PhD Positions in Electrical Engineering
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 55 open PhD positions in Electrical Engineering from 16 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 55
- Organizations
- 16
- Closing within 30 days
- 36
- State pay or funding
- 55
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 Electrical Engineering
55 current matching listings
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD position in AMO Physics - QuEST for APV
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Transition Pathways and Innovation for Circular Consumption of E-bikes and Electronics
Delft, Netherlands
Documented experiences and skills in one or several types of methods, e.g., qualitative research, participatory research, quantitative socio-technical modelling. Strong background…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD on Continuous Optical Clock
Amsterdam, Netherlands
a recent master in experimental ultracold atom or trapped ion physics; great team working skills; initiative and good time management skills; good communication skills in oral and…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher Position to Study Condensation of Water: From Molecular Clusters to Macroscopic Droplets
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in…
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Aalto University
4 Doctoral Researchers in robotics
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Future robots must perceive, predict, communicate, and decide reliably in complex, human–robot shared environments. The Mobile Robotics…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in mobile wireless sub-THz MIMO communication for 7G
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Information and Communication Technology In this doctoral project, you will…
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NTNU
PhD Candidate in Machine Learning & Signal Processing for Industrial Applications
Trondheim, Norway
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral students on power electronics for wireless power transfer (2 positions)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0377 Are you interested in advanced power electronics and wireless power transfer for future electric mobility solutions? Join our team and contribute to…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Simulation of Variable Speed Electric Machines with Advanced Magnetic Material
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in reconfigurable robot collectives
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Design of Next-Generation Quantum Error Correction Codes and Decoders
Eindhoven, Netherlands
The candidate cannot already be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment. Mobility rule: the candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity…
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Delft University of Technology
Doctoral Candidate (PhD) Position in Quantum Networks
Delft, Netherlands
University of Naples Federico II (UNINA), Italy. EURECOM, France. Motivation letter. Detailed CV. Grade transcript from MSc and BSc studies. A (draft) MSc thesis, article, research…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Fast Controlled Photonic Integrated Switches for High Performance Artificial Intelligence Compute Clusters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Investigate disruptive new network architectures for AI compute clusters utilising optical switching and numerically assess the performance via software simulation tools. Define…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Design and Fabrication of Modular Actuator-Sensor Units for Over-Actuation
Delft, Netherlands
Strong interest and curiosity in: MSc (or equivalent) degree in an *engineering* or *natural sciences* discipline: Experience in *one* (or more) of the following fields: Beneficial…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Hardware-Aware AI for Analog and RF Circuits
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Remote Fault Attacks on Cryptographic Algorithms
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Information and Communication Technology…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in joint optical communications and sensing
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0449 Join us for an exciting and excellent Doctoral student journey to create the future of optical communications and sensing! About us At the Department…
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Aalto University
Doctoral researcher (PhD student) in thin films for electrocatalysis
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Digital Holography for Metrology
Delft, Netherlands
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Aalto University
Doctoral researcher
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Amplitude & Phase Control in Optical Metrology
Delft, Netherlands
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
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University of Twente
2 PhD positions on Measuring the Future of Power Electronics
Enschede, Netherlands
Develop current-sensor concepts targeting a bandwidth above 300 MHz and an insertion inductance below 1 nH. Model the electromagnetic behaviour, parasitic effects, transfer…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in the Integrated Circuit Group on Transceivers for Optical Communications
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Understanding applications, architecture, building blocks, integration, requirements, limitations and state of the art in optical transceivers Understanding modeling of the optical…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Backscatter-Assisted Wireless Positioning
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Electrical Engineering are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 55 open PhD positions in Electrical Engineering from 16 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 Electrical Engineering?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (24), Sweden (15) and Finland (14).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Electrical Engineering?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Electrical Engineering (55), Computer Science (27) and Physics (22).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Electrical Engineering?
The organizations with the most open listings are Aalto University (12), Eindhoven University of Technology (9) and Delft University of Technology (7).
Are these PhD positions funded?
55 of 55 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. 36 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.