We announce the launch of a new interdisciplinary Industrial PhD Program in High-Performance Scientific Computing (HPSC) at the University of Pisa, starting in November 2025. The program opens 4 fully funded positions to applicants from both EU and non-EU countries, with a deadline of July 18, 2025.
This cutting-edge program is co-designed with Sordina IORT Technologies, a leading medical technology company, and integrates expertise from eight university departments along with national research institutes. It addresses some of the most pressing challenges in scientific computing through a unique blend of academic training and industrial collaboration.
Focus Areas for Funded Research Projects:
- Iterative Methods and Preconditioners for Sparse Linear Systems on Pre-Exascale and Exascale Architectures
- HPC Software for Design and Analysis of Electronic Devices using Advanced Materials and AI/ML
- Computational Models for Flash Radiotherapy and Radiobiological Applications (2 positions)
- Reduced-Precision and Matrix Units on AI GPUs for Efficient Solution of the Wave Equation
Program Highlights:
- Deep training in numerical algorithms, HPC architectures, parallel programming, and AI/ML
- Applications in medicine, climate modeling, advanced materials, and more
- Strong interdisciplinary and industrial orientation, including translational research projects with Sordina IORT Technologies
- Access to state-of-the-art computing facilities and research environments
This initiative aligns with the mission of the dealii-X Centre of Excellence, which brings together HPC technology, scientific innovation, and societal impact, particularly in domains such as biomedical computing and radiotherapy.
🔗 Full program details and application portal: https://www.dm.unipi.it/phd-hpsc/
We welcome outstanding applicants from mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, chemistry, and related disciplines to apply and help shape the future of high-performance scientific computing.