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ISTA-Fellow: Postdoctoral Program at ISTA
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Level
Postdoctoral / PhD degree holders
Deadline
Check official website
Hosting Country
Austria
Funding
Fully Funded
Region
Europe
Added on
26 Jun 2026
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ISTA-Fellow: Postdoctoral Program at ISTA
About
The ISTA-Fellow program at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a prestigious postdoctoral program designed for highly qualified candidates in the natural or computer sciences, mathematics, or related disciplines. The program offers a two-year fully funded position to perform innovative basic research in an international and interdisciplinary environment. Fellows benefit from world-class supervision and a unique research setting that fosters scientific excellence and collaboration.
Beyond research funding, the program provides comprehensive support for international researchers, including social security, language training, and family-friendly services like on-site daycare. Fellow projects are integrated into ISTA’s modern campus, which features state-of-the-art facilities for tasks ranging from scientific computing to pre-clinical studies. This call is intended for candidates seeking to push the frontiers of science in a high-performing academic atmosphere.
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Eligibility
- Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) or anticipate completing it before the start of the fellowship (no later than June 15, 2027).
- Open to all research fields supported at ISTA (natural sciences, computer sciences, mathematics, and related disciplines).
- Researchers already employed at ISTA before September 1, 2026, are not eligible.
- Applicants must provide proof of successful defense or a diploma before the fellowship contract is issued.
Benefits
- 2-year, fully funded postdoctoral position
- Internationally competitive salary (minimum 73,500 EUR gross per year)
- Full social security coverage
- Access to cutting-edge shared scientific facilities (imaging, electron microscopy, nanofabrication, etc.)
- On-site daycare (subject to availability)
- Optional on-campus housing for initial relocation period
- German-language courses provided on campus
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How to Apply
- Download and review the "Guide for Applicants" from the official ISTA website.
- Create an account at the ISTA application portal: apply.ista.ac.at.
- Verify your account via the confirmation email.
- Complete the application by entering required information and uploading documents as specified in the Guide for Applicants.
- Submit the application before the September 8, 2026 deadline.
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