We are looking for student with a masters degree and a strong mathematical background as well as coding skills in Python. You should be interested in
*inverse problems
*mathematical modelling
*machine learning and optimization
*development, implementation and evaluation of algorithms but direct experience in the field is not necessary. Ideally you have
*a Master’s degree in mathematics with coding experience in Python;
*a degree in physics or engineering with documented mathematical interrest (masters topic, elective subjects, ...) and coding experience;
*a degree in computer science with also a strong mathematical focus.
Purely application-oriented profiles without solid, documented mathematical training are not an ideal fit.
Formal eligibility (as in the official call):
*Master’s (or equivalent) degree, final certificate available before the employment starts; no doctoral degree yet.
*MSCA mobility rule: not more than 12 months of living, working or studying in Austria in the 36 months before 10 December 2026.
What we offer
*Full-time doctoral employment contract for 3 years (40 h/week).
*Salary from C 3,776.10 gross per month (level B1, Austrian universities’ collective agreement) plus allowances (about a third above most PhD contracts in Austria).
*Enrolment in the doctoral programme in Mathematics at the University of Innsbruck, with structured training across both universities (winter schools, transferable-skills courses).
*Two secondments at international academic and non-academic partner institutions.
*A truly interdisciplinary environment between mathematics and clinical radiology – and life in the Alps.
How to apply
*Apply online: https://ignidte.i-med.ac.at/apply/   deadline 10th December 2026.
• Select DC6 as your preferred doctoral project and include a 2- page research proposal for it.
• Online interviews with shortlisted candidates: 18–31 January 2027; decisions by the end of February 2027.
Questions about the project? Informal enquiries are welcome: Lukas Neumann, lukas.neumann@uibk.ac.at
General questions about the programme and the application: phd-ignidte@i-med.ac.at