Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria

PhD Positions in Computational X

The IT:U Doctoral School enables young researchers to conduct independent research at a high international level, thereby contributing to technological and societal progress. The students learn to identify and analyze research gaps and societal issues and to find solutions through interdisciplinary approaches. They work on developing and implementing new technologies that drive digital transformation. In addition to subject-specific knowledge, interdisciplinary key competencies are also promoted to prepare students for leadership positions in academia, industry, or the public sector.

As a PhD student, you acquire new skills within our training program and benefit from high quality supervision. You will develop your own research agenda and conduct interdisciplinary research increasingly independent over the four years. You will also gain valuable educational experience by having the opportunity to teach other students in your field of expertise. You will write and publish several research papers, culminating in writing and defending your PhD thesis. To achieve all of this, you are embedded in an inspiring and supportive environment with world-class research infrastructure at your disposal at our campus in Linz, Austria.

The program conveys content and necessary qualifications through a series of modules. A module is defined by specific entry and exit qualifications, the subject matter, teaching methods, the required workload, and the criteria for performance evaluation. Modules are completed in the form of one or more thematically related courses. There are no additional course types beyond those specified in the by laws.

For more information please visit our website: https://it-u.at/en/study-program/doctoral-school/phd-computational-x/

The PhD program Computational X promotes interdisciplinary research facilitating the convergence of natural sciences like biology, social sciences and humanities with computational sciences. The program supports junior researchers in developing their abilities to perform independent scientific research. PhD students will acquire a comprehensive range of computational skills and methods, ranging from data science to artificial intelligence to robotics, as well as a solid core of 21st century skills. This will empower students to transform their respective disciplines with computational methods and explore frontiers in the digitalization of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Through the interdisciplinary approach, researchers are enabled to develop, implement, and execute innovative solutions to current societal challenges. This contributes to the digital transformation of science, economy, and society.

We offer a gross salary in line with the market from € 3.714,80 for PhDs on a 40-hour full-time basis (gross, 14 times a year). Our employees also benefit from a free Austria Climate Ticket, an annual pass covering all modes of public transportation across Austria. And of course, your coffee and snacks are on us.