PhD Positions in Life Sciences in Sweden
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 15 open PhD positions in Life Sciences in Sweden from 7 organizations.
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Key facts
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 15 open PhD positions in Life Sciences in Sweden from 7 organizations.
- Open listings
- 15
- Organizations
- 7
- Closing within 30 days
- 15
- State pay or funding
- 15
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 Life Sciences in Sweden
15 current matching listings
Karolinska Institutet
Huddinge, Sweden
PhD position
PhD Position in Oral Biology and Medicine
Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced…
1 day leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Business and Management
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD position in Chemistry, with a specialization in Biophysical Chemistry
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…
2 days leftPaidChemistry · Life Sciences · Education
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Medical Science – Oral Microbiome Eco-Mechanics
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.…
2 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Medical Sciences · Life Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Cell and Molecular Biology Research
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Biological Physics The AICell Lab (https://aicell.io) in the…
2 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Robotics and Automation · Physics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral (PhD) student position in Epigenetics, Bioinformatics and Neuroimmunology
Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced…
2 days leftPaidData Science · Medical Sciences · Neuroscience
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD position in Dermatology
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…
3 days leftPaidData Science · Medical Sciences · Life Sciences
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Multimodal profiling of cellular function
Reference number PAR 2026/741 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
8 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Chemistry
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - reproductive genetics and bioinformatics
Reference number PAR 2026/687 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
10 days leftPaidData Science · Medical Sciences · Life Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Ecology and Evolution
The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP) conducts research and offers education at the Arrhenius Laboratories on the Frescati campus. We are…
11 days leftPaidEnvironmental Sciences · Artificial Intelligence · Life Sciences
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - CAR T cell therapy for B cell malignancies
Reference number PAR 2026/729 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
13 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Education
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD-student
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.…
15 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences · Chemistry
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in microwave diagnostics for disaster care
Reference number REF 2026-0469 Are you curious about how advanced microwave technology can make a real difference in disaster and emergency care? Would you like to…
16 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Sustainable Antifouling strategies -evaluation of ultrasound as antifouling method from environmental and economical perspective
Reference number REF 2026-0426 We are looking for a Doctoral student to become part of our team at the Division of Maritime Environmental Science at the Department of…
18 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Education · Media and Communication
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Psychology
The Department of Psychology is a creative and international workplace for research and education. The Department of Psychology conducts successful research in…
20 days leftPaidPsychology · Medical Sciences · Neuroscience
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Biomedical Engineering specializing in engineering acoustics
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Dep. of Biomedical Engineering Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top…
27 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Electrical Engineering · Civil Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Life Sciences in Sweden are currently open?
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 15 open PhD positions in Life Sciences in Sweden from 7 organizations. 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 Life Sciences in Sweden?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Life Sciences (15), Education (12) and Medical Sciences (11).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Life Sciences in Sweden?
The organizations with the most open listings are Umea University (3), University of Gothenburg (3) and Chalmers University of Technology (2).
Are these PhD positions funded?
15 of 15 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. 15 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.