We are looking for 12 motivated post-grad scientists to be part of project IGNIDTE
Predoc Researcher
(doctoral candidate)
40 hours/week,
Medical University of Innsbruck/ University of Innsbruck
Interested candidates will be able to apply for project topics in clinical application areas, focusing on the general application domains of
Radiology, Cardiology, Computer Science, Oncology, Mathematics, Biomedical physics, Neuropathology, Biomedical engineering, Nuclear Medicine.
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 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
Please submit your detailed application by 10 December 2026
Equal opportunities for all!
We offer our employees a fair working environment in which they can develop individually. We focus on diversity and equal opportunities, including by deliberately increasing the proportion of women in all professional groups, especially in management positions. We expressly encourage qualified women to apply. In order to support working parents, we offer flexible working time models and childcare facilities