40 applied-physics PhD positions in Switzerland

PhD position on Muon Spin Spectroscopy for Perovskite Solar Cells

Empa | Switzerland | about 1 month ago

Chemistry » Molecular chemistry Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Chemistry » Physical chemistry Chemistry » Other Engineering » Materials engineering Physics » Acoustics Physics » Applied physics Physics

PhD position on the "Data-Driven Development of Novel Piezoelectric Thin Films for Electronic, Photonic and Quantum Technologies"

Empa | Switzerland | about 24 hours ago

). The project will make use of a unique laboratory which combines state-of-the-art physical vapor deposition with surface analysis and closed-loop autonomous experimentation. The goals of the project

PhD position: Examining the thresholds in past Atlantic ocean circulation using stalagmite geochemistry

ETH Zürich | Switzerland | 28 days ago

24 Mar 2026 Job Information Organisation/Company ETH Zürich Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Environmental science » Other Geography » Other Physics » Acoustics Physics » Applied

PhD Position: Seismic Detection, Localization and Characterization of Explosion Events in Underground Ammunition Storage Facilities

ETH Zürich | Switzerland | 12 days ago

9 Apr 2026 Job Information Organisation/Company ETH Zürich Research Field Computer science » Other Engineering » Other Environmental science » Earth science Physics » Acoustics Physics

PhD Student in Thin Film Condensed Matter Physics (Index-Nr. 3502-03)

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen | Switzerland | 12 days ago

8 Apr 2026 Job Information Organisation/Company Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 8

PhD Student in operando characterisation of catalysts for active pharmaceutical ingredients (Index-Nr. 6417-27511)

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen | Switzerland | 13 days ago

7 Apr 2026 Job Information Organisation/Company Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen Research Field Physics Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application

PhD Position: Order-from-Disorder in Frustrated Quantum Magnets

ETH Zürich | Switzerland | 18 days ago

2 Apr 2026 Job Information Organisation/Company ETH Zürich Research Field Physics » Condensed matter properties Physics » Quantum mechanics Physics » Solid state physics Physics » Other Researcher

PhD position in the field of Reasoning in Machine Learning (Prof. I. Bogunovic and A. Lucchi)

University of Basel | Switzerland | 12 days ago

9 Apr 2026 Job Information Organisation/Company University of Basel Research Field Computer science » Other Mathematics » Applied mathematics Physics » Other Researcher Profile First Stage

PhD position on “Quantum Sensing of Chiral-Induced Spin Selectivity”

Adolphe Merkle Institute | Switzerland | 23 days ago

, Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and wish to pursue interdisciplinary research in a fast-moving international environment. Experience in quantum engineering or magnetic

PhD Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research

ETH Zürich | Switzerland | 23 days ago

Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research A World-Class Research Environment at the Nexus of Biology, Engineering, and Physical Sciences The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin