Umeå University Postdoctoral Scholarship in Statistics 2027

Umeå University in Sweden is offering a postdoctoral scholarship in statistics for researchers with a background in mathematics, statistics or computer science.

Who can apply

The call is open to applicants internationally. The official page sets no nationality requirement and accepts a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree, so a doctorate earned outside Sweden can qualify. Applicants need good written and spoken English.

What the scholarship offers

The scholarship runs for 24 months of postdoctoral research at Umeå University. It is based in Sweden and is not a remote position. The official page does not state the amount of the scholarship, so ask the university about it before you accept an offer.

Deadline

Apply by 4 November 2026. Aim to submit a few days early rather than on the last day.

Before you apply

Check that your doctoral field fits statistics, mathematics or computer science, and prepare your documents in English. Read the full call on the official Umeå University page for the list of documents it asks for. Plan the practical side of a two-year move to Sweden early, including housing and travel documents.