Are you holding Master’s degree and ready to elevate your academic journey to the highest level? Uppsala University, Sweden, has announced a multiple fully funded PhD positions awaiting talented individuals like you. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our vibrant academic community. Explore the exciting PhD positions available and submit your application today!”
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible.
(01) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in adaptive neural networks for deep learning
Traditional computational approaches require hand-crafting analytical models and/or algorithmic designs. Neural networks have shown great promise in solving complex tasks, where the weights of artificial neural networks are learned using optimization schemes. During such training, the architectures of such networks remain fixed, as predefined initially by an AI specialist. This in practice shifts the hand-crafting step towards selecting and finetuning network designs, which require significant expertise and effort since the choice of network architecture may largely affect final outcomes.
This project will study theoretical, numerical, and implementation aspects of architectureal changes in neural networks. Successful methods will contribute to and help shape the next revolution in deep learning. Succesful solutions will not only streamline and optimize AI model designs, they will also reduce energy, emissions, and effort currently needed to optimize architectures. The resulting models can also be smaller and faster, enabling more powerful applications on embedded devices.
Deadline : 21 January 2025
(02) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD positions in Political Science (at least three)
The doctoral studies program spans four years and is funded through doctoral employment. Doctoral candidates are expected to pursue their education in the doctoral studies program on a full-time basis and actively participate in departmental activities. Teaching or other duties at the department, equivalent to a maximum of 20 percent, may be assigned. The duration of the employment is extended proportionally.
Some PhD positions may be linked to specific research projects. Information about research projects recruiting PhD students are posted on this website: PhD Programme in Political Science – Uppsala University. When applying for a PhD position you will automatically be considered also for project-linked positions.
Deadline : January 31, 2025
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(03) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–Up to eight PhD positions in Economics
The PhD Program at the Department of Economics prepares you both for a career in academia as well as for qualified positions in government ministries and agencies, international organizations and the private sector. Our alumni hold important positions throughout society. We offer an intellectually stimulating research environment with several research seminars each week and a large flow of international guests.
Deadline : 3 February 2025
(04) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Chemistry with specialization in Analytical Chemistry
This PhD position in Analytical Chemistry for the global and targeted metabolomics analysis of neurological and cancer diseases is available in the laboratory of Professor Daniel Globisch. The Globisch laboratory is an international and multidisciplinary research group (globischlab.org) with a research focus on the investigation of human metabolism and the metabolic interaction with the gut microbiome. The project will include global metabolomics analysis of human plasma and serum samples as well as application of Chemical Biology methodologies to enhance the scope of metabolomics-based research. (Example literature: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2024, 63, e202318579; Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 59, 14342-14346, J. Cereb. Blood Flow Metab. 2021, 41, 12, Gut Microbes 2024, 16, 2356275). This highly interdisciplinary project will include a combination of metabolomics analyses, bioanalytical techniques, methods at the interface of Chemistry and Biology, and biomarker discovery. Our team is currently searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD student with passion for research to investigate mental health disorder and cancer metabolism.
Deadline : 8 January 2025
(05) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in applied nuclear physics
As a part of the Division of Applied Nuclear Physics, you’ll be an integral member of a research group focused on nuclear data modeling and measurements, uncertainty quantification and propagation. The collaborative work environment encourages exploration of new ideas, with regular collaboration and supervision meetings. The group is growing and maintains strong national and international collaborations.
Our research group has a track record in nuclear fission modeling, uncertainty quantification of nuclear data and employing techniques such as the Total Monte Carlo method. Ongoing projects involve the development of fission fragment de-excitation methods, angular-momentum and excitation-energy population. Moreover, we apply alternative, faster techniques for uncertainty propagation, showcasing a commitment to precision and computational efficiency. We are frequent contributors to Nuclear Data evaluation libraries.
Deadline :3 January 2025
(06) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Computer Science (Data Management)
The PhD student will work under the main supervision of Dr. Georgios Fakas. The project will investigate data management topics including (but not limited to) (1) big data and (2) data mining and machine learning. The project will deal with a variety of data including (1) spatial data, (2) critical minerals data, etc. The precise details about the project will be defined also based on the student’s knowledge and interests.
