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Engineering positions in Sweden

4 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

Uppsala University

Engineering

Research Engineer

Research Engineer Login and apply for the position Uppsala University, Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on, among others, cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. One of the guiding principles at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology,…

🇸🇪 Uppsala

No deadlineSource: Uppsala University

Mid Sweden University

Engineering

Research Engineer in Ecoengineering at the Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development

Research Engineer in Ecoengineering at the Department of NDH Log in and apply for the job Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development The Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH) operates at Campus Östersund and Campus Sundsvall, where we educate and conduct research within the department's subjects with a focus on sustainable development. The Ecoengineering research environment in Östersund conducts research and research education in ecoengineering and environmental science, with close connections to our undergraduate programs in environmental science, environmental engineering and civil engineering. The research...

🇸🇪 Sundsvall

No deadlineSource: Mid Sweden University

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.

Engineering positions in Sweden

Research Engineer

Research Engineer in Ecoengineering at the Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development

Frequently asked questions

Research Engineer in Ecotech at the Department of NDH

Research Engineer at Lund Protein Production Platform