Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Freshwater Ecology in Sweden
Positions in freshwater ecology in sweden
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in freshwater ecology in Sweden include Uppsala University and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Uppsala University
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Sweden
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Posted Yesterday
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Uppsala University is inviting applications for a full-time PhD student position in Limnology, based in the Department of Ecology and Genetics within the Limnology program in Uppsala, Sweden. The project focuses on modelling phytoplankton succession in lakes and understanding how lake communities respond to climate warming, eutrophication, extreme weather events, and other environmental changes. The doctoral researcher will use process-based biogeochemical and dynamical models, data handling, st...
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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Posted Yesterday
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Sweden
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4 days ago
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is offering a full-time, four-year PhD position in Biology , specializing in aquatic ecology , at the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua). The position is based in Drottningholm, Stockholm, Sweden, with fieldwork mainly in the Kävlingeån river in southern Sweden and at trap-and-transport fishing sites. The doctoral project focuses on conservation and management methods for critically endangered anguillid eels. It will investigate how t...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
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4 days ago
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Sweden
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2 weeks ago
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in aerosol emissions from streams at the Department of Forest Ecology and Management in Umeå, Sweden . The project sits at the interface of atmospheric sciences , aquatic sciences , physics , and environmental engineering . The successful candidate will investigate whether and how streams emit aerosols to the atmosphere, with a focus on air–water exchange processes, bubble bursting, ice-nucleating...
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Biology
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2 weeks ago
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Living costs in Sweden
Estimated costs in Sweden.
MonthlyYearly | Sweden |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | kr6.3k $600/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | kr6.3k $600/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | kr25.2k $2,400/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | kr56.7k $5,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Universidad de Murcia
Spain
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Watershed Management
Ecohydrology
Geomorphology
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Kansas
United States
Research Interests
Agronomy
Crop Science
Agriculture
Soil Ecology
Crop Yield
Department of Forest Ecology and Management Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Umeå Sweden
Sweden
Research Interests
Hydrology
Ecology
Boreal Ecology
Freshwater Ecology
Drought Tolerance
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Professor
Umea University
Sweden
Research Interests
Ecology
Marine Biology
Freshwater Ecology
Biogeochemistry
Boreal Ecology
Professor of Environmental Assessment, Aquatic Biodiversity
Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet
Sweden
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Freshwater Ecology
Boreal Ecology
Landscape Ecology
Department of Ecology and Genetics Uppsala University Uppsala Sweden
Sweden
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Marine Biology
Freshwater Ecology
Environmental Microbiology
Biogeochemistry
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.