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PhD programmes

When you apply for a phd programme in sweden, you’re actually applying for a job. yeah, you read that right. 👀.

“Do a master’s here – I’d say it’s a very good step to doing a PhD in Sweden. I did my master’s at Malmö University and now I’m doing a PhD at Lund University” – Sanjay, Malmö University. Photo: Oskar Omne

So that means – no tuition fees, no scholarships. But you’ll receive a monthly salary instead. Nice, eh? And that’s why available PhD positions are listed on a university’s job board.

How to apply for a PhD position? You’ll apply directly to the university.

Just so you know, there’s no centralised application process. And things like requirements and application dates? This kind of stuff is decided by each department. But we do know that you’ll need to have a master’s degree – in the same field of study – and a great level of English to apply for a PhD here. You might even need to be fluent in Swedish. But that’ll depend on the subject.

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Lund University

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Doctoral studies

Start your academic career with us and make a difference

World-class research, outstanding research staff and specialised research environments at Lund University create excellent conditions for doctoral students.

As a doctoral student at Lund University, you will not only be well prepared for a successful career as an independent researcher, but you will also have the possibility to publish your work independently during your studies and to gain significant teaching experience.

• Lund University offers doctoral education in all nine faculties
• There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University
• You apply directly to the relevant faculty/department when they advertise a doctoral position
• Self-funded doctoral students should contact the department of their research interest directly.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to a doctoral programme, you need to have completed courses of at least 240 credits (of which at least 60 credits must be for Master’s level studies) or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way.

In most cases, students will hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, with a major in the same subject as the intended postgraduate study. The major must include a degree thesis presenting the results of independent research.

The quality of your thesis/theses is of particular importance and it is important that you demonstrate a capacity for independent thinking in this piece of work.

Students must have a very good command of English and you may be asked to include proof of proficiency in the form of a TOEFL or IELTS test, if requested by the individual department.

Admission rules for doctoral education at Lund University | 2022 (PDF 249 kB, new tab)

Applying for a doctoral (PhD) position

Doctoral education is organised at the faculty or department level. Application procedures and periods differ between faculties and departments. While some of them advertise their doctoral positions around the same time every year, mostly in spring, others advertise their positions on an ongoing basis.

You apply for a doctoral education position within a certain subject area. Admission to a doctoral education position is restricted and competition for advertised positions is usually tough.

Finding a suitable position

Any funded doctoral positions at Lund University are advertised on our vacancies page on this website (see link below). Select the category 'Doctoral students'.

Once you have found a position you are interested in, carefully read through the vacancy announcement to find out whether you meet the requirements.

Before you apply, we recommend that you also check the relevant faculty's or department's website for any additional information about the application process.

Should you have any questions about a specific position, please contact the contact person(s) listed in the vacancy announcement.

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How to apply

To apply for a doctoral position, you must create an account in the recruitment system Varbi.

Follow the instructions regarding application documents and procedure in the vacancy announcement.

The application documents that you submit through Varbi, including any supporting documents, are sent directly to the faculty or department that advertised the position. 

If you are self-funded through external scholarships or funding, you do not need to create an account in Varbi. You should instead make direct contact with the relevant faculty or department. 

Applying for a position

Employment as a doctoral student

As a general rule, a person admitted to doctoral studies at Lund University is employed through a doctoral studentship.

If you have a doctoral studentship, you are considered to be both a student and an employee with a salary during your doctoral studies. As an employed doctoral student, you are covered by local and central agreements concerning your terms of employment.

In parallel to the doctoral education programme, as a doctoral student you may work with administrative and teaching duties (no more than 20% of a full-time position).

Lund University is responsible for education-related matters and the study environment regardless of how you finance your doctoral studies. All doctoral students also have access to the University’s Occupational Health Service.

Other forms of financing

It is possible to undertake your studies using another form of financing, such as an external scholarship or an agreement between Lund University and an external employer.

Financed by external employer

If you are admitted to doctoral studies and have a position with an employer other than Lund University, you are solely a student, and it is the employer who is responsible for employer-related matters.

External scholarships

As a doctoral student with a scholarship, you are solely a student. You are therefore not entitled to contractual employment benefits at Lund University.

In some cases, a doctoral student with a scholarship is entitled to apply for a doctoral studentship when three years remain of the third-cycle studies.

Doctoral studies – faculty information

On the faculties' webpages for prospective doctoral students you can get specific and detailed information application procedures, admission requirements for various subjects, study plans and more.

• Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
• Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts
• Faculties of Humanities and Theology
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• School of Economics and Management (LUSEM)

Residence permits (if applicable)

If you require a residence permit, you can only complete your permit application after you receive a letter of acceptance from Lund University. Residence permit applications are dealt with by the Swedish Migration Agency.

Resi­dence permit for doctoral studies – migrationsverket.se

About doctoral studies

A doctoral programme consists of 240 ECTS credits and normally requires four years of full-time study. The programme concludes with a doctoral thesis of at least 120 credits.

A 'licentiate' degree is equivalent to half the coursework required for a full doctoral programme and a licentiate thesis of at least 60 credits. It is equivalent to the MPhil of the British education system.

The following links are to the Swedish Council for Higher Education website:

• Degree of Doctor
• Degree of Doctor in the fine, applied and performing arts 
• Degree of Licentiate 
• Degree of Licentiate in the fine, applied and performing arts

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Doctoral student vacancies

Check out our vacancies page regularly to find open doctoral positions.

Doctoral conferment ceremony

The ceremonial highlight of the academic year.

Postgraduate research schools

Additional development opportunities for doctoral students and postdocs.

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Doctoral studies at KTH

Complete a doctoral degree (PhD) in a dynamic, international research environment with world-class facilities and close collaboration with industry and prominent universities worldwide.

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KTH is Sweden's largest and most respected technical university—ranked top 100 in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. By choosing KTH, you gain access to a vibrant student life and a prestigious academic environment.

