PhD Positions in Energy
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 24 open PhD positions in Energy from 9 organizations in 4 countries.
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Key facts
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 24 open PhD positions in Energy from 9 organizations in 4 countries.
- Open listings
- 24
- Organizations
- 9
- Closing within 30 days
- 22
- State pay or funding
- 24
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 Energy
24 current matching listings
Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Fluidized-Bed CO₂ Adsorption
Reference number REF 2026-0437 We are looking for a Doctoral student to join our team at the Division of Energy Technology (Dept. of Environmental and Energy Sciences).…
Due todayPaidEnergy · Education · Media and Communication
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Future Energy Infrastructure Planning Under Uncertainty in collaboration with Stedin
Master’s degree in engineering (e.g., CoSEM, SET, Electrical Engineering if you attended TU Delft), physics or other related discipline (must have been awarded by the…
1 day leftPaidEnergy · Business and Management
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Machine Learning for Integrated Resources Modelling
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Industrial Engineering and Management Project description Third-cycle subject: Energy and Environmental Systems The division…
3 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Energy · Business and Management
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Adapative Regulatory Frameworks for the Hydrogen Economy
Are you an enthusiastic lawyer and/or public administration scholar with a curious research mind? Would you like to use your expertise to make a direct contribution to…
4 days leftPaidEnergy · Law
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in the Fatigue Performance and Weldability of Next-Generation Structural Steels
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…
4 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Civil Engineering · Energy
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Lulea, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in energy engineering – Model-based analyses of biobased fuels and gas turbines in a sustainable Swedish energy system
Reference number 3982-2026 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…
7 days leftPaidEnergy · Mathematics · Social Sciences
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Integrated Energy Systems for Sustainable Digital Infrastructure
8 days leftPaidEnergy
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD on Numerical Modelling of Subsurface Erosion in Dikes and Geothermal Wells
8 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Energy
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Trondheim, Norway
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Structural Integrity and Life Assessment of Materials for Hydrogen Applications
8 days leftPaidEnergy
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Helsinki, Finland
PhD position
POSTDOCTORAL OR DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN PHOTOCATALYTIC RADICAL CHEMISTRY
The University of Helsinki, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a postdoctoral or doctoral researcher position in photocatalytic radical chemistry at the…
9 days leftPaidChemistry · Energy · Humanities
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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,…
9 days leftPaidElectrical Engineering · Energy
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Battery Recycling
Reference number REF 2026-0421 Do you want to contribute to the transition towards a circular battery value chain and increased resource security? We are seeking a highly…
11 days leftPaidEnergy · Materials Science · Medical Sciences
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Control Theory for Learned Operators in Dynamical Systems
11 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Mechanical Engineering · Energy
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in Mapping the Modern Electromagnetic Environment: Identifying Stray Currents in Complex, Interaction-Driven Sy...
14 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Electrical Engineering · Energy
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in circular silicon and silicon carbide for additive manufacturing
15 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Data Science · Electrical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Adaptive Optimization and Control of Offshore Energy Systems
MSc degree in Systems and Control, Chemical Engineering or similar field (essential). Prior experience with optimization algorithms (essential). Prior experience with…
15 days leftPaidEnergy · Mathematics · Computer Science
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position on indirect combustion noise; Fluid Mechanics; CFD; Aeroacoustics
16 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Energy
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in High-Frequency Transformer Design and Partial Discharge Modeling for Data Centers
18 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Energy
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Probing Hydrogen-Defect Interaction in Circular Steels via Atomistic Simulation
Perform Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to model hydrogen-tramp element co-segregation at grain boundaries and phase boundaries Perform DFT to obtain…
23 days leftPaidEnergy · Artificial Intelligence
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Unravelling Hydrogen-Induced Degradation and Fracture in Circular Steels
Perform advanced 3D microstructural characterization of circular steels, focusing on segregation of tramp elements to precipitates, inclusions, interfaces, voids and…
23 days leftPaidEnergy · Mechanical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Experimental Validation of Wind Farm Flow Control
An MSc. degree in systems and control, fluid dynamics wind energy, aeroelastics, mechatronics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a related field. The…
24 days leftPaidEnergy · Physics
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in Marine Renewables: Energy and Societal Impacts under Climate Change
Contribute to the coordination of project activities and ensure timely delivery of milestones. Publish in leading scientific journals and present at international…
25 days leftPaidEnvironmental Sciences · Energy · Media and Communication
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position on Operational Analysis and Assessment of New Aircraft Concepts
Characterise how new aircraft types differ in performance from current traffic, and what this means for separation and procedure design. Quantify the relation between…
32 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Energy · Business and Management
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in Decoding Environmental History from Microorganisms for Living Sensors and Memory
A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biodesign, Design Engineering, or a related field Experience in building and deploying…
39 days leftPaidHumanities · Artificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Energy are currently open?
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 24 open PhD positions in Energy from 9 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 Energy?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (17), Sweden (4) and Norway (2).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Energy?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Energy (24), Environmental Sciences (6) and Artificial Intelligence (5).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Energy?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (9), University of Twente (4) and Eindhoven University of Technology (3).
Are these PhD positions funded?
24 of 24 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. 22 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.