New PhD Student Position Opening

Sunday 3rd August 2025

Contact Email for the Job Posting matthias.harders@uibk.ac.at
Organization University of Innsbruck
Location Innsbruck, Austria
Title New PhD Student Position Opening
URL https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15273
Closing date Aug 14, 2025
Description The Interactive Graphics and Simulation (IGS) Group at the University of Innsbruck, Austria invites applications for the position of a PhD student researcher.
We are seeking a motivated and talented PhD student with interest and skill in the areas of medical augmented reality, physically-based simulation, and/or computer haptics. The focus will be on using these technologies in medical training systems. The work consists of both hard- and software development. The search is open immediately (application deadline August 14th); with intended starting date September 15th, 2025. The position is offered on the level of a non-permanent university research student for four years.
Candidates should have earned a Master or Diploma degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Mathematics, or other related fields. Knowledge in physically-based simulation, haptics and/or augmented reality will be beneficial. In addition, some experience with medical applications is of advantage. Experience in C/C++ programming is expected, as well as an adequate level in English, both written and spoken.
Applications should be submitted online:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15273
Please feel free to get in contact in case of questions:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Harders
Computer Science
University of Innsbruck
Austria
matthias.harders@uibk.ac.at
http://igs.uibk.ac.at/
We are looking forward to hearing from you.