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Within the Umeå University Northern Star Visiting Professor Programme, full professors from universities outside Sweden will be recruited to contribute part-time for a period of two years or more. The first call is expected to open in May 2027 and will cover all four faculties.
The first call is expected to open in May 2027. If you are interested in other job openings at Umeå University in the meantime, take a look at Work with us.
Umeå University is described as an open and collaborative environment in an international and diverse city. Hear what some of our researchers have to say about working and living in Umeå and Sweden.
In 2020, Emmanuelle Charpentier was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9. A discovery she made during her time as a researcher at Umeå University. Hear what she has to say about conducting research in Umeå.
World-class research, Nobel-winning CRISPR, strong support in a safe, dynamic city.
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Essential information to support your move to Sweden from the Swedish Research Council.
Explore Sweden explains why Sweden is a good choice for your research career.