25 PhD Degree-Fully Funded at Uppsala University, Sweden
Uppsala University, Sweden invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at Uppsala University, Sweden.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Physics
The PhD student will work in the Division of Material Physics and be part of a project conducted in collaboration with Institute Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble (France) and the NIST Centre for Neutron Research in Gaithersburg (MD, USA). One peculiarity of polymers is the pronounced non Newtonian behavior or in other words the change in viscosity for different shear rates. The distinctive changes in the shear and loss moduli can be explained by microscopic properties like the structure or internal relaxation of the molecules. However, experimental data on the changes in the local dynamics of polymers under shear load are scarce or even missing our days. Still such information is essential to draw a complete picture of flow in polymers. In this PhD, we will apply high resolution neutron spectroscopy to polymers under flow. The experiments will be complemented by small angle scattering experiments probing the microscopic structure and rheology. We will reveal phase transitions under shear and trace possible changes in the topological interactions of the polymer chains for higher shear rates and advance our understanding of viscoelasticity on a microscopic level.
Deadline : 2023-08-18
(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in industrial engineering and management focusing on user perspectives on smart grids and the energy transition
As a doctoral student you are contributing to the interdisciplinary research that USER is conducting in the area of user perspectives on smart grids and the energy transition. The overall aim with the research is to increase knowledge about electricity consumers’, prosumers’ and drivers of electric vehicles’ role in realizing the vision of future smart grids. The third cycle studies are conducted as part of projects that primarily focus on consumption flexibility among electricity consumers. You participate in data collection, analysis and compilation of results in collaboration with other members of USER. We offer a varied an exciting work that is designed jointly by the doctoral student and the research group. As a doctoral student you can, with the support of your supervisors, to a large extent influence the focus of your third cycle studies. The fact that the third cycle studies are conducted in an interdisciplinary environment means that your disciplinary background is of less importance in relation to your attitude towards and interest in the third cycle subject area, the research area and interdisciplinary research.
Deadline : 2023-08-14
(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Partial Differential Equations with connections to Deep Learning
The duties of a PhD student are primarily directed at their own research education, which lasts for four years. The work may also involve, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), other departmental duties, mainly related to teaching undergraduate courses – in which case the position may be extended to maximum five years. The student is automatically admitted to WASP Graduate School and should participate in offered courses and activities. The main focus of the research will be the mathematical analysis of PDEs, in particular diffusion equations, with an emphasis on connections to deep learning. In terms of methods, the research will mainly fall into the realm of pure mathematics, but may also include some numerical and computational components.
Deadline :2023-08-31
(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Scientific Computing
As a PhD student in this project you will be able to focus on multiscale problems with applications in quantum physics. We are interested in simulating Bose-Einstein condensates which are formed when a gas of Bosons is cooled to ultralow temperatures. Bose-Einstein condensates are of great interest when studying quantum effects such as superfluidity and the closely related phenomena of superconductivity. Multiscale problems are encountered in many different applications. For instance, when physical behavior like heat diffusion is modeled in a composite material. Typical for these problems is the rapid variation in the material properties throughout the domain, which results in partial differential equations with rough and discontinuous coefficients. It is well known that classical finite element methods does not perform very well for these kind of problems. To overcome this issue there exist a range of different methods, one of them is Localized Orthogonal Decomposition. This method focuses on enhancing the classical finite elements by using data from the problem.
Deadline : 2023-08-11
(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD-student in Rhetoric
The PhD-student position is a 4-year full time appointment, and the candidate will primarily devote the time to their own research, the outcome of which is a Ph.D.-Dissertation. Other departmental work, such as teaching or administration can be part of the position (maximum 20 %), but requires a working knowledge of Swedish. A doctoral (PhD) student is expected to conduct research and to contribute to the development of knowledge within the discipline. Expectations of a doctoral student include the capacity to develop independent ideas and communicate research results in oral and written form. The aim of the doctoral position is for the doctoral student to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to conduct research autonomously within Rhetoric and to contribute to the development of knowledge within the discipline through the production of a scholarly thesis. Another aim is for the doctoral student to develop an ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills within post-degree research or other qualified professional work. The doctoral student will be expected to be physically present at the Department and actively interact in the program environment, which includes active participation in the Department’s third-cycle and research seminars. While the Department’s working language is Swedish, the PhD program may be conducted in English. However, non-Swedish PhD students are encouraged to learn basic Swedish during their PhD program.
