Uppsala Research Assistant Scholarship 2026 in Sweden | Fully Funded

Overview

The Uppsala Research Assistant opportunity provides a full-time position within Uppsala University’s Department of Economics in Sweden. Selected participants focus on macroeconomic and AI-related projects, handling large microdata, quantitative programming, and data analysis. The role spans a 9-month duration and is hosted by a prominent department within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Benefits

Gain valuable research experience within a major European research university.
Work directly with large-scale microdata and advanced quantitative methods.
Build exposure to research involving artificial intelligence, microsimulation, macroeconomics, and structural economic change.
Collaborate within an international environment with researchers and external government agencies.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a strong quantitative focus in fields such as Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
Must possess programming experience, such as proficiency in Python or a comparable programming language.
Strong spoken and written English skills are mandatory.
Demonstrate strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to analytical work.
A master’s degree or current enrolment in a quantitative master’s programme, experience with large datasets (microdata), and knowledge of Swedish are considered additional advantages.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a complete application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system, referencing vacancy number UFV-PA 2026/2529. Required application materials include:

A current CV.
A personal letter explaining the candidate’s suitability for the position.
A degree certificate or documentation demonstrating equivalent qualifications.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted before 8 September 2026.

Overview

Benefits

Gain valuable research experience within a major European research university.

Work directly with large-scale microdata and advanced quantitative methods.

Build exposure to research involving artificial intelligence, microsimulation, macroeconomics, and structural economic change.

Collaborate within an international environment with researchers and external government agencies.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a strong quantitative focus in fields such as Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline.

Must possess programming experience, such as proficiency in Python or a comparable programming language.

Strong spoken and written English skills are mandatory.

Demonstrate strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to analytical work.

A master’s degree or current enrolment in a quantitative master’s programme, experience with large datasets (microdata), and knowledge of Swedish are considered additional advantages.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a complete application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system, referencing vacancy number UFV-PA 2026/2529. Required application materials include:

A current CV.

A personal letter explaining the candidate’s suitability for the position.

A degree certificate or documentation demonstrating equivalent qualifications.