PhD, Postdoc, and Professor Positions at Uppsala University, Sweden 2026

Applications are now open for various PhD, Postdoc, and Professor/Assistant Professor positions at Uppsala University, one of Sweden’s top research universities. These are excellent opportunities across many fields in humanities, social sciences, medicine, pharmacy, natural sciences, engineering, and more.

Most positions (especially PhD and Postdoc) are fully funded through employment contracts that include a competitive monthly salary, social benefits, and insurance. There is no application fee. International candidates from all nationalities can apply. Deadlines range from mid-April to late May 2026, so interested applicants should apply soon. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Levels: PhD, Postdoc, Assistant Professor, and Full Professor
• Host Country: Sweden
• Host Institution: Uppsala University
• Total Open Positions: 27 (as of 13 April 2026)
• Application Deadline: Varies by position (13 April to 29 May 2026)
• Open for: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None

What This Opportunity Offers:

Successful candidates receive a full-time paid position with a competitive monthly salary that increases with progress (for PhD students). They gain valuable research experience, access to excellent facilities, and the chance to work with leading experts in their field.

Participants also enjoy employee benefits such as paid vacation, parental leave, pension contributions, and health insurance. PhD students complete their degree while earning a salary, and all roles offer opportunities for international collaboration, conference travel, and career development in a supportive academic environment in Sweden.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• For PhD positions: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, good English skills, and strong academic record.
• For Postdoc positions: Recently completed PhD (usually within the last 3 years).
• For Professor/Assistant Professor positions: Strong research record, teaching experience, and PhD (for Assistant Professor and above).
• All applicants need to meet the specific requirements listed in each job announcement. No Swedish language is usually required for these research roles.

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Professor-level positions (including Assistant Professor)

• Professor of Curriculum Studies – Deadline: 15 April 2026 Apply here
• Professor in Business Studies, with a specialisation in International Business – Deadline: 29 May 2026 Apply here
• Professor of experimental pharmaceutical sleep research – Deadline: 23 April 2026 Apply here
• Professor in history of science – Deadline: 30 April 2026 Apply here
• Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemical Biology – Deadline: 13 May 2026 Apply here
• Assistant Professor in cellular microbiology or infection biology – Deadline: 22 May 2026 Apply here

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Postdoc positions:

• Postdoctoral position in social robotics with focus on child-robot interaction – Deadline: 15 April 2026 Apply here
• Postdoctoral position in biomedical engineering focused on immunoengineering and microphysiological cancer systems – Deadline: 13 April 2026 Apply here
• Postdoctoral Position, Political Science – Deadline: 8 May 2026 Apply here
• Postdoctoral position in experimental particle physics with the ATLAS experiment – Deadline: 24 April 2026 Apply here
• Postdoctoral researcher to join a project on gender-based violence – Deadline: 14 April 2026 Apply here
• Postdoctoral researcher in Multivariate Models for Spatial Genomics – Deadline: 20 April 2026 Apply here
• Postdoctoral position in Multi-modal Foundation Models for Spatial Genomics – Deadline: 20 April 2026 Apply here

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PhD / Doctoral positions:

• Doctoral (PhD) position in Applied Mechanics (one opening) – Deadline: 16 April 2026 Apply here
• Doctoral (PhD) position in Applied Mechanics (second opening) – Deadline: 16 April 2026 Apply here
• PhD position in evolutionary genomics – Deadline: 30 April 2026 Apply here
• PhD Student in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (in cooperation with Cybercampus Sweden) – Deadline: 14 April 2026 Apply here
• PhD student in astronomy and astrophysics, with focus on gravitationally lensed stars observed with the James Webb Space Telescope – Deadline: 30 April 2026 Apply here
• PhD in Evolutionary Ecology and genomics – Deadline: 8 May 2026 Apply here
• PhD-student in Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics – Deadline: 22 May 2026 Apply here
• Doktorandtjänst i biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap med inriktning mot museer och kulturarvssamlingar (PhD in Library and Information Science, focus on museums and cultural heritage collections) – Deadline: 15 April 2026 Apply here
• PhD student in Protein Synthesis – Deadline: 15 April 2026 Apply here
• PhD student in Archaeology in Graduate School GRASS – Deadline: 27 April 2026 Apply here
• PhD student in Molecular Pharmaceutics – Deadline: 20 April 2026 Apply here
• MSCA Doctoral Student in SecReSy4You Network on Critical Cyber-Physical Systems Security and Resilience with a Focus on Secure Control Systems under Uncertainty – Deadline: 29 April 2026 Apply here
• PhD student in selective precipitation for battery materials from recycled metal streams – Deadline: 22 May 2026 Apply here
• PhD candidate in History of Ideas with a specialization in psychiatry – Deadline: 30 April 2026 Apply here

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the official Uppsala University jobs page:
2. Find the specific position you want.
3. Click on the job title and read the full details.
4. Prepare your application documents (CV, cover letter, diplomas, research proposal if needed, references).
5. Submit your application online before the deadline.

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