As one of our 2,000 doctoral students, you will take courses and devote yourself to a research project under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Most students are employed and receive a monthly salary. Begin your journey towards a KTH degree today. 

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To become a doctoral student the first step is to apply for a vacant position.

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Doctoral education at Karolinska Institutet

Welcome to a University with focus on doctoral education! World-class research and specialised research environments create a breeding ground for doctoral (PhD) studies at Karolinska Institutet (KI).

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Available positions for doctoral education

Doctoral education positions at Karolinska Institutet are advertised continuoulsy and we welcome your application.

For current doctoral students at KI

Doctoral students and employees at Karolinska Institutet can find more information about the doctoral education and the resources needed in the every day working life within the university at the Staff portal.

Course catalogue and course vacancies

Karolinska Institutet offers a large number of doctoral courses for our current doctoral students every semester, look for the one that fits you and find vacancies in the course catalogue.

Blogging about research and career

Interested in life as a researcher? Follow doctoral students, postdocs, researchers and alumni blogging for KI Career Service on the Researcher blogs.

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The official guide on what Stockholm has to offer international students.

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KI offers support service for international doctoral students. Here you can find all kinds of necessary information for your stay in Sweden and KI.

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If you would like to continue your studies beyond your master’s degree, it is possible to progress to doctoral studies. A doctoral programme corresponds to four years of full-time study (240 HE credits) and ends with a doctoral degree. After two years of study (120 HE credits), a licentiate degree can be awarded.

How to become a doctoral student

To be admitted to doctoral studies, you must first apply for and be granted, a vacant employed doctoral position at the university. All international doctoral positions will be posted in English. 

A majority of doctoral students in Sweden are employed by their universities. This means that you get a salary as well as paid vacation leave and the right to paid parental leave when you become a doctoral student.

There are no admission- or tuition fees if you are admitted as a doctoral student through Malmö University. Alternative financing (if you are not employed) for doctoral studies will only be accepted in special circumstances.

More information on admission to doctoral studies in Sweden can be found in the PhD Handbook .

Admission regulations

Information about entry requirements and how to write your application is provided in the advertisement for the vacant position.

The admission regulations are detailed in the document below.

Admission regulations for third-cycle studies

General entry requirements for all doctoral education

Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 7, Section 39

A potential candidate meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if they:

• have been awarded a second-cycle qualification
• have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or:
• have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or elsewhere.

The higher education institution may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant, if there are special grounds.

Doctoral subjects

Malmö University offers doctoral studies in the following subjects.

• Doctoral subject: Applied Physics
• Doctoral subject: Biomedical Science
• Doctoral subject: Care science
• Doctoral subject: Computer science
• Doctoral subject: Criminology
• Doctoral subject: Global politics
• Doctoral subject: Health and society
• Doctoral subject: History and history didactics
• Doctoral subject: Interaction Design
• Doctoral subject: International Migration and Ethnic Relations
• Doctoral subject: Language and Literature in Education  
• Doctoral subject: Media and Communication Studies  
• Doctoral subject: Odontology/Dentistry
• Doctoral subject: Organisation Studies
• Doctoral subject: Pedagogy
• Doctoral subject: Science and Mathematics Education 
• Doctoral subject: Social Work
• Doctoral subject: Sport Science
• Doctoral subject: Urban Studies

In addition to the actual doctoral thesis, the doctoral study programme also includes one component course. The content of this course is governed by the general syllabus for the doctoral subject area. The specific courses that should be included in the study programme will be decided upon in consultation with the supervisors.

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Meet Palwasha Momand, Doctoral student

'The fellowship among doctoral students is fantastic in Malmö. The university does a lot for us. We get to know each other and can network.' Palwasha Momand, Doctoral student.

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Doctoral schools bring together doctoral students with a common focus. That focus might be a postgraduate education subject or theme. The students conduct joint activities in the form of courses, workshops, and seminars. It is often the case that such schools are run in collaboration with other universities and financed with the help of external funding.

Visiting and exchange doctoral students

Malmö University welcomes exchange doctoral students who come to us in order to conduct part of their research in the framework of their doctoral education.

Different doctoral courses may have different application procedures. Read what applies to the course you are applying for.

Contact for visiting doctoral students

Johanna Boussard - International liaison officer

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Information for doctoral students  admitted at Malmö University

You can find more information in your Faculty's study handbook, information about your individual study plan ISP, dissertations, doctoral support and upcoming workshops – on our Staff website.

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As a doctoral student, researcher or guest researcher, you can rent housing through Malmö University.

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Doctoral studies at Linköping University

Interested in doctoral studies.

If you want to gain a profound understanding of a particular field, doctoral studies at Linköping University could be for you. You learn scientific methodology, sound research ethics and how to work independently and systematically.

A truly interesting subject, lots of freedom, loads of time and the chance to get down to the nitty-gritty in an academic field. These are some of the reasons that Isabelle Bengtsson started doing a PhD. “I can’t think of a better job”, she says.

LiU offers doctoral studies in three scientific fields: medicine, humanities/social sciences and engineering/natural sciences. Each faculty provides information on doctoral studies within its field.

Meet some of our doctoral students

PhD student to study cancer in New York

Jonas Burman is a doctoral student at Linköping University and has been given the opportunity to go on an international exchange to New York. There he will work at a prestigious laboratory and follow in the footsteps of his supervisor, Linda Bojmar.

Young LiU PhD students in noble company

At the end of June, more than 600 young researchers and 40 Nobel laureates from around the world were invited to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Present in Germany were two LiU PhD students who had the experience of their lives.

Personal development comes with the job

“It’s fun and challenging to be a doctorate student. I enjoy doing research, and now I know it’s something I want to keep doing,” says Lisa Lundin. Her time at LiU has included research into digital customer journeys.

The LiU doctoral student behind a hit game

LiU doctoral student Fredrik Präntare is the architect of the company Pugstorm, which is achieving global success with the game Core Keeper. "Even back when I was studying for my Master of Science degree, I spent every free hour on my own projects,".

