Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? Uppsala University, Sweden invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Curriculum Studies
Summary of PhD Program:
For this PhD position applicants are welcome to submit project plans that investigate Curriculum Studies issues (from pre-school to higher education) relating to research areas that are represented at the Department of Education. This research considers for instance studies on teaching and learning in preschool as well as teaching and learning in mathematics, mother tongue, science and social studies at different school levels. The research includes studies on teaching traditions, sustainable development in teaching practices, comparative studies within teaching and learning, aspects of children’s language practices such as reading and writing and second language development.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-23
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Education
Summary of PhD Program:
Studies in Educational Policy and Educational Philosophy (STEP) performs studies on professions and governance, management and evaluation of educational processes and learning in educational institutions and working life. The selection, organization and legitimization of knowledge, values and identities are analyzed. Specific attention is given to the interplay between different levels and between education policy and practice, in relation to globalization, migration, digitalization and the so called knowledge-based society. Educational Leadership (REL) are particularly interested in the relation between education, leadership and learning.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-23
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Sociology of Education
Summary of PhD Program:
Sociology of Education broadly explores education, training, learning and upbringing in relation to other parts of society and pervasive societal processes, such as globalisation and changes in work life. A central focus within Sociology of Education research at the Department of Education is the intersection between students’ and teachers’ various assets and the prevailing order that governs the education system. Another central focus is the development and growth of educational institutions and the relationship between education and other parts of society, such as the worlds of politics, economics and culture. The foundation of Sociology of Education follow more general sociological and historical research traditions.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-23
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Evolutionary Genomics
Summary of PhD Program:
Structural Variants (SVs) encompass a broad variety of (macro-)mutations from hundred nucleotides up to large parts of chromosomes (e.g., large-scale deletions / duplications, inversions). SVs are so common in eukaryotic genomes that the amount of genetic diversity they explain is higher than that explained by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). However, mainly for technical reasons, SVs have so far been little studied and our understanding of key evolutionary processes is therefore incomplete. For instance, little is known about the mutation rates of the various types of SVs, their segregation patterns, and how recombination is affected nearby or within them. Similarly, little is known about the distribution of their fitness effects. This knowledge is much needed to understand the evolution of SVs and genome evolution in general.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-24
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Meteorology with focus on flow and extreme situations in complex terrain
Summary of PhD Program:
This project is a part of a large international academic collaboration network within Marie Curie and the project Atmospheric Physics and Turbulence for Wind Energy (AptWind). The AptWind) Doctoral Network provides training for a new creative, entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient industry-oriented academic generation apt to face current and future challenges at the frontier of research within atmospheric flow physics and turbulence for wind energy applications, where the trained Doctoral Candidates will be able to convert knowledge and ideas into new products, and services for economic and social benefit. AptWind is funded by Horizon Europe through grant number 101119550.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-17
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Meteorology
Summary of PhD Program:
This project is a part of a large international academic collaboration network within Marie Curie and the project Atmospheric Physics and Turbulence for Wind Energy (AptWind). The AptWind) Doctoral Network provides training for a new creative, entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient industry-oriented academic generation apt to face current and future challenges at the frontier of research within atmospheric flow physics and turbulence for wind energy applications, where the trained Doctoral Candidates will be able to convert knowledge and ideas into new products, and services for economic and social benefit.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-17
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Meteorology focusing on loads on wind turbines in complex terrain
Summary of PhD Program:
The Wind Energy Section is located at Campus Gotland, an international campus in the middle of world heritage town Visby. Our division is engaged in activities related to wind power project development and sustainable energy transition. These activities include teaching, research and outreach. The group currently consists of about 25 persons who focus on the high fidelity modeling, planning, development and management of wind power projects as well as on sustainable energy transition. These individuals have a range of backgrounds and the group has competencies in technical, natural- and social science. The group’s teaching consists of both campus and distance education at the bachelor’s level and beyond.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-17
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Meteorology with focus on high fidelity on wind farms offshore
Summary of PhD Program:
The Wind Energy Section is located at Campus Gotland, an international campus in the middle of world heritage town Visby. Our division is engaged in activities related to wind power project development and sustainable energy transition. These activities include teaching, research and outreach. The group currently consists of about 25 persons who focus on the high fidelity modeling, planning, development and management of wind power projects as well as on sustainable energy transition. These individuals have a range of backgrounds and the group has competencies in technical, natural- and social science. The group’s teaching consists of both campus and distance education at the bachelor’s level and beyond. With us you will find a pleasant workplace in a unique environment, in the world heritage city of Visby on Gotland.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-17
