PhD Positions in Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 15 open PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands from 4 organizations.
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Key facts
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 15 open PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands from 4 organizations.
- Open listings
- 15
- Organizations
- 4
- Closing within 30 days
- 15
- State pay or funding
- 15
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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 Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands
15 current matching listings
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Developing Magnetic Nanomaterials in the Project "Welding Made Easy"
Colloidal chemical synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (e.g. Mn-Fe ferrite alloys) with tunable switch temperatures Post-synthetic and in-situ surface functionalisation…
2 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Mechanical Engineering · Chemistry
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD on Numerical Modelling of Subsurface Erosion in Dikes and Geothermal Wells
2 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Energy
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Quantum Torsional Resonators
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…
2 days leftPaidPhysics · Mechanical Engineering
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD positions in Structural Health Monitoring of Welded Thermoplastic Composite Assemblies
Perform experimental characterization of the static and fatigue performance of welded thermoplastic composite structures. Develop constitutive models that accurately…
2 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Mechanical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Amplitude & Phase Control in Optical Metrology
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2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in Soft-Matter Modeling for Mechanobiology
A 4-year PhD position is available at the interface of biophysical modeling, soft matter and cell mechanobiology at the Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, within…
3 days leftPaidMechanical 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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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in circular silicon and silicon carbide for additive manufacturing
9 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Data Science · Electrical Engineering
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position on indirect combustion noise; Fluid Mechanics; CFD; Aeroacoustics
10 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Energy
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD on ‘Experiments and Diagnostics of Iron Electrodeposition’
10 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Chemistry · Physics
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position: CO2 Desublimation for Cryogenic Carbon Capture
design, commission and operate a test setup for controlled CO₂ desublimation experiments; perform experiments with CO₂ containing gas mixtures at low temperatures; use…
12 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Physics
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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…
17 days leftPaidEnergy · Mechanical Engineering
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling
18 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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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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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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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands are currently open?
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 15 open PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands from 4 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 Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Mechanical Engineering (15), Physics (7) and Energy (5).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (5), University of Twente (5) and Eindhoven University of Technology (4).
Are these PhD positions funded?
15 of 15 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. 15 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.