PhD Positions in Chemistry
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 33 open PhD positions in Chemistry from 15 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 33
- Organizations
- 15
- Closing within 30 days
- 27
- State pay or funding
- 33
Before you apply
Read the full project description on the official vacancy page, check eligibility and the required documents, and contact the named supervisor with specific questions well before the deadline.
Open PhD positions in Chemistry
33 current matching listings
University of Helsinki
Doctoral researcher in Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry
Helsinki, Finland
The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Surface engineering of electrodes for flow batteries
Stockholm, Sweden
School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Chemical Science and Engineering Flow batteries are an…
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Linkoping University
PhD student in Materials Physics
Linkoping, Sweden
Reference number IFM-2026-00318 We have the power of over 50,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Building Materials
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4229-2026 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 a strong,…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Characterization of electrochemical interfaces
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health Project description Third-cycle subject: Chemistry This PhD project…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Neuronics
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health Project description Third-cycle subject: Technology and health AI-Driven…
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University of Oslo
Phd Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry
Oslo, Norway
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University of Amsterdam
Three PhD positions in Homogeneous Catalysis and Photochemical conversions
Amsterdam, Netherlands
232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January; multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre; multiple…
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Linkoping University
PhD student in in theoretical ecology
Linkoping, Sweden
Reference number IFM-2026-00367 We have the power of over 50,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping…
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Linkoping University
PhD student in theoretical ecology
Linkoping, Sweden
Reference number IFM-2026-00366 We have the power of over 50,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in in physical oceanography
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/691 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and…
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University of Oslo
PhD Research Fellow in Soft Matter
Oslo, Norway
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Light-Driven Synthesis and Recycling of Bio-Based Polymers
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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University of Amsterdam
PhD Position Effective barriers against rising damp
Amsterdam, Netherlands
the Rheological changes of the product during polycondensation Reaction and aging in quasi-2D micromodels of porous media designed in the lab. Results will bring valuable…
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD position: New Synthetic Methods for Prodrug Activation
Wageningen, Netherlands
you will contribute to the development of new synthetic methods and catalytic tools that enable the controlled activation of prodrugs under physiological conditions. A key aspect…
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Umea University
PhD position in Chemistry, with a specialization in Biophysical Chemistry
Umeå, Sweden
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600 employees. The…
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University of Groningen
Three PhD positions in ML-guided directed evolution
Groningen, Netherlands
Are you passionate about combining the directed evolution of diverse biomolecules with deep learning approaches and contributing to the development of better (bio)catalysts and…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD in Spectroscopy of Smart Self-Sealing Materials
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Synthesize and characterize porous MOFs and MOF thin films, including tailoring pore and surface chemistry and loading selected peptides into the materials. Develop and run in situ…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Developing Magnetic Nanomaterials in the Project "Welding Made Easy"
Delft, Netherlands
Colloidal chemical synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (e.g. Mn-Fe ferrite alloys) with tunable switch temperatures Post-synthetic and in-situ surface functionalisation to achieve…
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Umea University
PhD student in Medical Science – Oral Microbiome Eco-Mechanics
Umeå, Sweden
Umeå University, Faculty Office of Medicine Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600 employees. The…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD in Multiscale Modeling of Smart Self-Sealing Materials
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Use coarse-grained and atomistic simulations to understand the interactions between peptides and surfaces, including MOFs, and unravel the physical mechanisms of their aggregation…
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University of Helsinki
POSTDOCTORAL OR DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN PHOTOCATALYTIC RADICAL CHEMISTRY
Helsinki, Finland
The University of Helsinki, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a postdoctoral or doctoral researcher position in photocatalytic radical chemistry at the newly…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in Battery Recycling
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0421 Do you want to contribute to the transition towards a circular battery value chain and increased resource security? We are seeking a highly motivated…
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University of Gothenburg
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Multimodal profiling of cellular function
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number PAR 2026/741 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Chemistry are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 33 open PhD positions in Chemistry from 15 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 Chemistry?
The countries with the most open listings are Sweden (17), Netherlands (9) and Finland (5).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Chemistry?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Chemistry (33), Materials Science (12) and Physics (12).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Chemistry?
The organizations with the most open listings are Linkoping University (5), Umea University (5) and University of Amsterdam (4).
Are these PhD positions funded?
33 of 33 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. 27 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.