19 Postdoc Positions at Uppsala University, Sweden

The current call is part of a novel collaboration between researchers in law and earth sciences at Uppsala University. The collaboration is intended to lead to the step-by-step establishment of a multi-disciplinary research environment that can provide competence relating to the influence of law and geopolitics on energy transition in Europe. The researchers are interested in balances between, on the one hand, geological, ecological, geographical, and technical preconditions and, on the other hand, legal, political and financial restrictions. The initial attention is aimed at a series of recent and upcoming EU regulations, such as the Chips Act, the Net Zero Industry Act, the Circular Economy Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act. These all relate to the pre-existing Battery Regulation. The current call focuses on the Critical Raw Materials Act. The act seeks to ensure that EU member states have access to a sustainable supply of critical raw materials and that way safeguard their economic resilience and strategic autonomy. The overall question to be addressed by the postdoctoral researcher is how this will influence battery research and production in Sweden and Europe? The project should entail descriptive analysis of the Critical Raw Materials Act with its relevant context and an elaborate study of its implementation that includes assessment of tensions between some short-term and long-term perspectives.

This project aims to develop unsupervised machine learning methods for extracting dynamical models of battery degradation from multimodal timeseries data, with a focus on interpretability. The underlying data comprises high-frequency acoustic emission (AE) measurements, paired with electrochemical measurements, from operating batteries. Such data are known to contain valuable information about complex electro-chemo-mechanical processes—such as particle fracture, interfacial delamination, and gas evolution—but are challenging to analyze. The project aims to move beyond black-box prediction by learning low-dimensional latent representations that capture these underlying physical processes. Examples of possible methodological components include self-supervised temporal representation learning for large volumes of unlabeled AE/electrochemical time-series data, switching state-space models that describe transitions between degradation modes, and neural ODE-based latent dynamics that connect multimodal signals sampled at different rates. Together, these tools will form an integrated framework that both extracts mechanistic insight from complex battery time series and enables interpretable battery health diagnostics and prognostics.

The exact details of the research project will be decided in a dialogue between the postdoctoral researcher and the supervisors Jens Sjölund (machine learning) and Leiting Zhang (battery sensing). The expected outcome is methodology and modelling tools for interpretable and generalizable analysis of large-scale timeseries data, applied to advance the fundamental understanding of battery aging and enable new diagnostic capabilities for real-time battery monitoring.

Ability to study protein dynamics real-time is crucial for understanding biological processes at the molecular level, providing insights into protein function, interactions, and conformational changes essential for biological research, drug discovery, and medical diagnostics. Single-molecule detection technologies (SMDTs) have revolutionised the field by offering exceptional sensitivity and precision, as they can track individual target molecules one at a time. Nanopore technology is one of the most important SMDTs to access the conformation and dynamics of biomolecules in a label-free manner.

In this project, we will develop a novel label-free SMDT that can synergistically detect both charge and conformation of biomolecules based on nanopore and nanowire field-effect transistor (nw-FET) technologies. It will enable the access to protein conformation-charge synergetic dynamics for molecular biology research and biomedical applications. This project involves both experimental development/measurement and theoretical modelling/investigation. Therefore, it requires the candidate to have a solid background in electronics, physics, and mathematics, as well as strong practical experimental skills of nanofabrication in clean-room environment.

Are you interested in working with organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University.

Department of Medicinal Chemistry at Uppsala University is a strong and international research environment. The department has about 85 employees and here, doctoral students, teachers, researchers and administrators work closely together in a creative and open environment. 

The position will be based at the Drug Design and Discovery research group at Uppsala University. The research group’s research is primarily focused on the design and synthesis of molecules in early drug discovery and the development of new methods for organic synthesis. The research group is part of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and consists of approximately fifteen senior researchers and doctoral students, many with international backgrounds. Then project is a joint collaboration with the Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry research group that focuses on chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Are you interested in working with research in Energy Systems and Energy Communities, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a researcher position at Uppsala University.  

The Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering consists of three divisions: Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Industrial Engineering and Management, and Quality Science. The department has approximately 100 employees and has its research and education both at the Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala and at Campus Gotland. For more information, see the web of the department. This position will be located at the division of Civil Engineering and Built Environment in Uppsala.

The Division Civil Engineering and Built Environment conducts research and education in the field of construction with a focus on energy in buildings and the built environment. We provide courses in building physics, building design, energy efficiency in buildings, energy systems for buildings and infrastructure systems. Around 20 people work with us and we have several successful collaborations with businesses and organizations. For more information, see the webpage of the division.

In addition to conducting internationally leading research, the research group is also responsible for the operation of a service facility supported by the national research infrastructures MyFab and SciLifeLab, helping researchers in the molecular life sciences with design, fabrication, and application of microfluidic systems for their research. To further develop the facility, called Customized Microfluidics, we are now seeking a skilled and results-oriented Senior Research Engineer motivated by supporting researchers in other fields with excellent technical service.

Are you interested in working in programming languages or automated program verification with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favorable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoctoral position at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University.

The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University’s third largest department, and have around 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 PhD students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the Department of Information Technology website.

This postdoctoral position is hosted by the Division of Computing Science and specifically within the Programming Languages group that currently consists of 11 senior researchers and 9 PhD students that are working on different aspects of programming language design, program verification and software engineering. Beyond technical collaborations, the group meets regularly and provides an engaging and supportive environment.

