Postdocs
Postdoctoral researchers take their next career steps at ISTA
Postdocs
Highly qualified candidates who have recently completed their PhD or equivalent in the natural or computer sciences, mathematics or any related discipline are eligible to apply for a full-time postdoctoral position at Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA).
Postdocs at ISTA develop the skills necessary for their next career steps elsewhere (career development trainings and workshops). Postdocs interact closely with colleagues from different fields through joint projects and events, and have access to state-of-the art facilities from bioimaging to nanofabrication and scientific computing.
How to apply
A postdoctoral fellow can be appointed for a period of up to five years. Candidates are selected by the head of a research group (Professor or Assistant Professor). If you are interested in a postdoctoral position at ISTA please contact the respective group leader directly.
For more detailed information, please visit our Postdoc website.
Fellowships at ISTA
ISTA offers two fellowship programs for outstanding, external postdoctoral candidates: The NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship program at ISTA supports applicants working at the intersection of two or more scientific disciplines and who show significant scientific leadership potential. The ISTA-Fellow program supports applicants whose proposed research and experience complements those of an existing ISTA research group.
The NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship program is currently open for applications. For more information on the 2025 call, please visit the program webpage.
The ISTA-Fellow program is currently open for applications. For more information on the 2025 call, please visit the program webpage.
Postdoc Office
The Postdoctoral Office (PDO) helps Postdocs at ISTA with all (administrative) matters during their stay at ISTA.
Contact: pdo@ista.ac.at
Postdoc Association
The Postdoc Association (PDA) represents the postdoctoral researchers of ISTA. The goal of the PDA is to support and improve the research and social environment for postdocs at the ISTA.
