Institute of Science and Technology Austria |
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a PhD granting research institution dedicated to cutting-edge research in the physical, mathematical, computer, and life sciences.
Located just outside Vienna, the
Institute of Science and Technology Austria - ISTA
is an international institute dedicated to
basic research and graduate education in life science, physics, mathematics and computer science
. ISTA is an interdisciplinary research institution where we aim to break down the traditional boundaries between disciplines and foster both theoretical and experimental research. In 2019, IST Austria was
ranked #3
in the world-wide Nature Index ranking (normalized).
ISTA is looking for highly qualified candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. We offer
fully-funded PhD positions in biology, chemistry & materials, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, physics, and data science & scientific computing.
Our PhD program is characterized by
modern comprehensive training
with a special focus on
interdisciplinarity
, close
mentoring
by outstanding faculty within small research groups, and access to
excellent facilities
. Students spend the first year completing coursework and rotations before choosing a thesis group. Our PhD graduates have gone on to top positions in academia and industry all over the world.
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