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Meteorology with focus on high-fidelity wind farm modelling
Summary of PhD Program:
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.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-17
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in electromobility – machine learning, data security, and privacy
Summary of PhD Program:
The main duties of the doctoral student is research in the area of data security and privacy in machine learning with applications in energy flexibilty services. In particular, the doctoral student will develop secure, distributed machine learning methods (e.g., based on federated learning, differential privacy, and homomorphic encryption) for learning of electricity production and consumption models in the context of microgrids and energy communities. Furthermore, the student will implement and evaluate the methods in a real-life testbed at Dansmästaren based on models and data collection interfaces developed in collaboration with the Division of Electircity.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-30
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in sensor fusion at division Signal and Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
Recent advances in sensor technology and the widespread adoption of mobile and 5G internet of things devices enable cost-efficient large-scale data collection in many different applications. However, exploiting these opportunities faces several challenges, including privacy issues and limitations in the energy budget, computational power, and connectivity of the participating devices. In this project, these challenges are addressed by developing a new framework for machine learning in spatio-temporal systems that takes these limitations into account. This is realized by leveraging federated learning together with state-of-the-art sequential Bayesian inference methods.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-30
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Pharmacometrics
Summary of PhD Program:
A PhD position is available in the Pharmacometrics Research Group at the Department of Pharmacy with a focus on pharmacometric methods to demonstrate treatment effectiveness in very small clinical trials. The doctoral position is part of a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) “doctoral network” called Medicines Made to Measure (MMM), which offers an innovative doctoral training program for several young researchers at nine different European universities. MMM aims to go beyond the latest genetic medicine approaches and establish the field of single-patient tailored antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) treatments for individuals with nano-rare RD mutations, patients currently excluded from benefiting of current medical breakthroughs. Specifically, MMM aims to develop core modules in a new “out-of-the-box”, yet EMA-advised treatment development pathway for single patients with nano-rare mutations – from omics-based therapy, via preclinical target validation to innovative trial methodology and a pioneering ethical framework for individualized genetic therapies.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-27
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Organoid Modelling of Intestinal Epithelial Bacterial Infection
Summary of PhD Program:
The mission of SurfEx is to unite academic and non-academic partners and develop new insights into the formation and functioning of epithelial tissues in health and disease. The top (apical) side of epithelial cells is responsible for the exchange of materials with the outside environment, but also for preventing unwanted microbes and other damaging agents to reach deeper tissues. The formation of a functional apical exchange surface requires complex rearrangements of the cytoskeleton, the formation of surface features like cilia or microvilli, and correct molecular specialization (proteins, lipids and carbohydrates). Within SurfEx, research in small model organisms will be combined with novel 3D tissue culture models to unravel the molecular mechanisms that establish a functional and selective apical exchange surface.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-22
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in electromobility – modeling and control of microgrids
Summary of PhD Program:
Electrification is vital for a successful transition to a sustainable, fossil-free society. However, capacity bottlenecks in the electric grid threatens to slow down the transition towards a more sustainable energy system. This project aims at contributing towards the development of smart, safe and resilient energy communities in part by developing a framework for microgrid management based on real load models together with privacy-preserving machine learning methods. The proposed methods will be demonstrated at Dansmästaren, a test bed for research on smart EV charging and energy management, located in Uppsala.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-09
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in electricity supply at airports with new electric aircraft
Summary of PhD Program:
The research project is based on the latest research and development of electric aircraft and charging infrastructure. The three research questions intended to be answered are these: 1. How can the airport meet the need for electricity for more electric aircraft and electric vehicles, with battery storage and/or expansion of the electric grid locally and what are its pros and cons and innovation opportunities? 2. Which innovations of battery-powered electric aircraft, eVTOLs and charging infrastructure can contribute to sustainable, resilient and electrified travel in the coming years? 3. What impact do particular national conditions have on charging strategies for electric aircraft at airports and what new strategies can be developed to meet national conditions and needs? The YourFlight research project includes both modeling and experimental work.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-09
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Solid Mechanics – multiscale modelling
Summary of PhD Program:
You work in a joint Nordic hydrogen research project entitled “Material and Structural Integrity Assessment for Safe Nordic Hydrogen Transportation Infrastructure (MatHias)”. The project aims to facilitate the development of hydrogen transport pipelines in the so-called Nordic Hydrogen Valleys, by enhancing the understanding of hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline steels and providing guidance for material selection of the steels. The MatHias project consists of five work packages covering material testing and characterization, theoretical understanding of hydrogen embrittlement, as well as engineering applications. Our project partners include research performing organizations and industry companies in Sweden, Norway and Finland. Working in this project, you build up research competence in solid mechanics and materials science, gain comprehensive understanding of hydrogen embrittlement, and develop a research network with prominent scholars in the field and with industry, which is greatly beneficial for your future career.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-17
