is looking for a PhD candidate in Business Administration, in the context of a research project on cryptocurrencies in entrepreneurship. Welcome with your application no later than 2025-08-15. Description You will work at the Department of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship section, at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics with Prof. Norbert Steigenberger as your main supervisor. With this PhD project,... Read more

The Department of Physics is looking for a PhD student in computational physics 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 as soon as possible according to an agreement. The application deadline is August 15th 2025. The research school for stress response modelling in IceLab Starting in the spring of 2025, ͯÑÕÊÓƵ’s... Read more

We are looking for 1 Associate Professor with great commitment for education and research in finance. Work content The work includes teaching in courses in both Swedish and English at undergraduate and advanced level, in Finance. You are also expected participate in development work, supervision and in joint activities within Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics. Teaching is often conducted in teams and courses are offered in both Swedish and English.  The employment includes... Read more

At our department, which conducts research at the highest international level and offers several high-quality educational programs in Computer Science, is now seeking a PhD student 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 postdoctoral... Read more

About the project The position is advertised within the framework of a Swedish Research Council project, which seeks to understand the impact of major volcanic eruptions and atmospheric disturbances  on historic epidemics. The larger interdisiplinary project brings in expertise from a range of fields including mathematics, ecology, history, climatic and medical sciences in collaboration across multiple institutes. An integral part of the project is to develop process-based eco-epidemiological... Read more

The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies belongs to ͯÑÕÊÓƵ'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.  The department has 18 permanent teachers  in philosophy and it offers courses and awards degrees i... Read more

Department of computing science  The Department of Computer Science has experienced significant growth in recent years. The department is involved in several national and international research projects. Creating an inclusive research environment where employees are highly engaged is a key factor in our sustainable development. Our department consists of a diverse group of people from various nationalities, backgrounds, and fields.  Read more at /institutionen-for-datavetens... Read more

The Academy of Fine Arts is part of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at ͯÑÕÊÓƵ and is located at the Artistic Campus. With approximately 75 students, around ten employees, and many guest lecturers, it is a dynamic and international environment. The Academy of Fine Arts offers a 3-year bachelor's program (BFA) and a 2-year master's program (MFA). International contacts and exchanges are an important part of the education. Every summer, two or three summer courses are offered. Artist... Read more