PhD Student in Chemistry with a Focus on Organic Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry within Life Sciences conducts research and education in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. More than 100 people, including approximately 45 doctoral students, work at the department. New staff members and students are recruited from around the world, and English is the primary working language. The department is located at the Biomedical Center in Uppsala, where there are excellent opportunities for collaboration with research groups in biology, pharmacy, medicine, and SciLifeLab, as well as access to advanced infrastructure for experimental and theoretical studies. The international environment and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration enable doctoral researchers at the department to participate in relevant research projects and prepare for an international research career. Read more about research at the Department of Chemistry within Life Sciences on our website. Project Description The Streuff group is internationally recognized for developing innovative synthesis methods, particularly in the field of early transition metal catalysis. The project focuses on investigating and developing single-electron transfer reactions with low-valent titanium catalysis and related reagents/catalysts. Additional projects in areas such as new bond cleavage and defunctionalization reactions, clarification of reaction mechanisms in catalysis, and total synthesis are also available and can be discussed at a later stage. Duties The primary responsibility of a doctoral student is to pursue doctoral studies, which includes both participation in research projects and doctoral coursework. The duties may also include teaching and other departmental work, but not exceeding 20% of working time. Qualification Requirements Eligibility for education at the doctoral level is granted to those who have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at advanced level, or who have acquired equivalent competencies in another way. More information about eligibility requirements is available here. To be admitted to doctoral education in chemistry with a focus on organic chemistry, approved courses in chemistry or chemistry-related areas are required, comprising at least 90 hp, including at least 40 hp organic chemistry at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way. More information about the subject-specific requirements is available here. Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. A natural sciences master's degree in organic chemistry or equivalent. Great weight will be placed on personal qualities such as good collaborative skills, motivation, and independence, as well as how the applicant is assessed to have the abilities required to benefit from and develop within the doctoral education program based on their experience and competencies. Desirable/Meritorious Qualifications Knowledge and practical experience with NMR spectroscopy will be regarded as a very strong merit. The selection of applicants will be based on undergraduate academic profile and any additional research experience in areas relevant to the research project. Such experience should be documented and included in the application, for example through articles published in international peer-reviewed journals or through employment at companies or other institutions working in the specific research field. Great weight will be placed on personal qualifications required for the project. In filling these positions, we strive to recruit those individuals who, through a comprehensive assessment of competencies, skills, and documented merits, are deemed most suitable to conduct and develop the current project and contribute to positive development of the department. Doctoral students are typically engaged for some teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels. Previous experience with teaching/mentoring, even from environments outside schools/universities, as well as other outreach activities may therefore be meritorious. Regulations for doctoral students are found in the Higher Education Act 5 ch §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. About the Position The position is time-limited, according to Higher Education Act 5 ch § 7. Full-time (100%). Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Jan Streuff (email: [email protected]), +4618-471 3801. Welcome to submit your application no later than September 11, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2222. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and dedication, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. Security vetting is a prerequisite for employment, and applicants must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Assistant Professor in Archaeology
The Department of Archaeology, Ancient History and Conservation, Uppsala University, is seeking an Assistant Professor in Archaeology with placement at Campus Gotland in Visby. The position involves being part of a dynamic and expanding research environment with close to one hundred employees in both Visby and Uppsala. The combined departmental environment includes seven main subject areas with teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels: Ancient Culture and Society, Archaeology, Assyriology, Egyptology, Conservation, Osteology, and Global Environmental History. The Department's activities at Campus Gotland are in an expansive phase and currently include about thirty employees working in conservation, archaeology, and osteology. We wish to further strengthen the environment by recruiting an Assistant Professor in Archaeology. In close collaboration with other staff members, the person is expected to contribute to quality-driven teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels, course development, and pedagogical development work. Through their research competence and scientific commitment, the applicant is expected to contribute to the strategic focus area Cultural Heritage at Uppsala University Campus Gotland by actively participating in the research environment and contributing to interdisciplinary research that promotes interdisciplinary synergies and develops cultural heritage research. Employment Period and Promotion Employment as an Assistant Professor can be held for a maximum of four years with the possibility of being considered for promotion to Associate Professor. The Assistant Professor is expected to apply for promotion to Associate Professor toward the end of the four-year period. Criteria for promotion to Associate Professor are found in Uppsala University's employment regulations and the Faculty of Philosophy's supplementary guidelines to the employment regulations. Duties Teaching, examination, research, and administration in archaeology. Teaching includes course responsibility and course administration as well as supervision of both students and doctoral candidates. Teaching takes place through lectures, seminars, and practical fieldwork at all levels. Parts of the teaching are conducted via video link. The proportion of teaching, including course administration, amounts to a maximum of 50 percent. Research comprises at least 50 percent of the full-time position. The research aims to strengthen and develop the department's research profile in archaeology, as well as the focus area of cultural heritage in collaboration with Campus Gotland's other main subject areas. Research also includes actively working to secure external research funding and thereby contribute to increasing the proportion of grant-funded research and increased recruitment of doctoral candidates and researchers at the department. Qualification Requirements Eligible for employment as an Assistant Professor in Archaeology is someone who has completed a doctoral degree in archaeology, or has equivalent scientific competence, and has demonstrated pedagogical skill. It is required that both pedagogical skill and scientific skill are relevant to the subject content of the position and the duties involved. Primarily, applicants who have completed a doctoral degree or reached equivalent competence no more than seven years before the application deadline will be considered. The applicant must have completed higher education pedagogy training relevant to university activities comprising five weeks or have acquired equivalent knowledge. To be eligible as a doctoral supervisor, completion of supervisor training is required. For eligibility, documented ability to teach and administer in Swedish and English is required. Selection Criteria for Applicants Meeting Qualification Requirements When selecting among eligible applicants, particular weight will be placed on both scientific and pedagogical skill. Special weight will be placed on scientific skill. Administrative skill and ability to collaborate will also be assessed. Please note that this is a shortened version of the announcement. To see the full announcement, please click on "Apply here" or see Uppsala University's job announcement website. Application Process: All qualifications must be documented so that both quality and scope can be assessed. The application must include the following: Brief account of scientific, pedagogical, and other activities (CV) Presentation of scientific qualifications Description of planned research List of publications Presentation of pedagogical qualifications Presentation of other qualifications Scientific and pedagogical works cited in full text (maximum five) Self-reflective account of future research, pedagogical, and other qualifications Grades, certificates, and other relevant documents Names and contact information for reference persons (maximum two) Information about the position is provided by Assistant Dean Christoph Kilger, 018-471 83 12, [email protected] About the Position The position is time-limited, 48 months, with a 6-month probationary period. The position is full-time, 100%. Start date by agreement. Location: Visby Welcome to submit your application by August 31, 2026. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security screening. For security screening to be completed, it is a condition for employment that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
