OpenFieldUppsala University Salaried Doctoral Employment (Doktorandanställning)
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointments across Uppsala research divisions, combining cutting-edge scientific investigation with teaching duties under standard Swedish employment contracts and comprehensive health coverage.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science degree (120 ECTS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related quantitative field.
- English language proficiency
- Swedish English 6 proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or university-level English instruction verification).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis or peer-reviewed publication in software, control, or machine learning.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters, research statement, and complete transcripts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Four-year salaried university employment under Swedish state collective agreements starting from SEK 32,000/month rising to SEK 37,500/month gross, with full Swedish social benefits and pension
- Application fee
- Free application directly to advertised vacancy
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Appointed PhD candidates are salaried Swedish university employees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Departmental vacancy intake; verify individual active job call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Uppsala University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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