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in resilience of offshore renewable energy systems to extreme weather hazards
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project will focus on resilience of offshore renewable energy systems (offshore wind, wave, tidal) to extreme weather hazards, as well as the resilience on an electric grid dependent on these energy sources. The project aims to study the impact of environmental conditions on the reliability of offshore energy systems, and connect this to consequences for the energy system at large. In this work, the PhD student will work closely with other researchers to assess electric grid functionalities and related aspects. The project is part of the Centre of Natural Hazards and Disaster Science (CNDS), a leading national center for research within natural hazards and disaster risk management. Collaboration and dialogue within the CNDS framework will provide an interdisciplinary platform to share and gain expertise within disaster risk reduction.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-06
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Industrial Engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
This research project studies the potential re-industrialisation of nuclear technology in Sweden and opens to numerous interesting questions for instance related to future competence needs, industrial learning processes, complex program/project management challenges of very large and multi-dimensional infrastructure investments, modularisation of infrastructure, reframing of (nuclear) technology, the socio-materiality of innovation, changing views of nuclear technology in society, meanings of risk, to name a few.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-15
19. Fully Funded PhD Position in electromobility: Electric motor design
Summary of PhD Program:
The rapid technological development in electric motor design means that the insulation is exposed to greater stress through higher voltage levels, new fast-switching power electronics as well as new cooling methods. The goal of this PhD project is to develop a method to estimate the lifetime of the insulation in electric motors for applications in electromobility. The aim is to avoid over-dimensioning the insulation and at the same time minimize the risk of failure. The project will consist of analytical calculations, FEM simulations and design and analysis of experiments. The project will be multidisciplinary as consideration needs to be given to many different aspects such as electrical, mechanical and thermal.
Application Deadline: 2023-11-15
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in Mathematical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations with connections to Deep Learning
Summary of PhD Program:
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. Nonlinear parabolic and elliptic PDEs are also of special interest. In terms of methods, the research will mainly fall into the realm of pure mathematics, but may also include some numerical and computational components.
Application Deadline: 2023-12-11
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in 2D quantum materials
Summary of PhD Program:
The Quantum Material Device group at Uppsala University is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg (KAW) Foundation to push the boundaries of quantum materials research. The group’s overarching research focuses on developing innovative quantum material devices, investigating charge, spin, and orbital quantum phenomena, and exploring their potential for various applications such as energy-efficient memory and logic devices, flexible spintronic devices, novel quantum sensors, and intelligent spin-integrated and neuromorphic circuits. The group employs two-dimensional (2D) crystals such as graphene, 2D semiconductors such as dichalcogenides MoS2 and MoSe2, 2D insulators like hexagonal boron nitride, and special laminates and precisely angle-oriented 2D van der Waal heterostructures.
Application Deadline: 2023-10-31
22. Fully Funded PhD Position in Materials chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
PhD-student within the research program for inorganic chemistry. The research focuses on how material properties are affected by chemical composition and crystal structure. For example, we study how the chemical composition affect the magnetic properties. An important area is new alloys for additive manufacturing. The project will be carried out in the group of Professor Martin Sahlberg at the Department of Chemistry-Angstrom. The project is a collaboration between Uppsala University, Malmö University and MAX IV. Synthesis using high temperature methods such as additive manufacturing, electric arc furnace, induction furnace and possibly solid-gas methods will also be used. Characterization will primarily be conducted using diffraction methods like single crystal X-ray diffraction, Neutron diffraction and in situ measurements using synchrotron radiation.
Application Deadline: 2023-10-31
23. Fully Funded PhD Position in multimodal characterization of magnetic nanomaterials with X-ray and ferromagnetic resonance
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project we exploit the enormous potential at the synchrotron MAX IV in Lund to study magnetic battery materials. We study the connection between magnetic properties of nanoparticles under ion insertion with a number of probes at different length scales. We do this by studying the connection between changes in the crystal structure (WAXS), particle morphology (SAXS) and magnetic properties (ferromagnetic resonance or x-ray dichroism) using a multimodal approach when the ions are inserted/removed electrochemically. Within the project, we develop a specially formed battery half-cell that allow us measuring the dis/charging the battery as we measure all other probes simultaneously. The project is co-financed av Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND and Uppsala University.
Application Deadline: 2023-10-31
24. Fully Funded PhD Position in Computational Mechanics, fracture modelling of batteries
Summary of PhD Program:
In service, significant deformations develop in lithium-ion battery electrodes during cycling, resulting in microscopic cracks leading to decreased capacity and battery lifespan. The understanding of why, where and how these cracks develop and grow is limited. In this joint research project, conducted at the interface between mechanics and chemistry, we use multiphysics computer models to study deformation mechanisms in battery electrodes, supported by highly resolved synchrotron X-ray CT crack experiments. The project is expected to increase the understanding of battery cracking and its dependency on electrode morphology, particle positions and electrochemical cycling, and open for a design change of the electrode microstructure to increase batteries capacity and lifespan. The project is thus a vital contribution to the development of tomorrow’s batteries.
