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
Aalto University
Doctoral researcher
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and…
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Umea University
PhD student in Medical Science – Oral Microbiome Eco-Mechanics
Umeå, Sweden
Umeå University, Faculty Office of Medicine 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 Twente
PhD positions in Structural Health Monitoring of Welded Thermoplastic Composite Assemblies
Enschede, Netherlands
Perform experimental characterization of the static and fatigue performance of welded thermoplastic composite structures. Develop constitutive models that accurately describe the…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Amplitude & Phase Control in Optical Metrology
Delft, Netherlands
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University of Groningen
PhD Position in Soft-Matter Modeling for Mechanobiology
Groningen, Netherlands
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 the Faculty…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Control Theory for Learned Operators in Dynamical Systems
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Backscatter-Assisted Wireless Positioning
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, MSCA Doctoral Network position “Electric solar wind sail mission design”
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category MSCA Doctoral Network position “Electric solar wind sail mission design” We are now looking for two (2) Doctoral Researchers. This PhD topic…
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Probabilistic Machine Learning
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Doctoral Researcher in Probabilistic Machine Learning Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology…
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University of Twente
PhD position in circular silicon and silicon carbide for additive manufacturing
Enschede, Netherlands
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University of Twente
PhD position on indirect combustion noise; Fluid Mechanics; CFD; Aeroacoustics
Enschede, Netherlands
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Aalto University
Doctoral and postdoctoral positions in hybrid magnonics-photonics
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category We are looking for highly motivated Doctoral Researchers (PhD students) and Postdoctoral Researchers to work on experiments in a project…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD on ‘Experiments and Diagnostics of Iron Electrodeposition’
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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University of Twente
PhD Position: CO2 Desublimation for Cryogenic Carbon Capture
Enschede, Netherlands
design, commission and operate a test setup for controlled CO₂ desublimation experiments; perform experiments with CO₂ containing gas mixtures at low temperatures; use optical…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in quantum technology with superconducting circuits
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0470 About us The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience advances the frontiers in quantum technology, nanoscience, photonics and future electronic…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Unravelling Hydrogen-Induced Degradation and Fracture in Circular Steels
Delft, Netherlands
Perform advanced 3D microstructural characterization of circular steels, focusing on segregation of tramp elements to precipitates, inclusions, interfaces, voids and dislocations.…
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in Regenerative and Circular Manufacturing
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0439 How can manufacturing systems generate a net-positive impact on the planet? How can we move from “doing less bad” to “doing more good”? Join us in…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Cyber-Physical Systems – additive manufacturing and packaging for chiplet-based electronics
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4728-2026 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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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher in Speech and Language Technology
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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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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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position in Ocean - Sea Ice Interactions
Delft, Netherlands
Master's degree in Earth sciences, oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering. Demonstrated research experience in climate, oceanography, the cryosphere, or…
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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.