Do you have a Master’s degree and are looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden is now accepting applications for several funded PhD programs across a range of research areas.
1. Fully Funded PhD in Chemical Physics: Exploring biomolecular liquids and phase transitions
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The Department of Physics offers a PhD position available for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate for studies in the area of experimental chemical physics. The applicant is expected to play a key role in exploring the physics of biomolecular phase transitions using large-scale X-ray facilities, such as X-ray storage rings and X-ray free electron lasers (XFELs). This is a highly interdisciplinary project in the crossroads of physics, chemistry, biophysics and data science. As a PhD student you will be part of a team performing cutting-edge experiments at x-ray national and international facilities. The host laboratory consists of world leading water researchers with expertise in coherent X-ray diffraction techniques.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2024
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2. Fully Funded PhD in Environmental Science focusing on Mercury in Permafrost Soils
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Climate-driven release of Hg upon permafrost thaw has already been demonstrated. A robust understanding of the underlying soil Hg remobilization processes is, however, still missing. This program aims to unravel the climate vulnerability of Arctic Hg stocks by investigating the reduction and desorption processes of Hg along permafrost thaw gradients. We will do this by applying both field- and laboratory-based approaches. The field study will be conducted in Tavvavuoma (one of the most extensive permafrost peatland areas in Fennoscandia) along permafrost thaw transects where we already have demonstrated decreasing concentrations of Hg in the soil matrix upon permafrost thaw and peat inundation. In the laboratory, we will then apply novel experimental approaches where reduction and desorption processes and potential are uncovered. Together, these approaches will allow us to generate a deeper understanding of permafrost soil Hg remobilization processes and link these to land destabilization processes, carbon remineralization, and other key biogeochemical processes.
Application Deadline: 5 November 2024
3. Fully Funded PhD in Environmental Science, Key-processes of Sea-spray Emissions and their Response to Climate Changes
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Besides gases, the atmosphere consists also of aerosol particles, from nanometer size to <100 micrometer, with a complex chemical composition. Aerosols influence the climate due to their own scattering of sun-light, and due to their influence on the reflectivity of clouds. Sea spray is the largest natural aerosol source, producing an aerosol composed of sea salt and organic compounds. The source magnitude and the chemical composition depends on several factors that are changing due to the ongoing climate changes. These include, but are not limited to, wind speed, surface water temperature, sea ice, salinity, marine microbiology, ocean chemistry and ocean waves. The project coordinator has been among the forerunners in this field, and one of the key researchers on the topic over the last few decades.
Application Deadline: 5 November 2024
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4. Fully Funded PhD in Environmental Science, Greenland glacier melt effect on fjords biogeochemistry
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Glaciers in the high Arctic form an impermeable cap that traps a large reservoir of subsurface methane (both biogenic and thermogenic). Greenland has been at the forefront of glacial retreat in the recent decades, at thus far unseen rates. The amount of methane that is liberated in association with glacier retreat is essentially unknown. East Greenland glaciers are, in particular, understudied in this regard due to limited accessibility of this remote region, but recent work offshore East Greenland highlighted methane emission hotspots in the water column, close to the fjords where ocean-terminating glaciers are present. In parallel, glaciers might also release large amounts of organic matter in the form of dissolved and particulate organic carbon. While meltwater could provide a source of labile carbon to bacterial communities in glacier fjords, bacterial communities might rely primarily on autochthonous carbon sources.
Application Deadline: 5 November 2024
5. Fully Funded PhD in Theoretical Physics – Thermodynamic bounds for non-equilibrium systems
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Equilibrium statistical physics provides an extremely powerful and universal formalism for describing the behaviour of many-particle systems in thermal equilibrium. However most systems of interest to us and that we see around us are out of equilibrium. For such systems, there is no general theory available. An exception to this is the field of stochastic thermodynamics which provides, under certain restrictions and assumptions, a general theory for small out-of-equilibrium systems. Interesting insights which have emerged from this field are the fluctuation theorems, the Jarzynski equality and the thermodynamic uncertainty relations.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2024
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6. Fully Funded PhD in Physics for Studies of Quantum Materials
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The quantum materials characterization group within the division for condensed matter and quantum optics at Stockholm University invites applications for a PhD student position towards studies of quantum materials. The PhD project is focused on thermodynamic studies of strongly correlated materials including heavy fermion compounds, magnetic materials, and unconventional superconductors, at high magnetic fields and low temperatures.
