PhD Student

PhD Position in Model-driven Simulation and Digital Twins

We are happy to fill a PhD position on model-driven simulation and digital twin engineering for cyber-physical systems at the Department of Computer Science (research group Quality Engineering) at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. The PhD will be in the field of the model-driven engineering of Digital Twins for subsequent model-driven simulation, particularly focusing on the combination of model-driven engineering and simulation for digital twin-based monitoring, optimization, and control.

What we offer

The position is to be filled for up to 4 years at most, available from January 1st, 2025. You will be working together on an exciting and timely topic, embedded in a interdisciplianry team of researchers - together with other PhD students and senior researchers, and partners from industry.

Your profile

We are looking for highly motivated students with a background in Software/Model-driven Engineering and/or model-driven simulation, holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent). Candidates should have a command in programming and algorithmic curation.

Your application

If you are interested in joining our team, please send the following documents to Philipp Zech (philipp.zech@uibk.ac.at):

- Curriculum vitae

- Publication list (if available)

- List of relevant courses taken during your studies

- Short statement of your research background, including a short motivation explaining why you are interested in the position (approx. 1 page)

If you have any questions, please contact Philipp Zech (philipp.zech(at)uibk.ac.at).

Further links

University of Innsbruck: https://www.uibk.ac.at/

Department of Computer Science: https://www.uibk.ac.at/informatik/

Research group Quality Engineering: https://q-e.at/

Working at the University of Innsbruck: https://www.uibk.ac.at/karriere/arbeiten-an-der-universitaet-innsbruck.html.en

We are looking forward to receiving your applications until February 28, 2025.