PhD-student: "There’s no better job"

A interesting subject, lots of freedom, loads of time and the chance to get down to the nitty-gritty in an academic field. These are some of the reasons that Isabelle Bengtsson started doing a PhD. “I can’t think of a better job”, she says.

Do you want to be a doctoral student at LiU?

I’d recommend anyone looking for stimulating work to apply for a doctoral student position at LiU. Your work here can change society, and also who you are as a person.

Doctoral studies at our faculties

Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers a wide variety of doctoral studies, both in single disciplines and in interdisciplinary programmes.

Doctoral Studies at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences educates researchers across the entire medical field, ranging from basic experimental research to patient-oriented research, health sciences and public health.

Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Science and Engineering aims to develop your ability to independently use scientific methodology and conduct research within the academy or the industry.

Doctoral Studies at the Faculty of Educational Sciences

Around 80 researchers and doctoral students are currently active within the Faculty of Educational Sciences. During the last few years, research has been greatly consolidated in this area.

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Work at LiU

We have the power of over 4 000 co-workers who contribute with actions, large and small, to LiU meeting the challenges of the day. Welcome to apply for att job at Linköping University.

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PhD student development programme

Our aim is to reinforce and support PhD students to lead themselves and manage performance demands. Also to provide the opportunity to make contacts and exchange experiences with other PhD students.

Curious about doctoral studies?

At studera.nu you’ll find general information on what doctoral studies are all about. This includes everything from admissions and entry requirements to supervision and defending your thesis.

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is one of Sweden’s top research universities and offers an extensive range of research degrees.  Our doctoral students are part of a supportive research community and an exciting and challenging research culture.

Admission to doctoral studies

Learn more about the admissions process and requirements for doctoral education.

Doctoral studies at SLU

Doctoral studies at SLU train students to become skilled independent researchers.

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Doctoral studies

Doctoral studies are an important part of the University’s mission and responsibility and, as a doctoral student, you will be making important contributions to research at the University of Gothenburg. Doctoral studies allow you to develop a deeper understanding of a scientific field of study and are provided free of charge in Sweden.

Doctoral studies comprise of 240 credits, equivalent to four years of full-time studies, and leads to a Degree of Doctor. It is also possible to finish your studies with a Degree of Licentiate (120 credits) after two years of full-time studies. Doctoral studies are divided into two parts: doctoral courses and an individual research project. The structure of your doctoral studies depends on the general syllabus for the subject you are admitted to and by your individual study plan that you establish together with your supervisor and your doctoral examiner.

How to apply to doctoral studies

Doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg

Study support for students with disabilities.

Doctoral students with documented permanent disabilities are eligible for different forms of study support. Examples of this are note-taking support, adapted course literature,  adjusted assessments, mentoring, and software that can make reading and writing easier.

Doctoral studies at the faculties

• The Faculty of Science
• School of Business, Economics and Law
• Faculty of Humanities
• The Artistic Faculty
• The Sahlgrenska Academy
• Faculty of Social Science
• Faculty of Education

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PhD program in Economics

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The PhD program in Economics (240 ECTS) is a North American-style program with around 35 doctoral students. A specially designed course program, the Stockholm Doctoral Course Program in Economics, Econometrics and Finance (SDPE) , is organized by SSE jointly with Stockholm University for the PhD students in Economics and Finance. This joint undertaking has developed into one of the strongest doctoral course programs in Europe.

Many of our PhD students spend one or two semesters visiting other highly-ranked universities in the US and Europe. Did you know that SSE is also a member of the European Network for Training in Economic Research (ENTER) together with other top economics departments in Europe?

Research from SSE PhD dissertations is frequently published in leading journals, with the Review of Economics and Statistics and the Quarterly Journal of Economics as recent examples. Our graduates have landed a variety of jobs, including faculty jobs in international universities (e.g. at Johns Hopkins University and NHH Norwegian School of Economics), policy organizations (e.g. at ECB and the Bank of Italy) as well as the private sector (e.g. at Spotify and Karma).

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We have specialized research areas in:

• Applied Econometrics
• Behavioral and Experimental Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics

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Phd studies.

The PhD education is a four year program intended to teach the methods of mathematical research. An important part of the education is the writing of a thesis which is presented at a PhD defence.

On these pages you will find information about PhD studies, intended for PhD students, their supervisors and for those considering to apply.

Admission to PhD studies

PhD student positions in mathematics, mathematical statistics and computational mathematics are usually announced in April each year.

Vacant positions at the Department of Mathematics

Eligibility and selection for PhD studies in mathematics

General eligibility.

A general eligibility of 240 credits is required, corresponding to 4 years full time university studies, or a university degree at an advanced (master) level or the equivalent competence.

Special eligibility

To be qualified you must have a university degree containing at least the following courses in mathematics:

• Algebra: groups, rings, euclidean and principal ideal rings, fields, extension fields.
• Foundation of analysis: real numbers, Bolzano-Weierstrass, derivation and integration in Rn, series of functions, implicit functions.
• Analytic functions: integral and series expansion, residue calculus, conformal mappings, harmonic functions.

The textbooks we use are

Rudin: Principles of mathematical analysis, Beachy and Blair: Abstract algebra, and Saff and Snider: Fundamentals of complex analysis.

Selection and admission

The selection of candidates is made from certificate of courses, quality of thesis, references, and interviews. Information about admission will be given latest in June.

Those who are accepted are normally financed with study grants. If you intend to finance your education in some other way, you must inform us about that.

Eligibility and selection for PhD studies in mathematical statistics

To be qualified you should have taken courses including most of the following material:

• Probability Theory: Simultaneous and conditional distributions; conditional expectation and variance, multidimensional normal distribution, limit/convergence theorems (Law of Large Numbers; Central Limit Theorem), convergence of random variables (in distribution, probability, mean or almost surely); transforms (probability generating, moment generating, characteristic); martingales.
• Stochastic Processes: Finite state Markov processes in discrete and continuous time, in particular Poisson and birth-death processes; queueing theory; renewal processes; Brownian motion; stationary stochastic processes; methods of stochastic simulation.
• Statistical inference: Exponential families; likelihood; sufficiency; information bounds; consistency; efficiency; maximum likelihood theory; likelihood ratio tests; uniformly most powerful tests.