Deadline : 2023-08-11
(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in electromobility: Electric motor design
The PhD student will perform research on insulation systems in electric motors. The duties will include analytical calculations, simulations and experiments. Another part of the work as a PhD student is to write research papers and to orally present the research in different forums such as project group meetings as well as international research conferences. The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which include participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
Deadline : 2023-08-16
(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in evolutionary genomics
The work will mostly consist of bioinformatic analyses of sequence data generated within the project as well as available data, mainly from protists. Such work can include, for example, de novo assembly of sequence data, genome annotation, phylogenetic analyses and comparative genomics. To a lesser extent, the work might also include microbiological laboratory work. The Ph.D. student shall primarily focus on postgraduate studies, but other duties related to teaching and administrative work may be involved, up to a maximum of 20 % of the time. Information about doctoral education, eligibility requirements and admission rules can be found on the faculty website, http://www. teknat.uu.se/utbildning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/.
Deadline : 2023-08-14
(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in evolutionary genomics
The work will mostly consist of bioinformatic analyses of sequence data from different species of the Drosophila willistoni group. Such work can include, for example, de novo assembly of sequence data, genome annotation, phylogenetic analyses and comparative genomics. To a lesser extent, the work might also include handling Drosophila and using standard molecular lab techniques such as DNA extractions and PCR. The Ph.D. student shall primarily focus on postgraduate studies, but other duties related to teaching and administrative work may be involved, up to a maximum of 20 % of the time. Information about doctoral education, eligibility requirements and admission rules can be found on the faculty website, http://www. teknat.uu.se/utbildning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/
Deadline : 2023-08-14
(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Automatic Control focusing on Secure Control Systems
The rapid advances in computation technologies and increase in data volumes bring new possibilities for embedding intelligence in cyber-physical systems and allowing them to safely interact with dynamic environments. Intelligent cyber-physical systems are achieved by the seamless integration of hardware, software, communication technologies, systems and control engineering, and machine learning. Applications are found in areas such as robotics and autonomous vehicles, industrial processes, or energy systems and other critical infrastructures. Despite their broad use and enabling applications, these systems are prone to failure due to external physical events that are often natural, but could also be due to malicious actions performed by adversaries on the digital components. The failure of cyber-physical systems can have devastating consequences that extend from the digital to the physical world.
Deadline : 2023-08-21
(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in cyber-physical systems focusing on robot collaboration
As a PhD student of the Cyber-physical Systems Lab, you will be supported and provided training to become responsible for conducting research, developing innovative algorithms, and implementing practical solutions to address the challenges associated with collaboration in multi-robot systems. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team of researchers, industry partners, and stakeholders to push the boundaries of resilient, sustainable, and interoperable cyber-physical systems applications. Your work will involve integrating different robots, designing data management strategies, developing information exchange mechanisms, designing, and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and publishing research findings in reputable conferences and journals. The duties of a PhD student are primarily directed at their own research education, which lasts four years. The work may also involve, to a limited extent (maximum 20%) other departmental duties, such as teaching undergraduate courses and administrative tasks – in which case the position may be extended to a maximum of five years.
Deadline : 2023-08-15
(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Hydrology within Flow and transport in fractured rocks
This PhD project will have a focus on developing numerical models for predicting the geometrical and hydrological (e.g., flow and transport) properties of fracture networks as well as coupled hydro-mechanical effects, based on field experimental data. The research aims to provide implications for the long-term safety assessment of deep geologic repositories, including related risks and uncertainties. The research will be done in the context of the international DECOVALEX project (https://decovalex.org/), a large international research collaboration with the objective to advance the understanding and modeling of coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) processes in geological systems. Prediction of these coupled effects is an essential part of the performance and safety assessment of geologic disposal systems for radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and also for a range of other sub-surface engineering activities. This large international research collaboration has partners from France, Germany, USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, China, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Taiwan, Czech Republic and Sweden.
