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Academic positions in Stockholm

28 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

Administrative / Other

Technician and Boatswain at Askö Laboratory

Technician and Boatswain at Askö Laboratory Log in and apply for the job Stockholm University's marine field station Askö Laboratory is located on the island of Askö in the Trosa archipelago. Much of the knowledge we have today about the Baltic Sea comes from here. Since 1961, researchers from Sweden and around the world have conducted scientific studies here in various collaborations. Askö Laboratory has also been an important site for the development of Swedish marine environmental monitoring. At Askö Laboratory there are several technical operating facilities, including a brackish water system, cooling systems and compressed air systems. These facilities...

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Stockholm University

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Research Assistant in Business Administration, specialization in Accounting

Research Assistant in Business Administration, specialization in Accounting Log in and apply for the job The Department of Business Administration is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University, with approximately 140 employees and approximately 3,500 students per academic year. The main research areas are within financing, management and organization, marketing, and accounting. The department has an extensive international network with foreign educational and research partners. More information about us can be found at: Department of Business Administration. Responsibilities Work as...

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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.

Academic positions in Stockholm

Technician and Boatswain at Askö Laboratory

Research Assistant in Business Administration, specialization in Accounting

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University Lecturer in Sociology

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Amanuensis

International Coordinator

Education Administrator with Responsibility for Study Counseling in Law

Communicator

Research Assistant in Computational Chemistry

HR Officer

Adjunct Lecturer in Rhetoric and Writing

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Administrative Manager

Administrative Study Director

Teaching Assistant in Business Administration with focus on Marketing

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Koordinator brandsäkerhet, labbsäkerhet och lokaler

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