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Postdoctoral Scholarship in AI-driven Computational Biology, Sweden

Start your studies with support! Postdoctoral Scholarship in AI-driven Computational Biology at the Umeå University. The study award is open for the academic session 2026/2027.

Eligibility for the scholarship is open to students applying for a bachelor’s degree at Modul University Vienna who demonstrate strong academic performance and a commitment to social contribution. Applicants must meet all admission requirements, show financial need, and enroll in an eligible undergraduate program.

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Umeå University as Sweden’s fifth oldest university, stands as the flagship higher education institution in northern Sweden, hosting over 41,500 students and 4,600 staff across diverse disciplines including ecology, life sciences, and design. Renowned for world-class research environments, it contributed to the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing discovery and maintains strong international collaborations, particularly in Arctic studies through its Arctic Research Centre.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Umeå University

  • Department: Department of Ecology and Environmental Science

  • Course Level: Postdoctoral Research

  • Award: 30,000 SEK per month (tax-free)

  • Access Mode: Online application via Umeå University recruitment system Varbi

  • Number of Awards: 1

  • Nationality: Open to international applicants

  • The award can be taken in the: Sweden

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All countries

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Applicants should hold a doctoral degree primarily focused on computed tomography, image analysis, or similar areas relevant to the scholarship’s research aims.

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • PhD completed or equivalent degree expected before decision

    • Preferably PhD awarded within last 3 years, with allowances for special circumstances (illness, parental leave, etc.)

    • Demonstrated programming skills (Python, MATLAB)

    • Knowledge and experience with AI-driven image processing

    • Excellent English proficiency (oral and written)

    • Meriting factors include experience in tomography (µCT), biomineralization or structural biology background, deep learning framework experience, publication record, familiarity with HPC and open-source AI tools, and international collaboration willingness.

How to Apply

  • Submit a full application via the Umeå University e-recruitment system Varbi by 7 January 2026.

  • Application documents required:

    • Cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing qualifications, scientific interests, and how criteria are met

    • CV with publications list

    • Verified doctoral degree certificate or proof of expected completion

    • Copies of diplomas, course lists, and grades

    • Doctoral thesis copy

    • Contact info of two references

  • Application language: English (preferred) or Swedish

  • For questions, contact Dr. Heidi Burdett: [email protected]

Benefits

  • Full-time scholarship for two years, start February 2026 or by agreement

  • Monthly tax-free stipend of 30,000 SEK awarded by Carl Tryggers Foundation

  • Collaborative research environment at Umeå University Marine Sciences Centre and Sookmyung Women’s University, South Korea

  • Access to multidisciplinary expert support and cutting-edge imaging and AI technologies

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