4 Teaching Assistants at CEMUS and the Future Club GRO 8%
The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in earth sciences. Here, there is broad expertise that contributes to solutions for important societal issues. Earth is a dynamic planet that constantly changes. To understand how our planet functions, our researchers seek answers in the field, through laboratory experiments, and advanced models. Our research and education cover many different areas: rocks and minerals, weather and climate, the evolution of life, natural disasters, wind energy and energy, environmental and water engineering, and sustainable development. Our research combines natural science and engineering with social science and is often interdisciplinary. The department has over 300 employees from more than 30 countries, working both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland. Our six research divisions: • Geophysics • Air, Water and Landscape Studies • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Paleobiology • Wind Energy For more information, see: www.uu.se/geovetenskaper The Center for Environment and Development Studies, CEMUS, has since its founding in 1992 conducted student-driven education within the broad and interdisciplinary environment and sustainability field. Learn more about our educational model and courses at https://www.cemus.uu.se. The Future Club GRO, a collaboration between CEMUS and Uppsala Municipality, provides school students in Uppsala with opportunities for in-depth understanding and dialogue about sustainable development in a creative after-school club. The project targets students in grades 4-9 with particular aptitude and an interest in sustainability issues. Through various exercises, interactive lectures, discussions, role-playing, and workshops, these students have the chance to engage with peers from different schools in Uppsala Municipality. We are seeking four students to be employed as teaching assistants for the academic year 2026-2027 to work as after-school club leaders, planning and leading sessions for grades 4-6 (two leaders) and grades 7-9 (two leaders). Grades 4-6 meet on Wednesdays 16:30-18:00, and grades 7-9 meet 18:15-19:45, with a total of 9 sessions per term per grade level. As a teaching assistant, you are a student working part-time alongside your studies. The program is called Future Club GRO and started in spring 2019 with great interest and engagement from Uppsala's primary school students. Learn more here: https://www.cemus.uu.se/gro/ Duties The work involves planning and delivering Future Club GRO sessions. Each GRO group has a team consisting of 2 students employed at CEMUS, Center for Environment and Development Studies, who plan and lead the sessions. The work includes lesson planning and facilitating exercises and workshops, with a focus on interactive teaching methods. The work is done in collaboration and dialogue with Uppsala Municipality and CEMUS. Qualifications To be employed as a teaching assistant, it is a requirement that you are admitted to a program at the basic or advanced level. • Excellent Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, are necessary. • Good computer skills. • Documented ability to independently conduct and complete work tasks within given timeframes, even during temporary peak periods. • Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Desirable/Meritorious qualifications Studies in sustainable development. Studies in teacher education. Experience with interdisciplinary education. Experience planning and leading workshops and seminars. Documented experience and strong ability to collaborate with people from different backgrounds. Application Process You are asked to attach documentation demonstrating your admission to a basic or advanced level program with your application. About the Position The employment is temporary according to HF 5 kap § 12 until 2027-06-14. The position is 8%. Start date 2026-09-15 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Daniel Mossberg, Collaboration Coordinator at CEMUS, 073-065 02 28 or [email protected] Welcome to submit your application no later than August 24, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2299. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Learn more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to a security clearance. A requirement for employment in connection with a security clearance is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
PhD Candidate in Research Project within the U-CARE Research Group
Do you want to work in a successful, multidisciplinary research group supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a PhD candidate at Uppsala University. The position is placed in the research group CIRCLE - Intervention Research in Health and Care. CIRCLE hosts the multidisciplinary, strategic research program U-CARE, http://www.ucare.uu.se. The overarching objectives of U-CARE are to: increase psychological well-being in those affected by illness by developing and implementing evidence-based, individually tailored and cost-effective behavioral interventions for healthcare; and improve the efficiency, benefit and value of clinical trials. Citizen engagement is a central part of all research within U-CARE. All research within U-CARE is conducted within national and international collaborations and our expertise in research methodology has been recognized in recent evaluations of research at Uppsala University. Job Responsibilities The person we are seeking should compile available literature on the representativeness of study populations in studies with alternative designs. The person should also, through retrospective and prospective studies, compare the representativeness of study populations in studies with alternative versus randomized controlled designs. The person should furthermore investigate the acceptance, feasibility and significance of alternative designs according to various groups such as patients, healthcare personnel and researchers. The project is conducted together with patients and healthcare personnel. Job responsibilities also include disseminating research results through scientific publications and other channels and actively participating in the research group's seminars and meetings. Other tasks related to teaching and administration at the Department of Women's and Children's Health may be added (max. 20%). The employment will be extended accordingly. Qualifications The person we are seeking should: Have completed a degree at an advanced level in public health, behavioral science, pharmaceutical sciences, statistics or a closely related discipline. Be eligible for doctoral-level education and have completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits at an advanced level including an independent project of at least 15 credits, or in some other way have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Speak and write Swedish fluently. Have an excellent ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. Have a very strong ability to take initiative and problem-solve, deliver according to agreed goals and timelines, prioritize among tasks and be thorough. Have a very strong ability to professionally work independently and in a group in a collaborative environment and communicate with colleagues from different disciplines and professions. Have a strong interest in multidisciplinary research and motivation to be an active member of a successful research group. Have good knowledge of and previous experience working with qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as various software such as NVivo, R, SPSS, Stata, and MS Office. Desirable/Meriting Experience The following is meriting: Experience in research including data collection and analysis and writing applications for research funding to funders and applications to the Research Ethics Committee. Experience writing scientific publications. Interest in continuously contributing to the development of the research group's activities. Interest in continuously contributing to the research group's good working environment. Interest in working with patient and citizen engagement. Knowledge of and experience working with the research methods used in the project, for example quantitative methods (including statistical analyses), qualitative research methods and patient and citizen engagement. Knowledge of and experience working with clinical research. Application The application should be written in Swedish and contain the following: Curriculum Vitae Link to thesis. Copies of degree certificates. Complete publication list including URL/DOI to each of your publications. Contact information for at least two reference persons, of whom at least one should be a current or former supervisor. In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process. Please note that this is a shortened version of the announcement. To see the full announcement, please click "Apply here" or visit Uppsala University's website: https://uu.se/jobb/ About the Position The employment is fixed-term, according to HF 5 chap § 7. The position is full-time. Start date October 1, 2026 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala. Information about the position is provided by main supervisor, university lecturer, docent Joanne Woodford, [email protected] and research group leader, professor Louise von Essen [email protected]. Welcome to submit your application by August 14, 2026 UFV-PA 2026/1638. Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security vetting. As a prerequisite for employment in security vetting, the applicant must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Two Doctoral Candidates in Chemistry
Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in chemistry. The department has 270 employees and generates annual revenues of 300 million kronor. The department's six programs conduct highly successful research of high international caliber. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international collaboration, and we see continued strong growth within our field. The department has educational responsibilities within engineering and civil engineering programs as well as master's programs. More information is available on our website. Job Responsibilities The project addresses the synthesis of photoactive metal complexes and their application in catalyzing small-molecule activation. The project has components of organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and coordination chemistry; the systems will be characterized using both traditional organic methods as well as electrochemical, photochemical, and spectroscopic methods. The doctoral candidates will develop lanthanide-catalyzed transformations. They will synthesize ligands and their metal complexes, perform chemical and spectroscopic characterization of the complexes, and evaluate their photophysical and photochemical behavior. They will write research reports and publications, and present their research results at department and group meetings as well as national and international conferences. The position likely involves supervision of undergraduate students. The doctoral candidates' primary work involves conducting their research studies, which includes participation in research projects and doctoral training courses. Work responsibilities may also include teaching and other departmental duties (maximum 20%). The project will be partially conducted in collaboration with partners at Uppsala University. Representative recent publications: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2023, 145, 22555; Org. Lett. 2024, 26, 10752; Chem 2025, 102547; Chem, 2025, 102450. Qualifications To be eligible for doctoral studies, you must have: Completed a degree at the advanced level in chemistry, or Completed course requirements totaling at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are at advanced level (of which 15 credits constitute independent work), with content relevant to doctoral studies, or Acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country The applicant must also have: Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written Documented research experience, acquired in an academic or industrial environment Ability to work as part of a team Experience in organic or inorganic synthetic chemistry Great weight will also be placed on personal qualities such as good collaborative skills, drive and independence, as well as how the applicant's experience and competence are assessed to possess the ability needed to complete doctoral studies. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications Experience in coordination chemistry, photochemistry, catalysis, electrochemistry, or f-element chemistry is highly meriting, as are original research publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. About the Position The employment is fixed-term, according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Full-time position. Start date October 1, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Regulations for doctoral candidates are found in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 §§ 1-7 as well as in the university's rules and guidelines. Information about the position is provided by: Eszter Borbas, [email protected] Welcome to submit your application by August 31, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2382. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security clearance. For security clearance, a requirement for employment is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Research Assistant for Families in Vulnerable Situations
Do you want to work on improving access to support for families in vulnerable situations? Now you have the opportunity to do so with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment! You are welcome to apply for a position as a Research Assistant at Uppsala University. The Department of Women's and Children's Health has a strong multiprofessional and international research environment. We conduct research aimed at improving the health of individuals, both in Sweden and globally. You will work within the research group International Child Health and Nutrition with projects in the subgroup Practice-Based Health Promotion and Prevention in Vulnerable Groups. Responsibilities You will be part of a project group conducting research aimed at increasing knowledge about the needs of and facilitating support for families in vulnerable situations, including families affected by the incarceration of a family member. Your responsibilities are linked to preparation for and implementation of data collection, data management after collection, and compilation and reporting. You will work in a project group with close collaboration on tasks, while also being expected to take high levels of personal responsibility. Qualification Requirements You must have completed education at least at the Master's level in a medical or social science field to be eligible for the position. You must be able to communicate fluently in Swedish, both orally and in writing. Since part of the work involves handling qualitative data, you must have some experience with this from previous work, for example conducting interviews and to some extent handling interview data (or similar qualitative data). Good collaboration skills are a requirement. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You must have a high degree of attention to detail and experience working from your own or existing structure. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications It is meriting to have analyzed and reported qualitative data. It is also meriting to have previously worked with basic statistics and with evaluations of interventions. About the Position The position is time-limited for 4 months. The position is 75%. Start date September 1 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: (Åsa Norman, [email protected]) In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application no later than August 25, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2410. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security clearance. For security clearance, a requirement for employment is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Doctoral Position in Microbiology
The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology (IMBIM) at Uppsala University is a broad international environment for research and teaching. At IMBIM, basic research is conducted in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, tumor biology, comparative genetics, functional genomics, immunology, bacteriology, and virology. The department's research is primarily fundamental in nature, but has clear connections and significance for health and disease in both animals and humans. A more detailed description can be found at Research – Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology – Uppsala University We are seeking a highly motivated person with a strong interest in pursuing doctoral studies in medical microbiology. Expected start date is autumn 2026 or by agreement. Project Summary The research groups that the candidate will join focus on mechanisms of plasmid copy number variation in bacteria, with a strong emphasis on infection biology and the evolution of antibiotic resistance. Plasmids play a central role in the spread of antimicrobial resistance between different bacterial species and environments. The project aims to determine how variations in plasmid copy number affect resistance development and horizontal gene transfer. To achieve these goals, the successful candidate will have access to a large collection of genetically well-characterized microorganisms, advanced methods, and an interactive and stimulating work environment. Duties The primary responsibility of a doctoral student is to pursue doctoral training, which includes both participation in research projects and doctoral training courses. Work duties may also include teaching and other departmental work, but no more than 20% of working time. Qualification Requirements To be eligible for doctoral education, you must have completed a degree at advanced level with a focus on genetics, microbiology, evolutionary biology, or a related field, or completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level including an independent project of at least 15 higher education credits, or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way. We are looking for a candidate with laboratory experience in cell and molecular biology and microbiology. Experience in bacterial genetics is a requirement. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. The candidate's personal qualities such as collaboration and communication skills, as well as analytical ability, will be considered. The candidate is expected to take own initiative as well as collaborate with national and international colleagues both within and outside the group. Desired/Meritorious Qualifications Experience in bioinformatics and statistics is highly meritorious. Regulations for doctoral students can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 chap §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. About the Position The position is time-limited, according to HF 5 chap § 7. Full-time. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: University Lecturer Helen Wang, [email protected], Professor Dan I Andersson, [email protected] Welcome to submit your application no later than September 21, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2474. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security vetting. In the case of security vetting, a condition for employment is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Labor representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected] Open to Everyone We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.
