Overview
A PhD position in Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Education at Umea University, based in Umeå, Sweden. Applications close on 28 Oct 2026. The listing states that the position is paid.
Key facts
- Opportunity type
- PhD position
- Organization
- Umea University
- Location
- Umeå, Sweden
- Field / discipline
- Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Education
- Application deadline
- 28 Oct 2026
- Funding / compensation
- Paid
- Duration
- See source description
- Last source check
- No source check recorded
Project description
Original title: 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. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
Are you interested in learning more? Read about Umeå university as a workplace
The Faculty of Medicine, which consists of 12 departments, is responsible for biomedical research and courses in the field of nursing and health care and has an extensive research and graduate education in more than 80 subjects.
Description of work
About the position
Application
A complete application must include:
1. A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, scientific interests and motives for applying (max two pages)
3. Diplomas of bachelor and Master level degrees
4. Bachelor/Master theses work/other relevant publications
5. Other merits of relevance for the position
6. Contact information to two reference persons
Umeå University strives to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment.
We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising help.
- SACO -S, saco@umu.se
- SEKO -, seko@umu.se
- OFR /ST, 090-7865431, st@umu.se
Requirements and eligibility
Eligibility requirements
Other qualifications
Application documents
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Funding, benefits and conditions
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Contacts and supervision
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Before you apply
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How to apply
Apply via umu.varbi.com. Application deadline: 28 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.
Source and listing information
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Report an outdated or incorrect listingFrequently asked questions
- What type of opportunity is this and where is it based?
- This is a PhD position at Umea University, based in Umeå, Sweden.
- What is the application deadline?
- Application deadline: 28 Oct 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the original listing.
- Is funding or compensation specified?
- Paid. Check the original listing for exact amounts and conditions.
- Where can I apply and check the full requirements?
- Use the application link to umu.varbi.com. The original listing provides the full requirements, documents and application instructions.