Summary
The Integrated Science Lab (IceLab) at Umeå University, in collaboration with several departments, is offering three two-year postdoctoral scholarships. This program facilitates transdisciplinary research that integrates theoretical, computational, and empirical approaches. Successful candidates will be part of the IceLab Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Program, receiving support, training, and supervision from multidisciplinary teams.
3 Multidisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholarships at Umeå University (IceLab), Sweden
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (Scholarship Holder)
Research Areas
The program encompasses five specific multidisciplinary projects:
- Project A: Sensing the breaking point (Cell wall integrity in Chlorella vulgaris)
- Project B: Decoding the Hidden Logic of RNA Polymerase Allocation Under Stress
- Project C: Adaptive immunity as an evolutionary response to unforeseen stress
- Project D: Multitrophic interaction networks as drivers of competitor coexistence
- Project E: Modeling of stress, resilience, and performance in elite female athletes
Key Information
| Category | Details |
| Location | Umeå, Sweden |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Financial Support | 720,000 SEK (plus 75,000 SEK for research expenses); tax-free |
| Start Date | Between January and April 2027 |
| Last Application Date | September 17, 2026 |
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Degree: Must hold a PhD (or equivalent foreign degree) completed no later than the time of the award decision. Priority is given to those who obtained their degree within the last three years (extensions considered for special reasons like parental leave or illness).
- Expertise: Candidates should have experience in areas including (but not limited to) computational/mathematical modeling, data analytics, bioinformatics, systems biology, ecology, physics, or molecular biology.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Language: Good command of written and spoken English.
Job Description
Postdoctoral researchers will:
- Engage in cutting-edge research at the intersection of theoretical and empirical science.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary supervisory teams.
- Participate in IceLab professional development activities, including seminars and networking events.
- Contribute to their specific project goals (e.g., building mechanistic models, analyzing high-dimensional datasets, or designing targeted experiments).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Umeå University e-recruitment system (Varbi).
A complete application must include:
- Cover Letter: Clearly stating the project(s) of interest, qualifications, scientific interests, and motives (max 2 pages).
- CV: Including a list of publications.
- Degree Certificates: Verified copy of PhD certificate or documentation of expected graduation.
- Academic Records: Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts.
- Thesis: A copy of your doctoral thesis.
- Publications: Copies of relevant publications.
- References: Contact information for at least two references.
All documents should be in English or Swedish and submitted in Word or PDF format.
Last Date to Apply: September 17, 2026
