PhD Positions in Physics in Sweden
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 19 open PhD positions in Physics in Sweden from 7 organizations.
Listings updated
Key facts
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 19 open PhD positions in Physics in Sweden from 7 organizations.
- Open listings
- 19
- Organizations
- 7
- Closing within 30 days
- 12
- State pay or funding
- 19
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 Physics in Sweden
19 current matching listings
Lund University
Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Physics: Topoelectronic Quantum Devices in 2D Materials
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…
1 day leftPaidPhysics · Materials Science · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Nuclear Power Safety
School of Engineering Sciences at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Physics, specialization in Nuclear Engineering The group of Nuclear Power Safety in…
1 day leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Physics · Business and Management
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD position in Systemic Radiotherpy
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University…
1 day leftPaidMedical Sciences · Cancer Research · Life Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in theoretical chemistry
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health Light drives a wide range of physical and chemical processes…
2 days leftPaidChemistry · Life Sciences · Physics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in nonlinear optical materials
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Applied Physics We are looking for a doctoral student who wants…
2 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Physics · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in condensed matter theory
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: physics The project will focus on theoretical condensed matter…
6 days leftPaidPhysics · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Theoretical philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is the largest in Sweden, with vibrant research groups in a wide range of philosophical disciplines. The department…
7 days leftPaidHumanities · Physics · Education
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student in Theoretical Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is the largest in Sweden, with vibrant research groups in a wide range of philosophical disciplines. The department…
7 days leftPaidHumanities · Physics
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Cell and Molecular Biology Research
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Biological Physics The AICell Lab (https://aicell.io) in the…
7 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Robotics and Automation · Physics
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in quantum technology with superconducting circuits
Reference number REF 2026-0470 About us The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience advances the frontiers in quantum technology, nanoscience, photonics and future…
19 days leftPaidPhysics · Computer Science · Mechanical Engineering
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in robotic manipulation of deformable objects
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Project description Third-cycle subject: Computer Science The PhD student will…
22 days leftPaidRobotics and Automation · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and AI
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics Within EU doctoral network FairCFD, this…
23 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Biomedical Engineering specializing in engineering acoustics
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Dep. of Biomedical Engineering Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top…
32 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Electrical Engineering · Civil Engineering
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Department of Information Technology, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student focusing on Scalable Quantum Program Verification
Are you interested in working in formal verification and programming language techniques applied to quantum systems, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues…
38 days leftPaidPhysics · Computer Science · Education
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Gothenburg, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral Student in Machine Learning for Quantum Error Correction
Reference number REF 2026-0448 Quantum computers promise capabilities far beyond today's computers, but only if we can reliably protect quantum information from errors.…
53 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Physics · Computer Science
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD position in Experimental Physics with a focus on photonics and materials science (fundamental aspects)
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600…
53 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Physics · Electrical Engineering
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Umeå, Sweden
PhD position
PhD position in Experimental Physics with focus on photonics and materials science (applied aspects)
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600…
53 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Physics · Electrical Engineering
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Astronomy and Astrophysics
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…
54 days leftPaidPhysics
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Linkoping, Sweden
PhD position
PhD student focusing on Machine Learning of Geometric Representations at ISY
Reference number LiU-2026-03853 We have the power of over 50,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping…
84 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Physics in Sweden are currently open?
As of 8 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 19 open PhD positions in Physics in Sweden from 7 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 Physics in Sweden?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Physics (19), Education (11) and Computer Science (6).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Physics in Sweden?
The organizations with the most open listings are KTH Royal Institute of Technology (7), Lund University (4) and Chalmers University of Technology (2).
Are these PhD positions funded?
19 of 19 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. 12 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.