PhD Positions in Mathematics in the Netherlands
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 21 open PhD positions in Mathematics in the Netherlands from 6 organizations.
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Key facts
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 21 open PhD positions in Mathematics in the Netherlands from 6 organizations.
- Open listings
- 21
- Organizations
- 6
- Closing within 30 days
- 19
- State pay or funding
- 21
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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 in the Netherlands
21 current matching listings
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD: Spatial Optimization of Land Use in Brazil
Travel to Brazil to interact with various stakeholders in land use in MATOPIBA; Translate stakeholders’ preferences in terms of ‘productive agriculture’ and ‘healthy…
Due todayPaidMathematics · Computer Science · Business and Management
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Probabilistic and Extremal Combinatorics
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…
1 day leftPaidComputer Science · Physics · Mathematics
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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.
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · 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.
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Statistics
5 days leftPaidStatistics · Computer Science · Neuroscience
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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…
5 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Control Theory for Learned Operators in Dynamical Systems
5 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Mechanical Engineering · Energy
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Wageningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Exploring grassland multifunctionality through modelling
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…
6 days leftPaidMathematics · Business and Management · Environmental Sciences
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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…
9 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer 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…
9 days leftPaidEnergy · Mathematics · Computer Science
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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…
10 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in High-Frequency Transformer Design and Partial Discharge Modeling for Data Centers
12 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Energy
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Hardware Architectures for Physics-Informed AI
12 days leftPaidPhysics · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Data-Driven Distributed Game Theory
Analyze the complexity of relevant structured classes of distributed game equilibrium problems. Develop data-driven decomposition methods for structured game equilibrium…
17 days leftPaidMathematics
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Explainable Machine Learning for Studying Biology at Single-Cell Resolution
complete a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration (four years); develop novel algorithms for analyzing single-cell (multi)-omics data and design and perform…
18 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Life Sciences · Data Science
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD In Materials and Mechanics for Advanced Ceramic-based Protection Systems | Cera-Shield
PhD 1: Development of advanced ceramic microstructures – mostly experimental PhD 2: Modeling and optimization of ceramic–composite systems – mostly numerical PhD 3:…
18 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Computer Science · Materials Science
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Wageningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD: 3D radiation in clouds and wildfire plumes using GPUs and machine learning
Setting up three benchmark simulations in the GPU-accelerated model MicroHH: solar energy forecasting, tropical climate, and a real wildfire plume. Developing a 3D…
19 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Physics
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in Ocean - Sea Ice Interactions
Master's degree in Earth sciences, oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering. Demonstrated research experience in climate, oceanography, the cryosphere,…
21 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Physics · Mathematics
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in Systems and Control Theory for Energy-based Learning
Are you excited about developing new mathematical foundations for energy-efficient computing? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of…
28 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Neuroscience
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Optimizing Multi-actor Transport and Logistics Systems
develop new game-theoretic/optimization models for multi-actor decision problems; design scalable solution methods for large-scale optimisation problems; contribute to…
40 days leftPaidComputer Science · Mathematics · Economics
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Numerical Analysis
Strong Background: You hold a Master’s degree (MSc) in Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field. You have a…
68 days leftPaidMathematics · Computer Science · Civil Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Mathematics in the Netherlands are currently open?
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 21 open PhD positions in Mathematics in the Netherlands from 6 organizations. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Mathematics in the Netherlands?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Mathematics (21), Computer Science (15) and Artificial Intelligence (10).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Mathematics in the Netherlands?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (9), Eindhoven University of Technology (6) and University of Amsterdam (2).
Are these PhD positions funded?
21 of 21 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. 19 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.