PhD positions in engineering
Find engineering PhD projects covering applied research, systems, materials and technology development.
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Key facts
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 103 open PhD positions in engineering from 18 organizations in 4 countries.
- Open listings
- 103
- Organizations
- 18
- Closing within 30 days
- 85
- State pay or funding
- 103
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Look for the research question, experimental or computational methods, facilities and collaboration partners described in each project.
Open PhD positions in engineering
103 current matching listings
NTNU
Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD Candidate in AI-Assisted Software and Systems Engineering
Due todayPaidComputer Science
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Empirical Software Engineering
Due todayPaidComputer Science
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Nuclear Power Safety
School of Engineering Sciences at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Physics, specialization in Nuclear Engineering The group of Nuclear Power Safety in…
1 day leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Physics · Business and Management
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher in Hardware-Aware AI for Analog and RF Circuits
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 leftPaidComputer Science · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Urban Morphology and Walking for Healthy Urban Planning and Design
Reference number REF 2026-0409 How can urban morphology help us understand pedestrians’ environmental exposure, identify where urban interventions can have the greatest…
1 day leftPaidCivil Engineering · Environmental Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Remote Fault Attacks on Cryptographic Algorithms
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Information and Communication Technology…
2 days leftPaidComputer Science · Artificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in joint optical communications and sensing
Reference number REF 2026-0449 Join us for an exciting and excellent Doctoral student journey to create the future of optical communications and sensing! About us At the…
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Life Sciences
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD in Advanced Testing, Modelling, and Simulation of Composite Materials under High Velocity Impact
3 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Civil Engineering
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral researcher (PhD student) in thin films for electrocatalysis
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…
3 days leftPaidComputer Science · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD on Nanoswitches for Continuous Nucleic Acid Monitoring
3 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position MRI Flow Measurements in Inertial Dense Suspensions
An MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field. A strong foundation in (multiphase) fluid dynamics.…
3 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Social Sciences
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in the Fatigue Performance and Weldability of Next-Generation Structural Steels
You hold an MSc degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. You have a background in structural performance of…
3 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Civil Engineering · Energy
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD TactoChem – Signal Amplification and Processing
A sense of touch allows us to handle objects with fine motor skills and navigate the complexities of everyday life. Robots struggle with even simple tasks, because their…
4 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering · Materials Science
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in experimental fluid mechanics and complex films
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics FLOW is a strong community of researchers…
4 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Medical Sciences · Education
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Ålesund, Norway
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Sea Ice Monitoring
4 days leftPaidCivil Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Control Theory for Self-Designing Digital Twins of Transportation Systems
You will develop a framework for the autonomous design of formal mathematical contracts, based on the system description and functional requirements. This will lead to…
6 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Robotics and Automation · Education
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Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in energy engineering – Model-based analyses of biobased fuels and gas turbines in a sustainable Swedish energy system
Reference number 3982-2026 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…
6 days leftPaidEnergy · Mathematics · Social Sciences
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Gjøvik, Norway
PhD position
Ph.D. Candidate in Reinforcement Learning for Project Scheduling Problems
6 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Civil Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Digital Holography for Metrology
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7 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Developing Magnetic Nanomaterials in the Project "Welding Made Easy"
Colloidal chemical synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (e.g. Mn-Fe ferrite alloys) with tunable switch temperatures Post-synthetic and in-situ surface functionalisation…
7 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Mechanical Engineering · Chemistry
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD on Numerical Modelling of Subsurface Erosion in Dikes and Geothermal Wells
7 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Energy
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Machine Learning
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic…
7 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Robotics and Automation
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Quantum Torsional Resonators
An MSc degree in physics An MSc degree in electrical or mechanical engineering could also be suitable if strongly motivated by experience with quantum mechanics or…
7 days leftPaidPhysics · Mechanical Engineering
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral researcher
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to…
7 days leftPaidComputer Science · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in engineering are currently open?
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 103 open PhD positions in engineering from 18 organizations in 4 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 (48), Sweden (29) and Finland (17).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in engineering?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Electrical Engineering (54), Computer Science (41) and Mechanical Engineering (38).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in engineering?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (21), Aalto University (12) and Eindhoven University of Technology (12).
Are these PhD positions funded?
103 of 103 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. 85 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.