10 ph.d. positions in "systems science" at the imt school for advanced studies lucca

10 Ph. D. positions in Systems Science at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca Location: Lucca | Salary: EUR 50,000 - 70,000The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting 10 fully funded doctoral candidates for itsSystems Science (Sy S)Ph. D. Program.Students enrolled in the Ph. D. Program will learn the necessary methodologies to analyze technological, natural, economic, and social systems using descriptive and predictive mathematical models. The acquired skills can be spent in academia and research centers, and can be applied in many industrial sectors, such as the automotive, aerospace, chemical, infrastructure, energy, biomedicine, financial, and manufacturing industries.The Sy S Program includes four specialization tracks:Computational Mechanics (CM)offers interdisciplinary doctoral training for graduates wishing to specialize in the research of innovative numerical simulation methods, developing digital twins to predict the behavior of materials, components, or processes throughout their operational plex Systems and Networks (CN)offers an interdisciplinary program embracing the theoretical and computational tools of complexity science (physics of complex systems, graph theory, statistical mechanics, information theory, inference, data science) as well as their application to real-world biological, social, economic and technological systems.Learning and Control (LC)offers interdisciplinary doctoral training focused on becoming an expert in developing new machine learning and numerical optimization algorithms for modeling dynamical systems from data and designing model-based predictive control systems.Software Quality (SQ)provides doctoral candidates interested in formal methods, machine learning, modeling and simulation, program verification, cybersecurity, and software engineering with methods for the design, analysis, and validation of software quality and mitment : Full timeQualificationsMaster’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or in a related fieldHigh level of proficiency in EnglishDemonstrated solid mathematical and programming skillsEnthusiasm for research, critical thinkingWhat We OfferAn exciting multidisciplinary and international research environment with wide opportunities to interact with scholars from related disciplines in several other international Universities, as well as with cultural heritage Institutions and leadersWork under the supervision of at least one Advisor from the FacultyInteractions with several other doctoral candidates, postdoc researchers, and Faculty members;A tailor‑made scientific training program composed from a wide range of courses and seminars by leading researchersMentoring, training, and career development supportA highly competitive full‑time Ph D Position withScholarship for a maximum period of 3 consecutive yearsSocial security coverageFree accommodation on campus (all year round)Free meals on campus (lunch and dinner, all year round)Additional research fundsAdditional international mobility fundsInsurance coverages (liability, accident)No tuition feesEFC Project Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca is a member of the EFC - Educating Future Citizens network, which includes eight Scuole Universitarie Superiori in Italy. IMT Ph D students have the opportunity to participate in joint activities and are encouraged to engage with partner institutions to foster academic and research collaborations.Students graduating by 31st October 2026 are also welcome to apply.Deadline:May 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm (CEST time)Application ScheduleInterview of short‑listed candidates: June 26-29, 2026Notification of admission: End of June 2026