Uppsala University announces a Postdoctoral Position in Automatic Control and Optimal Transport Theory at the Department of Information Technology. This 2-year full-time role focuses on developing theory and algorithms for optimal transport applications in control and signal processing, starting April 2026.
Eligibility for the Postdoctoral position in Automatic Control and Optimal Transport Theory at Uppsala University requires a PhD in Applied Mathematics, Automatic Control, or equivalent, obtained by the employment decision date, with priority for degrees completed within the last three years (extensions for parental leave, sick leave, etc.).
Founded in 1477, Uppsala University stands as Sweden’s oldest and the Nordic region’s first university, evolving from a theology-focused institution into a globally ranked research powerhouse with over 50,000 students and nearly 6,000 researchers.
Established in 1477, Uppsala Universitet (Uppsala University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Uppsala (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Uppsala County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Uppsala Universitet (UU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Uppsala Universitet (UU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 542 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Swedish higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.