HR Administrator
The Department of Surgical Sciences (IKV) is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. We conduct both research and education at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. Research is carried out by approximately 20 research groups organized around different surgical specialties and related subjects, and education takes place within, among others, medical, nursing, and specialist nursing programs. IKV has approximately 140 employees, over 200 registered doctoral students, and roughly 900 people connected to the department in various ways. Many of our employees also have joint positions between the university and the hospital. The administrative support function at IKV currently consists of 16 staff members working in areas such as HR, finance, course administration, communication, and doctoral education. Their shared task is to support the department, its leadership, employees, and students. The HR function's task is to support the department's director, leadership, and employees in all HR-related work in the organization. We are currently two people working with operational HR support, and we are now seeking to strengthen the team with an HR Administrator! As an HR Administrator, you will be an important addition to the HR function and the administrative support team as a whole. We welcome your application and hope you will become our colleague! Main Responsibilities As an HR Administrator, you will collaborate with the department's HR Coordinator and HR Generalist to provide comprehensive support to the department's leadership and employees. You will primarily work with various types of HR administrative tasks, such as recruitment, extension of doctoral and postdoctoral positions, employment contracts, record keeping, and other HR-related work. You will also work with calculations of service time, registrations in the university's catalog system, and handling of terminations of employment, including notice periods, certificates, and notifications. As part of our HR function, you will also work with occupational health and safety and equal opportunities matters. As an HR Administrator, you are expected to stay updated on laws, regulations, ordinances, and collective agreements within the HR field. You will also participate in developing and improving our HR routines and processes together with your HR colleagues. As an HR Administrator, you will be in close contact with the department's employees and other staff members, which makes the work varied and stimulating. It is therefore important that you thrive in a social and communicative role. IKV is a clinical department, which means we work closely with Academic Hospital. You will therefore meet many different people and professional groups and work in a varied and exciting environment where the university and hospital meet. The HR Administrator role is new at the department, and the work tasks may therefore be adapted within the framework of the HR function's work and responsibilities. Qualifications Required We are looking for someone who has: Post-secondary education in an area relevant to the position Recent relevant work experience with HR administrative tasks Basic knowledge of labor law Very good skills in the Office package Very good skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who can plan your work well, who is thorough, and who has a good ability to maintain structure in parallel processes. You can work independently and enjoy driving your work forward. To succeed in the role, you need to have good social and communication skills and be service-oriented. Furthermore, you have a flexible approach, are responsible, self-driven, unpretentious, and care about contributing to a good working environment. You also enjoy collaboration and are someone who is stimulated by developments and improvements that add value to the organization. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications Experience of similar work within public administration is meriting, as well as experience with Uppsala University's HR administrative systems (such as Primula, Varbi, and AKKA). A university or college degree in personnel and working life is meriting. About the Position The employment is time-limited until 2027-06-30. Start date 2026-11-01 or by agreement. Full-time position. Work location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Acting HR Coordinator Louise Walther, [email protected] or Administrative Manager Robert Malmgren, [email protected]. In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application no later than August 24, UFV-PA 2026/2297. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. Security vetting is a requirement for employment, and applicants must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
PhD Candidate in Core Optimization with Machine Learning
Do you want to work with machine learning, optimization, and reactor physics, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want to contribute to the development of advanced computational methods for future nuclear power systems? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee relations and offers secure, favorable working conditions? We welcome your application for a PhD position at Uppsala University. As a PhD candidate, you will be part of a research group working on reactor physics, fuel cycle analysis, and computational methods for core and fuel optimization. The group combines physics-based computational models with modern optimization and data analysis methods. The work environment is international and multidisciplinary, with close links between fundamental method development and technically relevant applications. The project is a continuation of an ongoing PhD project on core and fuel optimization for small modular reactors (SMR) within the competence center ANItA (Academic-industrial Nuclear technology Initiative to Achieve a sustainable energy future). The competence center brings together academia and industry to strengthen Swedish nuclear technology expertise and contribute to a sustainable energy transition. The previous PhD project has developed methods for optimizing equilibrium cycles, where the goal is to find recurring fuel management strategies that provide good fuel economy while meeting reactor physics safety margins. Special focus has been on combining advanced optimization algorithms with machine learning-based surrogate models, including graph-based representations of core loading patterns. You will further develop this research direction. The project may include cycle-to-cycle optimization, development of new machine learning models, improved optimization strategies, uncertainty quantification, more efficient handling of physical constraints, and expanded analysis of fuel design, loading patterns, and safety-related quantities. The goal is to develop methods that enable faster and more reliable exploration of large design spaces in core and fuel optimization. Duties The duties consist mainly of doctoral studies, where you conduct research within the project and complete courses as part of your doctoral education. The work involves developing, implementing, and evaluating computational methods for core and fuel optimization using machine learning and optimization algorithms. Your duties include: - Develop and apply machine learning-based surrogate models for reactor physics calculations, - Develop and evaluate optimization methods for fuel loading patterns and fuel composition, - Analyze safety-related parameters such as reactivity, power distributions, fuel utilization, and margins to technical limits, - Work with large datasets from reactor physics simulations, - Implement and document computational tools, for example in Python, - Compile and publish research results in scientific articles, - Present results at national and international conferences, - Participate in research group seminars, project meetings, and other scientific activities. Teaching and other institutional service may be included with a maximum of 20 percent of full-time work. Qualifications To be eligible for doctoral studies, you must have: - Completed an advanced degree in engineering physics, nuclear engineering, energy engineering, machine learning, computer science, applied mathematics, or another field relevant to the project, or - Completed at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level including an independent thesis of at least 15 credits, or - Acquired equivalent knowledge in another way. For the position, the following is also required: - Strong knowledge in physics, numerical methods, and/or machine learning, - Good programming skills, for example in Python, Julia, C++, or equivalent, - Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, - Good