ISTA-Fellow Postdoctoral Program

The ISTA-Fellowship is a fully funded, two-year postdoctoral opportunity at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) for outstanding early-career researchers.

What You Get:

• A full-time contract with a competitive salary (~ €72,100/year gross) plus social security benefits

• Access to cutting-edge facilities: scientific computing, imaging & optics, cryo-electron microscopy, nanofabrication, NMR, pre-clinical labs, etc.

• On-campus support including childcare, housing accommodation (or help finding one), and integration via language courses

Who Can Apply:

• Holders of a PhD or those completing one by mid-2026

• Candidates in natural & computer sciences, mathematics, or related fields

• Applicants who are not already employed at ISTA at the time of the call deadline

Why It’s Great:

• Freedom to propose your own research agenda under excellent mentorship

• Work in an interdisciplinary and international environment

• Professional development, workshops, and strong infrastructure support

Deadline: September 16, 2025