The books we use in courses that are prerequisites are:

Gut: An intermediate course in probability, Ross: Introduction to probability models, and Lindgren, B. W.: Statistical Theory.

Eligibility and selection for PhD studies in computational mathematics

In order to meet the general eligibility requirements, the applicant must have completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits (4 years full time study), of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the special eligibility requirements, the applicant must have completed courses equivalent to at least 60 credits in mathematical subjects and at least 30 credits in either numerical analysis or computer science.

Possible PhD thesis projects

This section contains information about available PhD supervisors and suggestions for PhD thesis projects. Please note that there are three separate announcements of PhD student positions, one for each of the three subjects mathematics, mathematical statistics and computational mathematics, respectively.

For further information about ongoing research at the department, please see the webpages of the research groups and the personal homepages of our researchers.

PhD thesis projects in mathematics

This section contains information about available PhD supervisors and suggestions for PhD thesis projects in mathematics.

Available PhD supervisors

Algebra and Geometry: Gregory Arone, Alexander Berglund, Jonas Bergström, Rikard Bøgvad, Wushi Goldring, Samuel Lundqvist, Dan Petersen, Boris Shapiro, Sofia Tirabassi.

Analysis: Pavel Kurasov, Annemarie Luger, Salvador Rodríguez-López, Jonathan Rohleder, Olof Sisask, Alan Sola.

Logic: Peter LeFanu Lumsdaine.

Suggestions for PhD thesis projects

In the 2024 call we would welcome applications for the following four projects in particular:

Some other suggestions for projects are:

PhD thesis projects in mathematical statistics

This section contains information about available PhD supervisors and PhD thesis projects in mathematical statistics in the 2024 call.

PhD supervisors

Daniel Ahlberg, Tom Britton, Johannes Heiny, Kristofer Lindensjö, Mathias Lindholm.

PhD projects

Phd thesis projects in computational mathematics.

When you apply for a PhD student position in computational mathematics, you must choose one of the projects suggested in the announcement.

Study plans

The study plan describes the content of the PhD program and contains information about admission and eligibility. The individual study plan, which is created at the start of the program, contains specifications such as the choice of courses and the research plan.

Information for PhD students from the Faculty of Science Handbook for postgraduate students from the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education

If you have any questions please contact the Directors of PhD Studies. You can find their contact details at the bottom of the page.

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Individual study plan.

General study plans, current

General study plans, older versions, phd students' council.

The PhD students at the Department of Mathematics have a council (doktorandrådet) which looks after their interests and has a representative on the department board.

The council is headed by the following PhD students:

Chair: Josefien Kuijper Secretary and treasurer: Vilhelm Niklasson

Preparing for thesis defence (PhD and Licentiate)

Before the defence of the doctoral dissertation some formal procedures have to be dealt with.

Stockholm University information about PhD defence Guidelines from the Faculty of Science

These documents contain practical information specifically for the Department of Mathematics.

See also the following guidelines for information on how the PhD defence is conducted in Sweden.

PhD courses

The planned PhD-Courses in mathematics, mathematical statistics and computational mathematics, during the academic year 2023/2024, can be seen here. Further down you can find courses from previous years.

Previous years' PhD courses in mathematics

Academic year 2022/2023.

• Constructions in dynamical systems, Bjerklöv and Saprykina, KTH, Autumn 2022
• Expander graphs , Raum, SU, Autumn 2022
• Homotopy theory , Berglund and Petersen, SU, Autumn 2022
• Synthetic Spectra (reading course) , Autumn 2022
• Abelian varieties , Tirabassi, SU, and Skjelnes, KTH, Spring 2023
• Classical analysis and its applications , Shahgholian and Damjanovic, KTH, Spring 2023
• Function spaces in complex analysis , Luger and Rodriguez-Lopez, SU, Spring 2023
• Probabilistic number theory, Matthiesen, KTH, Spring 2023

Academic Year 2021/22

• Characteristic classes , Arone, SU, and Bauer, KTH, Autumn 2021
• Homotopical models for type theories, Lumsdaine and Mörtberg, SU, Autumn 2021
• Reading course: Complex Dynamics , Sola, SU, Autumn 2021
• Introduction to the Langlands program over number fields , Goldring, SU, Spring 2022
• Spectral theory of partial differential equations , Rohleder, SU, Spring 2022
• The Atiyah-Singer index theorem , Dahl, KTH, Spring 2022
• Polytope Theory (7,5 credits) , Svante Linusson, KTH, Spring 2022

Academic Year 2020/21

• Modular forms , Lilian Matthiesen, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Geometric function theory , Alan Sola, SU, and Fredrik Viklund, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Random Matrices , Kurt Johansson, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Tropical Combinatorics and Geometry (reading course) , Johannes Hofscheier, Nottingham, and Katharina Jochemko, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Mixed Shimura varieties and other advanced topics about families of mixed Hodge structures (reading course) , Wushi Goldring, SU, Autumn 2020
• Combinatorial and Algebraic Statistics , Liam Solus, KTH, Spring 2021
• Geometric group theory , Sven Raum, SU, Spring 2021
• Indefiniteness , Annemarie Luger, SU, Spring 2021

Academic Year 2019/20

• Spectral theory of quantum graphs and inverse problems , Pavel Kurasov, SU, Autumn 2019
• Infinity categories , Peter LeFanu Lumsdaine, SU, Autumn 2019
• Mathematics education at university level , Torbjörn Tambour, SU, Autumn 2019
• Reading seminar on the Kervaire invariant one problem (Reading course) , Gregory Arone, SU, Autumn 2019
• Introduction to operator algebras , Sven Raum, SU, Spring 2020
• Geometric measure theory , John Andersson, KTH, Spring 2020
• Complex algebraic geometry , David Rydh, KTH, Spring 2020