ability to collaborate, - Good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in English. Great weight will be placed on personal qualities such as analytical ability, initiative, accuracy, and motivation to conduct research within a multidisciplinary field. Desirable/Merits It is meritorious to have experience in one or more of the following areas: - Reactor physics, nuclear engineering, or neutron transport, - Core optimization, fuel cycle analysis, or fuel management, - Machine learning, especially neural networks, graph neural networks, or surrogate modeling, - Optimization algorithms, such as evolutionary algorithms, stochastic optimization, or multi-objective optimization, - Uncertainty quantification or statistical modeling, - Work with scientific computing software and high-performance computing, - Experience with version control and reproducible computing workflows. Regulations for PhD candidates are found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. About the Application Please attach transcripts, a copy of your thesis, and any other documents you wish to submit. About the Position The position is time-limited, according to the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 § 7. Full-time. Start date: January 1, 2027, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala. Information about the position is provided by: Andreas Solders, 018-471 26 31, [email protected] In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you answer as part of your application. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application no later than September 30, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2129 Note that this is an abbreviated version of the announcement. To see the full announcement, please click on "Apply here" or visit Uppsala University's job announcement website.
Assistant Professor in Media and Communication Studies
Uppsala University hereby announces a position as Assistant Professor in Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Informatics and Media and the Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies The Department of Informatics and Media (IM) brings together researchers in three subject areas: media and communication studies, information systems, and human-computer interaction. The research profile in media and communication studies is broad and encompasses questions related to digitalization, discourse studies, the role of media in society, and organizational communication. The Department also has extensive teaching responsibilities in degree programs and individual courses within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies (IRES) is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Uppsala University. IRES has a widely recognized, integrated multidisciplinary long-term research program with deep focus on recent developments in Russia and the broader post-Soviet sphere. We also analyze more specific themes such as security and insecurity, decolonization, illiberalism, resource conflicts, and the interaction between humans and nature. Employment Period Employment as Assistant Professor can be held for a maximum of four years with the possibility of promotion to Associate Professor. An employee hired as Assistant Professor shall, after written application, be promoted to Associate Professor if, following expert review, they are deemed to meet the qualification requirements established by the respective subject or faculty board and as stated in the information about the vacant position. Additional criteria for promotion to Associate Professor are found in Uppsala University's Employment Regulations and the Faculty of Social Sciences' supplementary guidelines (section 2f). Duties Research and teaching in Media and Communication Studies with focus on Russia and Eurasia. Teaching includes course responsibility, supervision, and course administration. The position may also include administrative tasks. The teaching component amounts to a maximum of 50 percent. Qualifications Eligible for employment as Assistant Professor is a person who holds a doctoral degree or has attained equivalent scientific competence and meets the requirements for teaching aptitude. Applicants who hold a doctoral degree or have attained equivalent competence no more than five years before the application deadline are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, the applicant must meet the requirements prescribed in Uppsala University's Employment Regulations (§ 39) and the Faculty of Social Sciences' guidelines (section 2 e). Teaching aptitude, scientific competence, and professional skills must be relevant to the subject matter of the position and the duties included in the employment. According to Uppsala University's Employment Regulations, a general qualification requirement for teachers is that the applicant must have the ability to collaborate and otherwise meet the suitability requirements necessary to perform the position well. For eligibility, documented ability to teach in Swedish and English is required. An applicant who at the start of employment only masters one of these languages must, within two years, be able to teach in the other language as well. It is also a requirement that the applicant can use as a working language one of the languages of the post-Soviet region. Please note that this is a condensed version of the announcement. To view the complete announcement, please click "Apply here" or visit Uppsala University's website: https://uu.se/jobb/. Application Procedure: Complete application must be submitted via Uppsala University's recruitment system and include: Letter of application List of attachments Curriculum Vitae Statement of scientific merits List of publications Statement of teaching merits Statement of other merits Scientific (maximum 5) and any pedagogical works cited List of reference persons (name, contact information, previous working relationship) Instructions for application format are found in the Faculty of Social Sciences' supplementary guidelines to the University's Employment Regulations (section 8). About the Position: The position is fixed-term, 4 years. Full-time. Start date January 1, 2027, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Subject Coordinator for Media and Communication Studies, Peter Jakobsson, e-mail [email protected], Dean Susanna Rabow-Edling, e-mail [email protected] Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to: Faculty Administrator Paula von Essen Karlström, phone 018-471 15 17, e-mail [email protected] Welcome to submit your application no later than August 31, 2026. Uppsala University is a broad-based research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security clearance. Security clearance is a requirement for employment, and the applicant must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
PhD Candidate in Hydrology - Flow and Transport in Fractured Rock
PhD Candidate in Hydrology with focus on flow and transport in fractured rock Would you like to work on groundbreaking research in hydrogeology, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Would you like an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure and attractive working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a PhD candidate at Uppsala University. The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in earth sciences. Here you will find broad expertise that contributes to solutions for important societal challenges. Earth is a dynamic planet that is constantly changing. To understand how our planet works, our researchers seek answers in the field, through laboratory experiments, and advanced models. Our research and education cover a wide range of areas; rocks and minerals, weather and climate, the evolution of life, natural disasters, wind power and energy, environmental and water engineering, and sustainable development. Our research combines natural sciences and engineering with social sciences and is often interdisciplinary. At the department, over 300 people from more than 30 countries work, both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland. Our six research divisions: • Geophysics • Air, Water and Landscape Science • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Paleobiology • Wind Energy For more information see: www.uu.se/geovetenskaper The successful candidate will be part of the research program Air, Water and Landscape Science (LUVAL) (https://www.uu.se/en/department/earth-sciences/research/air-water-and-landscape-science). Duties The doctoral project will focus on uncertainty quantification in modeling flow and transport of dissolved substances in fractured rock. The work will include numerical modeling of flow and transport, analysis of uncertainties in model predictions, and development of effective methods to assess their significance for the safety of geological repositories. The methods will be demonstrated under conditions representative of a Swedish repository site, with the goal of improving the robustness and transparency of long-term safety analyses for disposal of radioactive waste. Qualification Requirements Eligible for education at the research level is the person who has a master's degree (second cycle) in hydrogeology, hydrology, rock mechanics, geophysics, geotechnics, water engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, or another relevant field, has completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level including an independent work of at least 15 higher education credits, or in some other way has acquired essentially equivalent knowledge. In addition to the above eligibility requirements, you must have a solid foundation in mathematics and physics as well as experience in numerical modeling or scientific programming. