Assistant Professors
IST Austria (Institute of Science and Technology Austria) is looking for Assistant Professors. IST Austria is a new Institute located on the outskirts of Vienna, dedicated to cutting-edge basic research. The Institute invites applications for Assistant Professors in all fields of the natural sciences and related disciplines. Outstanding scientists in physics, chemistry, and mathematics are especially encouraged to apply.
The Institute was established by the Austrian government with a focus on basic research. The campus opened in 2009 and is expected to expand to 45 research groups and over 500 employees by 2016. IST Austria is entitled to award PhD degrees and includes an English-language graduate school. It aims to achieve an international mix of scientists and chooses them solely on the basis of their individual excellence and potential contribution to research.
The Institute is recruiting leaders of independent research groups. Assistant Professors have fixed-term contracts for an initial period of five years with a possible, but not automatic, renewal for two additional years. Before the end of this period, the scientist will be considered for an indefinite appointment as a Professor at IST Austria, the decision being based only on merit (as is the case for a “Tenure-Track Assistant Professor” at US universities).
The selected candidates will receive a competitive salary and a substantial annual research budget, covering operating expenses and the cost of PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff. Additional costs of starting a new laboratory, including instruments and infrastructure, will be offered separately. Scientists are also expected to apply for external research grants.
To apply, please send your application as a single PDF including a CV, list of publications (please explicitly mark the five most significant publications), a research plan, and the contact details of 3-4 referees to assistant.professor@ist.ac.at. We encourage researchers with 5 to 7 or more years of leading an independent research group to apply for the position of a Professor.
IST Austria values diversity and is committed to equality. We offer special support for dual-career couples. Female researchers are encouraged to apply.