PhD and Postdoc Positions at Linköping University, Sweden – 2026

Applications are now open for multiple fully funded PhD and Postdoc positions at Linköping University (LiU) in Sweden. These positions are available in various fields, mainly Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and related disciplines. Most positions are fully funded (salaried employment with benefits), and there is no application fee. International students and researchers from all nationalities are welcome to apply. Deadlines vary by position, with the earliest closing on April 20, 2026, and the latest on August 13, 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD and Postdoc
• Host Country: Sweden
• University: Linköping University (LiU)
• Application Deadline: Varies (April 20 to August 13, 2026)
• Open for: All nationalities (International and Swedish applicants)
• Application Fee: No fee required
• Funding: Fully funded

What This Opportunity Offers:

• A competitive monthly salary
• Full social security and employment benefits
• Access to high-quality research facilities and international networks
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and other advanced fields
• Professional development, training, and chances to attend conferences
• Strong support for your academic and career growth in a modern, innovative environment

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PhD Positions::

• PhD Student for Sustainable and Resource-Efficient Machine Learning — Deadline: 2026-04-24, IDA (Computer and Information Science), Linköping, IDA-2026-00060
• PhD student in AI Security — Deadline: 2026-04-20, ISY (Electrical Engineering), Linköping, LiU-2026-01325
• PhD student in Cybersecurity — Deadline: 2026-05-04, IDA, Linköping, IDA-2026-00054
• PhD student in semantic and goal-oriented communications with focus on cloud-assisted artificial intelligence and control systems — Deadline: 2026-04-20, ITN (Science and Technology), Norrköping, LiU-2026-01509
• PhD Student in Automatic Control — Deadline: 2026-04-30, ISY, Linköping, LiU-2026-01554
• PhD student in Spatio-Temporal Machine Learning — Deadline: 2026-04-24, IDA, Linköping, IDA-2026-00111
• PhD position in Polymer Chemistry focusing on Wood-Derived Functional and Circular Materials — Deadline: 2026-04-30, ITN, Norrköping, LiU-2026-01775
• PhD student in Medical Science — Deadline: 2026-04-28, BKV (Biomedical and Clinical Sciences), Linköping, BKV-2026-00324
• PhD student in Environmental Science — Deadline: 2026-05-05, TEMA (Thematic Studies), Linköping, TEMA-2026-00089
• PhD Student in Automatic Control with focus on complex networks and multiagent dynamics — Deadline: 2026-05-15, ISY, Linköping, LiU-2026-01842
• PhD student in biomedical engineering, deep learning for medical images — Deadline: 2026-05-15, IMT (Biomedical Engineering), Linköping, IMT-2026-00023

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Postdoc Positions:

• Postdoc on Trustworthy AI — Deadline: 2026-04-30, IDA, Linköping, IDA-2026-00062
• Postdoc in efficient and robust decentralized AI — Deadline: 2026-05-15, ISY, Linköping, LiU-2026-01297
• Postdoc in Ageing and Social Change — Deadline: 2026-04-24, IKOS (Culture and Society), Norrköping, IKOS-2026-00033
• Postdoc in AI for cybersecurity of communication software — Deadline: 2026-04-30, IDA, Linköping, IDA-2026-00101
• Postdoc within AI-based decision support for fault diagnosis of industrial systems — Deadline: 2026-04-30, ISY, Linköping, LiU-2026-01645
• Postdoc in chemical and electrochemical doping of organic semiconductors — Deadline: 2026-04-29, ITN, Norrköping, LiU-2026-01826

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Professor / Senior Academic Positions:

• Professor in Neuroengineering — Deadline: 2026-08-13, IMT, Linköping, LiU-2025-05665 (Permanent)

Other Positions :

• AI Training Program Officer at the AI factory Mimer — Deadline: 2026-04-30, NAISS, Linköping, LiU-2026-01448 (Permanent)
• Team Lead – AI Technology & Tools — Deadline: 2026-04-30, NAISS, Linköping, LiU-2026-00935 (Permanent)
• Application experts in Life Sciences for AI-factory Mimer — Deadline: 2026-04-23, NAISS, Linköping, LiU-2026-01455 (Permanent)
• Teaching assistants in CyberSecurity — Deadline: 2026-04-21, IDA, Linköping, IDA-2026-00107 (Extrajob / Student)
• Teaching assistants/Amanuens in Quality Management and Engineering — Deadline: 2026-05-07, IEI (Management and Engineering), Linköping, IEI-2026-00278 (Extrajob / Student)

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Eligibility Criteria:

• For PhD positions: You must hold (or be close to completing) a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• For Postdoc positions: You must have a PhD degree in a related subject.
• Strong academic record and research interest in the specific topic.
• Good English language skills (both written and spoken).
• Some positions may require specific technical skills or background knowledge.

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the official page
2. Use the filters to find positions that match your interest.
3. Click on the desired position to read full details.
4. Submit your application online before the deadline.

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