Umeå University welcomes applications for postdoctoral research positions centered on brain plasticity and aging. Successful applicants will engage in advanced imaging research within a collaborative, world-class scientific environment.
Eligibility requires applicants to hold a relevant Ph.D. degree and demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, preferably with experience in brain imaging techniques such as MRI or PET. Candidates must be proficient in academic English and ideally have completed their doctoral studies within the past three years, with exceptions allowed for special circumstances.
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s leading research institutions, known for its strong commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-quality education. Located in northern Sweden, the university offers a vibrant academic environment with advanced research facilities, including world-class centers for neuroscience, medicine, and technology.
Founded in 1965, Umeå universitet (Umeå University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Umeå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vasterbotten County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Örnsköldsvik, Skellefteå. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Umeå universitet (UmU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Umeå universitet (UmU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.