13 PhD positions - PhD-Program COMPUTATIONAL X

Interdisciplinary Transformation University - IT:U Doctoral School

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IT:U is Austria's first public interdisciplinary university dedicated to digital transformation for the benefit of our society, economy, and environment.

PhD Positions OPEN NOW:

• CubeSat Design & Sensing: “Embedded Sensors and CubeSat Architectures for Earth Observation Missions”
• Communications & Efficiency: “Energy-Efficient Communication Systems for Next-Generation CubeSats”
• Acoustics, Analysis and AI
• Secure and Resilient Infrastructures
• Energy Transition and Climate Futures
• Regulation and Governance of Information Technology
• Computational Medicine and Health Data Science
• Human Rights & Technology

IT:U Doctoral School - PhD-Program COMPUTATIONAL X

13 PhD positions | Full-Time | Up to 4 years | On-site in Linz (AT) | Start Date: March 2026

IT:U offers a 4-year, structured PhD program.

In the first year, emphasis is placed on focused group work, research lab modules, and Project Integrated Courses (PICS). The first year concludes with a PhD Proposal Presentation. Over the next three years, students will develop and write their PhD theses. This is accompanied by interdisciplinary research seminars and work as a project assistant. The PhD program concludes after the 4th year with the submission and defense of the PhD thesis.

Click here to view the curriculum.

We offer:

• Access to research platforms: We operate a platform for active Internet measurements. This infrastructure can be utilized by PhD students for their research projects, including the available know-how on conducting large-scale measurement experiments.
• Networking: We maintain close connections with top researchers and industry partners, both nationally and internationally, offering in-depth topical exchange on the latest methods and their real-world applications.
• Public engagement & outreach: We provide opportunities for PhD students to participate in public debates, school visits, and media appearances to share their research findings with a broader audience, enhancing their communications skills and societal impact.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Conducting research.
• Writing academic publications.
• Attending national and international conferences.
• Collaborating with other research groups on an interdisciplinary basis.
• Performing auxiliary activities in academic teaching for up to 2 weekly credit hours.
• Helping file applications for third-party funding.
• Complying with the institution’s academic standards and ethical guidelines.

Skills & Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent in the respective fields.
• The ability to work and think independently.
• Fluent in English (CEFR C1 or equivalent).

What you can expect:

• Innovative and stimulating working conditions in an interdisciplinary, international research environment.
• Office kitchen with complimentary basic supplies.
• Austrian “KlimaTicket Ö” (unlimited travel on all public transportation within Austria).
• We offer a gross salary in line with the market from EUR 3,714.80 on a full-time basis (40h).