PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at TU Delft, Netherlands.

Applications are now open for multiple fully funded PhD, Postdoc, and Professor positions at TU Delft (Delft University of Technology), Netherlands. TU Delft, one of the world’s top technical universities, is inviting applications for a wide range of exciting research positions across engineering, design, sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.

These are excellent opportunities for talented researchers and academics to work on cutting-edge projects in a world-class environment. Most PhD and Postdoc positions are fully funded (including salary, benefits, and research support). There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MSPhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

  • Degree Level: PhD, Postdoc & Associate Professor
  • Host Institution: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands
  • Host Country: Netherlands
  • Application Deadline: Varies by position
  • Open for: All nationalities
  • Funding Type: Fully funded
  • Application Fee: None

What These Positions Offer:

Successful candidates will receive:

  • A competitive salary according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (plus holiday allowance and end-of-year bonus)
  • Full-time employment contract with excellent social security benefits, pension scheme, and paid leave
  • Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories
  • Professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and international collaboration
  • A dynamic, international, and inclusive academic environment in one of Europe’s most innovative tech hubs
  • Relocation support and support for dual-career partners (where applicable)
  • Opportunity to conduct impactful research that addresses global challenges in engineering, sustainability, health, mobility, and technology

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility varies slightly by position, but general requirements include:

  • For PhD positions: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field with strong academic record
  • For Postdoc positions: PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with relevant research experience and publications
  • For Professor positions: PhD degree + proven track record in research, teaching, and/or industry collaboration
  • Strong English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL may be required for non-native speakers)
  • Motivation and fit with the specific research project
  • Relevant background in engineering, design, sciences, or related fields

Also Check: Technical University of Denmark PhD and Postdoc Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

PhD, Postdoc, and Professor Positions at TU Delft:

PhD Positions:

  • PhD Position Thermal Runaway of Batteries
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
    Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • 2 PhD positions in Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Traffic Modelling & Prediction
    Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
    Deadline: 2 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • PhD Position Haptics
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
    Deadline: 30 Jul 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • PhD position Co-creating circular business models and services for e-bikes and home appliances
    Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
    Deadline: 23 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • Two PhD positions in User-centred Design of Public Transport
    Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
    Deadline: 17 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • PhD Position in Nanomedicine Formulation Engineering for Cancer Treatment
    Faculty of Applied Sciences
    Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • PhD Position (Experimental) Air-Knife Turbulent Jet Impingement on a Liquid Zinc Surface
    Faculty of Applied Sciences
    Deadline: 2 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • PhD Position in River Basin Hydrology: Climate Change & Hydrological Extremes
    Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
    Deadline: 9 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

Also Check: Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia

Postdoc Positions:

  • Postdoc Markerless Motion Capture for Home Monitoring in Neurological Populations
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
    Deadline: 7 Sep 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • Postdoc Position in Adaptive Multimodal Human-Technology Interaction for Automated Driving
    Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
    Deadline: 23 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • Postdoc Safe Waterborne Digital Systems
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
    Deadline: 3 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

Professor Positions:

  • Assistant Professor of Evolving Design Practices
    Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
    Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

  • Assistant/Associate Professor Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration
    Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science
    Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
    APPLY HERE

Also Check: Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia

How to Apply:

  1. Click on the APPLY HERE link for your desired position (provided in the lists above).
  2. Submit your application through the official TU Delft careers portal before the deadline.
  3. Required documents usually include: CV, motivation letter, diplomas/transcripts, research proposal (if asked), and references.
  4. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early applications are recommended.

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

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