OpenFieldUmeå University Salaried Doctoral Positions (Doktorandanställning) in Molecular Biology
Four-year fully salaried doctoral research employment contracts inside the Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) and Department of Molecular Biology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree (minimum 240 ECTS) in molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics with high academic standing.
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis demonstrating capacity for independent laboratory research.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation and personal statement.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried employment: SEK 31,500 to SEK 35,000/month gross salary with Swedish social security, pension, and paid annual leave
- Application fee
- Free application via Umeå recruitment portal
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition-free for all admitted doctoral researchers.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Spring doctoral recruitment round across science and medicine faculties)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Umeå University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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