Academic Year 2018/19

• Theory of distributions , Pavel Kurasov, SU Autumn 2018.
• Semi-Riemannian geometry (reading course), Mattias Dahl, KTH Autumn 2018
• Partial Differential Equations, John Andersson, KTH Autumn 2018
• Fourier analysis methods for PDEs , Salvador Rodriguez-Lopez och Odysseas Bakas, SU Spring 2019
• Characteristic classes , Tilman Bauer, KTH Spring 2019
• Tannakian categories , Wushi Goldring och Andreas Holmström, SU Spring 2019
• Advanced Topics in Proof Theory and the Foundations of Mathematics , Erik Palmgren, SU from Autumn 2018 to Spring 2019
• Cohen-Macaulay Complexes (mini-course) , Afshin Goodarzi, KTH, Spring 2019

Academic Year 2017/18

• Algebraic Groups , Wushi Goldring, SU Autumn
• Introduction to Sectorial Operators , Jonathan Rohleder, SU Autumn
• Topics in Analysis, Danijela Damianovic and Henrik Shahgholian, KTH Autumn
• Constructive and Computational Mathematics, Peter LeFanu Lumsdaine, SU Spring
• Geometric Function Theory , Alan Sola (SU) and Fredrik Viklund (KTH), Spring
• Polynomial Functors in Algebra and Topology, Greg Arone, SU Spring
• Riemann-Hilbert Methods in Asymptotic Analysis, Maurice Duits, KTH Spring

Academic Year 2016/17

• Computational Clgebraic Geometry (Reading course), Mats Boij, (KTH) and Samuel Lundqvist (SU), Autumn
• Constructions in Dynamical Systems (Reading course), Kristian Bjerklöv and Maria Saprykina, KTH Autumn
• Differential Geometry, Mattias Dahl and Hans Ringström, KTH Autumn
• Mathematical Analysis For All! , John Andersson, KTH Autumn
• Real and Complex Analysis (Reading course), 15hp, Fredrik Viklund, KTH Full year
• Algebraic Topology , Gregory Arone (SU), Tilman Bauer and Wojciech Chacholski (KTH), Spring
• Classical Combinatorics, Linusson and Brändén, KTH Spring
• An Introduction to Pseudodifferential Operators , Rodriguez-Lopez, SU Spring
• Matematical Didactics , Tambour, SU Spring
• Mathematical Physics. (Topics in Mathematics IV), Lundholm, KTH Spring
• Realizability: Computational Interpretations of Logic , Erik Palmgren, SU Spring
• Topics in Applied Algebraic Geometry , Dickenstein and Di Rocco, KTH Spring

Academic Year 2015/16

• Commutative Algebra , Roy Skjelnes, Autumn
• Cluster Algebras , Michael Shapiro, Autumn
• Elliptic Partial Differential Equations and Harmonic Function Theory (Reading course) , Jonatan Lenells and Henrik Shahgolian, Autumn
• Random Matrices , Maurice Duits and Kurt Johansson, Autumn
• Model Theory , Erik Palmgren, Autumn
• Algebraic and Enumerative Combinatorics, Petter Bränden, Spring
• Clifford Algebras , Douglas Lundholm and Lars Svensson, Spring
• Étale Cohomology , Jonas Bergström and David Rydh, Spring
• Spectral Theory for Quantum Graphs , Pavel Kurasov, Spring
• Several Complex Variables (Reading course) , Håkan Hedenmalm, Spring
• Operads in Algebraic Topology , Alexander Berglund and Stephanie Ziegenhagen, Spring

Academic Year 2014/15

• Infinity-categories and Homotopy Type Theory , Ph. Hackney and P. Lumsdaine, Autumn
• Riemann Surface, Analytic and Algebraic Aspects , J. E. Björk and B. Shapiro, Autumn
• Gröbner Bases, J. Backelin, Spring
• Spectra of (non-selfadjoint) Matrices and Operators, A. Luger and Christiane Tretter (Bern), Spring

Academic Year 2013/14

• Commutative Algebra II , Christian Gottlieb, SU Autumn
• Type Theory, Erik Palmgren, SU Autumn
• Fourieranalys, KTH Autumn
• Analysis on Manifolds, Olga Rossi, Spring
• Cathegory theory, Spring

Spring 2000 to spring 2013

Courses given between the spring 2000 and the spring 2013 can be found on the Swedish version of this page .

Previous years' PhD courses in mathematical statistics

• Topics in stochastic control and stopping, Kristoffer Lindensjö, SU, Autumn 2022
• Networks and epidemics, Mia Deijfen/Tom Britton, SU, Autumn 2022
• Brownian motion and stochastic differential equations, Kristoffer Lindensjö, SU, Autumn 2022
• Advanced causal inference, Arvid Sjölander, KI, Autumn 2022
• Epidemiological theory from a statistical perspective, KI, Autumn 2022
• Computational methods for stochstic differential equations, Mathias Sandberg/Anders Szepessy, KTH, Spring 2023
• Markov processes, Daniel Ahlberg, Autumn 2021
• Deep learning, Chun-Biu Li, all year
• Statistical inference, KTH, Spring 2022
• Causal inference, Arvid Sjölander, KI, Autumn 2021
• Networks and epidemics, Tom Britton, Mia Deijfen, Pieter Trapman, SU, Autumn 2020
• Probability theory, Guo Jhen Wu, KTH, Autumn 2020
• Soft skills for mathematicians, Tom Britton, SU, Spring 2021
• Data-driven statistical modelling with optimisation, Tobias Rydén, SU, Autumn 2019
• Stochastic finance in discrete time, Filip Lindskog, SU, Autumn 2019
• Advanced probability, Henrik Hult, KTH, Autumn 2019
• Unsupervised learning, Chun-Biu Li, SU, Spring 2020
• Optimal Stochastic Control, Kristoffer Lindensjö, SU Autumn 2018
• Probability Theory, Jimmy Olsson, KTH Autumn 2018
• Topics in Discrete Probability, Timo Hirscher, SU Spring 2019
• Computational Methods for Stochastic Differential Equations, Mattias Sandberg och Anders Szepesy, KTH Spring 2019
• Soft Skills for Mathematicians, Tom Britton, SU
• Causal Inference, Timo Koski, KTH

