If you’re a Masters degree holder and seeking Fully Funded PhD Programs, Uppsala University, Sweden has several online applications open for PhD programs. Explore the PhD opportunities across diverse research areas and submit your application soon.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in chemokine immunobiology
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project, the PhD student will characterize the chemokine profiles as well as chemokine bioactivity in plasma and wound fluid from otherwise healthy subjects and in patients with diabetes using different assays, and correlate the results with the healing status of the respective wound. In addition, the PhD student will characterize the wound microbiome composition and correlate this to the healing status of the wound, as well as to the profiles of chemokine (proteoforms) and chemokine processing enzymes and processing kinetics in plasma and wound fluid. Today there are no pharmaceuticals based on chemokine ligands as such, but there are some drug candidates in development aiming to alter the bioactivity of immunomodulatory proteins including chemokines, and this project aims at supporting this field of science and drug development.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-31
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Molecular Biophysics
Summary of PhD Program:
In the framework of an ERC Advanced Grant, the student will investigate the activity and function of disease-related genome-interacting protein complexes. A strong focus will be on developing and applying novel single-molecule FRET-based imaging approaches to record the real-time dynamics by which these protein complexes manipulate their nucleic acid substrates. Additionally, the student will leverage a powerful and as-of-yet unpublished approach, which combines single-molecule fluorescence microscopy with next-generation sequencing to enable highly multiplexed observations of complex dynamics at the single-molecule level. To uncover fundamental principles of genome organization, the student will comprehensively profile how the dynamics of genome-processing protein complexes depend on the sequence of the nucleic acids they interact with. Furthermore, a range of biochemical and biophysical approaches will be employed to further characterize these processes.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-17
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in applied nuclear physics
Summary of PhD Program:
As a part of the Division of Applied Nuclear Physics, you’ll be an integral member of a research group focused on nuclear data, uncertainty quantification, and uncertainty propagation. The collaborative yet individualized work environment encourages exploration of new ideas, with regular bi-weekly meetings for knowledge sharing. The group is growing and maintains strong international collaborations with organizations like IAEA, PSI, and EuroFusion. Our research group has a track record in Uncertainty Quantification of nuclear data, employing techniques such as the Total Monte Carlo method. Ongoing projects involve the development and application of alternative, faster techniques for uncertainty propagation.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-10
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Solid State Physics, with focus on the synthesis and study of next-generation sustainable magnets
Summary of PhD Program:
Permanent magnets are key elements in many of today’s technologies for energy conversion. The most powerful permanent magnets are based on rare earth metals, which are classified as both rare and strategic, meaning both scarcity and high price. In this project, we develop sustainable magnets using new synthesis methods and establish their utility through detailed magnetic measurements. The synthesis includes nanocomposites and metal alloys free from, or with a very small content of, rare earth metals. One goal of the project is to experimentally realize new alloys and compounds that, from calculations, are predicted to have high performance as permanent magnets.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-27
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in scientific computing focusing on earthquake modeling
Summary of PhD Program:
The topic of this project is modeling and simulation of earthquakes. All earthquake models contain partially unknown parameters, such as seismic wave speeds and frictional parameters on a fault. Since direct measurements of these parameters remain infeasible, we have to use seismometer data and other indirect measurements to constrain the parameters. This inverse problem is the main focus of the project. In close collaboration with geophysicists at Stanford University, we have recently developed a framework to invert for frictional parameters. The project goals are to extend the framework to different kinds of geophysical data and to implement the new methods in efficient software to facilitate earthquake simulations of with realistic physics and complex fault geometries in 3D.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-10
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6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Machine Learning focusing on Sequential Decision-Making
Summary of PhD Program:
For many systems of interest, for instance in industries, utilities or health-care settings, decisions that affect their behavior are made sequentially as data is collected over time. This project is focused on basic research into theory and methods for sequential decision-making that adapts to the information obtained from systems over time. The aim is to develop new ideas for a broad class of problems in, e.g., adaptive experiment design, sensor fusion, and resource management. The problems will be grounded in applications to ensure that our research is relevant in real-world settings, including batteries, inventory management, power systems, etc.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-15
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in area of Pharmacometrics – Global Health
Summary of PhD Program:
The applicant should have an MSc degree in a relevant area, such as pharmaceutical sciences, medicine or engineering with minimum 240 credits in higher education with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or alternatively a Master in Pharmaceutical Modelling or in Drug Development, including courses in pharmacokinetics, physiology, pharmacology, modelling and programming (e.g. in R and NONMEM). Furthermore, the applicant must fulfil English Level 6 (advanced level) language requirements.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-20
8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Systematic Biology
Summary of PhD Program:
The lab focuses on understanding the evolution of genomes and the genetic basis of adaptation in fungi. We recently discovered that many fungi harbour massive transposable elements, named Starships, that mobilize a vast diversity of fungal genes. We have now deciphered how the Starships move within genomes, but a growing amount of evidence suggests that they are also capable of moving between genomes. The main goal of the PhD position is to demonstrate in a laboratory setting the horizontal transfer of a Starship between different fungi. This will be done by genetically modifying model strains so that successful transfers can be screened at high throughput on selective media. Additional objectives for understanding what factors influence the horizontal transfer will also be a core part of the project.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-17
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Computational Chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious student for theoretical studies of ion transport in solid-state battery materials. For this purpose, the main focus is to develop and apply multiscale modelling methodology to help understand the processes involved in the challenges and electrochemical bottlenecks of Li-metal polymer batteries. This involves modelling of surface and bulk chemical processes for Li-metal batteries based on DFT, semi-empirical methods, MD simulations and FEM cell modelling. See the D03 project webpage for more details.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-31
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Cardiovascular development and genome engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
Hemodynamic forces generated by the blood flow are an essential regulator of cardiovascular development and function. In consequence, flow perturbations are associated with congenital anomalies such as cardiac valve pathologies and vasculopathies. The flow forces are exerted on endothelial cells, which line the vessel wall. Specialized forms of endothelium include the endocardium, critical for cardiac function, and the blood-brain barrier that preserves the integrity of the central nervous system.
