PhD Positions in Electrical Engineering
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 54 open PhD positions in Electrical Engineering from 15 organizations in 4 countries.
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Key facts
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 54 open PhD positions in Electrical Engineering from 15 organizations in 4 countries.
- Open listings
- 54
- Organizations
- 15
- Closing within 30 days
- 39
- State pay or funding
- 54
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
54 current matching listings
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher in Hardware-Aware AI for Analog and RF Circuits
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…
1 day leftPaidComputer Science · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Remote Fault Attacks on Cryptographic Algorithms
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Information and Communication Technology…
2 days leftPaidComputer Science · Artificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering
Apply by ViewChalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in joint optical communications and sensing
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…
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Life Sciences
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral researcher (PhD student) in thin films for electrocatalysis
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…
3 days leftPaidComputer Science · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD TactoChem – Signal Amplification and Processing
A sense of touch allows us to handle objects with fine motor skills and navigate the complexities of everyday life. Robots struggle with even simple tasks, because their…
4 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering · Materials Science
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Digital Holography for Metrology
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
7 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral researcher
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…
7 days leftPaidComputer Science · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Amplitude & Phase Control in Optical Metrology
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
7 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
2 PhD positions on Measuring the Future of Power Electronics
Develop current-sensor concepts targeting a bandwidth above 300 MHz and an insertion inductance below 1 nH. Model the electromagnetic behaviour, parasitic effects,…
8 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Energy
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher in Power System Dynamics
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…
10 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Computer Science · Robotics and Automation
Apply by ViewEindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in the Integrated Circuit Group on Transceivers for Optical Communications
Understanding applications, architecture, building blocks, integration, requirements, limitations and state of the art in optical transceivers Understanding modeling of…
10 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher in Backscatter-Assisted Wireless Positioning
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…
10 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Computer Science · Robotics and Automation
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Risk-Based Power System Operation and Utilisation of Transformer Capacity
11 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher, MSCA Doctoral Network position “Electric solar wind sail mission design”
Application closes on Unit Job category MSCA Doctoral Network position “Electric solar wind sail mission design” We are now looking for two (2) Doctoral Researchers. This…
12 days leftPaidSchool of Electrical Engineering General · Computer Science · Robotics and Automation
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral Researcher in Probabilistic Machine Learning
Application closes on Unit Job category Doctoral Researcher in Probabilistic Machine Learning Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet…
13 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Robotics and Automation
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in Mapping the Modern Electromagnetic Environment: Identifying Stray Currents in Complex, Interaction-Driven Sy...
13 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering · Energy
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Thermal Sensors based on Sigma-Delta Modulation
You hold an MSc degree in Electrical Engineering. You are an experienced chip designer. You have strong knowledge of analog and sensor-based systems. You can…
14 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in circular silicon and silicon carbide for additive manufacturing
14 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Data Science · Electrical Engineering
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in machine learning and optimization
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Computer Science KTH is now inviting…
14 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Mathematics · Data Science
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
Doctoral and postdoctoral positions in hybrid magnonics-photonics
Application closes on Unit Job category We are looking for highly motivated Doctoral Researchers (PhD students) and Postdoctoral Researchers to work on experiments in a…
15 days leftPaidPhysics · Computer Science · Robotics and Automation
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Chaotic Sampling for Secure and Sustainable Networked Control Systems
An MSc degree in systems & control, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, theoretical computer science, or a closely related…
15 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral Student in Automatic Control with focus on Datacenter Control
Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff…
15 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Mathematics
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Espoo, Finland
PhD position
2 Doctoral Researchers in Reinforcement Learning
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…
15 days leftPaidComputer Science · Robotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in High-Frequency Transformer Design and Partial Discharge Modeling for Data Centers
17 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Energy
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Electrical Engineering are currently open?
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 54 open PhD positions in Electrical Engineering 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 Electrical Engineering?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (22), Sweden (17) and Finland (14).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Electrical Engineering?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Electrical Engineering (54), Computer Science (28) and Artificial Intelligence (19).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Electrical Engineering?
The organizations with the most open listings are Aalto University (12), Delft University of Technology (8) and Eindhoven University of Technology (6).
Are these PhD positions funded?
54 of 54 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. 39 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.