IT:U Opens PhD Call for Computational X
IT:U has opened a new round of Computational X PhD positions, inviting researchers to explore how computation can address complex real world challenges across disciplines. Spanning fields from artificial intelligence and quantum science to sustainability, medicine, and space technologies, the program connects computation with impactful interdisciplinary research.
What is “Computational X”?
The PhD program Computational X connects computation with fields across the natural sciences, social sciences, and technology. It is designed for research questions that sit at the intersection of disciplines and require new computational approaches.
Open PhD Vacancies
PhD positions are available in the following research groups:
- AI & Machine Learning Based Sustainability Policy — Professor Elisabeth Gsottbauer
- Smart Sensing and Systems (S³ Lab) — Fellow Professor Michele Magno
- Digital Molecular Medicine — Professor Kristin Reiche
- INSYT: Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Innovation — Assistant Professor Kimberly Garcia
- Quantum Information and Quantum Technologies — Professor Beatrix Hiesmayr
Application deadline and contact
Applications are open until April 30, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed call and apply early.
For general inquiries, please contact the IT:U Admissions Team: