Call for Applications – Ph.D. Program in Precision and Personalized Medicine

What We Offer
The DPU Ph.D. Program provides an interdisciplinary research environment that combines:
Precision medicine and translational biomedical research
Genomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology
Artificial intelligence and digital health
Biomedical engineering and biosensor technologies
Regulatory science and clinical translation
Doctoral candidates benefit from:
An interdisciplinary curriculum combining research excellence with transferable skills
Close collaboration with clinicians from affiliated hospitals to ensure strong clinical relevance
Access to specialized research clusters linking disease-oriented research with cutting-edge technologies
Individual supervision through an innovative co-mentorship model involving experts from DPU and international partner institutions
International exchange opportunities and scientific mobility
Entrepreneurship training, startup incubation, and technology transfer support to facilitate the translation of research into real-world healthcare solutions
Candidate Profile
Applicants should:
Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, medicine, engineering, computer science, biotechnology, or a related field
Demonstrate an excellent academic record and strong research potential
Have a strong interest in interdisciplinary and translational research
Secure the agreement of a prospective DPU supervisor prior to application
Funding
Successful applicants receive a competitive funding package including:
Gross monthly salary of €3,000 (14 payments per year)
Conference and mobility funding for international collaborations
Participation in entrepreneurship and commercialization programs
Additional workshops on innovation, intellectual property, and technology transfer
Application Documents
Please submit:
Curriculum Vitae
Master's degree certificate and academic transcripts
Two academic letters of recommendation
A brief outline of your proposed research project
Language of instruction: English
Program duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)
Application deadline: September 30, 2026
Location: Technology and Research Center (TFZ), Wiener Neustadt, Austria
For further information and applications, please contact:
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Join DPU and become part of a new generation of scientists advancing precision and personalized medicine through interdisciplinary research, clinical collaboration, and innovation.