PhD student in Computing Science with focus on data privacy

Project description : "High-Performance Parallel Tensor Network Algorithms" A tensor network is a flexible mathematical framework for efficiently approximating and computing with high-dimensional tensors. Tensor networks appear in a broad variety of scientific applications, ranging from the study of quantum many-body systems to autonomous driving and to...

Project description and tasks This project addresses a fundamental topic in evolution concerning how and why microbes interact in the ways they do. We know that microbes have many possible options, or strategies, regarding what resources they consume to grow. Depending on these choices, pairs of microbes may either compete or cooperate. What actually...

PhD position in Medical Science We are looking for a qualified candidate to embark on a PhD in Medical Science with an orientation towards Neurophysiology (sensorimotor neurophysiology). The position is at the Department of Medical and Translational Biology at Umeå University and is temporary for four years, to start during October 1st 2024 or as...

The Research School in Future Silviculture:Sweden is a country where forests have been and still are of great importance. The use and utilization of the forest is an issue where the balance between forest production and the environment is in focus. Growth in Swedish forests has declined over the past 15 years. In order to both sustainably use and safeguard...

The Department of Diagnostics and Intervention announces a doctoral position in medical science with a focus on the development of new techniques for rehabilitation and functional impairments of injuries to the upper extremity supported by machine learning and neural networks. The position is an initiative within the framework of the research initiative...

PhD position in Radar Remote Sensing of Forest Reference number Department of Forest Resource ManagementThe Department of Forest Resource Management conducts education and research in the areas of forest planning, forest remote sensing, forest inventory and sampling, forest mathematical statistics and landscape studies. The department is also responsible for...

The Research school in Future Silviculture:Sweden is a country where forests have been and still are of great importance. The use and utilization of the forest is an issue where the balance between forest production and the environment is in focus. Growth in Swedish forests has declined over the past 15 years. In order to both sustainably use and safeguard...

We are now opening an Associate Professor position in plant stress responses at the Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University, that is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC). The position will be in close collaboration with IceLab (Integrated Science Lab), Umeå University's interdisciplinary research hub. You will join the centre of excellence –...

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence - Logic and ReasoningCompany: Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP)BackgroundThe department hosts a wide range of expertise in Artificial Intelligence research, particularly focusing on logic- and knowledge-based methods. The goal is to enhance knowledge-based AI competence,...

Research Area The Department of Sociology is looking to hire two PhD students for two distinct research projects: The first project 'Disentangling Discrimination in Europe' involves analyzing survey data to explore the causes and effects of discrimination among various groups. The second project focuses on 'The Nature and Consequences of...

Department of Physics is seeking a PhD student in experimental physics for a project focused on high-resolution optical frequency comb spectroscopy of molecules relevant in astrophysics. The position will be available in fall 2024 (exact start date negotiable) with an application deadline of Jun 10, 2024. Project Description The Optical Frequency Comb...

The Department of Informatics is now looking for a PhD student for a limited-time employment for four years starting in autumn 2024 or as agreed. Assignment The doctoral position is linked to the project "Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media", which has a special focus on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), new media and support for...

Department of Forest Resource ManagementWe are looking for a Research Engineer who would like to establish themselves at our Division of Forest Remote Sensing (FRS) in the long term, with tasks evolving into the support of research in data handling and deployment of computer processes in HPC procedures. We work with developments of remote sensing methods for...

Projects description The 'Ultrafast Nanoscience' group at Umeå University is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in performing research on ultrafast spectroscopy in condensed matter nanosystems. The project interfaces exciting fields of research, including ultrafast science, photonics and magnetism, with an overarching goal to...

Project description and tasks Machine learning ('artificial intelligence') is having an immense impact on both society at large and research especially, and this impact is expected to increase. This boom is driven by so-called deep neural networks, a class of machine learning models proven incredibly powerful, versatile, and capable of solving many machine...

Project description and tasks Our research group at the Nordic Membrane Laboratory, Umeå University, is dedicated to designing and synthesizing innovative materials and methods to advance the field of separation science. In collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe (TME), we are pleased to offer a PhD position focused on developing a novel approach to...

Project Description and TasksOur research group at the Nordic Membrane Laboratory, Umeå University, is dedicated to designing and synthesizing innovative materials and methods to advance the field of separation science. In collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe (TME), we are pleased to offer a PhD position focused on developing a novel approach to recycling...

We are seeking an individual interested in studying plant stress responses through modeling techniques. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or biology, as we aim to connect two successful research environments, IceLab and UPSC.You will be part of IceLab, an interdisciplinary research hub at Umeå University,...

Project description and work tasks The project, which will analyse the contemporary commemoration and contestation of the Holocaust on social media during its anniversaries in English, Swedish and German linguistic settings, is led by Associate Professor Samuel Merrill. The project will also study the role that social media platforms play in these matters...

The Department of Applied Physics and Electronics at Umeå University has about 100 employees, focusing on educational programs in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, construction technology, electronics, and computer technology. The department's research and postgraduate education primarily concentrate on applied physics, energy technology, and...