Fully Funded PhD Positions in Quantum Technology, AI/ML, Materials, Energy, Robotics, and Engineering in the Netherlands (2026 Intake) The University of Sheffield in United Kingdom

PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in spacecraft propulsion, focusing on the extension of Hall thruster operational range through design and propellant optimisation . The project investigates how Hall ion thrusters can be adapted to deliver a wider range of thrust performance: from higher-thrust operation to highly fuel-efficient modes. You will work with thruster databases , optimisation , simulation , and experimental validation to study how geometry choices such as channel diame...

PhD opportunity at the University of Southampton in Deep Learning Modelling of Nano Defects in Chip Fabrication . This project sits at the intersection of computer science , electrical engineering , materials science , and physics , with a strong focus on deep learning , artificial intelligence , nanofabrication , and semiconductor manufacturing . The research aims to predict nanoscale defects before they occur in chip fabrication, helping improve yield, reduce development cycles, and make manuf...

Sayan Mitra, Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is recruiting PhD students and postdocs for Spring and Fall 2027. The lab’s research interests include agile aerial autonomy, information bottlenecks in robotics, and certified visual reasoning. These topics are well suited for applicants with backgrounds in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, and mathematically strong preparation. Interested PhD applicants should apply to the Illinoi...

PhD studentship in nanoelectronics at Liverpool John Moores University (School of Engineering and Built Environment), in collaboration with IMEC, Belgium . The project is titled Characterisation of nanoscale semiconductor devices of technology nodes beyond 2 nm for emerging memory and computing applications . It focuses on the characterisation and modelling of nanoscale semiconductor devices for energy-efficient and high-performance computing, including conventional MOSFETs, emerging memristive ...

The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France, offers a PhD position focused on advancing machine learning for neutron reflectometry. ESRF is a world-leading research center, renowned for its innovative engineering and scientific vision, and hosts thousands of scientists annually for experiments across biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics. Supported by 19 countries, ESRF is committed to diversity and equal opportuni...