IST Austria: PhD Open Call 2018

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) is looking for highly qualified candidates to apply for its ISTScholar PhD program. IST Austria offers fully-funded PhD positions in the natural and mathematical sciences in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna. Moreover, IST Austria's PhD program is characterized by innovative training with a special focus on interdisciplinarity, close mentoring by outstanding faculty within small research groups, and access to first-rate facilities. Students spend the first year completing coursework and rotations before choosing a thesis group and passing the qualifying exam. Students with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field are encouraged to apply. IST Austria offers internationally competitive salaries co-funded by an EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant, full health benefits, and subsidized on-campus housing in the first year. Deadline for PhD applications: 080118, for a start date in September 2018. Information: http://phd.ist.ac.at