Postdoc Fellowships at ISTA

ISTA offers different fellowship programs for outstanding, external postdoctoral candidates. Please see below the links for the different fellowships that are currently open or will shortly open for applications.

The NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship program’s call for applications is open. For more information on the 2026 call, please visit the program webpage.

The ISTA-Fellow program’s call for applications is open. For more information on the 2026 call, please visit the program webpage.

The Sirius Fellowship in Astrophysics will open for applications in August 2026. For more information, please visit the program webpage.

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.

ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Your benefits

• Education & training
• Cafeteria
• Childcare
• Free shuttle bus
• Multiple health offers
• Pension insurance

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