Researcher (docotoral candidate) Praedoc

I Med; Innsbruck; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Childcare facilities

Job summary

The IGNIDTE doctoral program at the Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI) and University of Innsbruck (UIBK) offers 12 funded PhD positions in image-guided diagnostics and therapy. Participants will pursue a high-quality thesis, publish in leading journals, and benefit from an interdisciplinary training program and international secondments.

Selected candidates must hold a relevant medical, dentistry, master’s or equivalent degree and fulfill MSCA mobility rules.

Qualifications

• Produce a high-quality scientific thesis, to be openly accessible at university websites
• Publications of at least 1 first and 2 co-authored scientific papers on leading journals
• Participate in 5 conferences during the PhD, presenting research as 1st author
• Complete offered secondments at partner institutions Worldwide
• Engage in interdisciplinary research discussions with supervisory team

Responsibilities

• Produce a high-quality scientific thesis, to be openly accessible at university websites
• Publications of at least 1 first and 2 co-authored scientific papers (5 on average) on leading journals within the field.
• Participate in 5 conferences during the PhD, by presenting their research work
• Organise satellite conference to showcase the achievements of their PhDs, include invited speakers
• Take part in public outreach events and science festivals and support women/non-binary scientists
• Complete offered secondments at partner institutions Worldwide
• Work closely with the supervisory team and contribute to interdisciplinary research discussions

Education

Relevant medical, dentistry, master’s or equivalent degree

Job description

We are looking for 12 motivated post grad/undergrad scientific to be part of project IGNIDTE

Researcher (doctoral candidate) (Praedoc)

40 hours/week, MUI/UIBK, third-party funded

Future challenges in medicine will require PhD-level professionals with a sound cross- and interdisciplinary education to face the impact of the massive digital changes affecting (image-guided) diagnosis and therapy. IGNIDTE is designed to further address this demand.
IGNIDTE* will ignite excellence through a unique, multidisciplinary research setting at the Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI) and University of Innsbruck (UIBK) and a thoughtfully tailored training program, educating the next generation of experts in image-guided diagnostics and therapy. The programme is thus well positioned for supporting the career development of 12 promising young scientists with opportunity to develop their own scientific profile resulting in great career opportunities.

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, by presenting their research work (poster/oral presentation as 1 st author)
• Organise satellite conference to showcase the achievements of their PhDs, include prestigious invited speakers, supported by the supervisors
• Take part in take part in public outreach events and science festivals, such as the European Researcher’s Night and Pint of Science. In addition, they will 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;
• Have a relevant medical, dentistry, master’s or equivalent degree;
• 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.

Doctoral candidates will be employed full-time, 40 hours per week, and paid according to level B1 of the collective agreement for scientific employess at Austrian Universities

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