PhD Positions in Physics
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 73 open PhD positions in Physics from 23 organizations in 4 countries.
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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
Radboud University
PhD Position: Physics-Informed Generative AI for Synthetic Energy Data
Nijmegen, Netherlands
You will design and compare deep generative approaches, UAEs, GANs, diffusion models/flow matching, and Gaussian processes for realistic load, generation and voltage time series.…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Hardware Architectures for Physics-Informed AI
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Continuum Two-Phase Flow Modelling of Piping in Dikes
Delft, Netherlands
Develop continuum-based two-phase models to predict internal erosion and pipe progression in clay-sand layered dikes. Derive constitutive modelling approaches from high-fidelity…
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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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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD in Brillouin Microscopy
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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University of Twente
PhD position in multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling
Enschede, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Experimental Validation of Wind Farm Flow Control
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc. degree in systems and control, fluid dynamics wind energy, aeroelastics, mechatronics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a related field. The capacity to…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Opportunity in Semiconductor Quantum Computing
Delft, Netherlands
Motivational letter You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure. Please do…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position in Single-Molecule Biophysic
Delft, Netherlands
MSc degree (or nearing completion) in physics, biophysics, computational biology, or a related field. Strong programming skills (Python) and experience in data analysis and…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD Candidate in Systemic Actors and the Enforcement of Digital Rules
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Refine the research questions and design with the supervision team, and prepare ethics, data-management and open-science materials. Collect, manage and analyse research data using…
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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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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Contrast Ultrasound Imaging of Nanobubbles for Cancer Diagnostics
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Lund University
Doctoral student in Biomedical Engineering specializing in engineering acoustics
Lund, Sweden
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 universities. The…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Dynamic Space–Time Interfaces for High-Speed THz Beam Control
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Develop concepts for fast spatial and temporal modulation of THz waves. Model wave interactions with dynamically changing interfaces. Design structures combining subwavelength…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Spatiotemporal Light Generation with Frequency-Gradient Metasurfaces
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Develop design strategies for 2D and 3D frequency-gradient metasurfaces. Model and optimize their electromagnetic, spectral, and dispersive response. Explore ultrafast beam…
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University of Groningen
PhD Position in Systems and Control Theory for Energy-based Learning
Groningen, Netherlands
Are you excited about developing new mathematical foundations for energy-efficient computing? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of systems and…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Spatiotemporal Integrated Metamaterials
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Dynamic Metasurfaces for Spacetime-Engineered Light
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral Student in Machine Learning for Quantum Error Correction
Gothenburg, Sweden
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. Quantum…
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Umea University
PhD position in Experimental Physics with a focus on photonics and materials science (fundamental aspects)
Umeå, Sweden
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 employees. The…
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Umea University
PhD position in Experimental Physics with focus on photonics and materials science (applied aspects)
Umeå, Sweden
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 employees. The…
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Lund University
Doctoral student in Astronomy and Astrophysics
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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Linkoping University
PhD student focusing on Machine Learning of Geometric Representations at ISY
Linkoping, Sweden
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…
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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.