PhD Positions in Materials Science
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 32 open PhD positions in Materials Science from 15 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 32
- Organizations
- 15
- Closing within 30 days
- 26
- State pay or funding
- 32
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 Materials Science
32 current matching listings
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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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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University of Twente
PhD position in multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling
Enschede, Netherlands
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD In Materials and Mechanics for Advanced Ceramic-based Protection Systems | Cera-Shield
Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD 1: Development of advanced ceramic microstructures – mostly experimental PhD 2: Modeling and optimization of ceramic–composite systems – mostly numerical PhD 3: Design and…
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University of Turku
Doctoral researcher / Project Researcher in Soft Robotics
Turku, Finland
The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university, hosting a vibrant community of 25,000 students and employees from over 100 different countries. As…
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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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Umea University
PhD position in Experimental Physics with focus on photonics and materials science (applied 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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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Chemistry
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Chemistry Research theme: Efficient enzymatic conversion of biomass to bio-based compounds The University of Eastern…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Materials Science are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 32 open PhD positions in Materials Science 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 Materials Science?
The countries with the most open listings are Finland (11), Netherlands (11) and Sweden (9).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Materials Science?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Materials Science (32), Mechanical Engineering (16) and Electrical Engineering (14).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Materials Science?
The organizations with the most open listings are Aalto University (8), Delft University of Technology (4) and University of Twente (3).
Are these PhD positions funded?
32 of 32 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. 26 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.