Call for proposalsThe NOMIS Foundation and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have launched an interdisciplinary basic research program for exceptional postdoctoral scientists. The NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship Program provides postdocs with the freedom to work on big unanswered questions and high risk research at the intersection of two or more scientific disciplines. ISTA offers an enabling and collaborative environment, with dedicated mentorship from world-class, established scientists. BenefitsCutting-edge and state-of-the-art resources: scientific service units, research and travel fundsFreedom to explore high-risk concepts:
three-year fully funded positionOpen, collaborative, interdisciplinary research environmentEnabling framework in which to develop interdisciplinary skills; dual mentorshipTeaching within ISTA encouraged (but not required), aiming to create the most conducive environment for the creation and transfer of knowledgeScientific integrity and leadership training, as well as career development supportJoining ISTA's and the NOMIS Foundation's global networks of exceptional, pioneering researchersProposals are invited in the following fields: Biology; Neuroscience; Physics; Chemistry; Computer Science; Data Science; Mathematics; Earth Science; Astro sciences; and related disciplinesApplication deadline: September 18 (14: 00 CEST)Salary: three-year fully funded position (min. salary 75,586 EUR (gross) annually)For more information visit: https: //ista.
ac. at/en/education/postdocs/nomis-ista-fellowship/ISTA is committed to equality and diversity. 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. However, the NOMIS Fellowship Selection Panel will also consider exceptionally promising candidates who fall outside the above criteria. Applicants will ideally have initial postdoctoral (or significant interdisciplinary) experience. However, the NOMIS selection panel will consider all outstanding candidates.
Following the initial evaluation round, top-ranked candidates must be available for a remote interview in November 2025. If successful, the NOMIS Fellowship must commence within six months of notification.
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