Deadline : 2023-09-01
(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
We are now seeking a PhD student who can contribute to developing research in any of the following areas: (1) Anglers’ perspective on the quality of fishing and fishing destination in a context of management and socio-economic valuation; (2) Anglers’ knowledge and attitudes to prioritized management tools and measures; or (3) Evaluation of environmental measures and restorations in aquatic environments. The research results are expected to contribute to the development of recommendations for the future management of recreational fishing and fishing tourism, thereby ensuring socio-economic values and ecosystem services from coastal areas, lakes and rivers.
Deadline : 2023-08-31
(13) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in Protein science
We are looking for a highly motivated person, with an ability to work independently and in collaboration with other groups. The candidate should have a strong interest in pursuing a PhD degree in the field of protein science with a focus on protein evolution and interactions. The project will address fundamental questions regarding evolution of protein structure and function. The goal is to define principles governing evolution of new proteins. The work includes heterologous expression and purification of proteins and characterization of their structure, stability and interactions using a range of biophysical and bioinformatics methods and analyses.
Deadline :2023-08-21
(14) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student, meteorology within high-fidelity offshore wind farm modelling
Trends such as larger wind farms and larger wind turbine rotors require high fidelity models such as large-eddy simulation (LES) to predict and understand the underlying aerodynamic and meteorological phenomena. Within this PhD project you will be part of a research group that focuses on fluid mechanics of individual wind turbines and wind farms. The project is concerned with the development of new modelling capabilities of an established numerical model. The main focus will be on the development, implementation and validation of a solver in an existing GPU-resident Lattice Boltzmann framework. These new modelling capabilities shall be applied to the simulation of stratified atmospheric boundary layer flows and their interaction with large offshore wind farms. In addition to the work on research projects and graduate courses, you will participate in other activities within the section of wind energy. These may consist of teaching and/or administrative work and will be up to 20% of the work hours. The position is located at Campus Gotland (Visby). Within the 4 years, the PhD student will have an external research stay of three to six months at Vattenfall in Hamburg and possibly also Oldenburg University.
Deadline : 2023-08-21
(15) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Computing Science on safe and efficient programming languages
Managed languages (such as Java, Erlang, Python, R and JavaScript) allow a high level of programming abstraction which allows rapid application development with fewer errors, in particular by presenting programmers with an abstract view of memory that can be managed automatically by the runtime system (aka execution environment). The efficiency of the algorithms at the core of runtime systems for managing memory, scheduling, etc. are imperative for the performance of managed languages. The strive for efficiency drives up complexity of the algorithms, stressing the need for a rigorous process for verifying their correctness. The goal of this research project is to improve safety and efficiency of programming. There are different possible projects under this broader aim, including improving type systems or other forms of static analysis to make it possible to reject erroneous programs at compile-time; efficiently manage resources in the style of Rust; developing efficient algorithms for execution environments for e.g. memory management or scheduling, or verification of algorithms and protocols for execution environments. We will work with the successful candidate on identifying the most suitable project based on the candidate’s background, interests and long-term goals.
Deadline : 2023-08-04
(16) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in infrared spectroscopy with a focus on proteins and bacteria
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
Deadline : 2023-09-01
(17) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in sensor fusion
The main duties of this position are to conduct basic as well as applied research in the area of sensor fusion. Particular focus will be on the development and analysis of distributed inference methods for dynamic systems, for example using techniques such as federated learning, Kalman filtering, or sequential Monte Carlo methods. The duties also include algorithm implementation in Python and C/C++ as well as collaboration with industry partners.
