13 Salaried PhD Studentships in AI/ML and Lifesciences in Vienna

About this position

The Medical University of Vienna invites applications for fully funded PhD positions through its recurring international call across 18 doctoral programmes. Research brings together clinical, experimental and computational approaches to connect fundamental discoveries with medical applications. Doctoral researchers shape an original research project and direct their development within a supportive environment, guided by supervisors with expertise in their fields.

Structured training adapted to individual research interests develops scientific independence, specialist expertise and transferable skills for careers in academia, clinical research and industry. We welcome applicants from medicine, life sciences, computer science, mathematics, engineering and related disciplines. Medical graduates can also pursue a research pathway alongside their clinical careers.

Explore the projects available in the current call below and apply through the online application portal; prior contact with a supervisor is not required.

AI/ML, Bioinformatics and Medical Imaging

Genetic Endotypes of ME/CFS

ML Algorithms for Arthritis Imaging

AI-Powered 3D Whole-Body Metabolic Imaging

Model-Based RL for Mechanical Ventilation

Immunology

CD8+ T Cells Rewire Systemic Metabolism

Decoding ARDS Through Multi-Omics Integration

Profiling CAR T-cells for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

Engineering Regulatory T Cells for IMIDs

Epigenetic Reprogramming of Inflammatory Diseases

Neuroscience

Transcription regulation during neuronal differentiation

Endocrinology and Metabolism

MC4R Signaling Regulates Human Hepatic Lipid Metabolism

Vascular Biology

Clinical and Biological Trajectories After Thrombosis

Skull Hematopoiesis in Cardiovascular Diseases

Clonal Hematopoiesis and Cardiovascular Risk

Platelet Dysfunction in Patients with Unexplained Bleeding