PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

Job Description

The Princeton Materials Institute invites applications for its PhD programme in Materials Science & Engineering (MSE). This five-year doctoral track offers students access to an interdisciplinary community of faculty in chemistry, physics, engineering and materials science, with state-of-the-art tools in nanofabrication, micro/nanostructuring, optical materials, and quantum materials research.

Programme Details

About the Programme

At PMI, the PhD programme is built on an interdisciplinary ethos—drawing on chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. As materials become ever more central to technologies such as nano-electronics, quantum devices, photonic platforms, and sustainable energy systems, PMI positions doctoral students at the frontier of innovation. Princeton Materials Institute

Students are supported through access to advanced instrumentation for synthesis, characterization, device fabrication, and simulation—for example, the Imaging & Analysis Center and the Micro/Nanofabrication Center at Princeton. Princeton Materials Institute

Why This Is Relevant for Nanotechnology & Nanoscience

• The emphasis on quantum materials, optical materials & light-matter interactions, and advanced manufacturing aligns strongly with nano-scale device fabrication and nanoscience research.

• As you often focus on job-blogs that feature wafer-level engineering, device miniaturisation, SPC, FMEA and nano-enabled devices, this programme represents a robust academic path into those domains.

• The access to cutting-edge nanofabrication and characterization tools means doctoral candidates can work at the intersection of nanotech, photonics, quantum science and materials engineering.

Key Application Guidelines & Notes

• Applicants must visit the Princeton Graduate School portal for detailed eligibility, deadlines, stipend information and departmental requirements. Princeton Materials Institute

• Since the programme is open for Fall 2026 admission, planning ahead is advisable. Princeton Materials Institute

• Strong prospective candidates will have a solid undergraduate or master’s background in materials science, physics, chemistry, or engineering, and a demonstrated interest in nano/micro-scale fabrication, characterization, or quantum/optical materials.

Reference Links

• Materials Science & Engineering PhD – PMI, Princeton

• Imaging & Analysis Center – Princeton

• Micro/Nanofabrication Center – Princeton

Disclaimer

This article is informational only and based on publicly available content from Princeton University’s website. Applicants should consult the official PMI/Princeton site for the most up-to-date information on admissions, funding, and research areas.