Job openings

Are you interested in interdisciplinary research with practical applications?

Do you have (or will soon have) a degree in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Biomedical Engineering?

Do you want to be part of an active and dynamic team?

Then join us! The Special Research Area is looking for

• 1 PhD student

to help carry out the exciting research envisioned in the subproject OptOP!

To apply

Please contact the PI of the subproject, Prof. Kristian Bredies, directly.

Your application should contain a letter of motivation indicating clearly which subproject(s) you would like to join as well as a CV. In addition, you should submit

for PhD positions:

• the title and a one-page summary of your Master's thesis;
• a copy of diploma and transcript of records (if you have already graduated);
• a letter of recommendation from your supervisor confirming that you will have graduated in time for your starting date (if you have not graduated yet);
• the name of one reference we can contact;

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Are you interested in doing a PhD but unsure what area to specialize in?

Then apply to the BioTechMed Graz Lab Rotation Program to become acquainted with one of the research groups in Graz and learn valuable skills for your future career!

For details and application guidelines, see the BioTechMed Graz website. The opening for lab rotations starting October 1, 2026 will start in June 2026.