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Academic positions in Uppsala

78 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

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Assistant Professor in Public Health

Assistant Professor in Public Health Uppsala University, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences The Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences conducts research and educational activities both in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland (CG). In education, this includes a master's program in public health and nursing programs with dedicated study places at CG. In research, the focus is on children and young people's health and living conditions. Description of the subject area The focus is on children and young people's health, particularly mental health and society's efforts to promote good...

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PhD Student in Resilient Power Systems

PhD Student in Resilient Power Systems Log in and apply Uppsala University, Department of Electrical Engineering Electrification and digitalization are among the future's largest areas for transition to sustainable societies. The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts successful research and education in these areas – including renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, industrial IoT, 6G communication and wireless sensor networks, as well as research and education in Life Science, health technology, smart electronic sensors and medical systems. The Department of Electrical Engineering is an international…

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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 Uppsala

Assistant Professor in Public Health

PhD Student in Resilient Power Systems

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PhD Student in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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