International PhD Call for Fully Funded PhD Studentships within our 18 Doctoral Programmes
Our university offers PhD research opportunities in the fields of Life Sciences, Medical Engineering and AI/Machine Learning, in the current PhD call. You can explore currently available positions here on this website. To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process where all candidates have equal opportunities, we can only consider applications submitted through our online application tool for the listed projects. It is NOT necessairy to reach out in advance to any PI participating in the PhD call. If you have any questions about the projects or process, please reach out to phdrecruitment@meduniwien.ac.at.
Current PhD Projects Available
AI/ML, Medical informatics 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
General Requirements
To apply, you must hold a Master’s or MD degree (or equivalent) in a field relevant to the open PhD project(s). You may apply while completing your Master’s, provided you expect to finish within six months.
Other essential qualifications include:
- Strong academic performance and relevant research experience
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Proactive, independent and solution-oriented approach to research
- Experience in writing, presenting and interpreting scientific results
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative and international environment
- Motivation to develop and drive your own research project
What Makes a Strong Application
You are particularly well-suited if you have:
- A Master’s or MD degree completed within the past three years
- Research experience directly related to the project(s), e.g. through research projects or internships
- Hands-on experimental and/or computational experience relevant to the topic
- Experience taking ownership and responsibility for research tasks and results
- Previous research work and scientific communication, e.g. research reports, posters, presentations or publications
We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and career paths. If your experience does not match every point exactly but you can demonstrate a strong and relevant connection to the project, we encourage you to apply.
Start Your Application Early
We recommend starting your application well in advance of the deadline. Preparing your materials and securing referee submissions can take time, particularly as referees must complete their evaluations directly in the system. Starting early helps ensure your application is complete and submitted on time. If you are unsure who can act as a referee, please consult the FAQ.
We are looking forward to receive your application!
We will add new PhD positions till 20.10.2026 and encourage all eligible candidates to apply by the specified deadline (22.11.2026) to ensure equal consideration. Application guideline for the online tool can be looked up here.
For further information about our PhD programs please visit our homepage.
