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Academic positions in Sweden

307 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

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...

🇸🇪 Stockholm

No deadlineSource: Stockholm University

Lund University

Scientific staff

University Lecturer in Civil Procedure Law

University Lecturer in Civil Procedure Law Log in and apply for the job Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. It has approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our endeavor to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions. Lund University is a full-scale and research-intensive university, and is the only Swedish university participating in the strong international networks League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21 (U21). Lund University has…

🇸🇪 Lund

No deadlineSource: Lund 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.

Academic positions in Sweden

Study Advisor International Master Program

University Lecturer in Civil Procedure Law

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Course Administrator

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Economist

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Researcher

Course Administrator

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