The main duties of PhD students are to devote themselves to their research studies, which include participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (not more than 20 % of full time).
Deadline : 2 January 2025
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(07) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Sensorics for Soft Haptics
The project is about the mechatronics, and mechanical and electronic design for the wearable and body-near interactive haptics, where orthogonal sensors and actuators enable design for tight perception-action loops. The focus will be on the embedded electronics and sensorics for patches manufactured in collaboration with other researchers in the research group of soft micromechanics, using planar additive manufacturing of printed circuits with digital printing of composites and different dielectrics. In collaboration with colleagues in the project, patches will be developed for exploring different haptic interactions for the internet of senses.
Deadline : 6 January 2025
(08) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in in Microbial ecology
The project is focusing on photoheterotrophy and its importance for the role of microorganisms in lake ecosystems. Photoheterotrophy is an understudied process in lake ecosystems, and more knowledge can lead to a changed view of the role of bacteria and archaea in, for example, the carbon cycle. The PhD student will work in a project financed by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet).
Deadline : January, 31 2025
(09) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–Two or more PhD positions in theoretical physics
Are you interested in working with theoretical physics, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a PhD position in theoretical physics at Uppsala University.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of the largest at Uppsala University, with almost 400 employees, of which about 125 are PhD students. The department conducts world-class research and education in both theoretical and experimental physics and has extensive collaboration with the outside world. The research is carried out at ten research divisions and covers everything from the unimaginably small to the large in areas such as energy supply, climate development, new materials and the universe. This entire spectrum is also reflected in the department’s courses and training programmes. Around 2,500 students take undergraduate and graduate courses at the department every year.
Deadline : 15 January 2025
(10) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Xingqi Chen’s group at IGP
The focus of our work is to understand cell fate decisions in human disease. We are developing state-of-art single-cell technologies to characterize cell heterogeneity in a systematic manner and to identify key players involved in controlling specific cell fates. In our group, we are fascinated by why cells in our body contain the exact same DNA sequence but turn into different fates. For instance, what is it that makes some cells in human bodies become cancer and not others? And how can stem cells differentiate into totally different cell types?
Deadline : 3rd of January 2025
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(11) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Animal Ecology
The PhD candidate will work on the project ‘Genomics of adaptation to the environment in a Californian butterfly’, under the supervision of Gabriela Montejo-Kovacevich at the Department of Ecology and Genetics. As climate and land-use changes force organisms to “move, adapt, or die,” understanding the genetic basis of ecologically relevant traits is essential for predicting species’ range expansions and adaptive potential in new environments. This project will focus on the genetic basis of adaptations to the environment in the North American Edith’s checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha) and study their impact on the potential for range expansions or local adaptation in a warmer planet. The candidate’s work will complement ongoing research in the lab while allowing for independence and opportunity to pursue their own interests. Additionally, the project will make use long-term collaborations with climate change experts and evolutionary biologists, including Camille Parmesan, Mike Singer, and Chris Wheat.
Deadline : January 20, 2025
(12) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Image Analysis and AI in Mass Spectroscopy Imaging
Mass spectrometry measures thousands of chemical signatures in samples, with mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) mapping spatially-resolved chemical distributions across tissue surfaces without staining or prior knowledge. MSI generates vast datasets due to high spatial resolution and spectral dimensions, but traditional methods reduce data manually, targeting specific molecules, tissue subregions, and preprocessing steps, often losing valuable information.
This PhD project focuses on developing computational models and solutions in computer vision for MSI data analysis. Key goals include advancing large-scale data analysis, dimensionality reduction, and learning-based techniques to recover lost information and explore previously inaccessible insights. These methods aim to enhance MSI’s ability to reveal biological and pathological information, such as for cancer and multiple sclerosis research, while leveraging complementary imaging modalities and metabolic databases to identify novel chemical fingerprints
Deadline : 13 January 2025
(13) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–Two PhD student in Meteorology focusing on air-sea-ice interactions
Are you interested in working with air-sea-ice interactions, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a PhD student position at Uppsala University.