Academic Year 2011/12

• Statistical Constultancy Methodology, Rolf Sundberg, Autumn
• Computer-intensive Statistical Methods, Tom Britton, Alexander Ploner and Niclas Noren, Spring
• Probability Theory IV, Dmitrii Silvestrov, Spring
• Statistical Models, Rolf Sundberg, Spring

Academic Year 2010/11

• Standastic Processes III, Pieter Trapman, Autumn
• Writing and Presenting Mathematical Papers, Tom Britton, Autumn
• Standastic Processes IV, Dmitrii Silvestrov, Spring

Academic Year 2009/10

• Computer Intensive Statistical Methods, Britton et al, Autumn

Academic Year 2008/09

• Study Group in Random Networks, Britton, Autumn
• Standastic Processes III, Hössjer, Autumn
• Probability Theory, Gut, Uppsala University
• Study Group in Phylogenetics and Comparative Genomics: Bio, Maths, Stats and Algorithms, Britton

Academic Year 2007/08

• Probability Theory, Hössjer, Autumn
• Statistical Methods of Population Genetics and Gene Mapping, Palmgren and Hössjer, Spring
• Writing and Presenting Mathematics/Statistics, Britton, Spring

Academic Year 2006/07

• Large Deviations, Martin-Löf, Autumn
• Inference for Standastic Processes, Svensson, Spring
• Likelihood Based Inference, Pawitan, KI
• Random Graphs (Study Circle), Britton

Academic Year 2005/06

• Standastic Methods of Population Genetics, Hössjer, Autumn

Academic Year 2004/05

• Statistical Theory for Exponential Families, Sundberg
• Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics (Seminar Series), Palmgren
• Markov Population Models, Martin-Löf
• Statistical Consulting Methodology, Sundberg
• Probabilistic Properties of DeSemesteristic Systems, Tyrcha
• Statistics for Microarrays, Sundberg

Academic Year 2003/04

• Standastic Epidemic Models and Their Statistical Analysis, Britton
• Statistical Modeling and Inference using Likelihood, Pawitan, KI

Academic Year 2002/03

• Statistical Genomics, Greenwood
• Statistical Methods in Molecular Medicine and Genetic Epidemiology, Palmgren

Academic Year 2001/02

• Att skriva matematisk statistik, Svensson
• Statistisk inferensteori

Previous years' PhD courses in computational mathematics

• Computer Science, Lars Arvestad, SU, Autumn 2022
• Computational Biology, Marc Hellmuth, SU, Spring 2023
• Categorical Logic , Ivan Di Liberti, SU, Spring 2023

Academic Year 2021/2022

• Deep Understanding of the Information Processing in Depp Learning, Chun-Biu Li, SU, Autumn 2021 and Spring 2022
• Computational Biology, Lars Arvestad and Marc Hellmuth, SU, Spring 2022

Reading courses

In addition to the PhD courses that are planned on a yearly basis in coordination wih KTH, spontaneously organized activities such as reading courses can sometimes also yield course credits. In order for a reading course to yield course credits, here are necessary conditions:

• There has to be a responsible teacher/examiner for the course.
• A course plan (including a brief description, a rough timetable, examination form, and number of credits) should be approved by the director of PhD studies before the reading course starts.
• The reading course should be announced (e.g. through the SMC calendar) before it starts, so that other interested PhD students at SU or KTH can join.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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Jönköping University offers Doctoral Programmes in English, available for international students with the required qualifications. Doctoral education is conducted at all four schools and the university has about 203 doctoral students.

Jönköping International Business School offers Doctoral Programmes entirely conducted in English. At the School of Education and Communication, the School of Engineering and the School of Health and Welfare Doctoral programmes are conducted in English when required.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Jönköping University is entitled to award Licentiate and Doctoral degrees within the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Subjects for research studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Business Administration, Disability Research, Education with Specialisation in Didactics, Economics, Education, Health and Care Sciences, Media and Communication Studies, Education with Specialisation in Special Education, Statistics, and Welfare and Social Sciences.

Engineering

The University is also entitled to award Licentiate and Doctoral Degrees in Engineering, research area: Industrial Product Realisation.

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Doctoral studies, or PhD studies, is offered at both the Faculty of Computing and the Faculty of Engineering and lead to a licentiate or doctoral degree. Approximately 110 doctoral students are active in 9 different subjects, many with a focus on Engineering and Applied IT.

Research areas

BTH offers PhD studies in all of our research areas. A doctoral education is the foundation for a career as a researcher and lecturer at colleges and universities or as a researcher in industry. It can also lead to many other exciting jobs .

Announcements will be made regularly throughout the school year and will be in competition with others. Applications are submitted in the portal at the web page for vacancies.

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PhD in Sweden: A Complete Guide to Study PhD in Sweden for International Students

A PhD in Sweden is the highest level of educational qualification in Sweden. A PhD degree can be completed in 4 years of full-time study whereas you will graduate with a licentiate degree after 2 years of full-time study which is equivalent to MPhil of the British education system. Around 70% of the research in Sweden is privately financed and the remaining 30% is public funded. Research programs in Sweden are quite competitive and to be admitted as doctoral students you must fulfill the entry requirements, have good English language proficiency and also demonstrate strong interest and ability to cope with the program.

Sweden provides a specialized environment for doctoral education. One of the main highlights of a PhD in Sweden is that it is free of cost for all students including non-EU/ EEA students. Along with the doctoral program, you will work as administrative or teaching staff at the university which is equivalent to not more than 20% of the full-time position. If you are planning to study PhD in Sweden, read this guide to get information regarding top universities, PhD programs in Sweden, PhD requirements in Sweden, top universities, cost of studying, funding opportunities and more.

