Job board September 2026
PhD, postdoc and other academic job opportunities
Group leader/Professorship positions
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Applied Mathematics and Computational Modeling (2027–2028)
IE University’s School of Science and Technology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Applied Mathematics and Computational Modeling. Applications may include engineering, physics, energy systems, climate and environmental science, life sciences, neuroscience, sustainability, or other domains where mathematical and computational modeling plays a central role.
- Institution(s): IE University (ESP)
- Level of qualifications required: Doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Computational Science, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required
- Deadline to apply: 1 November 2026
Postdoc positions
Vacancy on In Silico Medicine Policy Landscape & Regulatory Science
VPH – The Society for In Silico Medicine is looking for a highly motivated postdoc with a background in computer modelling and simulation, digital twins, artificial intelligence, health data, or a related field, and a strong interest in the translation of in silico technologies into healthcare. Experience in regulatory science or policy is not required, although a basic understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape for digital health, real-world data, and health technologies is an advantage.
- Institution(s): VPH Society
- Level of qualifications required: PhD in biomedical engineering with a focus on computational biology, modelling and simulation, digital health, biomedical sciences, computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), health data science, or another relevant topics. People with equivalent expertise (without PhD) are welcome to apply too.
- Deadline to apply: Open
Junior Postdoc Position: Sensorimotor Neuroscience
As a junior postdoctoral researcher you will join an interdisciplinary programme spanning neuroscience, artificial intelligence and clinical research, investigating how humans behave in complex, uncertain environments.
- Institution(s): Radboud University (NED)
- Level of qualifications required: PhD in a relevant field (e.g. sensorimotor neuroscience, human movement sciences, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience).
- Deadline to apply: 13 October 2026
Postdoc in health-data harmonization & analysis
Our research combines bioinformatics, data science, and IT solutions to advance digital health and translational medicine using a “bench-to-bedside” approach. By harmonising and analysing diverse biomedical data, while focusing on the secure data processing and predictive modelling, we aim to drive progress in translational medicine, improving diagnostics and healthcare solutions.
- Institution(s): University of Luxembourg (LUX)
- Level of qualifications required: PhD in computer science, medical informatics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field, with an interest in biomedical informatics and translational medicine
- Deadline to apply: Open
PhD positions
14 Fully Funded PhD Positions in the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network
The network will recruit 14 doctoral candidates (PhD researchers) across partner institutions in Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Successful applicants will join a world-class international training programme focused on epidemic intelligence, emerging virus surveillance, and pandemic preparedness.
- Institution(s): Multiple (Europe)
- Level of qualifications required: MSc
- Deadline to apply: 8 October 2026
Automated Eating Activity Tracking System for Anorexia Nervosa Using AI and Wearable Sensors
By integrating technology development with clinical expertise, this project seeks to enable objective monitoring of eating behavior in real-world settings and provide new tools for early identification of behavioral deterioration, treatment response, and recovery trajectories in Anorexia nervosa.
- Institution(s): KU Leuven (BEL)
- Level of qualifications required: Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields) with excellent academic results
- Deadline to apply: 15 October 2026
The AITHYRA International PhD Call in AI for Biomedicine
Do you want to help transform human health through machine learning and life science approaches? Join AITHYRA in Vienna for a fully funded PhD at the intersection of machine learning, experimental biology, chemistry, and medicine.
- Institution(s): AITHYRA (AUT)
- Level of qualifications required: MSc in computer science, computational biology, bioengineering, engineering, physics, statistics, mathematics, medicine, biology, chemistry, or a related scientific or technical field
- Deadline to apply: 1 November 2026