Deadline : 2023-08-18
(18) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Cancer Systems Biology
Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumour in adults despite available treatments an average survival rate is only 15 months. The contributing factors to this poor prognosis are the highly invasive nature of glioblastoma cells enabling the invasion of the healthy brain tissue and therapy resistance. To facilitate development of better therapeutic strategies mechanisms of glioblastoma invasion need to be understood. In this project, the PhD student will use zebrafish xenografts, the transplantation of human glioblastoma cells into zebrafish, to investigate the role of key factors regulating glioblastoma invasion. The zebrafish model has become increasingly popular for studying glioblastoma invasion as it provides a genetically tractable and transparent system for visualizing tumour growth and invasion in a live organism. By combining the high-resolution imaging of glioblastoma invasion in vivo with gene knock-out in the glioblastoma xenografts this project aims to determine the molecular mechanisms underlying glioblastoma invasion. To identify the inhibitors of glioblastoma this project will set up a drug testing screen. Thus, this project promising to contribute new knowledge to possible development of new therapeutic strategies.
Deadline : 2023-08-11
(19) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in grid connection of renewable energy systems, with a focus on power electronics
Integreringen av förnybar energi i elnätet ökar. En viktig skillnad för nätanslutningen av traditionell elkraftproduktion som kärnkraft och vattenkraft, som dominerar det svenska nätet, och förnybar energi, är att generatorn kan kopplas synkront till nätet. För intermittenta energikällor, såsom havs-, vind- och solenergi, måste anslutningen göras med ett mellansteg med kraftomvandlare. Genom att ansluta till nätet med kraftomvandlare överförs inte trögheten från generatorn till nätet, vilket leder till ett elnät som är mer känsligt för skillnader i producerad och förbrukad effekt, vilket orsakar frekvensfluktuationer. The division has a dedicated lab for power electronics research, as well as several experimental stations with in-house made power converters. This project aims to design, develop and test power converters for connecting several generators for marine current power to the grid. The project has access to simulation software, the experimental lab, and the experimental site with a marine current power turbine in Söderfors, Sweden.
Deadline : 2023-08-21
(20) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in Gender Studies with an orientation towards WASH, Animals and Development
The Centre for Gender Research opens a position as PhD in Gender Studies, in collaboration with SWEDESD. The project will be based at the Centre for Gender Research. The doctoral candidate will conduct their project in collaboration with SWEDESD as part of ongoing research within the WASH sector (Unicef WASH). The project will primarily use qualitative methods to examine the intersection of gender, global health and sanitation, and animal caretaking practices. This responds to the need to better understand transmission pathways related to childhood diarrhea, and how to intervene in more gender-responsive and effective ways. Findings are expected to contribute to conceptual development and/or transforming how gender and development interventions are implemented. We welcome applications with PhD project proposals that are critically informed by gender studies, and animal studies and/or development studies and directed towards issues such as: agriculture, water and sanitation; animal caretaking practices and human health; animals and urban water provision. The orientation of the thesis project pursued by the PhD candidate must be situated within the field of Gender Studies. Fieldwork is likely to be conducted in a country in Africa, this should be reflected in the project proposal.
Deadline : 2023-09-01
(21) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in materials chemistry – synthesis and characterization of new thin film materials
We are looking for a new PhD student to the Inorganic Chemistry Program. The research project is focused on new coating materials for fuel cells. These will be synthesized as thin films from the vapor using magnetron sputtering. The new materials will be characterized with x-ray diffraction (XRD), microscopy (SEM and TEM) and with different spectroscopic techniques such photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy. An important part of the project is to develop new types of coatings based on metals, carbon and nitrogen. Interaction with other research groups to model and characterize how the new materials work in fuel cells will be an essential part of the project. The project aims to clarify correlations between structure, chemical composition and properties. Some teaching on materials related undergraduate courses may be a part of the position.