Why Study PhD in Sweden?

Before diving deep into the details of PhD in Sweden for Indian students, let us take a look at reasons why studying PhD in Sweden is preferable:

• Home to reputed institutions: Sweden is home to some historical institutions that enjoy world-class reputation as leaders of research especially in the field of Medicine, Health, Life Sciences among others.
• No tuition fees: Yes, you read it right. Sweden does not charge any tuition fee for PhD from students of any nationality. It is one of the top reasons why international students prefer studying PhD in Sweden.
• Progressive country: Sweden is quite a progressive country with high tech research facilities, promotes growth mindset and provides a very supportive environment for creative thinkers.

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Popular Specializations for PhD in Sweden

Sweden is known for its world class research and about 3% of the country’s GDP is dedicated to research and innovation. All the 17 public universities in Sweden and 14 private universities in Sweden contribute significantly to research. Almost 30% of the research is carried out at top universities in Sweden for PhD. Sweden is home to some top pharmaceutical giants Astrazeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Bayer and more. Some key areas of research in Sweden are:

• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Sustainable energy
• Environmental technology
• Life sciences

Top PhD Colleges and Universities in Sweden

Sweden is home to 8 universities that ranked in QS rankings 2022 which also has a very high research output. Though rankings of institutions are not relevant for research, it will definitely help you in understanding the area of specializations of the university. Take a look at the table below to learn about top universities in Sweden for PhD:

How to Apply for a PhD in Sweden?

The process to apply for PhD in Sweden is somewhat different than applying for bachelor’s or master’s in Sweden . Take a look at the steps in the application process to study PhD in Sweden:

• You will have to apply directly to the universities in Sweden for PhD as there is no centralized application portal for PhD admission in Sweden.
• Start by looking for projects advertised by top universities in Sweden for PhD if you are interested in STEM subjects or go ahead with your project ideas for PhD in Education in Sweden or research in the areas of Arts, Humanities and Social Science.
• Depending on your area of interest, check whether you fulfill the PhD requirements in Sweden.
• Universities in Sweden for PhD set their own entry requirements and also specify the procedure for applying.
• Complete your application for PhD admission in Sweden and prepare all supporting documents.
• Track the progress of your application and wait for the admission decision.
• You may be invited to an interview regarding your research proposal.

Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Sweden

The Sweden PhD requirements are set by individual universities. The general eligibility criteria to study PhD in Sweden are:

• Educational qualifications
• Proof of English language proficiency

Research experience

• Residence permit
• Health insurance

Let us discuss the eligibility criteria to be met for admission to PhD programs in Sweden:

Educational Qualifications

To apply for PhD in Sweden, you will need a second-cycle qualification i.e. a master’s degree in a related field is recommended especially if you wish to apply for funding. You must have completed courses of at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits must be for a master's degree.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Swedish universities offer PhD in English so if English is not your first language, you must submit IELTS or TOEFL scores as proof of language proficiency. There is no need to be proficient in Swedish language to study in Sweden. The minimum English language proficiency scores recommended for admission are:

• IELTS score: Overall 6.5, no band less than 5.5
• TOEFL-iBT: Overall 90, with minimum 20 in written test

Having some previous research or work experience in a field related to your research proposal can immensely help you in the application and selection process.

Residence Permit

International students need to apply for a residence permit to study in Sweden for programs longer than 90 days. To apply for residence permits, you will need to provide copies of your passports, proof of finances, educational qualifications, etc. You can apply for a residence permit after receiving a letter of acceptance from the university where you have been admitted.

Health Insurance

After coming to Sweden, all students will require health insurance. Your university may cover the health insurance as a part of funding for international students.

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Cost of Studying PhD in Sweden

Having learned about the Sweden PhD requirements, let us take a look at the cost of studying PhD in Sweden. The cost of studying for a PhD in Sweden includes tuition fees and cost of living.

• One major relief for students applying for PhD in Sweden is that there is absolutely no tuition fees for all students irrespective of their nationality.
• Universities in Sweden for PhD don’t even charge application fees.
• So clearly you are only left with the living expenses which is around 8,568 SEK per month on an average. This can differ depending on your preferences and location in Sweden.
• Usually, the rent of accommodation ranges between 2,500-6,500 SEK per month which is a major expense and you will find costlier accommodation in cities like Stockholm and Gothenburg compared to other places.

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Funding Opportunities for Studying PhD in Sweden

Funding options include applying for various scholarships and bursaries awarded by universities in Sweden for PhD. As a general practice, doctoral students in Sweden are regarded as employees at most universities. Here is how this works:

• You will be applying for doctoral positions available and universities offer them departmental administration service or teaching.
• With an employment contract, you will be entitled to a salary which is commonly known as a study grant.
• You can expect to get 1500 SEK as a study grant while studying PhD in Sweden for international students.
• The Swedish government funds third-cycle education programs through direct government funding, government agencies, research councils, public research foundations and municipalities.

PhD in Sweden for international students is a lucrative option. Sweden happens to be a research and development intensive country in the world and an ideal location for young and innovative minds. There are various areas of specializations for pursuing research in Sweden which ensures opportunities for all. Post completion of Phd, you can apply for work permit in Sweden ! 

Frequently Asked Questions about PhD in Sweden

Is PhD in Sweden free?

Yes, PhD in Sweden is free for all students irrespective of their nationality. You will not be charged any tuition or application fee for PhD. The only expense you will be paying is the cost of living.

Is it hard to get a PhD in Sweden for Indian students?

PhD in Sweden is recognized worldwide. Therefore, expect stiff competition when it comes to selection of candidates. The application process is quite simple and open to all candidates. Try to maintain a research-oriented background from the beginning that will help you in being a suitable match for the position, if you wish to pursue PhD in Sweden.

Is a PhD in Sweden a job for students?

Yes, it can be said that a PhD in Sweden is a job for students. You are applying for a doctoral position rather than just a doctoral program and some part of your program will include administrative or teaching work.

