Offer Description

INSIDE:INSIGHT is a Doctoral Network funded by the Horizon Europe programme of the EU. It is composed of 12 partners across Europe, Canada and New-Zealand and includes leading scientists from academia and industry. Within the consortium there is expertise in educational theories and technologies, human anatomy, computer vision and sciences, biomedical engineering, medical imaging and surgery. INSIDE:INSIGHT proposes 10 independent doctoral research projects with the ambition of providing its trainees with a comprehensive understanding of educational technologies in the biomedical field. Through its research and training activities, the INSIDE:INSIGHT project will contribute to scientific advancement and innovation in Europe, ultimately leading to societal and economic benefits.

The graduates of INSIDE:INSIGHT will be well-prepared for a career in as well as outside academia with an innovative and beyond state-of-the-art view on different aspects of educational technologies. Moreover, the students will be trained in transferable skills, such as communication, entrepreneurship, intellectual property rights and ethics. Participating in INSIDE:INSIGHT offers many unique opportunities, including:

• The undertaking of a project as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie trainee at one of the partner institutions, with the goal of earning a doctoral degree (PhD).
• State-of-the art, exciting research in an international consortium with highly integrated projects.
• Expert training in basic and applied research, along with a thorough understanding of entrepreneurship and valorisation.
• A research training period in another consortium member’s lab lasting from a few weeks up to three months, performed in a different country.
• Gross Salary according to EU guidelines for Marie Skłodowska Curie trainees, including mobility payments and family allowances where applicable.

Hosting Institution

apoQlar GmbH, located in Hamburg, Germany, is the developer of a medical mixed reality platform that is revolutionizing how medicine is practiced, experienced, learned, and shared. HoloMedicine® is a software platform that leverages to transform medical images, clinical workflows, and medical education into an interactive 3D mixed reality environment.
apoQlar GmbH is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the development and assessment of XR technologies in (bio)medical education within the context of the recently approved Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) INSIDE:INSIGHT Project. You will work hand in hand with apoqlar’s R&D Team to support the subject SurgiLearnX: Revolutionizing surgical training with XR-enhanced MOOC platform.

Application and Selection process

The selection procedure will be open, transparent and merit-based, fully aligned with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Although the selection will be based on the quality of applications, gender balance will also be considered. Applications (in English) must include:

1. A motivation letter, emphasizing the candidate’s strength regarding the project requirements.
2. A complete CV.
3. A 1-page summary of your Master thesis.
4. A transcript of your study results with scanned copy of your Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
5. Two reference letters or the names and contact details of two Referees (former Supervisors/PIs).

Application documents in a single pdf file (< 3 MB) should be sent through the recruitment email address provided. The subject line of the email must be in the following format: “INSIDE:INSIGHT application for Project_DC8”.

Application deadline 29th October 2025

Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the INSIDE:INSIGHT project for which they apply and be ready to answer questions on the chosen topic.

The INSIDE INSIGHT Consortium evaluation committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure, including online interviews (exact date will be discussed upon availability). Expected start date is 1^st November 2025 (at latest 1^st January 2026).

For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Dr. Daniela Salzmann (Daniela.salzmann@apoqlar.com)

Research projects offered by INSIDE:INSIGHT