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Summary

This position involves conducting research to produce a scientific thesis, publishing papers, presenting at conferences, and engaging in public outreach. The role requires candidates to not already hold a doctoral degree and to meet specific mobility and enrollment criteria.

Key facts

Status
Available
Location
Innsbruck
Contract
Full-time
Contract duration
36 months
Working time
40h/week
Work arrangement
On-site
Level
Entry
Education
Master's
Apply by
2026-12-10
Required skills
  • Radiology
  • Cardiology
  • Computer Science
  • Oncology
  • Mathematics
  • Biomedical Physics
  • Neuropathology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nuclear Medicine
Benefits
  • public transport allowance
  • meal allowance
  • team events
  • health and sports offer
Salary
€3.8k/moThe amount appears in the ad text and is not available as structured data

Full description

Your area of responsibility

  • Produce a high-quality scientific thesis, to be openly accessible at university websites
  • Publications of at least 1 first and 2 co-authorised scientific papers (5 on average) on leading journals within the field.
  • Participate in 5 conferences during the PhD study, by presenting their research work (poster/oral presentation as 1st author)
  • Organise satellite conference to showcase the achievements of their PhDs, include prestigious invited speakers, supported by the supervisors
  • Take part in public outreach events and science festivals, such as the European Researcher’s Night and Pint of Science.
  • Engage in initiatives that promote and support women and non-binary scientists, including participation in platforms.
  • Complete offered secondments at academic and/or non-academic partner institutions worldwide.
  • Working closely with the supervisory team and contributing to interdisciplinary research discussions. We are looking forward to
  • Doctoral candidates, meaning they do not already hold a doctoral degree;
  • Who have a relevant medical, dentistry, master’s or equivalent degree;
  • Who fulfil the MSCA mobility rule: they must not have lived, worked or studied in Austria for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the call deadline;
  • Candidates not enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to a doctoral degree in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country;
  • Candidates not already permanently employed by the host institution where the research training will take place; *Applicants may apply before finishing their degree, but the final graduation certificate must be available before employment can start.

What you can expect

Located in the center of Tyrol, we offer the best conditions at an attractive location, a value-oriented working environment, exciting and varied activities, the opportunity for professional and personal development and numerous (voluntary) additional company benefits.

Successful candidates will receive a full-time doctoral employment contract for 3 years which consists of 40 hours per week.

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for this position amounts to € 3 776,10.- per month (14 times a year)* for full-time employment, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. In addition, there are allowances and attractive social benefits (e.g. public transport allowance, meal allowance, team events, health and sports offer).

*as of 2026

Fachgebiet

Radiology, Cardiology, Computer Science, Oncology, Mathematics, Biomedical Physics, Neuropathology, Biomedical Engineering, Nuclear Medicine

Arbeitgeber

Medizinische Universität Innsbruck und Universität Innsbruck

Arbeitsstätte

Innsbruck

Stunden

40

Bewerbungsfrist

10.12.2026

Kontakt

MSCA Project IGNIDTE phd-ignidte(at)i-med.ac.at