PhD Positions in Data Science
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 16 open PhD positions in Data Science from 10 organizations in 3 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 16
- Organizations
- 10
- Closing within 30 days
- 9
- State pay or funding
- 16
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 Data Science
16 current matching listings
Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Deep Learning for High-Frequency Financial Data Modeling)
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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University of Turku
Doctoral Researcher in Blood donor surveillance for emerging pathogens (EU Doctoral Network DETECTIVE)
Turku, Finland
About the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network DETECTIVE (Data-driven Excellence in Training of Epidemiological, Clinical, Technological and Innovative Virus Experts) is a Horizon Europe…
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University of Turku
Doctoral Researcher in Prior immunity as a disease modulator (EU Doctoral Network DETECTIVE)
Turku, Finland
About the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network DETECTIVE (Data-driven Excellence in Training of Epidemiological, Clinical, Technological and Innovative Virus Experts) is a Horizon Europe…
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University of Turku
Doctoral Researcher in Identification of genetic and host markers for severe infection (EU Doctoral Network DETECTIVE)
Turku, Finland
About the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network DETECTIVE (Data-driven Excellence in Training of Epidemiological, Clinical, Technological and Innovative Virus Experts) is a Horizon Europe…
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Lund University
Doctoral student in Medical Science: Predicting eco-evolutionary dynamics in a polymicrobial urinary tract infection model
Lund, Sweden
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD position specialized in statistical modeling of long-term survival and cure.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
conduct research within the specified project which involves development of statistical methodology and theory, implementation of the new methods in R, conducting simulation…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral students in Artificial Intelligence
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0446 Want to explore the future of artificial intelligence alongside a world-leading researcher? Join Julian Togelius' new research group and pursue a PhD…
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Lund University
PhD position in Dermatology
Lund, Sweden
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has…
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University of Twente
PhD position in circular silicon and silicon carbide for additive manufacturing
Enschede, Netherlands
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University of Amsterdam
PhD Candidate in Explainable Machine Learning for Studying Biology at Single-Cell Resolution
Amsterdam, Netherlands
complete a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration (four years); develop novel algorithms for analyzing single-cell (multi)-omics data and design and perform in silico…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position: Sustainable Generative AI for Digital Sovereignty
Delft, Netherlands
To conduct an in-depth evaluation of existing foundation models to assess their suitability in the digital industries, automotive and healthcare domains. Design sustainable…
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Tilburg University
PhD researcher on AI-assisted reverse engineering of integrated circuits (1 FTE)
Tilburg, Netherlands
The Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence Research Center at Tilburg University hosts the Secure Hardware Intelligence Extraction and Logic Deconstruction (SHIELD) research…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position in Single-Molecule Biophysic
Delft, Netherlands
MSc degree (or nearing completion) in physics, biophysics, computational biology, or a related field. Strong programming skills (Python) and experience in data analysis and…
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Umea University
PhD students in Statistics
Umeå, Sweden
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics, Umeå University Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about…
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University of Turku
Doctoral researcher / Project researcher in pro-environmental behaviour
Turku, Finland
The Department of Biodiversity Sciences at the University of Turku invites applications for a doctoral researcher/project researcher to work in the ERC-funded NATURETIME project.…
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University of Turku
Doctoral researcher / Project researcher in psychology
Turku, Finland
The Department of Biodiversity Sciences at the University of Turku invites applications for a doctoral researcher/project researcher to work in the ERC-funded NATURETIME project.…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Data Science are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 16 open PhD positions in Data Science from 10 organizations in 3 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 Data Science?
The countries with the most open listings are Finland (6), Netherlands (6) and Sweden (4).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Data Science?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Data Science (16), Artificial Intelligence (7) and Life Sciences (7).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Data Science?
The organizations with the most open listings are University of Turku (5), Delft University of Technology (2) and Lund University (2).
Are these PhD positions funded?
16 of 16 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. 9 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.