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
NTNU
PhD Candidate in Risk-Based Power System Operation and Utilisation of Transformer Capacity
Trondheim, Norway
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher, MSCA Doctoral Network position “Electric solar wind sail mission design”
Espoo, Finland
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 PhD topic…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Probabilistic Machine Learning
Espoo, Finland
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 technology…
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University of Twente
PhD position in Mapping the Modern Electromagnetic Environment: Identifying Stray Currents in Complex, Interaction-Driven Sy...
Enschede, Netherlands
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University of Twente
PhD position in circular silicon and silicon carbide for additive manufacturing
Enschede, Netherlands
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Aalto University
Doctoral and postdoctoral positions in hybrid magnonics-photonics
Espoo, Finland
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 project…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Chaotic Sampling for Secure and Sustainable Networked Control Systems
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in systems & control, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, theoretical computer science, or a closely related field. Strong…
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Lund University
Doctoral Student in Automatic Control with focus on Datacenter Control
Lund, Sweden
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 based in…
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Aalto University
2 Doctoral Researchers in Reinforcement Learning
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 High-Frequency Transformer Design and Partial Discharge Modeling for Data Centers
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Linkoping University
PhD student in Mixed Ionic–Electronic Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting
Linkoping, Sweden
Reference number LiU-2026-03809 We are now looking to appoint a PhD student in Mixed Ionic–Electronic Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting, placed at the Department of Science…
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Linkoping University
PhD student in Ionic Thermoelectrics and Electrochemistry for Thermal Energy Harvesting
Linkoping, Sweden
Reference number LiU-2026-03808 We are now looking to appoint a PhD student in Ionic Thermoelectrics and Electrochemistry for Thermal Energy Harvesting, placed at the Department of…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Cyber-Physical Systems – additive manufacturing and packaging for chiplet-based electronics
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4728-2026 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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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Speech and Language Technology
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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University of Twente
PhD position in multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling
Enschede, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Opportunity in Semiconductor Quantum Computing
Delft, Netherlands
Motivational letter You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure. Please do…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Contrast Ultrasound Imaging of Nanobubbles for Cancer Diagnostics
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Dynamic Space–Time Interfaces for High-Speed THz Beam Control
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Develop concepts for fast spatial and temporal modulation of THz waves. Model wave interactions with dynamically changing interfaces. Design structures combining subwavelength…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Spatiotemporal Integrated Metamaterials
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Dynamic Metasurfaces for Spacetime-Engineered Light
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral Student in Machine Learning for Quantum Error Correction
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0448 Quantum computers promise capabilities far beyond today's computers, but only if we can reliably protect quantum information from errors. Quantum…
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Umea University
PhD position in Experimental Physics with a focus on photonics and materials science (fundamental aspects)
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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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.