Within this research project, the PhD student will study specific heat and other electronic and magnetic properties at low temperatures. The candidate should have a strong interest in condensed matter / materials physics, experimental measurement techniques, and low-temperature physics. The project activities will be carried out at AlbaNova with occasional visits to international high magnetic field facilities (Florida, Grenoble). The work will be performed in close collaboration with research groups locally, nationally, as well as and internationally.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2024
7. Fully Funded PhD in Physics – Axion searches with metamaterials
Summary of Funded PhD Program
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our research group focused on the search for dark matter axions, specifically in the higher frequency ranges using the concept of a plasma haloscope. Axions, a well-motivated dark matter candidate, arise independently from the strong CP problem in QCD. The most sensitive method to detect axions in the microwave regime is through a cavity haloscope. This method exploits the effect that, under a strong magnetic field, axions can resonantly convert into photons when their mass matches the cavity frequency. Recent theoretical advances suggest that dark matter axions may exist at higher masses, corresponding to frequencies above 10 GHz. However, higher frequencies necessitate smaller cavities, which typically reduce sensitivity due to decreased interaction volume.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2024
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8. Fully Funded PhD in molecular biosciences
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The dissertation work will be conducted in university lecturer Qi Dai’s research group. The Dai lab . We use a combination of molecular, genetic and genomic approaches to achieve a mechanistic understanding of how different cell fates are specified. This project aims to find new mechanisms for spatial and temporal regulation of neural stem cells during development of the mouse brain. The experimental approaches involve ex vivo and in vivo genetic methods combined with advanced genomic profiling techniques. Candidates with a strong background in molecular genetics, developmental biology and biochemistry are welcome to apply.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2024
9. Fully Funded PhD in AI for drug development
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This PhD student position is available in the laboratory headed by Dr. Patrick Bryant. The project addresses the creation of new AI tools for the evaluation and design of molecular interactions. The project will specifically be related to the 3D structure of proteins and other molecules such as pharmaceuticals and the prediction of interactions between these.
A strong programming ability is essential, especially related to data preparation and handling at a large scale in unix. Please share your github/code in the application. There will be a strong focus on developing machine learning tools and novel molecular representations. The tools developed will be tested rigorously through laboratory analyses to create new classes of pharmaceuticals and/or repurposing known drugs.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2024
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10. Fully Funded PhD in Molecular Biosciences
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This PhD student position is available in the laboratory headed by Professor Martin Jastroch.The project addresses molecular mechanisms coupled to energy metabolism, in particular related to obesity, metabolic diseaes or evolution. We use animal (mice, zebrafish, opossums) and cellular (adipocytes) models to understand the underlying mechanisms in the development of metabolic function and dysfunction, assessed with mouse metabolic phenotyping, bioenergetic and molecular analyses.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2024
11. Fully Funded PhD in Molecular Biosciences
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This doctoral student position is available in the laboratory headed by Associate Professor Qi Dai. The Dai lab exploits the combination of molecular, genetic and genomic approaches to gain mechanistic insights into how cell fates are specified. This particular project aims to uncover novel mechanisms on cell fate plasticity during animal development. The experimental approaches involve ex vivo and in vivo genetic methods in combination with advanced genomic profiling techniques. Candidates with strong background at molecular genetics and developmental biology are welcome to apply.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2024
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12. Fully Funded PhD in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Process Mining with Digital Twin
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Business Process Mining is a rapidly growing research area enabling organizations to analyze their business processes based on recorded data. It can help businesses to discover their process models, check the conformance of their processes to rules and regulations, predict the performance of their process and running cases, and more. A wide spectrum of use cases is enabled not only by advances in this area but also by using process mining methods in combination with different artificial intelligence techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, etc. Such a combination opens up new possibilities for simulating business process models providing unique opportunity to optimize business operations.
Application Deadline: 29 October 2024
13. Fully Funded PhD in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on developer experience of AI tools
Summary of Funded PhD Program
With a promise of improved productivity, several AI-based tools are available and gaining widespread use. The use cases include generating or reviewing code, writing test cases, or generating summaries and documentation. The integration of AI, ML, and Generative AI (GenAI) into development tasks such as coding, testing, and documentation brings several open questions and challenges related to developer experience. With developer experience, we refer to the overall experience that developers have when interacting with various tools, platforms, frameworks, and systems to build software. It is analogous to user experience, but specifically tailored to the needs and workflows of developers. Good developer experience aims to make the development process more efficient, enjoyable, and productive.
Application Deadline: 29 October 2024
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14. Fully Funded PhD in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation
Summary of Funded PhD Program
As a PhD student, you will collaborate with researchers at the Information Systems unit at DSV to tackle the challenges of aligning IT infrastructure with evolving business strategies through the lens of Enterprise Architecture (EA) in the context of digital transformation. The research centers on the application of simulation models to analyze the impact of legacy decisions on current IT and business processes. By adapting existing tools to simulate various scenarios within an EA framework, the project aims to identify and quantify obstacles to organizational agility and efficiency. The ultimate goal is to provide actionable insights and support decision-making for better alignment of IT with business objectives, enhancing the strategic planning and operational performance of organizations. The research focus will be discussed regularly and decided jointly by the supervisors, the PhD student, and the research group to explore relevant areas within enterprise architecture.
Application Deadline: 29 October 2024
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