Deadline : 2023-07-31
(22) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in Protein science
We are looking for a highly motivated person, with an ability to work independently and in collaboration with other groups. The candidate should have a strong interest in pursuing a PhD degree in the field of protein science with a focus on intrinsically disordered proteins. The position is one of eleven PhD positions in the Horizon Europe-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Doctoral Network IDPro, Intrinsically disordered proteins in health and disease: mechanisms, molecular context and opportunities for drug discovery. IDPro is an exceptional network of nine beneficiaries (eight academic and one industrial) and five partner organisations (four industrial and three academic) from seven different countries, with excellent track records in protein research and supervision. Together, we will train eleven doctoral candidates, with distinct competencies of relevance for the field of intrinsically disordered proteins, to secure future scientific breakthroughs in a rapidly developing field. In particular, we will investigate how disordered proteins interact, how interaction is affected by disease-related mutations, and assess how disordered proteins cause aberrant cellular signaling in relevant human disease models. Furthermore, we will design ligands that can be further developed into molecular probes, which could represent lead structures for the development of drugs. The goal of IDPro is to strengthen an emerging field in biology and medicine with implications for both academia and industry in the European union. The project will address fundamental questions regarding mechanism and evolution of protein-protein interactions involving intrinsically disordered regions. The goal is to define principles governing these interactions with a special focus on flanking regions. The work includes heterologous expression and purification of proteins and characterization of their interactions using a range of biophysical and bioinformatics methods and analyses (in house and in collaboration).
Deadline : 2023-09-21
(23) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Biochemistry
The main duties of PhD students are to devote themselves to their research studies, which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (not more than 20 % of full time).
Deadline : 2023-09-21
(24) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry within SweDeliver
You will use experimental methods to study the transport of biological drugs in a synthetic model of the extracellular matrix in subcutaneous adipose tissue in combination with in vivo experiments in animal models. The aim is (1) to increase the knowledge of factors affecting the tissue interactions of peptide/protein drugs during transport from the injection site to the target organ, and (2) to evaluate the predictive capacity of in vitro methods with respect to absorption and bioavailability of subcutaneously administered drugs. As a member of the research team, you are expected to plan your experiments, analyze the results and document all experimental work, as well as contribute to the writing of scientific articles. You are also expected to present your results at meetings and seminars within the research group and the department, as well as perform administrative tasks in connection with reporting research results.
Deadline : 2023-07-31
(25) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Distributed Machine Learning for Next Generation Wireless Communications
Ultimately, pursuing a PhD will require that you learn new skills and master new subjects. You will be working in a coaching-focused environment where such skills in machine learning, wireless communications, or optimization can readily be improved with help from your advisors, fellow PhD students, and courses. The position is for a maximum of five years, and the PhD student is/are expected to devote his/her/their time to research and attendance of courses aligned to the research topic. The rest of the duties involve teaching at the Department, including also some administration, to at most 20%.
Deadline : 2023-07-31
About Uppsala University, Sweden –Official Website
Uppsala University is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, it is the oldest university in Sweden and all of the Nordic countries still in operation. It has ranked among the world’s 100 best universities in several high-profile international rankings during recent years. The university uses “Gratiae veritas naturae” as its motto and embraces natural sciences.
The university rose to pronounced significance during the rise of Sweden as a great power at the end of the 16th century and was then given a relative financial stability with the large donation of King Gustavus Adolphus in the early 17th century. Uppsala also has an important historical place in Swedish national culture, identity and for the Swedish establishment: in historiography, literature, politics, and music. Many aspects of Swedish academic culture in general, such as the white student cap, originated in Uppsala. It shares some peculiarities, such as the student nation system, with Lund University and the University of Helsinki.
Uppsala belongs to the Coimbra Group of European universities and to the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. The university has nine faculties distributed over three “disciplinary domains”. It has about 44,000 registered students and 2,300 doctoral students. It has a teaching staff of roughly 1,800 (part-time and full-time) out of a total of 6,900 employees. Twenty-eight per cent of the 716 professors at the university are women. Of its turnover of SEK 6.6 billion (approx. USD 775 million) in 2016, 29% was spent on education at Bachelor’s and Master’s level, while 70% was spent on research and research programs.
Architecturally, Uppsala University has traditionally had a strong presence in Fjärdingen, the neighbourhood around the cathedral on the western side of the River Fyris. Despite some more contemporary building developments further away from the centre, Uppsala’s historic centre continues to be dominated by the presence of the university.
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