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Job opportunities
Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the city centre of Malmö. We are looking for people who share our values of widening participation in higher education, promoting sustainability and working towards social equality. Our International Staff Support provide help and guidance to all international candidates, guests and employees. We look forward to receiving your application!
Current vacancies
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Doctoral student in Biomedical Science Focused on Bicontinuous cubic liquid crystals as potential matrices for non-invasive topical sampling of endogenous biomarker.
Fakulteten för Hälsa och samhälle / Department of Biomedical Science
Last day to apply: 10 September 2022
Published: 12 August 2022 -
Doctoral student in Biomedical Science, focused on Molecular Studies of Vitamin Effects on the Skin Organ
Fakulteten för Hälsa och samhälle / Department of Biomedical Science
Last day to apply: 10 September 2022
Published: 12 August 2022 -
Doctoral student in media and communication
Faculty of culture and society / School of Arts and Communication
Last day to apply: 22 August 2022
Published: 24 July 2022 -
Doctoral student in Interaction Design
Faculty of culture and society / School of Arts and Communication
Last day to apply: 22 August 2022
Published: 24 July 2022 -
Senior lecturer in in pharmaceutical physical chemistry with focus on soft matter and biological interfaces
Fakulteten för Hälsa och samhälle / Department of Biomedical Science
Last day to apply: 15 September 2022
Published: 01 July 2022 -
Doctoral student in computer science: Smart buildings
Faculty of technology and society / .
Last day to apply: 15 August 2022
Published: 30 June 2022 -
Doctoral student in computer science: Energy systems
Faculty of technology and society / .
Last day to apply: 15 August 2022
Published: 30 June 2022 -
Postdoctoral Researcher in digitalization
Faculty of technology and society / .
Last day to apply: 15 August 2022
Published: 30 June 2022 -
Doctoral student in computer science: Machine Learning
Faculty of technology and society / .
Last day to apply: 15 August 2022
Published: 30 June 2022 -
Doctoral student in computer science: Digital health
Faculty of technology and society / .
Last day to apply: 15 August 2022
Published: 29 June 2022 -
Associate Senior Lecturer in biomedical science with a focus on clinical chemistry and histopathology/immunohistochemistry
Fakulteten för Hälsa och samhälle / Department of Biomedical Science
Last day to apply: 20 August 2022
Published: 24 June 2022 -
Senior lecturer in Media Technology
Faculty of technology and society / .
Last day to apply: 28 August 2022
Published: 15 June 2022 -
Professor in Sports Pedagogy
Faculty of education and socciety / Department of Sport Science - Sport and Leisure
Last day to apply: 15 August 2022
Published: 17 May 2022
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- Fill in the application on the registration page and submit your supporting documents.
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Malmö University is a public authority, which means that members of the public have the right to obtain official documents upon request, including your application and any other documents related to the recruitment. If you have a protected identity, make one of the contacts on the job listing aware in order to get more information on how to proceed.
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Working for Malmö University
As a Malmö University employee, you are working for a public authority, which means that you are covered by a number of benefits, terms and conditions:
- your salary is set individually
- you have more than the statutory five weeks of annual leave (the number of weeks you get depends on your age)
- your employer will complement your statutory allowance if you are on parental leave
- the public are your employers
- your work is governed by laws which ensure openness and transparency within the organisation.
HR Excellence in Research Award
Application for EU's HR Excellence in Research Award
Application for EU's HR Excellence in Research AwardMalmö University strives to be an internationally attractive employer and to increase our researchers' opportunities to find funding. Obtaining the EU's HR Excellence in Research award is an important step, and the University is aiming for certification during 2022.
Living and working in Sweden
Sweden is known for its many benefits, especially when it comes to working life. Balance between work and private life is a reality in Sweden and you will be abe to spend a lot of time with family and friends and to explore our country and the rest of Europe on weekends and holidays.
In Sweden, it's possible to combine career with family life. Sweden offers generous parental leave for both parents, pre-school, after-school services, child allowances and many other benefits. Pre-school is subsidised and does not involve any major costs and most of our schools and universities are also free of charge.
Living and working in Sweden
This is Sweden

Are you curious about Sweden and want to know more about life in Sweden and why you should pack your things and move here? At Sweden´s official website you will find answers to all your questions, even the ones you didn´t know you had. There is also a short list of 10 things you need to take care of before you move to our corner of the world.
Welcome to Malmö

Malmö is the third biggest city in Sweden and a natural hub for people and cultures from worldwide. In Malmö you can enjoy swimming in the ocean and fine dining as well as a vibrant cultural scene and lots of outdoor activities for all ages. Via the Öresund Bridge, you reach Copenhagen in a few minutes.
Working in Sweden

Sweden ranks among the world’s most innovative nations and investment in research is among the highest in the world in relation to GDP. The government invests heavily in education, research and development. Do you need even more reasons to come and work with research and education in Sweden? Please visit the site Working in Sweden.
International Staff Support
If you join us here at Malmö University, International Staff Support will make your move as smooth as possible by helping and guiding you through all steps in the process. Sweden is a welcoming place, and we at Malmö University will do everything we can to make sure you feel it even before your arrival. Do not hesitate to contact International Staff Support if you have any questions.
Malmö University is a EURAXESS Centre
EURAXESS serves as an arena for the European Research Area, facilitating researcher mobility in and beyond Europe, supporting career development, translating policies into everyday working practice and promoting transnational academic collaboration and standards.
Malmö University is part of the network as a EURAXESS Centre, providing local information, practical advice and support to its researchers, units and departments. You can contact International Staff Support for more information. All services are free of charge.
EURAXESS for researchers
The EURAXESS Europe web portal is a platform for global engagement of researchers, universities, entrepreneurs and businesses. The Swedish web portal complements the information with more job search and funding opportunities, information on national regulations and procedures, as well as country-specific administrative and cultural issues.
As a researcher, you can
- search for research jobs, fellowships, funding opportunities and personalised assistance
- register for free and upload your CV to the database
- enhance your career development
- find practical information about living and working in European countries
- find a list of EURAXESS Centres
- access EURAXESS Worldwide.
Find out more on the EURAXESS web portals:
Visit the European portal
Visit the Swedish portal
Professional development
We encourage all our employees to develop professionally and as individuals. Offering a range of courses, for instance on leadership and teaching in higher education, we strive to allow staff to realise their potential and utilise their competences to the fullest.
Staff members in all positions are offered opportunities for international exchange and to collaborate with colleagues abroad.
It is important to us that Malmö University is a workplace free from discrimination, victimisation and harassment. Employees and managers have a shared responsibility to strive for a work climate in which everyone experiences participation, security and mutual trust.
Presentation video of Malmö University
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