PhD Positions in Robotics and Automation
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 38 open PhD positions in Robotics and Automation from 14 organizations in 4 countries.
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Key facts
- Open listings
- 38
- Organizations
- 14
- Closing within 30 days
- 31
- State pay or funding
- 38
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 Robotics and Automation
38 current matching listings
University of Twente
PhD Position in Micro-Robotics
Enschede, Netherlands
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Aalto University
Doctoral Researcher Position to Study Condensation of Water: From Molecular Clusters to Macroscopic Droplets
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
4 Doctoral Researchers in robotics
Espoo, Finland
Application closes on Unit Job category Future robots must perceive, predict, communicate, and decide reliably in complex, human–robot shared environments. The Mobile Robotics…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4647-2026 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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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral student in physics-guided foundation model for time-series data
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0434 Join us to develop physics-guided, data-driven foundation models for multivariate time-series in safety-critical systems, with a primary focus on…
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Doctoral student in AI and Robotics for Production
Stockholm, Sweden
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Industrial Engineering and Management Project description Third-cycle subject: Production engineering We are seeking a motivated PhD…
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NTNU
PhD Candidate in Robotics and Intelligent Mechatronic Systems for Automated In Vitro Platforms
Trondheim, Norway
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4646-2026 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 Simulation of Variable Speed Electric Machines with Advanced Magnetic Material
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 in reconfigurable robot collectives
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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NTNU
PhD Candidate in Control Systems Nuclear Reactors on Ships
Ålesund, Norway
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Design and Fabrication of Modular Actuator-Sensor Units for Over-Actuation
Delft, Netherlands
Strong interest and curiosity in: MSc (or equivalent) degree in an *engineering* or *natural sciences* discipline: Experience in *one* (or more) of the following fields: Beneficial…
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Lulea University of Technology
PhD Student in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Lulea, Sweden
Reference number 4815-2026 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 Hardware-Aware AI for Analog and RF Circuits
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 (PhD student) in thin films for electrocatalysis
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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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Control Theory for Self-Designing Digital Twins of Transportation Systems
Delft, Netherlands
You will develop a framework for the autonomous design of formal mathematical contracts, based on the system description and functional requirements. This will lead to the creation…
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Stockholm University
PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Machine Learning
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With over 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic research…
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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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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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Chalmers University of Technology
Doctoral Student in Human-in-the-Loop Autonomous Systems
Gothenburg, Sweden
Reference number REF 2026-0422 We are looking for 5 motivated Doctoral students to help design the next generation of human-in-the-loop autonomous systems at the Division of…
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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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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Foundation Models for Automotive Imaging Radar
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. A strong academic record and solid background in machine…
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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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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Robotics and Automation are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 38 open PhD positions in Robotics and Automation from 14 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 Robotics and Automation?
The countries with the most open listings are Finland (14), Netherlands (12) and Sweden (9).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Robotics and Automation?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Robotics and Automation (38), Computer Science (25) and Electrical Engineering (17).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Robotics and Automation?
The organizations with the most open listings are Aalto University (12), Delft University of Technology (7) and Lulea University of Technology (3).
Are these PhD positions funded?
38 of 38 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. 31 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.