Postdocs

The NOMIS Fellowship Program at IST Austria offers excellent postdoctoral researchers the freedom to work on questions at the intersection of two or more scientific disciplines in a unique scientific environment, while also providing the security of outstanding scientific mentorship from proven leaders in their respective fields. A cross-discipline project proposal, to be co-supervised by two group leaders from different disciplines, identifies projects and fellows who demonstrate great flexibility, creativity and collaboration.

All research fields supported at IST Austria will be eligible (see https://ist.ac.at/en/research). Should the specific interdisciplinary expertise required for the proposed research not be available at IST, an external secondary supervisor can be proposed. This external supervisor can provide the fellow with a secondment of up to three months per fellowship year.

NOMIS and IST Austria shall award two NOMIS fellowships annually, following a two-stage application process (including interview).

Benefits of a NOMIS Fellowship

• Cutting-edge and state-of-the-art resources: scientific service units, research and travel funds
• Freedom to explore high-risk concepts; three-year fully funded position (min. salary 58,800 EUR (gross) annually)
• Open, collaborative, basic and interdisciplinary research environment
• Enabling framework in which to develop interdisciplinary skills; dual mentorship
• Teaching within IST encouraged (but not required), aiming to create the most conducive environment for the creation and transfer of knowledge
• Scientific integrity and leadership training, as well as career development support
• Joining IST Austria’s and the NOMIS Foundation’s global networks of exceptional, pioneering researchers

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants will ideally have initial postdoctoral (or significant interdisciplinary) experience. However, the NOMIS selection panel will consider all outstanding candidates.
• Applicants must have an existing affiliation to an academic/research institution (note: researchers already employed at IST Austria are not eligible to apply).
• Following the initial evaluation round, top-ranked candidates must be available for a remote interview approximately 4-6 weeks after the submission deadline.
• Successful applicants must have been awarded their PhD at the time of recruitment.
• If successful, the NOMIS Fellowship must commence within six months of notification.

The NOMIS fellowships at IST Austria 2021 ‘call for applications’ is planned to open in March 2021, with a provisional submission deadline in June 2021. More information, including FAQs and application guidelines will be found here prior to the call opening.

In the meantime, please direct any questions you may have on the program to nomis-fellowship@ist.ac.at.

About NOMIS

The NOMIS Foundation supports and enables insight-driven science across all disciplines, focusing on researchers who put forth bold new ideas, exhibit a pioneering spirit and seek to inspire the world around them. The foundation’s vision is to “create a spark” in the world of science by enabling pioneering research in the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities that benefits humankind and our planet.

The foundation serves as a catalyst for scientific and human progress by supporting interdisciplinary research, establishing collaborative research networks and developing strategic partnerships. In addition to providing financial support, NOMIS endeavors to develop and strengthen the conditions conducive to the pursuit of high-risk basic research.

To learn more about the NOMIS Foundation and the research they support, please visit their website.

Have you received excellent academic training and are eager to perform cutting-edge research in an international environment? Do you want to push the frontiers of science and work with supervisors and colleagues that are among the best in the world?

The IST Austria Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, ISTfellow, offers fully funded (two-year; min. salary approx. 56,000 EUR (gross) annually) postdoctoral fellowships for highly qualified candidates who have recently completed (or will soon complete) their PhD or equivalent in the natural or computer sciences, mathematics or any related discipline.

ISTfellows will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and are encouraged to interact closely with colleagues from different fields as part of their fellowship project. Small research groups (15 people or less) guarantee close mentorship by your host professor(s). ISTfellows additionally benefit from a rich career development program covering both academic and non-academic skills relevant for your subsequent career move.

Project proposals covering any of the research fields supported at IST Austria will be eligible (see https://ist.ac.at/en/research). Researchers already employed at IST Austria are not eligible to apply.

The ISTfellow 2021 ‘call for applications’ is planned to open in March 2021, with a provisional submission deadline in June 2021. More information, including FAQs and application guidelines will be found here prior to the call opening.

In the meantime, please direct any questions you may have on the program to pdo@ist.ac.at.