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PhD Opportunities in Environmental Sustainability in Sweden

Phd Positions in environmental sustainability in sweden

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Universities with open PhD positions in environmental sustainability in Sweden include Luleå University of Technology, Linköping University and Linnaeus University.

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Luleå University of Technology

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This PhD position in VA-teknik at Luleå University of Technology is part of a research environment focused on urban water systems, especially stormwater and wastewater. The project aims to improve the maintenance of urban stormwater facilities such as gullies and retention ponds by developing a data-driven understanding of sediment accumulation and facility performance. The doctoral researcher will work with long-term monitoring data collected using high-resolution sensors, capturing sediment dy...

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Predictive Modeling
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4 days ago

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Linköping University

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This doctoral position is based at Linköping University within the Department of Management and Engineering and the Centre for Business Model Innovation (CBMI). The project examines niche-based market strategies and how firms can develop new strategies, business models, ecosystems, and offerings that support long-term success. The research context focuses on companies operating in specialised market niches, including so-called hidden champions that are market-leading and global within their segm...

Ecology
Artificial Intelligence
Business
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5 days ago

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Paul Christakopoulos

Luleå University of Technology

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This PhD opening is part of the research group in Biochemical Process Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering. The group works in an international research environment and has around 30 staff members, with activities that continue to expand in industrial biotechnology and biomass-related research. The project focuses on new methods for valorising aquatic biomass to support ecosystem-friendly resource use. The ...

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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5 days ago

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Linnaeus University

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Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden, invites applications for a full-time, fully funded PhD position in Business Administration with a specialisation in Management Control. The doctoral student will conduct research and complete a thesis on management control, potentially examining how different forms of control affect individuals and organisations and how control changes in response to reforms or shifts in the external environment. Research may involve businesses, public-sector organisations, ...

Entrepreneurship
Business Administration
Accounting
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2 weeks ago

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Chalmers University of Technology

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Chalmers University of Technology is hiring a Doctoral student in Materials Science to work on the predictive design of 3D-shaped products from pulp fibres , with the broader aim of replacing fossil-based plastics with sustainable, bio-based alternatives. The project is led by Prof. Anette Larsson in close collaboration with Prof. Eva Malmström Jonsson and Prof. Diana Bernin within the FibRe Competence Centre . The research sits at the intersection of materials science , sustainability , and bio...

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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3 weeks ago

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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PhD position in biomass resources from sustainable cropping systems at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) , Department of Biosystems and Technology, based at Alnarp, Sweden . The doctoral project focuses on using agricultural crop biomass for biogas in synergy with sustainable cropping systems. The research will examine crop yields, crop nutrient dynamics, biomass removal scenarios, nutrient redistribution via digestates, and the balance between energy, nutrients, food provisi...

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
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1 month ago

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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PhD position in Horticultural Science at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) , Department of Biosystems and Technology, in Alnarp, Sweden . The doctoral project is titled “Valorization and Risk Assessment of Anaerobic Digestates for Sustainable Horticultural Production” . It focuses on circular food and energy systems, with particular attention to the use of anaerobic digestate from biogas production as a resource for horticulture. The project will study the occurrence and fate...

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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1 month ago

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is advertising a PhD student position in agricultural bioeconomy systems at the Department of Biosystems and Technology , based at Alnarp, Sweden . The doctoral project is titled Sustainable utilisation of agricultural green biomass in integrated protein and biogas systems . The project sits at the intersection of agriculture , environmental science , bioenergy , biogas , biorefinery systems , GIS , systems analysis , scenario modelling , and sus...

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Chemical Engineering
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1 month ago

Living costs in Sweden

Estimated costs in Sweden.

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Sweden

Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

kr6.3k

$600/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

kr6.3k

$600/yr

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

kr25.2k

$2,400/yr

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University Accommodation

On-campus student housing per year

kr56.7k

$5,400/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

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Lund University

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Sweden

Research Interests

Biochemical Engineering

Petrochemical Engineering

Nanofiltration

Membrane Technology

Phd Studentship In: A Simple Approach To Tailoring Biofilms For Effective Removal Of Micropollutants During Wastewater Treatment

Assistant professor (biträdande universitetslektor)

Uppsala University

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Sweden

Research Interests

Conservation Biology

Ecology

Molecular Ecology

Biodiversity

Natural History

Senior Researcher/Lecturer

University of Gaevle

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Sweden

Research Interests

Energy Engineering

Condensed Matter Physics

Heat Transfer

Solar Thermal

Thermal Engineering

Professors you could contact

Professor

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Sweden

Research Interests

Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Politics

Urban Ecology

Environmental Governance

Green Infrastructure

Associate Professor

Karlstad University

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Sweden

Research Interests

Educational Psychology

Environmental Sustainability

Action Research

Sustainable Development

Participatory Action Research

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Stockholm University

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Sweden

Research Interests

Ecology

Conservation Biology

Ecosystem Management

Ecosystem Dynamics

Landscape Ecology

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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.

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