The laboratory aims to determine the mechanosensory response in these specialized endothelial populations and establish novel conditional loss-of-function strategies to study cardiovascular system formation. We use the zebrafish, a leading model in cardiovascular research, exploiting a combination of next-generation sequencing, high-resolution imaging, advanced genome engineering, and functional analyses.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-17
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11. Fully Funded PhD Position in evolutionary genomics of symbiotic bacteria and their hosts
Summary of PhD Program:
The project aims to study how symbiotic interactions between bacteria and animal hosts affect both partners’ genetic material and evolution. Our model system is the endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia in different Drosophila species, primarily from the willistoni group. Wolbachia is often called one of the world’s most successful infections since it can be found in a large variety of invertebrates and is estimated to infect over 60% of all insect species on Earth. It is maternally transmitted, occurs in both facultative and obligate host interactions and can be everything from beneficial to pathogenic for the host. However, Wolbachia is best known as a facultative infection that interferes with host reproduction to increase the fitness of infected females and thereby its transmission success.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-27
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biopharmaceuticals
Summary of PhD Program:
The goal with the project is to develop biopharmaceuticals targeting Alzheimer’s disease but also increase the uptake of these biopharmaceuticals in the brain. We do the whole process starting from designing the biopharamceuticals (can be proteins or viruses for gene therapy), producing then and then test them in vitro and in vivo. Included in the tasks are also some administrative tasks.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-30
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chemistry with specialization in Analytical Chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for a PhD student to develop analytical methods that will enable the study of bioactive lipids in tissue using mass spectrometry imaging. A concrete goal will be to enhance the signal of bioactive lipids for detection and mapping in tissue. After development, the method will be applied to compare healthy and diseased tissue to explore the role of various bioactive lipids in, for example, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes and cancer. The project involves chemical imaging of tissue using high resolution mass spectrometry and nano-DESI, development of chemical reactions to increase signals, molecular characterization with tandem mass spectrometry, quantification and data handling with image analysis.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-23
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Computerized Image Processing with focus on Applications in Biomedicine
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will be conducted in interdisciplinary collaboration between MIDA group and researchers at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP) at Uppsala University. The aim is to develop advanced interpretable AI-driven image analysis techniques for state-of-the-art microscopy, enabling reliable and explainable detection of cancer, prediction of disease progression, as well as response to certain therapies. Ultimately, the aim is to improve our understanding of cancer, its early detection and efficient treatment. The exact research topic is decided in a dialogue between the doctoral student and the supervisor. The position is funded through research projects conducted by the MIDA group and financed by Cancerfonden (Swedish Cancer Society) and Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet).
Application Deadline: 2024-05-24
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in social robotics with focus on large language models and cybersecurity
Summary of PhD Program:
The project will investigate the use of social robots in cybersecurity applications. The overall objective is to investigate social robots as both a potential vehicle of cybersecurity attacks and a mechanism to protect users from them. First, it will explore the effect of large language models (LLMs)-powered social robots on user’s privacy and safety risks. Second, it will develop and evaluate new, user-centred mechanisms that leverage social robots and human-robot dialogue to successfully deliver the communication of cybersecurity risks to human users. This is an interdisciplinary project which will be supervised by an interdisciplinary team with expertise in social robotics and human-robot interaction (Ginevra Castellano and Katie Winkle), LLMs and deep learning (Ekta Vats), and privacy and cybersecurity (Boel Nelson).
Application Deadline: 2024-05-23
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in peace and conflict research
Summary of PhD Program:
The Department of Peace and Conflict Research was established in 1971 to conduct peace research and offer courses in peace and conflict studies. The department hosts a dynamic research milieu and is internationally oriented. Currently approx. 90 persons are employed at the Department and some 1000 students from around the world are enrolled every academic year.
Application Deadline: 2024-06-11
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chemistry within polymers and batteries
Summary of PhD Program:
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects mentioned above and third cycle courses, thereby becoming experienced in topics like polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, battery assembly and characterization techniques. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%). The first research project will focus on the development of functional polymers to solve remaining challenges in high energy density lithium-ion batteries. An important aspect of the project will be to understand the interaction between the polymers and the active materials in the batteries, such as silicon and high voltage cathodes. The project will be part of ongoing activities developing “intelligent” materials.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-31
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic modelling – Antibiotics
Summary of PhD Program:
A doctoral position focusing on the characterization of pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships for the translation of antibiotic effects from advanced preclinical experimental systems to patients is available in the research area pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamics, specialization antibiotics, at the Department of Pharmacy.
Antibiotic resistance is rapidly increasing globally and improved methods are needed that can accelerate the development of new antibiotic therapies. The experimental models most commonly used today to study pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships of antibiotics focuses on the bactericidal effect in the medium and ignore the impact on tissues and the impact of the immune system, i.e. the processes that affect the clinical picture of the infection. In vitro systems that can mimic the physiological processes are therefore under development. An important next step is to clarify how the information from these systems should be translated into appropriate dosing strategies in patients.
Application Deadline: 2024-05-17