The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden´s largest and most versatile department of its kind. We are approximately 280 employees. Our activities are interdisciplinary and combine natural science and technology with social science. We have research programs in air, water and landscape science; geophysics; natural resources and sustainable development; petrology, mineralogy and tectonics; paleobiology, and wind energy. By investigating the history of Earth, we understand how our planet has developed over time and how sustainable development benefits from this knowledge. The successful candidate will join the research program Air, Water and Landscape Sciences (LUVAL) and the research group in Meteorology (Link to LUVAL).
Deadline : 10 of January 2025
(14) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–Doctoral student positions at the Department of Law
An employed doctoral student must primarily devote his or her time to his or her own doctoral research. Other duties at the department may be included, such as teaching students, working in teaching teams, and administration (no more than 20% of the position). A requirement for employment as a doctoral student is that the applicant must have been admitted to doctoral studies. The regulations governing the employment of doctoral students and admittance to doctoral studies are found in Chapter 5, Sections 1-7, and Chapter 7, Sections 34-41, of the Higher Education Ordinance, and in the general study plan
Deadline : 1 March 2025,
(15) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–At least five PhD positions at the Department of Theology
The Faculty of Theology is one of nine faculties at Uppsala University. As researchers we use the same research methods as our colleagues in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty is not linked to any faith community, and the religious affiliation of students, research students, lecturers or other staff is of no relevance to the Faculty. The Faculty of Theology is the oldest faculty at Uppsala University and the Department of Theology covers all areas of religious studies. The Department of Theology is the largest institution for education and research in Theology and Religious Studies in Sweden, and offers a creative environment for pursuing research or a degree.
Deadline : 14 February 2025
(16) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–One PhD position with special reference to Buddhism studies, at the Department of Theology
The holder of a PhD position shall, foremost, be devoted to his or her own postgraduate study and research. Other duties at the Department which relate to teaching and administrative work may be included within the scope of the employment (to a maximum of 20 %). A requirement for employment as doctoral student is that the applicant must be admitted to postgraduate studies. To this extent, the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the doctoral studies will be decisive. Regulations governing University admissions are found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen, chapter 7 §§ 34-36 and chapter 5 §§ 1-7. Information on admissions requirements, application forms etc. can be found on the website of the Faculty of Theology.
Deadline : 14 February 2025
(17) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Spatiotemporal Control of Nanocellulose Self-Assembly for Advanced Sustainable Materials
This project aims to establish an innovative method for the assembly of nanomaterials, particularly nanocellulose, with precise temporal and spatial control. The objective is to produce cutting-edge materials—such as membranes, hydrogels, and foams—with improved performance thanks to their anisotropic, tailored, and optimized structure. Their target applications are in critical technologies for sustainable development, such as water bioremediation and conversion of carbon dioxide into industrially relevant products. To achieve this, we will build on our expertise in nanocellulose self-assembly by designing and developing custom protocols, utilizing a library of nanocellulose building blocks, and exploring their co-assembly with biocompatible macromolecules and nanoparticles. This effort will also involve developing a multi-length-scale (nanometer, micrometer…) characterization protocol relying on the state-of-the-art research facility at Uppsala University, in collaboration with local experts and from other Swedish and international institutions, offering opportunities for short research visits.
Deadline : 14 January 2025
(18) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Scientific Computing focusing on Energy-Efficient Algorithmic Solutions
The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University’s third largest department, have around 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 PhD students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the Department of Information Technology website.
This PhD position is part of the eSSENCE graduate school in data-intensive science. The school addresses the challenge of data-intensive science both from the foundational methodological perspective and from the perspective of data-driven science applications. It is an arena where experts in computational science, data science and data engineering (systems and methodology) work closely together with researchers in (data-driven) sciences, industry and society to accelerate data-intensive scientific discovery.
