Fully-Funded PhD Positions, Institute of Science and Technology, Austria

 

Fully-Funded PhD Positions, Institute of Science and Technology, Austria


IST Austria offers fully-funded PhD positions in the natural and mathematical sciences. Students holding a bachelor/master degree in biology, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, physics, and related areas are encouraged to apply. IST Austria will offer competitive salaries, full health benefits, and subsidized on-campus housing for the first year.

HOW TO APPLY?

IST Austria processes applications to its PhD program once a year. The application portal will be available in the Fall this year.
If you wish to apply, you will have to create an online account, which will allow you to track your application through its various stages. Applications not made through our online system will not be taken in consideration.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of purpose (1-2 pages maximum) that explains your research experience and why you are applying to IST Austria PhD program. Please specify up to three research groups you are interesting in.
  • University transcripts and diplomas of all degree programs and all years you have attended and/or are currently enrolled in (in English and in original language).
  • Contact information of 3 referees

WHAT ARE THE SELECTION CRITERIA?

The selection committee uses a collection of indicators to evaluate the applicant’s preparedness, motivation, and potential. The following will be considered:
Scientific promise:
  1. undergraduate performance: overall, with a special focus on relevant field-specific courses
  2. reference letters provided by professors and senior scientists: one letter from industry is acceptable, but letters from an academic background are given priority; referees are asked to address analytical capabilities, technical proficiency, ability to work independently and motivation/commitment;
  3. statement of purpose: the applicant’s past research experience and motivation for applying to this particular PhD program: is it a good academic fit? does the program contribute to the candidate’s future career plans?, etc.;
  4. additional relevant skills (field-specific): demonstrated in, e.g., internships and/or participation in research projects, participation in science Olympiads, programming languages, lab techniques, etc.
Background:
  1. quality of the undergraduate background, i.e. quality of the institution attended
  2. transferable skills: e.g. communication skills, experience with working in teams, previous mobility and international experiences, leadership experience as demonstrated in student organizations, etc.;
  3. diversity: e.g. a woman in computer science/math/physics; an applicant who switched fields, etc.;
Details and Application online on Official Website.

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