Fully Funded PhD in Medical Science: Immunology & Ulcerative Colitis in Sweden

Summary

The University of Gothenburg is offering a four-year, full-time doctoral position in Medical Science. The successful candidate will join BioLabX (Sweden’s national research school in Biomedical Laboratory Science) to investigate the immunological mechanisms that predict the disease course and potential relapse in patients with ulcerative colitis.

Fully Funded PhD in Medical Science: Immunology & Ulcerative Colitis in Sweden

Table: Quick Facts

Subject Area

Medical Science (specifically Microbiology, Immunology, and Biomedical Laboratory Science).

Location

Department of microbiology and immunology, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. (Note: Physical presence is required to conduct the studies).

Eligibility

Applicants must meet both general and specific eligibility requirements:

• General Eligibility: You must have completed a degree at the second-cycle level, OR fulfilled course requirements totaling at least 240 credits (with at least 60 credits at the second-cycle level), OR acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.
• Specific Entry Requirements: You must have completed the English B/6 course or have equivalent knowledge documented through previous studies.
• Assessment Criteria: Priority is given to those with specific knowledge in the subject area, experience in relevant research methodologies, and proven scientific analysis skills (e.g., academic papers or degree projects).

Scholarship Description

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by periods of remission and relapse. This project aims to identify the molecular mechanisms that dictate whether a patient’s remission remains stable or if the disease relapses. The core hypothesis is that the intestinal microenvironment is not fully restored during remission, increasing vulnerability to new inflammation.

The PhD student will use both patient-oriented research and experimental models. Daily tasks include handling human patient samples, advanced cell culture (human macrophages), flow cytometry, molecular biology, metabolomics, and lipidomics. Additionally, bioinformatic and statistical methods will be used to integrate molecular data with clinical follow-ups to pinpoint relapse-predicting biomarkers.

Note: As part of the employment, departmental duties (like teaching first- and second-cycle levels) may take up to 20% of your time.

How to Apply

You must apply through the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal. Ensure your application is complete and includes the following documents in PDF format:

• Personal letter
• CV
• Diploma and full transcripts showing you meet the general entry requirements (especially important for degrees outside of Sweden)
• Proof of completion of the English 6 course or equivalent

Last Date

September 6, 2026 (2026-09-06)

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