Are international students allowed to stay in Sweden after PhD?

Once you have a residence permit for doctoral studies for four out of the last seven years and are employed in Sweden, you can apply for a permanent residence permit to stay in Sweden after PhD.

What are the top areas of research in Sweden?

The top areas of research in Sweden include healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, sustainable energy, environmental technology, etc.

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PhD student in electrochemical synthesis of well-defined copper catalysts

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: ElectrochemistryCopper and copper-based materials are promising catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) toward multicarbon produc...

PhD student in Spatial Omics

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: BiotechnologyThe National Spatial Proteomics Facility is a unit within the Spatial Biology Platform, part of the research infrastructure at SciLifeLab, Focus...

Doctoral student in Molecular simulation of wetting

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Applied physicsThe energetics and dynamics of wetting are of high interest from both fundamental scientific and technological points of view. Often the macro...

Doctoral student in light-controllable fluorescent proteins in microscopy

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Biological Physics We are looking for a motivated student interested in biophysics and live-cell imaging to join the Advanced Optical Bio-Imaging Laboratory ...

Doctoral student in Space Physics for studies of Jupiter moon Io

Project descriptionJupiter moon Io is the most volcanically active world in the Solar System. It is the main source of material for Jupiter's vast magnetosphere, but the processes for the material ...

Doctoral student in Electricity market optimization

Project descriptionEuropean states (and Sweden) are working toward a sustainable intermittent renewable future. This green vision has brought about several important challenges. One of the major ch...

Doctoral student in Human-Centric Indoor Climate using CFD and VR

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Fluid and Climate TheoryThis Ph.D. position is integral to the HumanIC European training network. The initiative aims to cultivate early-stage engineers and ...

Doctoral student in radar systems

Project descriptionThe project focuses on beam-forming techniques for modern antenna-array based radar systems. Different techniques, including machine-learning, will be investigated for advanced d...

Doctoral student in Digitalisation and RE business models

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Real Estate Construction and ManagementKTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering u...

Doctoral student in fuel cells

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Chemical engineeringThe project will contribute to new and more efficient fuel cells and fuel cell systems for the transport sector. Vehicles powered by fuel...

Doctoral student (licentiate) in DMDU for Transport Planning

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Transportation ScienceTransportation is facing a period of significant changes and uncertainties driven by a variety of factors (technologies, mobility norms...

Doctoral student in Transport Science

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Transport Science with specialization in Transport SystemsKTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technica...

Doctoral student in Spatial Proteomics

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: BiotechnologyOur lab is looking for a PhD student to apply antibody-based, multiplexed imaging tools to develop spatiotemporal protein-maps of human cells an...

Doctoral students in secure networked learning and control systems

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Electrical engineeringThe Division of Decision and Control Systems and the Division of Network and Systems Engineering are looking for one doctoral student w...

Doctoral student in data driven predictive control for smart buildings

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Electrical EngineeringNew technologies for signal processing and control have great potential to increase efficiency of smart buildings.  It could be to save...

Ph.D. student position in privacy-preserving federated learning

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Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.

Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?

Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.

At the Academy for Economics, Society and Technology, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.

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Employment: Temporary employment Scope: Full time Number of positions: 1 Closing date for application: 2024-04-30 Campus location: Västeras School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST)

Access to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education education as well as basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria, are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 7 §§ 34–41(SFS 1993:100).  More information about third-cycle studies at MDU

A full-time employment as a doctoral student is attached to this third-cycle studies which corresponds to four years. 

Position description

The School of Business, Society and Technology is looking for a PhD student in Energy and Environmental Engineering with focus on power system and electromobility. The position involves working within the research specialization Future Energy Center (FEC).

Transport decarbonization, power grid decentralization, and increasing electricity demands are opening new challenges for the grid owners DSOs (Distribution system operators) where flexibility is emphasized as a key solution. Despite the emphasis on flexibility, there is still a lack of knowledge on: the flexibility potential of industrial and commercial transport companies, and even for smaller players (prosumers), not all potentials have been mapped through advanced technologies, i.e. Renewable Energy, digitalization, and Artificial Intelligence tools. Within this PhD project, simulations and network analyzes will be done to study the flexibility potential and the impact on the power grid.

The work will be carried out in two projects: FLEXERGY – Energy flexibility through synergies of big data, novel technologies and innovative markets (funded by KKS) and EVFLEX - E-mobility integration through AI and digitalization for higher grid flexibility (funded by Swedish energy agency).

The PhD student is expected to take initiatives, develop own ideas and work independently when needed, as well as take responsibility for the work. Furthermore, the project interacts closely with other parallel PhD projects and industrial partners. Thus, the applicant needs to have high collaborative skills. The PhD student needs to be able to disseminate and communicate scientific results and knowledge orally as well as in written form within existing and new networks. This includes academia, industry and society at large. The research results will be presented at project meetings, conferences and in peer-reviewed scientific journals.                  

Qualifications

For basic eligibility, the following is required:

• A degree at an advanced level.
• At least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 are at an advanced level.
• Equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad through other means.

Specific eligibility requirements include having one of the following:

• Completed a Master of Science in Engineering in a relevant technical field (for example, in energy engineering, electrical engineering, technical physics, energy systems)
• Completed a four-year natural science program with technical content equivalent to a Master of Science in Engineering
• Acquired knowledge of substantially the same scope through other means, either within or outside the country.

Assessment criteria

A fundamental assessment criterion is the ability to pursue education at the doctoral level.

In an overall assessment of suitability, consideration is also given to personal skills. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operation and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

We value personal qualities such as strong motivation, good teamwork, and communication skills. You should be determined, structured, and able to work effectively both independently and in groups.

Futher merits:

• Knowledge of electric power systems, especially modeling and analysis of power grids 
• Knowledge of Digisilent, PowerFactory, PSSE and equivalent tools
• Good knowledge of Swedish             

We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.

Application

Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Union representatives:

Saco-S  [email protected] Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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