PhD positions in engineering
Find engineering PhD projects covering applied research, systems, materials and technology development.
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As of 22 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 68 open PhD positions in engineering from 20 organizations in 5 countries.
- Open listings
- 68
- Organizations
- 20
- Closing within 30 days
- 61
- State pay or funding
- 68
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Open PhD positions in engineering
68 current matching listings
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Thermal Sensors based on Sigma-Delta Modulation
You hold an MSc degree in Electrical Engineering. You are an experienced chip designer. You have strong knowledge of analog and sensor-based systems. You can…
Due todayPaidElectrical Engineering · Education · Media and Communication
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Circular silicon and silicon carbide for additive manufacturing
PhD opportunity at University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands. Circular silicon and silicon carbide for additive manufacturing.
Due todayPaidMechanical Engineering
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Indirect combustion noise; Fluid Mechanics; CFD; Aeroacoustics
PhD opportunity at University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands. Indirect combustion noise; Fluid Mechanics; CFD; Aeroacoustics.
1 day leftPaidMechanical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Chaotic Sampling for Secure and Sustainable Networked Control Systems
An MSc degree in systems & control, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, theoretical computer science, or a closely related…
1 day leftPaidRobotics and Automation
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Automatic Control with focus on Datacenter Control
Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff…
1 day leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Mathematics
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Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
PhD position
PhD in Reinforcement Learning
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research…
1 day leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Business and Management
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Clinical cell manufacturing
Do you want to contribute to better health for all? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers…
1 day leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Medical Sciences
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in ‘Experiments and Diagnostics of Iron Electrodeposition’
PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands. ‘Experiments and Diagnostics of Iron Electrodeposition’.
1 day leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Chemistry · Physics
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Trustworthy LLM-Enabled Ecosystems: From Requirements to Architecture
PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands. Trustworthy LLM-Enabled Ecosystems: From Requirements to Architecture.
2 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Business and Management · Humanities
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in High-Frequency Transformer Design and Partial Discharge Modeling for Data Centers
PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands. High-Frequency Transformer Design and Partial Discharge Modeling for Data Centers.
3 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Energy
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Continuum Two-Phase Flow Modelling of Piping in Dikes
Develop continuum-based two-phase models to predict internal erosion and pipe progression in clay-sand layered dikes. Derive constitutive modelling approaches from…
3 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Physics
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in CO2 Desublimation for Cryogenic Carbon Capture
design, commission and operate a test setup for controlled CO₂ desublimation experiments; perform experiments with CO₂ containing gas mixtures at low temperatures; use…
3 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Physics
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Wageningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Replacing Chemicals with Electricity: Engineering Local pH Environments
investigate how electrically induced local pH environments develop in electrochemical systems; develop theoretical and computational models to predict local pH conditions…
4 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Grimstad, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Learning-based Control of Autonomous Robot Manipulation
PhD opportunity at University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway. Learning-based Control of Autonomous Robot Manipulation.
6 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Data-Driven Distributed Game Theory
Analyze the complexity of relevant structured classes of distributed game equilibrium problems. Develop data-driven decomposition methods for structured game equilibrium…
8 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Mathematics
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Linkoping, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Mixed Ionic–Electronic Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting
Reference number LiU-2026-03809 We are now looking to appoint a PhD student in Mixed Ionic–Electronic Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting, placed at the Department of…
8 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Chemistry
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Robotic manipulation of deformable objects
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Computer Science The PhD student will…
8 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation
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Sønderborg, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Responsible AI in Software Engineering Education
The Center for Industrial Software (CIS) at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Institute, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a three-year PhD position in…
8 days leftPaidComputer Science · Education
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Uppsala, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Large electrical machines and grid stability for clean energy transition
Uppsala University, Department of Electrical Engineering Electrification and digitalisation are among the major areas for the future transition to sustainable societies.…
8 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Energy · Physics
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Materials development for electrically-driven water treatment processes
In the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG), we are looking for a talented and motivated PhD student for the development and evaluation of advanced…
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
PhD in Chemical Engineering
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research…
8 days leftPaidBusiness and Management
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Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Regenerative and Circular Manufacturing
Reference number REF 2026-0439 How can manufacturing systems generate a net-positive impact on the planet? How can we move from “doing less bad” to “doing more good”?…
9 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and AI
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics Within EU doctoral network FairCFD, this…
9 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering
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Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Cyber-Physical Systems – additive manufacturing and packaging for chiplet-based electronics
Reference number 4728-2026 Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? As a doctoral student with us, you will work closely with leading researchers in…
9 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in engineering are currently open?
As of 22 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 68 open PhD positions in engineering from 20 organizations in 5 countries. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which countries have the most open PhD positions in engineering?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (32), Sweden (18) and Denmark (11).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in engineering?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Electrical Engineering (24), Mechanical Engineering (22) and Physics (14).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in engineering?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (16), Technical University of Denmark (9) and Eindhoven University of Technology (7).
Are these PhD positions funded?
68 of 68 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 61 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.