NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship Program

Institute of Science and Technology Austria; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 69.287 - 84.684; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

3-year fully funded position

Internationally competitive salary

Full social security coverage

Open, collaborative environment

Career development support

Teaching encouraged

Zusammenfassung

Institute of Science and Technology Austria invites outstanding postdoctoral researchers to join the NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship Program, a cross-disciplinary environment with dual mentorship and the freedom to pursue high-risk questions at the intersection of two or more disciplines.

The program offers a three-year, fully funded appointment with a competitive salary, comprehensive social security, and strong career development support, including opportunities for teaching and access to ISTA and NOMIS

Qualifikationen

• Must have PhD and preferably first postdoctoral experience.
• Must have affiliation to an academic/research institution.
• Remote interview window: 1–21 November 2026.
• Fellowship must commence within six months of notification.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

The NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship Program offers excellent postdoctoral researchers the freedom to work on questions at the intersection of two or more scientific disciplines in a unique research environment, while also providing the security of outstanding scientific mentorship from proven leaders in their respective fields. A cross-discipline project proposal, to be co-supervised by two group leaders from different disciplines, identifies projects and fellows who demonstrate great flexibility, creativity and collaboration.

All research fields supported at ISTA will be eligible (see https://ista.ac.at/en/research). Should the specific interdisciplinary expertise required for the research project not be available at ISTA, an external secondary supervisor can be proposed. This external supervisor can host the fellow (secondment) for up to three months per fellowship year.

NOMIS and ISTA award two NOMIS Fellowships annually, following a two-stage application process (including interview).

Benefits of a NOMIS Fellowship

• Cutting-edge and state-of-the-art resources (scientific service units, research and travel funds)
• Freedom to explore high-risk concepts
• Three-year fully funded position with an internationally competitive salary (min. 76’986 EUR gross) and full social security coverage
• Open, collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
• Enabling framework in which to develop interdisciplinary skills; dual mentorship
• Teaching within ISTA encouraged (but not required), aiming to create the most conducive environment for the creation and transfer of knowledge
• Research integrity and leadership training, as well as career development support
• Joining ISTA’s and NOMIS Foundation’s global networks of exceptional, pioneering researchers

Eligibility Requirements

• At the time of recruitment (i.e. within 8 months of the application deadline), applicants must have been awarded their PhD and preferably have acquired their first postdoctoral experience and/or interdisciplinary training.
• Applicants must have an existing affiliation to an academic/research institution (note: internal applicants must not have been employed at ISTA before January 1, 2026).
• Following the initial evaluation round, top-ranked candidates must be available for a remote interview between November 1, 2026 and November 21, 2026.
• If successful, the NOMIS Fellowship must commence within six months of notification.

About NOMIS

The NOMIS Foundation supports and enables insight-driven science across all disciplines, focusing on researchers who put forth bold new ideas, exhibit a pioneering spirit and seek to inspire the world around them. The foundation’s vision is to “create a spark” in the world of science by enabling pioneering research in the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities that benefits humankind and our planet.

The foundation serves as a catalyst for scientific and human progress by supporting interdisciplinary research, establishing collaborative research networks and developing strategic partnerships. In addition to providing financial support, NOMIS endeavors to develop and strengthen the conditions conducive to the pursuit of high-risk basic research.