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Every year, IST Austria is looking for professors in all areas of science including chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, astrosciences, life sciences, mathematics and physics. This site provides insights into the professor application process as well as information about being a professor at IST Austria.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure-track) and PROFESSOR positions
in all areas of sciences including
chemistry, computer science, earth and astrosciences, life sciences, mathematics, and physics.
We invite applications for several open positions in all areas of the above-mentioned disciplines as well as in related and interdisciplinary fields.
We especially welcome applications from the following areas:
- Chemistry, including materials chemistry, physical chemistry, synthetic chemistry, chemical physics, chemical and structural biology
- Data science, including statistics, machine learning, optimization, bioinformatics, and scientific computing
- Earth and astrosciences, including climate science, geology, planetary science, astrophysics, astrochemistry, and astrobiology
- Engineering & technology, including bioengineering, nanotechnology, computer systems, control theory, and robotics
We offer:
- A highly international and interdisciplinary research environment with English as working language on campus
- State-of the art facilities and scientific support services, chemistry facilities (will be opened in fall 2021); additional scientific service units will be added as IST Austria is growing, leaving flexibility to adapt facilities to new research directions
- Substantial start-up package and attractive salary
- Guaranteed annual base funding including funding for PhD students and postdocs
- An international Graduate School with high admissions criteria and a rigorous training program
- Leadership program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dual Career support packages
- Child-care facilities on campus (for children from 3 months till 6 years old)
IST Austria values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. We strive to increase the number of women, particularly in fields where they are underrepresented, and therefore we strongly encourage female researchers to apply.
The closing date for applications is October 29, 2021.
We will also accept applications after the deadline. However, then the decision making may take longer, as we prefer to process applications, whenever possible, in parallel.
To apply online please click here.
For enquiries, please contact faculty.recruiting@ist.ac.at.
Your application includes your curriculum vitae (with a list of publications), and a research statement including a description of your scientific accomplishments and planned research activities.
If your application passes the first round of selection we will contact your referees. We will invite all shortlisted applicants for interviews, which usually take place from January to April. We will confirm receipt of your application immediately and notify you about its status at the latest six months after the call deadline.
