PhD Positions in Civil Engineering
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 14 open PhD positions in Civil Engineering from 8 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 14
- Organizations
- 8
- Closing within 30 days
- 12
- State pay or funding
- 14
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 Civil Engineering
14 current matching listings
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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Utrecht University
PhD position on Modelling of turbidity current fluxes in submarine canyons
Utrecht, Netherlands
perform scaled-down laboratory experiments that will reveal the physical mechanisms of transport and burial of microplastics and POC in currents down submarine canyons; incorporate…
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Utrecht University
PhD: Mixing in turbidity currents in experiments and submarine canyons
Utrecht, Netherlands
perform scaled-down laboratory experiments that will reveal the physical mechanisms of transport and burial of microplastics and POC in turbidity currents down submarine canyons;…
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NTNU
PhD Candidate in Control Systems Nuclear Reactors on Ships
Ålesund, Norway
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position in Multi-Scale Assessment of Circular and Climate-Resilient Building Construction
Delft, Netherlands
Mapping integrated construction and renovation strategies, covering structural systems, façades and building systems equipment across different building typologies, climatic…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in Urban Morphology and Walking for Healthy Urban Planning and Design
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0409 How can urban morphology help us understand pedestrians’ environmental exposure, identify where urban interventions can have the greatest impact, and…
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NTNU
PhD in Advanced Testing, Modelling, and Simulation of Composite Materials under High Velocity Impact
Trondheim, Norway
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position in the Fatigue Performance and Weldability of Next-Generation Structural Steels
Delft, Netherlands
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 steel.…
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NTNU
PhD Candidate in Sea Ice Monitoring
Ålesund, Norway
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NTNU
Ph.D. Candidate in Reinforcement Learning for Project Scheduling Problems
Gjøvik, Norway
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD on Numerical Modelling of Subsurface Erosion in Dikes and Geothermal Wells
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Photoacoustic Aerosol and Black Carbon Measurements)
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
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Lund University
Doctoral student in Biomedical Engineering specializing in engineering acoustics
Lund, Sweden
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 universities. The…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Numerical Analysis
Delft, Netherlands
Strong Background: You hold a Master’s degree (MSc) in Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field. You have a solid…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Civil Engineering are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 14 open PhD positions in Civil Engineering from 8 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 Civil Engineering?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (6), Norway (4) and Sweden (3).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Civil Engineering?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Civil Engineering (14), Environmental Sciences (4) and Materials Science (3).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Civil Engineering?
The organizations with the most open listings are NTNU (4), Delft University of Technology (3) and Utrecht University (2).
Are these PhD positions funded?
14 of 14 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. 12 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.