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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions, with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education and world-leading research across several scientific fields, including the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.

The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this involves conducting research about – and within – a society in transition. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is created.

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The Department of Diagnostics and Intervention is advertising a doctoral position in medical science within the research area of medicine. The employment period is four years, full-time, starting on 2026-09-01 or as agreed.

Those admitted to doctoral studies are part of the faculty-wide doctoral education program at the Faculty of Medicine. The program comprises 25 ECTS credits and is offered in two study paces: 25 ECTS over 8 terms (total 4 years) or over 12 terms (total 6 years), with program start every autumn and spring semester. More information about the program can be found on the faculty's website for doctoral education.

Project Description and Responsibilities

The ARCTIMED project investigates how ambulance and patient transport can be organized during crises and war in the High North, where long distances, climate, and limited resources create specific challenges. The area's strategic location near national borders also implies a risk of rapidly changing care needs and high demands on the capacity and flexibility of the patient transport system. The focus is on efficient resource allocation and alternative transport solutions that can ensure adequate care quality under extreme conditions. The goal is to develop practically usable working methods that strengthen patient safety and system resilience.

The responsibilities include planning and conducting data collection using both qualitative and quantitative methods, including participation in and observation of exercises, as well as work with scenarios and exercise setups. You are responsible for handling, processing, and analyzing collected data, as well as compiling results into scientific articles. You are also expected to present research findings in national and international contexts. Additionally, you will actively contribute to collaboration and activities within ARCTIMED, which is part of the Campus Total Defence Upper Norrland project.

The employment aims at a doctoral degree, and the main task of the doctoral student is to engage in their own doctoral education, which includes participation in research projects as well as doctoral courses, journal clubs, seminars, etc.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to doctoral studies, the applicant must have basic eligibility and specific eligibility as described below, and be assessed as having the ability required to complete the education.

Basic Eligibility

Basic eligibility for doctoral studies is held by those who have completed an advanced level degree, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (HEC), of which at least 60 HEC at the advanced level, or who have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other manner within or outside the country (HF 7 Chapter 39 §).

Specific Eligibility

To be admitted to doctoral studies, the applicant must have necessary knowledge from higher education or equivalent education and/or professional experience assessed in relation to the doctoral education area, as well as necessary language skills in English. Both written and oral skills are required.

Other Qualifications

Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, is required as the work involves collaboration with Swedish actors and data collection in a Swedish context.

Meritorious qualifications include:

• Experience in research and documented ability in scientific writing, preferably in the form of publications
• Experience in participating in or planning collaborative exercises
• Knowledge in prehospital care/ambulance medicine, emergency care, crisis preparedness, and/or total defence
• Experience in collaboration with healthcare operations, regions, and other societal actors

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. You work independently and systematically, have good collaboration and communication skills, and thrive in a research environment that is close to operations and focused on collaboration.

Application

The application should be written in English and include:

• A cover letter explaining why you are applying and why you are suitable for the doctoral position.
• A CV.
• Certified copies of degree certificates, transcripts, and references.
• Copies of the thesis and any publications.
• Contact information for at least two reference persons.

The application must be submitted via our e-recruitment system Varbi and received no later than 2026-06-22.

Terms

Salary according to the established salary scale for doctoral positions.

If a residence permit is required for your stay in Sweden, the university reserves the right to revoke the admission if you are not granted a residence permit, or – if the start date of studies is set – if you cannot present a valid residence permit before the start date of studies. The latest start date for studies is 2026-09-01.

We look forward to receiving your application!