Doctoral Researcher in Image-Guided Diagnostics and Therapy
Join a multidisciplinary PhD programme at the Medical University of Innsbruck to advance image-guided diagnostics and therapy through cutting-edge research.
Best for:Best for recent graduates with a master’s degree in medical, dental, or related fields who are passionate about interdisciplinary research in image-guided diagnostics and therapy and eager to contribute to cutting-edge medical advancements.
Overview
This PhD position is part of the EU-funded IGNIDTE project, which aims to train the next generation of experts in image-guided diagnostics and therapy. Located at the Medical University of Innsbruck and University of Innsbruck, the programme offers a multidisciplinary research environment and tailored training to address challenges in radiology, cardiology, computer science, oncology, and biomedical engineering. Successful candidates will contribute to innovative research, publish high-impact papers, and engage in international collaborations, including secondments at partner institutions worldwide. The programme emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, public outreach, and career development for promising young researchers.
What you'll do
- Develop and publish a high-quality scientific thesis accessible on university websites, with a target of at least one first-author and two co-authored papers in leading journals (average of five papers).
- Present research findings at five conferences during the PhD, including poster or oral presentations as first author.
- Organize a satellite conference to showcase PhD achievements, featuring prestigious invited speakers, with support from supervisors.
- Participate in public outreach events, such as the European Researcher’s Night and Pint of Science, and engage in initiatives promoting diversity in science.
- Complete secondments at academic and non-academic partner institutions worldwide to broaden research experience.
- Collaborate closely with the supervisory team and contribute to interdisciplinary research discussions.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in medical, dental, or equivalent field (or expected to be completed before employment starts)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency (level not explicitly stated but implied for academic research and collaboration)
Instruction: English
Publications: At least 1 first-author and 2 co-authored papers in leading journals (5 papers on average).
- Experience or strong interest in interdisciplinary research combining medical, technical, and computational fields.
- Ability to conduct high-quality scientific research and publish in leading journals.
- Commitment to presenting research at international conferences.
- Willingness to engage in public outreach and diversity initiatives.
- Fulfilment of MSCA mobility rule: no more than 12 months of residence, work, or study in Austria in the last 36 months.
- Applicant must not already hold a doctoral degree.
- Must not be enrolled in a doctoral programme in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country.
- Must not be permanently employed by the host institution.
- Must fulfil MSCA mobility rule (no more than 12 months in Austria in the last 36 months).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-10 (Europe/Vienna)
Applicants must submit a detailed application through the IGNIDTE project website. Ensure all required documents are included and adhere to the submission guidelines provided. The application process is competitive, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement or proposal
- Master’s degree certificate (or proof of expected graduation)
- Transcripts of academic records
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Letters of recommendation (number not specified)
Contact
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