Open positions at Umeå University

About the project The position is advertised within the framework of a Swedish Research Council project, which seeks to understand the impact of major volcanic eruptions and atmospheric disturbances  on historic epidemics. The larger interdisiplinary project brings in expertise from a range of fields including mathematics, ecology, history, climatic and medical sciences in collaboration across multiple institutes. An integral part of the project is to develop process-based eco-epidemiological... Read more

The Department of Sociology is looking for a postdoctoral fellow within the interdisciplinary research field of Waste Studies . The employment is for 2 years and starts on November 1st 2025 or by agreement. Project description and work tasks The project Waste Values concerns​​ transformations of waste in the circular economy. We live in a time when waste is expected to be given new life as it gets upgraded and enters new cycles. But value transformations require work and the circular economy ... Read more

The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies belongs to Umeå University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities and has about 110 employees. The department gathers researchers, teachers, and students in the fields of Archaeology, Environmental Archaeology, Philosophy, History, History and Education, History of Science and Ideas, Religious Studies, and Theology under the same roof.  The department has 18 permanent teachers  in philosophy and it offers courses and awards degrees i... Read more

Description of work About the position Eligibility requirements Other qualifications Application A complete application must include: 1. A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, scientific interests and motives for applying (max two pages) 2. CV 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   Read more

Staff scientist in Bioinformatics and Data Science to advance infection biology research Department of Plant Physiology Closing date: 2025-08-31 As a national hub for molecular biosciences in Sweden, SciLifeLab develops and maintains unique research infrastructure, services and data resources for life science. The overall aim of SciLifeLab is to facilitate cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary life science research and promote its translation to the benefit of society. About 200 research groups,... Read more

High-Performance Computing Center North (HPC2N), Umeå University and NAISS are seeking two or more candidates for the position of Staff Scientist, working as application experts within the newly established, EU-funded Swedish AI Factory. Closing date: September 5, 2025. NAISS, the National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden, provides academic users with high-performance computing resources, storage capacity, and data services. NAISS is hosted by Linköping University and... Read more

We are looking for a PhD student in Medical Science with an interest in molecular and structural virology. The position at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Umeå University is temporary for four years to start during end of 2025 or as agreed.    The PhD student will participate in activities provided by the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, thus providing interaction with researchers from different research fields and access to various scientific and... Read more

Umeå School of Architecture is hiring up to three Teaching Assistants for work during the fall semester of 2025 and the spring semester of 2026. The position is 10% of full-time with a planned start date in September 2025 or as agreed. The application deadline is 7 September, 2025. Job decription The School of Architecture is looking for Teaching Assistants in two different areas; our workshop and communications department. When applying, you will be asked to specify which area(s) you are... Read more

Department of computing science  The Department of Computer Science has experienced significant growth in recent years. The department is involved in several national and international research projects. Creating an inclusive research environment where employees are highly engaged is a key factor in our sustainable development. Our department consists of a diverse group of people from various nationalities, backgrounds, and fields.  Read more at https://www.umu.se/institutionen-for-datavetens... Read more

To our institution, which conducts research at the highest international level and offers several high-quality educational programs in Computing Science, we are now seeking a PhD student with a focus on Computer Security. The Department of Computing Science has been growing rapidly in recent years, with a focus on creating an inclusive and bottom-up driven research environment.  Our workplace consists of a diverse set of people from different nationalities, backgrounds and fields. As a PhD... Read more

Humlab is a work unit and research infrastructure with around twenty employees at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Humlab’s mission is to initiate, inspire, and develop the interaction between the humanities, culture and information technology. Humlab’s premises are located in two buildings on campus: one in the Humanities building and another in the Social Science Building located below the University Library, where Humlab's laboratory environment is also situated. In this creative and... Read more

The Academy of Fine Arts is part of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Umeå University and is located at the Artistic Campus. With approximately 75 students, around ten employees, and many guest lecturers, it is a dynamic and international environment. The Academy of Fine Arts offers a 3-year bachelor's program (BFA) and a 2-year master's program (MFA). International contacts and exchanges are an important part of the education. Every summer, two or three summer courses are offered. Artist... Read more

The Department of Sociology is seeking candidates for a PhD position in sociology focusing on AI, politics, and opinion dynamics, starting January 2026 or by agreement.  Research project This PhD project will be carried out as part of the WASP-HS Research Cluster AI, Power and Politics ( https://www.umu.se/en/research/projects/ai-power-and-politics/ ). The candidate will analyse how AI-driven technologies reshape opinion dynamics and the public’s trust in media ecosystems. Central to this PhD... Read more

Project description The postdoctoral fellow will explore synaptic processes and white matter pathways between remote brain areas in vivo in animal models that underlie plasticity in the prefrontal cortex of mice. We will focus on neuronal micro- and macro-circuits that influence our feeding behavior, which includes the prefrontal cortex with a focus on selection between stimuli of different value and its plasticity. The project will be carried out by applying “all optical physiology” methods,... Read more