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Administrative / Other positions in Sweden

65 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.

Sweden offers a research-friendly environment with generous employment benefits, strong job security and a culture that favours work-life balance. Nearly all academic positions are salaried rather than stipend-based, and English is the working language at most departments. Major funders include the Swedish Research Council (VR), Wallenberg Foundations and Vinnova. The main university hubs are Stockholm, Uppsala, Lund and Gothenburg.

•PhD positions are salaried employment (typically SEK 30,000–34,000/month)
•Working language: English throughout most STEM departments
•Five weeks of paid vacation standard
•Residence permits for researchers processed in 1–3 months

Stockholm University

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Study Advisor International Master Program

Study Advisor International Master Program Log in and apply for the job The Department of Environmental Science is a large department at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, with approximately 170 researchers, teachers, doctoral students and technical/administrative staff from over 30 countries. The ambition for our activities is to contribute to sustainable development by conducting world-leading research and education within environmental science. As an employee at the Department of Environmental Science, you will be part of a dynamic environment with research in leading research areas and a strong international profile. Read more about...

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Uppsala University

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Course Administrator

Course Administrator Log in and apply for the job Uppsala University, Department of Food Science Description The Department of Food Science conducts education at bachelor's, advanced, and doctoral levels, as well as research within the interdisciplinary field of food science. Bachelor's level education consists of two educational programs: the food science program and the dietitian program, as well as courses in home and consumer science for prospective teachers and other independent courses. At advanced level there are independent courses with a focus on food science. Within doctoral education there is national collaboration with other...

🇸🇪 Uppsala

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Frequently asked questions

Are PhD positions in Sweden paid?+

Yes, all PhD positions in Sweden are salaried employment with full benefits. Doctoral students typically earn SEK 30,000–34,000 per month (roughly €2,700–3,100), with automatic salary increases as they progress. This includes pension contributions, parental leave and five weeks of vacation.

Do I need to speak Swedish to work at a Swedish university?+

English is widely used in Swedish academia, especially in STEM fields. Most research groups operate entirely in English. Some teaching positions and administrative roles may require Swedish, but this is typically not expected of international researchers in their first years.

How long does a PhD take in Sweden?+

A PhD in Sweden typically takes four years of full-time study, plus up to one year of departmental duties (usually teaching). The total appointment is therefore usually five years. Extensions beyond this are uncommon.

Administrative / Other positions in Sweden

Study Advisor International Master Program

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