PhD Positions in Mathematics
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 38 open PhD positions in Mathematics from 15 organizations in 3 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 38
- Organizations
- 15
- Closing within 30 days
- 29
- State pay or funding
- 38
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 Mathematics
38 current matching listings
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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University of Eastern Finland
Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student), Natural Sciences and Engineering
Joensuu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Physics and Mathematics The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher (PhD…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Computational Geometry and Computational Topology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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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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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Combinatorics
Delft, Netherlands
Strong communication and collaboration skills Mathematical maturity on the level of a master's degree in mathematics. A master's degree in mathematics (or closely related…
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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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Utrecht University
PhD: Spatial Optimization of Land Use in Brazil
Utrecht, Netherlands
Travel to Brazil to interact with various stakeholders in land use in MATOPIBA; Translate stakeholders’ preferences in terms of ‘productive agriculture’ and ‘healthy biodiversity’…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD in Probabilistic and Extremal Combinatorics
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mathematical maturity on the level of a master's degree in mathematics; a master's degree in mathematics (or closely related discipline) is a requirement by the start of the…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD student in energy engineering – Model-based analyses of biobased fuels and gas turbines in a sustainable Swedish energy system
Lulea, Sweden
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 a strong,…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Internet of Things and Machine Learning
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic research…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in mathematics education with a focus on statistical literacy
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Subject Education has about 280 employees. We conduct research on teaching and learning in relation to different subjects in all stages of the education system.…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Digital Holography for 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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Stockholm University
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Machine Learning
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic research…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral Student in Human-in-the-Loop Autonomous Systems
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0422 We are looking for 5 motivated Doctoral students to help design the next generation of human-in-the-loop autonomous systems at the Division of…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Statistics
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Ice Crystal Surface Roughness and Atmospheric Optics)
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Control Theory for Learned Operators in Dynamical Systems
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Wageningen University & Research
PhD Exploring grassland multifunctionality through modelling
Wageningen, Netherlands
Develop a Research Proposal and a Training and Supervision Plan, to structure the 4-year PhD trajectory; Master the state of the art in ecosystem services delivery from grasslands…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Adaptive Optimization and Control of Offshore Energy Systems
Delft, Netherlands
MSc degree in Systems and Control, Chemical Engineering or similar field (essential). Prior experience with optimization algorithms (essential). Prior experience with process…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in High-Frequency Transformer Design and Partial Discharge Modeling for Data Centers
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Mathematics are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 38 open PhD positions in Mathematics from 15 organizations in 3 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 Mathematics?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (21), Sweden (12) and Finland (5).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Mathematics?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Mathematics (38), Computer Science (21) and Artificial Intelligence (16).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Mathematics?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (9), Eindhoven University of Technology (7) and Linkoping University (4).
Are these PhD positions funded?
38 of 38 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. 29 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.