The postdoctoral researcher will work together with Dr Thomas Nordlander towards understanding the early evolution of the Milky Way and the properties of the first stars. Duties will include working with spectroscopic analyses of metal-poor stars, stellar population analyses, and/or characterising ancient supernovae using chemical abundance data. The project will use a combination of advanced theoretical simulations of stellar atmospheres and new or existing data from e.g. Gaia, VLT, 4MOST and GALAH. Opportunity will be given to participate in supervising doctoral and undergraduate students within the project. The position includes access to high-performance computing facilities as well as dedicated funding for travel.

Are you interested in working with PET imaging and metabolomic analyses of liver cancer, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University.  

Department of Medicinal Chemistry at Uppsala University is a strong and international research environment. The department has about 85 employees and here, doctoral students, teachers, researchers and administrators work closely together in a creative and open environment. 

We are looking for an outstanding postdoc for combining of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and metabolomics analyses of liver tumors, with excellent scientific track-record and organizational skills, to work in a leading research environment with scientists of diverse and international background. The project is a joint collaboration between the Translational PET Imaging lab and the Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry research group.

Are you interested in working with machine learning methods with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favorable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoc position at Uppsala University. 

Uppsala University has a long tradition of successful research – among its alumni are 16 Nobel Prize laureates, including, most recently, Svante Pääbo. The University is unique when it comes to combining IT with wider research, from life sciences to the humanities.

The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University’s third largest department, have around 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 PhD students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the Department of Information Technology website.

Are you interested in developing statistical models to map forest properties to contribute towards more sustainable and biodiversity-positive forestry practices, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international research environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Organismal Biology (Institutionen för organismbiologi – Uppsala universitet) conducts research and teaching on the evolution, development, and function of organisms. The position is based at the Biodiversity Data Lab (BiodiversityDataLab), a young and dynamic research group led by Tobias Andermann. We work at the intersection of computational biology and biodiversity research, developing computational methods and fieldwork/labwork workflows to quantify terrestrial biodiversity in a standardized and reproducible manner. Our vision is to contribute with high-quality, high-impact research to help alleviate the biodiversity crisis.

Vill du forska om upphandling och digital arbetsmiljö i vården, tillsammans med kompetenta och trevliga kollegor i en internationell miljö? Vill du ha en arbetsgivare som satsar på ett hållbart medarbetarskap och erbjuder trygga, förmånliga arbetsvillkor? Välkommen att söka anställning som postdoktor i forskningsprojektet AI-PROCARE vid Institutionen för informationsteknologi, Uppsala universitet.

Institutionen för informationsteknologi har en ledande position inom såväl forskning som utbildning på alla nivåer. Vi är idag Uppsala universitets tredje största institution och har i dag drygt 350 anställda varav 120 lärare och 120 doktorander. C:a 5000 grundutbildningsstudenter läser en eller flera kurser vid institutionen varje år. Mer information om oss hittar du på institutionen för informationsteknologis webbplats.

Du kommer att ingå i Human-Technology-Organisation (HTO) forskargruppen, en internationellt etablerad forskningsmiljö med fokus på samspelet mellan digitalisering, arbetsmiljö och organisation. Gruppen kännetecknas av tvärvetenskap, stark samverkan med arbetsliv och offentlig sektor, samt en inkluderande och stödjande arbetsmiljö. Här får du möjlighet att utveckla egna idéer, delta i internationella samarbeten och arbeta nära både seniora forskare och doktorander.

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. The research focuses on the study of side-reactions triggered by electrode cross-talk in Li-ion batteries. The foreseen work is experimental and comprises electrode preparation, electrolyte formulation, battery cell assembly, and electrochemical performance analysis. Significant efforts will be dedicated to advanced operando physicochemical characterization of electrode and electrolytes during operation of the battery cells. Project management duties as well as teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. 

The project deals with the synthesis of novel nanostructured materials (ferrites) and the study of their magnetic and dielectric properties. Chemical synthesis methods such as sol-gel synthesis is employed to synthesize nanoparticle systems and nanocomposites. Crystal structures and chemical composition is investigated using X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. Magnetic properties are evaluated using SQUID and VSM-based magnetometry, while dielectric properties are recorded using LCR meters, impedance analyzers and other electronics.

The research is performed in collaboration with the Nanostructured Magnetic Materials Laboratory headed by Prof. Davide Peddis, University of Genova, Italy, and other local and international partners.

We are offering an exciting postdoctoral position focused on the analysis, diagnosis, and prediction of landslides using cutting-edge theoretical and statistical frameworks. The successful candidate will work at the frontier of geohazard research, leveraging advanced methods such as the dragon-king theory, the endo-exo framework, log-periodic power law singularity (LPPLS) theory, tipping point dynamics, and other methods developed by Qinghua Lei and Didier Sornette and others. A unique aspect of this position is the opportunity to collaborate with the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), a key partner in the project, and to work with their extensive and high-quality database of ongoing monitored landslides across Norway. This rare access provides an exceptional empirical foundation to test and refine theoretical models. The position offers the freedom to explore new directions, develop original approaches, and contribute to shaping the future of natural hazard forecasting in close collaboration with Qinghua Lei and Didier Sornette and researchers at the NVE. The project is for two years. The duties for this position mainly consist of:

• performing cutting-edge research in the above mentioned area,
• delivering interim results and preparing progress reports,
• presenting results in leading international conferences and journals, and
• interacting with researchers at NVE.