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications Knowledge of flow and transport in soil and rock, fractured media, uncertainty quantification, statistical methods, or machine learning is meriting. Regulations for doctoral candidates are found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 chapter §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. About the Position The position is temporary according to the Higher Education Ordinance 5 chapter 7 §. The position is 100%. Start date February 1, 2027 or by agreement. Place of work: Uppsala. Information about the position is provided by: Qinghua Lei ([email protected]) The application should contain a CV, copies of relevant degrees and transcripts, master's thesis, and other relevant documents, including contact information for two references. In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application no later than October 1, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2478. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. During security vetting, it is a prerequisite for employment that the applicant is approved. We decline offers for recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. Labor representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Researcher
Do you want to work with research, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee relationships and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a researcher in the speech-language pathology research group at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences (IFV), Uppsala University. IFV is part of the Faculty of Medicine and conducts extensive research through our 11 research groups, including in the subject areas of public health science, nursing science, speech-language pathology, and bioethics. The department also conducts education in the medical program, nursing programs, speech-language pathology program, master's program in public health, and through a number of independent courses. We have a total of approximately 370 employees, including our associated researchers and doctoral students. Read more at: https://www.uu.se/institution/folkhalso-och-vardvetenskap The advertised researcher position is located in the speech-language pathology research group at IFV, where several project groups conduct research in various speech-language pathology areas. Many projects are conducted in interdisciplinary collaboration with other researchers at the university and in cooperation with Uppsala Academic Hospital or other actors in health and medical care. Duties The main tasks are analysis and compilation of data collected in projects concerning linguistic functions, communication, and memory functions in people with cochlear implants. Collaboration with other researchers in the research group and participation in research group meetings is expected. Qualification Requirements We are looking for a licensed speech-language pathologist who has completed a doctoral degree. Good knowledge of speech and language assessment of children, adolescents, and adults is required. Clinical experience in the same area is also a requirement. Experience with research and speech-language pathology work in hearing care is meritorious. The applicant must have very good ability to express themselves well in speech and writing in both Swedish and English. Other important personal qualities are good collaboration and communication skills as well as flexibility. Desirable/Meritorious Otherwise Experience working with the statistical tool R is also meritorious. About the Position The employment is time-limited, 12 months. The position is 50%. Start date September 1, 2026 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala University Information about the position is provided by: Ellika Schalling, 073-469 7217, or email: [email protected] In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application by August 28, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2440. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security clearance. Security clearance is a prerequisite for employment that the applicant must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
PhD Student in Nature-Inspired Biochar-Enzyme Composites for PFAS Remediation
PhD Student in Nature-Inspired Biochar-Enzyme Composites for PFAS Remediation The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in geosciences. Here you will find broad expertise that contributes to solutions for important societal challenges. Our research combines natural sciences and engineering with social sciences and is often interdisciplinary. At the department, over 300 people from more than 30 countries work, both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland. Our six research divisions: • Geophysics • Air, Water and Landscape Science • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Paleobiology • Wind Energy For more information see: www.uu.se/geovetenskaper Project Description: The project, EnzCarb4PFAS, focuses on developing lignin-based biochar materials with high PFAS sorption capacity and immobilizing enzymes on their surfaces to enable simultaneous adsorption and catalytic defluorination. Lignin, a renewable by-product from the pulp and paper industry, is converted into highly porous biochar that concentrates PFAS from contaminated water. Enzyme immobilization on the biochar surface extends enzyme lifespan, improves substrate accessibility, and creates a synergistic system where adsorption brings PFAS into close contact with the enzyme's active sites. The research proceeds through three coordinated work packages: (WP1) screening of extracellular enzymes for PFAS transformation using real contaminated groundwater; (WP2) development and validation of biochar-enzyme composites; and (WP3) pilot-scale testing in lysimeter systems with contaminated water and soil from former fire training sites. The PhD student will work under the main supervision of Assistant Professor Tetyana Budnyak and co-supervision of Professor Fritjof Fagerlund. The project is funded by a Tuffo grant, with co-financing from Uppsala University. The research subject for your doctoral studies is environmental analysis. The project will involve close collaboration with industry partners and other relevant actors, as well as with academic research groups in Sweden and internationally, which gives the PhD student the opportunity to work in a broad, interdisciplinary, and collaboration-oriented research environment. Duties The main task of a PhD student is to pursue doctoral research training, which includes both participation in research projects and research training courses. The duties may also include participation in teaching and other departmental work, but no more than 20% of working time. The duties will include synthesis and characterization of lignin-based biochar materials, screening and immobilization of enzymes, and evaluation of PFAS adsorption and degradation performance in laboratory column experiments and pilot-scale lysimeter systems with real PFAS-contaminated soil and groundwater. Qualification Requirements To be eligible for doctoral-level education, you must have completed a degree at advanced level in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, or related fields completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level including an independent thesis of at least 15 higher education credits, or acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way. We place high value on personal qualities and are interested in individuals who are determined, structured, well-organized, have strong analytical skills, and are interested in project planning and leadership. The PhD student must be able to work effectively both independently and in groups, lead and drive scientific projects while collaborating with other researchers. We are seeking a PhD student who is strongly motivated to complete doctoral studies within this interdisciplinary subject and who approaches tasks in a focused manner. We expect the PhD student to be proficient in both spoken and written English to communicate effectively with all colleagues and to publish internationally. Desirable/Meritorious Qualifications Applicants who expect to obtain their MSc in the near future are also encouraged to apply. It is meritorious, but not required, if the candidate has some experience in one or more of the following areas: experience with PFAS analysis, water purification technologies, or environmental remediation methods, characterization of physicochemical materials knowledge of data analysis and visualization Regulations for PhD students are found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process. About the Position The position is time-limited, in accordance with HF Chapter 5 § 7. Full-time. Start date: January 1, 2027, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Assistant University Lecturer Tetyana Budnyak ([email protected]) Welcome to submit your application no later than September 18, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2467. Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. For security vetting to be approved, the applicant must pass the security clearance. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Labor representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Research Assistant
Research Assistant Would you like to work with the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for hydrological modeling and prediction, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Would you like an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a Research Assistant at Uppsala University. The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in Earth sciences. Here you will find broad expertise that contributes to solutions for important societal issues. Earth is a dynamic planet that is constantly changing. To understand how our planet works, our researchers seek answers in the field, through laboratory experiments, and advanced models. Our research and education cover a wide range of areas: rocks and minerals, weather and climate, the evolution of life, natural disasters, wind power and energy, environmental and water engineering, and sustainable development. Our research combines natural science and engineering with social science and is often interdisciplinary. At the department, more than 300 people from over 30 countries work together, both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland. Our six research divisions: • Geophysics • Air, Water and Landscape Science • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Paleobiology • Wind Energy For more information see: https://www.uu.se/institution/geovetenskaper The Research Assistant position is part of a seed project at the intersection of AI and Earth sciences supported by Uppsala University's Future Institute (UUniFI). The successful applicant will be employed at the Department of Earth Sciences but will also work extensively with collaborating partners at the Department of Information Technology. Work Tasks Research tasks include application of long short-term memory models, transformer models, and potentially other deep learning tools and techniques to improve and characterize flow predictions in watercourses throughout Sweden. Specific research tasks that can be expected include preprocessing of large datasets for analysis, reading and summarizing relevant scientific literature, writing and manipulating code in Python, managing computationally intensive computational processes, preparing and interpreting visualizations of code output, and quantifying uncertainty associated with predictions. Other important tasks include communication activities, including coordination with team members and preparation of figures and text for journal articles and funding applications. The successful applicant is also expected to participate in UUniFI meetings for the funded project groups. Qualification Requirements Applicants should have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Earth sciences, information technology, or a related discipline. Applicants should demonstrate coding skills in Python, with coursework and/or research experience using long short-term memory models, transformer models, and/or closely related tools. Applicants should also have formal education and/or research in hydrology. Previous research experience, resulting in a poster, publication, or thesis, is required. Additionally, applicants are expected to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English and strong interpersonal skills that support collaborative activities. Desirable/Meriting Additional Qualifications Additional desirable qualifications include practical knowledge of best practices in reproducible data analysis, experience managing and curating large datasets, and experience with uncertainty analysis. About the Position The employment is fixed-term, 4.5 months. Full-time position at 100%. Start date September 15, 2026, or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala For information about the position, contact: Dr. Laurel Larsen, +46 767027427, [email protected] In this recruitment, we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process. Welcome to submit your application by August 28, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2444. Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our greatest asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. A condition of employment is that the applicant is approved in the security vetting process. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Labor representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
PhD Student in Multimodal Machine Learning for Energy Storage Materials
Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in chemistry. The department has 270 employees and generates annual revenue of 300 million kronor. The department's six programs conduct highly successful research of international caliber. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international collaboration, and we see continued strong growth within our field. The department provides education within engineering and civil engineering programs as well as master's programs. Project Description The development of tomorrow's energy storage materials relies on a fundamental understanding of how their chemical composition and structure change during operation in applications. No single method can capture the complete picture. Instead, researchers must rely on multiple complementary techniques, each providing an incomplete and indirect view of the same underlying process and which are traditionally interpreted manually and separately. Multimodal machine learning offers a principled alternative: integrating heterogeneous data streams from both experiments and simulations into a unified, physically grounded model. The project focuses on developing such a framework and applying it specifically to electrode/electrolyte interfaces in batteries, where surface-sensitive X-ray scattering techniques (X-ray reflectometry, GISAXS, and GIWAXS) and electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (EQCM-D) are combined in operando experiments. The core of the methodology is data assimilation, where the interface's underlying properties (mass, volume, density, porosity, and morphology) are treated as a latent state evolving in time, with each measurement technique contributing a noisy and incomplete observation through its own forward model. The work encompasses sequential Bayesian inference, deep state-space models, and uncertainty-aware representations trained on both experimental data and simulations, such as phase-field simulations of metal nucleation and growth coupled to lattice-Boltzmann modeling of the quartz crystal's acoustic response. Machine learning-accelerated surrogate models make these simulations sufficiently fast to function as transition and observation operators in the inference engine. Finally, the learned latent space is analyzed to extract physical meaning, and the models' generative capability is leveraged to translate data between techniques. The goal is an interpretable and uncertainty-quantified model of how interfaces form and grow, deepening understanding of metal deposition and surface passivation in Li-, Zn-, and Cu-based systems, and transferable to other materials and analytical techniques. The PhD student's task is to develop and implement this framework in close collaboration between chemistry and computer science at Uppsala University and