PhD Positions in Optics and Micro/Nanotechnology at University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley in United States

Anton Persson, Assistant Professor at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, is recruiting PhD students for his research group. The project focuses on nanofabrication and electrical characterization of advanced transistors , with particular interest in 2D semiconductors and memory device physics . The position is hosted at the Chalmers Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience , offering a strong research environment for students interested in semiconductor devices, nanosca...

A fully funded graduate student research position is available at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States . The opportunity is for an MSc or PhD student working with the Advanced Magnetics for Power and Energy Development Consortium and the Ohodnicki Lab . The research focus is high frequency transformer design, modeling, prototyping, and testing , with strong relevance to electrical engineering , mechanical engineering , materials science , and applied power/energy systems. The post s...

University of Central Florida has open Postdoctoral Researcher and PhD positions in optics and nanophotonics . The opportunity is shared by Mahdi Soudi from the University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States. This is a research opening for candidates interested in photonics-related work, likely spanning optical science, nanoscale light–matter interaction, and related device or materials topics. The post does not provide a formal deadline, funding details, or a detailed eligibility list, s...

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is advertising a PhD opening in the Nano Sensing and Energy Lab (NSEL) with Electrical Engineering as the preferred doctoral home, and related pathways in Mechanical Engineering or Physics / Physical Chemistry . The position is aimed at a talented, passionate doctoral student with a background in nanophotonics and metasurfaces , and a strong interest in quantum information science/technology . The lab’s research spans energy conversion and sensing , ...

Andres Clarens at the University of Virginia is advertising two fully funded PhD positions for Fall 2026 in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Position 1: Innovative construction materials — This project asks how buildings can become part of the climate solution. The work involves modeling innovative building materials and is embedded in an interdisciplinary team that includes architects, lawyers, and planners. Position 2: Energy systems modeling — This project focuses on elect...