PhD positions in Sweden
Explore doctoral research opportunities in Sweden and compare projects by subject, institution and closing date.
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As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 84 open PhD positions in Sweden from 13 organizations.
- Open listings
- 84
- Organizations
- 13
- Closing within 30 days
- 72
- State pay or funding
- 84
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Karolinska Institutet
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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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral Student in Human-in-the-Loop Autonomous Systems
Reference number REF 2026-0422 We are looking for 5 motivated Doctoral students to help design the next generation of human-in-the-loop autonomous systems at the Division…
2 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Computer Science · Mathematics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Public Health Sciences
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,…
2 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Information Society, with focus on Agent-Based Social Simulation for Crises Preparedness
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic…
2 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Media and Communication · Environmental Sciences
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral students in Artificial Intelligence
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…
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Data Science · Computer Science
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Bacteriophages and cardiovascular disease
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…
3 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Education
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in traffic safety focusing on data analysis and traffic simulation
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…
3 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence
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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 - PhD position in neuro biomarker research
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…
3 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Neuroscience · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in English with Specialisation in Literary Studies
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…
4 days leftPaidEducation · Humanities
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Battery Recycling
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…
5 days leftPaidEnergy · Materials Science · Medical Sciences
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Lund, Sweden
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PhD student position in Surgery
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…
6 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Education
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student position: Quantity or quality? Rethinking carbon footprints and demand-side policy
Reference number REF 2026-0335 Research on household carbon footprints rests on one untested assumption: that money spent equals emissions caused. But spending more can…
7 days leftPaidStatistics · Business and Management · Environmental Sciences
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Doctoral student in Human Geography
Reference number PAR 2026/715 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
8 days leftPaidEconomics · Business and Management · Education
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Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD Student in Pervasive and Mobile Computing
Reference number 4702-2026 Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in…
8 days leftPaidComputer Science · Media and Communication
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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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Karlstad, Sweden
PhD position
Doktorand i matematikens didaktik
Karlstad University / Faculty of Health, Science and Technology / Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Sapere Aude – dare to know – is our motto. Our students…
8 days leftPaidComputer Science · Mathematics
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doktorandplats i fysisk oceanografi
Reference number PAR 2026/691 Göteborgs universitet möter samhällets utmaningar med mångsidig kunskap. 58 000 studenter och 6800 medarbetare gör universitetet till en…
9 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in machine learning and optimization
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Computer Science KTH is now inviting…
9 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Mathematics · Data Science
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Gothenburg, Sweden
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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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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral Student in Automatic Control with focus on Datacenter Control
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…
10 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Mathematics
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upon agreement., Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in resilient forage production systems
PhD student in resilient forage production systems Description of the doctoral project Forage crops, particularly perennial leys, are central to ruminant production and…
10 days leftPaidBusiness and Management · Environmental Sciences · Agricultural 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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Karlstad, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral studentship in Social Work
Karlstad University / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences / Department of Social and Psychological Studies Sapere Aude – dare to know – is our motto. Our students and…
12 days leftPaidPsychology · Social Sciences · Education
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