PhD positions in engineering

Find engineering PhD projects covering applied research, systems, materials and technology development.

Listings updated 22 October 2026

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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

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University of Twente
Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling
PhD opportunity at University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands. Multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling.
9 days leftPaid
Mechanical Engineering
Apply by 31 Oct 2026View
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Experimental Validation of Wind Farm Flow Control
An MSc. degree in systems and control, fluid dynamics wind energy, aeroelastics, mechatronics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a related field. The…
9 days leftPaid
Robotics and Automation · Mechanical Engineering · Mathematics
Apply by 31 Oct 2026View
Technical University of Denmark
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Computational Molecular Design
If you are interested about establishing your career in an interdisciplinary area related to chemical engineering, novel materials design and advanced computational…
9 days leftPaid
Artificial Intelligence · Mechanical Engineering · Physics
Apply by 31 Oct 2026View
Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD In Materials and Mechanics for Advanced Ceramic-based Protection Systems | Cera-Shield
PhD 1: Development of advanced ceramic microstructures – mostly experimental PhD 2: Modeling and optimization of ceramic–composite systems – mostly numerical PhD 3:…
9 days leftPaid
Mechanical Engineering
Apply by 31 Oct 2026View
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Semiconductor Quantum Computing
Motivational letter You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.…
9 days leftPaid
Computer Science · Electrical Engineering · Physics
Apply by 31 Oct 2026View
Tampere University
Tampere, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher (soft robotics)
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
10 days leftPaid
Robotics and Automation
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
University of Turku
Turku, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral researcher / Project Researcher in Soft Robotics
The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university, hosting a vibrant community of 25,000 students and employees from over 100 different…
10 days leftPaid
Robotics and Automation
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Technical University of Denmark
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Development of Cement-Free Living Building Materials for Sustainable Construction
Do you want to launch your scientific career by developing the next generation of living building materials for sustainable construction? Join DTU Construct as PhD…
10 days leftPaid
Civil Engineering
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Game-Theoretic Methods for Multi-Agent Autonomous Systems
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Electrical Engineering Autonomous…
10 days leftPaid
Robotics and Automation
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
University of Southern Denmark
Odense M, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Reversible Programming for Energy Efficient Cyber-Physical Systems
The SDU Drone Center, part of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a 3-year PhD position on reversible…
10 days leftPaid
Computer Science · Robotics and Automation
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Technical University of Denmark
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Silicon Optomechanics and Light-Matter Interaction at the Deep Nanoscale
Is academically curious and thinks deeply and creatively Takes responsibility for the progress and quality of the project. Communicates well in both written and spoken…
10 days leftPaid
Electrical Engineering · Physics
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Twin Transition of Infrastructure: Ecosystem Orchestration
A master’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, project management, business administration, information systems, innovation studies or a related field.…
10 days leftPaid
Computer Science · Civil Engineering · Business and Management
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in AI-assisted reverse engineering of integrated circuits (1 FTE)
The Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence Research Center at Tilburg University hosts the Secure Hardware Intelligence Extraction and Logic Deconstruction (SHIELD)…
10 days leftPaid
Artificial Intelligence · Data Science · Electrical Engineering
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in 6G resilience planning
Motivational letter Copies of your BSc and MSc degrees and transcripts. You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not…
10 days leftPaid
Computer Science · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Technical University of Denmark
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Moiré and Patterned 2D Materials for Bandgap Engineering
If you want to design the electronic properties of a material rather than simply measure them, this PhD puts the tools in your hands. When two-dimensional crystals are…
10 days leftPaid
Physics
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in 6G-Native Distributed Intelligence for Physical AI
Motivational letter Copies of your BSc and MSc degrees and transcripts. You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not…
10 days leftPaid
Computer Science · Electrical Engineering · Media and Communication
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Secure multi-stakeholder 6G orchestration
Motivational letter Copies of your BSc and MSc degrees and transcripts. You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not…
10 days leftPaid
Electrical Engineering · Business and Management · Social Sciences
Apply by 1 Nov 2026View
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Foil Drone
Advanced Multi-Body Dynamics & Control: Deepen and expand simulation models linking the aerial vehicle to the submerged hydrofoil via a flexible tether. Refine…
11 days leftPaid
Mechanical Engineering · Mathematics
Apply by 2 Nov 2026View
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Electrical engineering with focus on power system adequacy
Uppsala University, Department of Electrical Engineering Electrification and digitalisation are among the major areas for the future transition to sustainable societies.…
11 days leftPaid
Electrical Engineering
Apply by 2 Nov 2026View
Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, focus on clouds in the atmospheric boundary layer
The Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University (MISU) conducts research and education spanning the atmosphere, ocean and physical climate sciences. MISU offers…
12 days leftPaid
Computer Science · Mechanical Engineering · Education
Apply by 3 Nov 2026View
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Ocean - Sea Ice Interactions
Master's degree in Earth sciences, oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering. Demonstrated research experience in climate, oceanography, the cryosphere,…
12 days leftPaid
Mechanical Engineering · Physics · Mathematics
Apply by 3 Nov 2026View
Technical University of Denmark
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Reality Capture for Digital Twinning of Built Structures
A letter motivating the application (cover letter) Curriculum vitae Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
12 days leftPaid
Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Civil Engineering
Apply by 3 Nov 2026View
Technical University of Denmark
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Situational Awareness for Resilient Operation of Distribution Grids
Power system engineering and optimization Data science Programming tools such as Python Power system simulation such as PandaPower, PowerFactory Excellent use of English…
13 days leftPaid
Data Science · Electrical Engineering · Mathematics
Apply by 4 Nov 2026View
Lund University
Ljungbyhed, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Risk and Safety of Heterogeneous Swarm Systems
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Aviation and Aeronautical Sciences Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top…
14 days leftPaid
Robotics and Automation
Apply by 5 Nov 2026View

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