together with our German partners. This involves building and validating inference and simulation pipelines, actively participating in planning and conducting operando experiments – including measurement campaigns at the synchrotron facility PETRA III (DESY, Hamburg) – and developing deep expertise in probabilistic machine learning, data assimilation, scientific computing, and analysis of electrochemical interfaces. The PhD student's focus is research. Some teaching responsibility may be assigned but will not exceed 20% of total working time. The PhD student will also take graduate courses closely connected to the project's research themes. We are looking for a highly motivated person who will contribute to high-quality scientific work in a multidisciplinary research environment, aiming to publish results in leading scientific journals and present them at both national and international conferences. Qualifications Required Applicants must have: - completed a degree at an advanced level, or - completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level (of which 15 credits constitute independent work), with content relevant to doctoral studies, or - in some other way, within or outside the country, acquired substantially equivalent knowledge - very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written - a degree at an advanced level or equivalent as described above in chemistry, materials science, computer science, applied mathematics, engineering physics, or a related field - the ability to express yourself clearly, document your work, and contribute to the community in a research environment Great weight will also be placed on personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, drive, and independence, as well as how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to have the ability to manage doctoral studies. Desirable/Meriting Additional Qualifications Practical experience with probabilistic machine learning, Bayesian inference, generative models, data assimilation, or scientific computing is meriting, as are strong programming skills (e.g., Python, PyTorch, or JAX). Experience with electrochemistry, battery research, X-ray scattering techniques, or analysis of experimental time series data is also advantageous. About the Position The employment is temporary according to the Higher Education Ordinance (HF) 5 chapter § 7. Full-time position. Start date October 1, 2026, or by agreement. Work location: Chemistry-Ångström Regulations for PhD students are found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 chapter §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. Information about the position is provided by: Prof. Erik Berg ([email protected]) Welcome to submit your application by September 11, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2414. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. The employment may be subject to security clearance. For security clearance, it is a prerequisite for employment that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
Doctoral Student in Computational Image Analysis
Are you interested in developing new methods for image analysis and machine learning for precision medicine and clinical decision support? Do you want to be part of a research team with skilled and inspiring colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that offers secure and favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a doctoral position at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University. 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, with over 350 employees, of whom 120 are teachers and 120 are doctoral students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. More information about us can be found on the department's website. The project is led by Professor Nataša Sladoje, within the research group MIDA – Methods for Image Data Analysis – at the Department of Information Technology and is conducted together with other researchers at the Centre for Image Analysis who develop computational methods with a particular focus on deep learning and image analysis. The project builds on close collaboration with researchers at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP) at Uppsala University as well as SciLifeLab, the national infrastructure for life science. Project Description Immunotherapy has become a life-saving option for patients with advanced cancer. However, only a minority of patients develop a sustained response. Many researchers are working to better understand the complexity of anti-cancer immunity and develop diagnostic methods that accurately predict treatment benefit and enable personalized cancer treatment planning. Modern AI-based methods are essential to advance this research frontier. This project is an important part of our broader initiative to develop and apply innovative, interpretable data-driven analysis methods to significantly increase our understanding of how immune cell interactions affect the cancer microenvironment. We will apply these analysis methods to high-information multimodal microscopy data and develop techniques to integrate correlated structural and molecular analysis in three-dimensional tissue space. This integration will enable improved prediction of disease progression and response to specific treatments. Duties The doctoral student will primarily focus on their own research training. Other work at the department, including teaching and administrative duties, may be included within the scope of employment (max 20%). Qualification Requirements Basic eligibility is held by those who: have completed a degree at advanced level in computer science, image analysis and machine learning, technical physics, data analysis, applied mathematics, molecular biotechnology, or a related field, or have completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level including an independent work of at least 15 higher education credits, or have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country. The university may grant an exception from the requirement of basic eligibility for an individual applicant if there are special reasons. (7 ch. 39 § HF). For specific eligibility requirements, see the curriculum for the subject. Specific requirements are met by having completed courses in areas relevant to image analysis and machine learning, covering at least 90 higher education credits. Relevant courses include, for example, image processing, computer vision, machine learning, deep learning and neural networks, as well as courses in Python, GPU programming, mathematical modeling, and statistics or equivalent. We seek candidates with: A strong academic background and solid understanding of computation and analysis; Good knowledge of Python programming and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow; Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English; Creativity, thoroughness, and a structured approach to problem-solving; Good collaboration skills, drive, and independence. Desirable/Meriting Additional Qualifications Meriting qualifications include: Interest in biomedical research and experience applying image analysis in medicine; Experience with version control using Git, typesetting with LaTeX, and using Linux computers; Experience with convolutional and transformer-based neural networks for image analysis; Experience with graph-based methods and graph neural networks; Experience with explainable and interpretable AI (XAI). Provisioning for doctoral students is found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 ch §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. Application The application must contain: Curriculum vitae (CV); Copy of degree/diploma and transcript of course record with grades; Thesis work (or a draft of this, and/or other self-produced technical or scientific text), scientific publications, and other relevant documents in electronic format; Contact information (name, email addresses, and phone numbers) of at least two references, with indication of the context, duration, and nature of the relationship to the candidate. Reference letters may be enclosed as supporting documents but are not required at the time of application. A personal letter (maximum one page) that includes: Your motivation for applying for this position; A short bullet list of three main academic or scientific achievements; Earliest possible start date (with reasons if applicable). About the Position The position is temporary, according to HF 5 ch § 7. The scope is full-time. Start date: 1 October 2026 or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Prof. Nataša Sladoje (email: [email protected]). Welcome to submit your application by 20 August 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2366.