Elisa Giaccardi

Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U) is advertising PhD positions in Computational X across three research groups: Design Intelligences (led by Fellow Professor Elisa Giaccardi), Neurosymbolic AI for Trustworthy Systems (led by Assistant Professor Kimberly Garcia), and Quantum Information Theory & Experiment (led by Professor Beatrix Hiesmayr). The program is designed for interdisciplinary doctoral research at the intersection of computer science , artificial intelligence , robotics , mathematics , physics , and related fields. The doctoral school emphasizes computational methods for transforming natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with research directions spanning data science, AI, robotics, design, trustworthy systems, and quantum information. These are full-time, 4-year, on-site PhD positions in Linz, Austria . The post mentions a gross salary starting from €2,832.10 on a 30-hour full-time basis, paid 14 times per year, plus KlimaTicket OÖ and basic workplace perks such as coffee and snacks. Eligibility highlights include a completed master’s degree (or equivalent), strong English communication and academic writing skills, and a clear interest in interdisciplinary work. Applicants should be curious, collaborative, and comfortable moving beyond a single disciplinary framework. The application package requires a CV, degree certificates, transcripts, a motivational letter, and up to three recommendation contacts. The post states that applications are open for the listed research groups, with deadlines shown on the program page. The main post highlights a final call and the linked program page provides group-specific deadlines and application details.