PhD Positions in Physics
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 73 open PhD positions in Physics from 23 organizations in 4 countries.
Updated
Key facts
- Open listings
- 73
- Organizations
- 23
- Closing within 30 days
- 53
- State pay or funding
- 73
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
73 current matching listings
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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Lund University
Doctoral student in Physics: Topoelectronic Quantum Devices in 2D Materials
Lund, Sweden
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 based in…
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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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Lund University
PhD position in Systemic Radiotherpy
Lund, Sweden
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 has…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD Position Effective barriers against rising damp
Amsterdam, Netherlands
the Rheological changes of the product during polycondensation Reaction and aging in quasi-2D micromodels of porous media designed in the lab. Results will bring valuable…
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University of Oulu
Doctoral Researcher, Space Physics, Faculty of Science
Oulu, Finland
Faculty of Science, Space Physics and Astronomy The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in condensed matter theory
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: physics The project will focus on theoretical condensed matter physics,…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD in Probabilistic and Extremal Combinatorics
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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 the…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Digital Holography for Metrology
Delft, Netherlands
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Theoretical philosophy
Stockholm, Sweden
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 has a…
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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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Stockholm University
PhD student in Theoretical Philosophy
Stockholm, Sweden
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 has…
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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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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in Cell and Molecular Biology Research
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences Project description Third-cycle subject: Biological Physics The AICell Lab (https://aicell.io) in the department…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD in Multiscale Modeling of Smart Self-Sealing Materials
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Use coarse-grained and atomistic simulations to understand the interactions between peptides and surfaces, including MOFs, and unravel the physical mechanisms of their aggregation…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Amplitude & Phase Control in Optical Metrology
Delft, Netherlands
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
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Eindhoven University of Technology
2 PhD positions in Ultrafast optical control of topological magnetic textures
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Ice Crystal Surface Roughness and Atmospheric Optics)
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in the Integrated Circuit Group on Transceivers for Optical Communications
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Understanding applications, architecture, building blocks, integration, requirements, limitations and state of the art in optical transceivers Understanding modeling of the optical…
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NTNU
PhD Candidate in AI-assisted medical imaging with MRI
Trondheim, Norway
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Advancing Electrically Driven Separation Processes via Local pH-Gradient Analysis
Delft, Netherlands
visualizing and quantifying local pH gradients using Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) to understand their influence on separation performance and membrane…
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Tampere University
Doctoral Researcher (Photoacoustic Aerosol and Black Carbon Measurements)
Tampere, Finland
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD on ‘Experiments and Diagnostics of Iron Electrodeposition’
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Physics are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 73 open PhD positions in Physics from 23 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 Physics?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (38), Sweden (26) and Finland (8).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Physics?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Physics (73), Electrical Engineering (22) and Education (19).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Physics?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (13), Eindhoven University of Technology (13) and KTH Royal Institute of Technology (6).
Are these PhD positions funded?
73 of 73 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. 53 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.