Umea University International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Virology, Sweden

  •  Fellowship
  •  01-Jul-2022
  •   Sweden
  • $$  Research fund

The Department of Clinical Microbiology is looking for applicants to apply for the International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Virology at Umea University. Applications for this scholarship can be made for the academic year 2022-2023.

The educational programme is open to students from all around the world who are going to enrol in the postdoctoral degree at Umea University. The scholarship is time-limited for 2 years.

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Umea University International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Virology, Sweden 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Postdoctoral degree in virology
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicant must have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. The candidate should hold an MS and PhD in either cell or molecular biology or related disciplines. Experience in virology or in glycobiology is a strong asset but not a necessity. Priority will be given to applicants who graduated within three years before the application deadline. The eligibility requirement shall be fulfilled before the postdoc fellowship is initiated.
  • You should have experience with any of the following:
  • Extensive experience with fluorescence microscopy to look at cellular uptake or secretory pathways. Experience within virology in this context is additional merit but not a must.
  • Cloning, genetic engineering and establishing stable cell lines. Experience with the expression of fluorescent fusion proteins for microscopy experiments is a strong asset.
  • Glycobiology. Experience with protein-carbohydrate interactions or experience within virology is an additional merit.
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Offered Benefits

Umea University will provide research fund to high-achieving students for the academic year 2022-2023.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To take part in this educational program, seekers are advised to be registered as a PhD degree student before the application deadline. After being accepted, claimants can send their award applications with reference number FS 2.1.6-934-22, both in the file name and in the subject field of the email, to
  • Supporting Documents: Must attach a brief description of research interests and reasons why you are interested in the scholarship.
  • CV with publication list
  • Diplomas from doctoral studies and other relevant degrees
  • Contact information for two reference persons
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, seekers are needed to hold their bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates with good academic grades in the relevant subject area.
  • Language Requirements: If English isn’t your first language, they have a range of courses to help you improve your English language skills.
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