PhD Positions in Education in Sweden
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 60 open PhD positions in Education in Sweden from 13 organizations in 1 country.
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Key facts
- Open listings
- 60
- Organizations
- 13
- Closing within 30 days
- 52
- State pay or funding
- 60
Before you apply
Read the full project description on the official vacancy page, check eligibility and the required documents, and contact the named supervisor with specific questions well before the deadline.
Open PhD positions in Education in Sweden
60 current matching listings
Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in joint optical communications and sensing
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0449 Join us for an exciting and excellent Doctoral student journey to create the future of optical communications and sensing! About us At the Department…
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Lund University
Post-doctoral fellow in Biology
Lund, Sweden
Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in…
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Lund University
Post-doctoral fellow in AI-based design of de novo protein biofilm systems
Lund, Sweden
Lunds universitet Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in experimental fluid mechanics and complex films
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics FLOW is a strong community of researchers engaged…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral position in practical philosophy, with a focus on economic ethics and/or environmental ethics
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/638 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in condensed matter theory
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: physics The project will focus on theoretical condensed matter physics,…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Predicting treatment toxicity in childhood cancer
in childhood cancer, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/728 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and…
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Umea University
PhD position in Chemistry, with a specialization in Biophysical Chemistry
Umeå, Sweden
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600 employees. The…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Practical Philosophy
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is the largest in Sweden, boasting a lively community of philosophers with a broad range of scholarly interests. The department…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Science Education
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Teaching and Learning has approximately 280 employees. The Division of Science Education comprises 26 members of staff: five professors, eight senior researchers,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Public Health Sciences
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Public Health Sciences is a department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University, with around 60 employees. We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in mathematics education with a focus on statistical literacy
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Subject Education has about 280 employees. We conduct research on teaching and learning in relation to different subjects in all stages of the education system.…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Theoretical philosophy
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is the largest in Sweden, with vibrant research groups in a wide range of philosophical disciplines. The department has a…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in linguistics, focus on sign language
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University conducts research and offers education in a number of areas such as child language development, computational linguistics,…
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Umea University
PhD student in Medical Science – Oral Microbiome Eco-Mechanics
Umeå, Sweden
Umeå University, Faculty Office of Medicine Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600 employees. The…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Cell and Molecular Biology Research
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Biological Physics The AICell Lab (https://aicell.io) in the department…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in linguistics, focus on child language development
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University conducts research and offers education in a number of areas such as child language development, computational linguistics,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Public Health Sciences
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Public Health Sciences is a department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University, with around 60 employees. We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary,…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral students in Artificial Intelligence
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0446 Want to explore the future of artificial intelligence alongside a world-leading researcher? Join Julian Togelius' new research group and pursue a PhD…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Bacteriophages and cardiovascular disease
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/681 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - PhD position in neuro biomarker research
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/730 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in English with Specialisation in Literary Studies
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of English provides education at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, and is part of the Faculty of Humanities. The Department has a staff of about 35…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in Battery Recycling
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0421 Do you want to contribute to the transition towards a circular battery value chain and increased resource security? We are seeking a highly motivated…
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Lund University
PhD student position in Surgery
Lund, Sweden
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Education in Sweden are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 60 open PhD positions in Education in Sweden from 13 organizations in 1 country. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Education in Sweden?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Education (60), Environmental Sciences (27) and Medical Sciences (19).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Education in Sweden?
The organizations with the most open listings are Stockholm University (13), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (11) and Lund University (8).
Are these PhD positions funded?
60 of 60 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 52 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.