🎓 ISTA Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers
Host Institution: Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Location: Klosterneuburg, Austria
Duration: 2 years (full-time)
Application Platform: apply.ista.ac.at
💰 Funding & Benefits
- Salary: Minimum €72,100 gross per year
- Employment Type: Full-time employment contract (2 years)
- Social Security: Full coverage included
🔬 Research Environment
ISTA offers a collaborative research setting on a modern campus with access to state-of-the-art core facilities:
- Scientific Computing
- Imaging & Optics
- (Cryo-) Electron Microscopy
- Nanofabrication
- Pre-clinical Study Facilities
- Machine Shop
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility
👨👩👧👦 Family & Living Support
- Daycare: Onsite childcare available (reservation required, subject to availability)
- Housing: Temporary on-campus accommodation for international fellows (subject to availability)
- Language: English is the working language. German language courses are offered on campus
📝 How to Apply
- Download and review the Guide for Applicants from the official fellowship page.
- Create an account at apply.ista.ac.at
- Verify your account via the confirmation email.
- Fill out all required details and upload documents as per the guide.
- Submit your completed application.
Notification: Applicants will be informed about the outcome within 4 months of the application deadline (including reserve list status).
Tip: Connect with potential research groups at ISTA in advance to align your research proposal and increase your chances of selection.
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