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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Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Thermomechanical fatigue of textile composites
Reference number REF 2026-0482 About us The PhD position is placed at the Division of Computational Mechanics and Materials Engineering. We foster an inclusive, friendly,…
15 days leftPaidMaterials Science
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in-Operando Neuromorphic OptoElectronics
PhD opportunity at University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands. PhD in-Operando Neuromorphic OptoElectronics.
17 days leftPaidComputer Science · Electrical Engineering · Materials Science
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Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Operational Analysis and Assessment of New Aircraft Concepts
Characterise how new aircraft types differ in performance from current traffic, and what this means for separation and procedure design. Quantify the relation between…
17 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Mechanical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Diffractive Electron Imaging of Surfaces
An MSc degree, or equivalent, in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, computer science, or a closely related…
17 days leftPaidComputer Science · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Biomedical Engineering specializing in engineering acoustics
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Dep. of Biomedical Engineering Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top…
18 days leftPaidLife Sciences
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Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Coastal Engineering (Wave-Vegetation Interaction)
How can coastal vegetation help protect our coastlines from waves and flooding? Understanding how waves interact with vegetation is key to exploring its potential for…
19 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Environmental Sciences
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Acoustic Performance of Timber Structure Connections
PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands. Acoustic Performance of Timber Structure Connections.
19 days leftPaidCivil Engineering · Medical Sciences
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Natural Building Skins for Heat Resilience
You hold an MSc in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering or a related field. You have a strong interest in human perception, building physics,…
20 days leftPaidCivil Engineering · Physics · Media and Communication
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Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
PhD position
PhD in Virtual Torque Sensing for Maritime Powertrains
Application closes on Unit Job category The School of Engineering drives science and innovation in industrial and built environment technologies. We are committed to…
20 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Education
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Indoor Thermal Natural Variation for Heat Resilience
You hold an MSc in architecture, architectural engineering, meteorology or atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences, or civil engineering. You have a strong interest…
20 days leftPaidCivil Engineering · Media and Communication · Environmental Sciences
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Spatiotemporal Integrated Metamaterials
PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands. Spatiotemporal Integrated Metamaterials.
23 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Physics · Media and Communication
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Dynamic Metasurfaces for Spacetime-Engineered Light
PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands. Dynamic Metasurfaces for Spacetime-Engineered Light.
23 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Physics
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Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Engineering of Quantum Light Sources and System Architecture for Photonic Quantum Computing
The Quantum Light Sources Group at DTU Electro is seeking candidates for PhD Scholarships in the field of design, simulation and optical characterization of highly…
24 days leftPaidComputer Science · Physics
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Uppsala, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Signal Processing
Uppsala University, Department of Electrical Engineering Electrification and digitalisation are among the largest areas for the future in the conversion to sustainable…
39 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering
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Ballerup, Denmark
PhD position
PhD in Data-driven Design and Analysis of Architected Materials
DTU Engineering Technology is offering a 3-year PhD position on data-driven design and analysis of architected materials. Cellular architected materials, such as regular…
43 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Computer Science with focus on AI engineering
Lund University, LTH, Department of Computer Science Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has…
54 days leftPaidComputer Science
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in IC Design group
PhD opportunity at University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands. IC Design group.
70 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Education
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Tampere, Finland
PhD position
PhD in Integrated Circuits for Array Transceivers
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
71 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Education · Media and Communication
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Electrical Engineering focusing on Cybersecurity
Lund University, LTH, Electrical and Information Technology Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The…
191 days leftPaidComputer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD in Electrical Engineering focusing on Applied Cryptography and Privacy
Lund University, LTH, Electrical and Information Technology Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The…
191 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering
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