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 22 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 115 open PhD positions in Sweden from 21 organizations.
- Open listings
- 115
- Organizations
- 21
- Closing within 30 days
- 94
- State pay or funding
- 115
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Open PhD positions in Sweden
115 current matching listings
Orebro University
Orebro, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Computer Science with a focus on Secure Coordination and Interaction in Distributed AI
Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-05769/2026 Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for a doctoral student (PhD student) for the doctoral programme in…
11 days leftPaidComputer Science
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Psychology
The Department of Psychology is a creative and international workplace for research and education. The Department of Psychology conducts successful research in…
11 days leftPaidPsychology
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Uppsala, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Electrical engineering with focus on power system adequacy
Uppsala University, Department of Electrical Engineering Electrification and digitalisation are among the major areas for the future transition to sustainable societies.…
11 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Chemical Physics: Development of Quantum Chemical Calculations of X-ray Spectra in Condensed Phase
The Department of Physics is located in the AlbaNova University Center and has approximately 230 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level and 80 graduate students.…
12 days leftPaidPhysics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, focus on ML-methods in climate modelling
The Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University (MISU) conducts research and education spanning the atmosphere, ocean and physical climate sciences. MISU offers…
12 days leftPaidEnvironmental Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Sustainability Science
Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) is a leading international centre in sustainability science at Stockholm University. The Centre advances scientific understanding of the…
12 days leftPaidEnvironmental Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, focus on clouds in the atmospheric boundary layer
The Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University (MISU) conducts research and education spanning the atmosphere, ocean and physical climate sciences. MISU offers…
12 days leftPaidComputer Science · Mechanical Engineering · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Bioinformatics
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural…
12 days leftPaidData Science
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Uppsala, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Geophysics
Uppsala University, Department of Earth Sciences PhD student in Geophysics: Enhancing exploration drilling efficiency through integrated analyses rock formation and…
12 days leftPaidEducation · Environmental Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Physics: Development of Quantum Chemical Calculations of X-ray Spectra in Condensed Phase
The Department of Physics is located in the AlbaNova University Center and has approximately 230 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level and 80 graduate students.…
12 days leftPaidPhysics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, focus on mixed-phase cloud processes
The Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University (MISU) conducts research and education spanning the atmosphere, ocean and physical climate sciences. MISU offers…
12 days leftPaidEducation · Humanities
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Neurochemistry with Molecular Neurobiology
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural…
12 days leftPaidNeuroscience · Life Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Biochemistry
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural…
12 days leftPaidLife Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Theoretical Physics: Quantum Sensing with Anharmonic Systems
The Department of Physics is located in the AlbaNova University Center and has approximately 230 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level and 80 graduate students.…
12 days leftPaidPhysics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Biochemistry
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural…
12 days leftPaidLife Sciences
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Malmö, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Odontology
Malmö University is an innovative, urban, and internationally-oriented academic institution that, thanks to its committed and experienced staff, contributes to societal…
12 days leftPaidEducation
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, focus on aerosol-cloud-climate interactions
The Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University (MISU) conducts research and education spanning the atmosphere, ocean and physical climate sciences. MISU offers…
12 days leftPaidEnvironmental Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Molecular biosciences
Research at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) experimentally addresses fundamental problems in molecular cell biology, integrative…
12 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Biophysics
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural…
12 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Neurochemistry with Molecular Neurobiology
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural…
12 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Neuroscience · Media and Communication
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Statistics
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics, Umeå University Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and…
13 days leftPaidStatistics
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Västerås, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Didactics with a Focus on Higher Education Pedagogy
Mälardalen University (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision of being a progressive and collaborative university where together we shape a sustainable…
13 days leftPaidEducation
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Ljungbyhed, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Risk and Safety of Heterogeneous Swarm Systems
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Aviation and Aeronautical Sciences Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top…
14 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation
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Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Machine Design
Reference number 5393-2026 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…
14 days leftPaidBusiness and Management · Media and Communication · Environmental Sciences
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