Deadline : 24 January 2025
(19) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Sustainability of Online Service Consumption
The student will join the Digital Ecologies Lab, and be a key staff member in a new research project entitled “The Internet Microscope: Assessing the energy and environmental impact of online services, and their role in everyday life”, funded by Formas, the Swedish research council for sustainable development. The project is led by Mike Hazas (Department of IT), and has international collaboration with Phil Grünewald (University of Oxford) and Daniel Schien (University of Bristol). This ambitious, interdisciplinary project will gather a large, new primary data set on online service use and related household activity in Sweden. This will be accomplished by mailing a small network monitoring device to thousands of Swedish households, and asking them to complete a time use survey (joymeter.uk). We will use the dataset to (1) estimate the energy and carbon impact of online devices and services; (2) link these impacts to how the devices and services are used in households; and (3) interrogate possible alternative policies and designs for services which are sustainable and better support daily life and well-being. In an evidence-based way, society will thus be able to debate the extent to which different online services are justifiable, given their energy and environmental impacts, and the utility and meaning that they achieve for people in everyday life; and compare these to alternative trajectories for digitalisation in Sweden.
Deadline : 20 January 2025
(20) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in adaptive neural networks for deep learning
Traditional computational approaches require hand-crafting analytical models and/or algorithmic designs. Neural networks have shown great promise in solving complex tasks, where the weights of artificial neural networks are learned using optimization schemes. During such training, the architectures of such networks remain fixed, as predefined initially by an AI specialist. This in practice shifts the hand-crafting step towards selecting and finetuning network designs, which require significant expertise and effort since the choice of network architecture may largely affect final outcomes.
This project will study theoretical, numerical, and implementation aspects of architectureal changes in neural networks. Successful methods will contribute to and help shape the next revolution in deep learning. Succesful solutions will not only streamline and optimize AI model designs, they will also reduce energy, emissions, and effort currently needed to optimize architectures. The resulting models can also be smaller and faster, enabling more powerful applications on embedded devices.
Deadline : 21 January 2025
(21) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD student in Systemic Biology
Are you interested in working with fungal genomics, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a PhD position at Uppsala University.
Research in the Fungal Accessory Genome Evolution (FungAGE) lab focuses on understanding the evolution of genomes and the genetic basis of adaptation in fungi. We recently discovered that many fungi harbour massive transposable elements, named Starships, that mobilize a vast diversity of fungal genes. We have now deciphered how the Starships move within genomes, but a growing amount of evidence suggests that they are also capable of moving between genomes. The main goal of this PhD position is to explore the evolutionary dynamics of the Starship elements and the fungal host genome through comparative genomic techniques. Ideally, this will reveal trade-offs between harbouring a given Starship and growth under specific environmental conditions. Additional objectives will seek to quantify such trade-offs by growing fungal strains under laboratory conditions.
Deadline : 31 January 2025
About Uppsala University, Sweden –Official Website
Uppsala University is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, it is the oldest university in Sweden and all of the Nordic countries still in operation. It has ranked among the world’s 100 best universities in several high-profile international rankings during recent years. The university uses “Gratiae veritas naturae” as its motto and embraces natural sciences.
The university rose to pronounced significance during the rise of Sweden as a great power at the end of the 16th century and was then given a relative financial stability with the large donation of King Gustavus Adolphus in the early 17th century. Uppsala also has an important historical place in Swedish national culture, identity and for the Swedish establishment: in historiography, literature, politics, and music. Many aspects of Swedish academic culture in general, such as the white student cap, originated in Uppsala. It shares some peculiarities, such as the student nation system, with Lund University and the University of Helsinki.
Uppsala belongs to the Coimbra Group of European universities and to the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. The university has nine faculties distributed over three “disciplinary domains”. It has about 44,000 registered students and 2,300 doctoral students. It has a teaching staff of roughly 1,800 (part-time and full-time) out of a total of 6,900 employees. Twenty-eight per cent of the 716 professors at the university are women. Of its turnover of SEK 6.6 billion (approx. USD 775 million) in 2016, 29% was spent on education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level, while 70% was spent on research and research programs.
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