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#TRANSFORMINGTOMORROW: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US.
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).
How to apply:
Please fill in the online application form and upload your files at: https://apply.it-u.at/
Curriculum Vitae
Bachelor's and master's diploma (or equivalent)
Bachelor's and master's transcript of records
Motivational letter
Up to 3 contacts of professors/collaborators for recommendations
Your contact person
Bettina Mairhofer
study@it-u.at
DEADLINE: January 31st, 2026
* Come as you are - we value and promote diversity in our team. Each individual is encouraged to reach their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.