PhD Positions in Mechanical Engineering
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 48 open PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering from 12 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 48
- Organizations
- 12
- Closing within 30 days
- 41
- State pay or funding
- 48
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 Mechanical Engineering
48 current matching listings
Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in photonic integration and qubit hardware development for quantum computing
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Testing and integration of advanced photonic chips in a strontium-based neutral-atom quantum processor Development of integrated-photonics solutions for scalable control and…
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD: Learning interactions in collective cell migration
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Biomedical microsystems
Stockholm, Sweden
Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, Project description Third-cycle subject: Micro and Nano Systems The Micro and Nanosystems Lab invites applications for a Ph.D. student position. We are…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
11 PhD positions in the excellence & sustainability programme of the section Mechanics of Materials of TU/e
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Green Steels: The Dutch steel sector faces a major transition. The production, processing, use and recovery of steel is to be made significantly more sustainable by 2030 and…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher Position to Study Condensation of Water: From Molecular Clusters to Macroscopic Droplets
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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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Multiscale Modelling of Sorption-Enhanced CO2 Hydrogenation Reactors
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in Mechanical engineering, Chemical engineering, Applied physics, or related field is required. Knowledge and proven experience with reactor modeling and multiphase…
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Aalto University
4 Doctoral Researchers in robotics
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Future robots must perceive, predict, communicate, and decide reliably in complex, human–robot shared environments. The Mobile Robotics…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Neuronics
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health Project description Third-cycle subject: Technology and health AI-Driven…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Simulation of Variable Speed Electric Machines with Advanced Magnetic Material
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 reconfigurable robot collectives
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Design and Fabrication of Modular Actuator-Sensor Units for Over-Actuation
Delft, Netherlands
Strong interest and curiosity in: MSc (or equivalent) degree in an *engineering* or *natural sciences* discipline: Experience in *one* (or more) of the following fields: Beneficial…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Scalable Lipid Nanoparticle Purification Technologies
Delft, Netherlands
Computational modelling with CFD simulations: Investigate the flow, diffusion and filtration in tangential flow filtration systems Implement correlations to model build-up of…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in microfluidic contact lenses for controlled tear collection and analysis
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Design and develop microfluidic architectures and microvalve technologies for wearable contact lens applications. Apply advanced microfabrication techniques to integrate complex…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics The group of Egor Babaev at the…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Nuclear Power Safety
Stockholm, Sweden
School of Engineering Sciences at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Physics, specialization in Nuclear Engineering The group of Nuclear Power Safety in Division of…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Hardware-Aware AI for Analog and RF Circuits
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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Aalto University
Doctoral researcher (PhD student) in thin films for electrocatalysis
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 on Nanoswitches for Continuous Nucleic Acid Monitoring
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position MRI Flow Measurements in Inertial Dense Suspensions
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field. A strong foundation in (multiphase) fluid dynamics. Proven…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in experimental fluid mechanics and complex films
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics FLOW is a strong community of researchers engaged…
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NTNU
Ph.D. Candidate in Reinforcement Learning for Project Scheduling Problems
Gjøvik, Norway
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Developing Magnetic Nanomaterials in the Project "Welding Made Easy"
Delft, Netherlands
Colloidal chemical synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (e.g. Mn-Fe ferrite alloys) with tunable switch temperatures Post-synthetic and in-situ surface functionalisation to achieve…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD on Numerical Modelling of Subsurface Erosion in Dikes and Geothermal Wells
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Quantum Torsional Resonators
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in physics An MSc degree in electrical or mechanical engineering could also be suitable if strongly motivated by experience with quantum mechanics or nanomechanics…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 48 open PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering from 12 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 Mechanical Engineering?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (25), Finland (13) and Sweden (9).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Mechanical Engineering (48), Computer Science (19) and Electrical Engineering (18).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering?
The organizations with the most open listings are Aalto University (12), Delft University of Technology (9) and Eindhoven University of Technology (9).
Are these PhD positions funded?
48 of 48 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. 41 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.