Open Positions – Starting Fall 2026
We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our lab starting in Fall 2026. If you are interested in any of the positions below, please contact us.
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Postdoctoral Researcher
We welcome inquiries from motivated researchers to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry, materials science, or a related field, and a passion for creative research.
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Graduate Research Assistant
Interested in joining the CNIT Lab as a PhD student? Applications are handled through the ISTA Graduate School. Application deadline for the yearly call is usually in January to start in the following Fall. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about research at the interface of chemistry, materials science, and soft materials.If you are excited about our work, mention your interest in the CNIT Lab in your application and feel free to reach out with questions!
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Research Intern
We offer internship opportunities through the ISTernship program and thesis projects for bachelors or masters students who are interested in gaining hands-on research experience. Interns will work closely with lab members on various projects. We are not considering applications before Fall 2026.
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Postdoctoral Fellows
We are happy to support outstanding postdoctoral candidates in applying for fellowships and external funding. If you are interested in joining the lab as a postdoc at ISTA, please contact Friedrich Stricker with your CV and a brief description of your research interests.
We are enthusiastic about supporting applications for relevant postdoctoral fellowships and are open to creative, interdisciplinary proposals!
Potential Funding Sources for Postdocs
- ISTA Fellowship
- NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships (EU/International)
- FWF Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship (Austria, Outgoing/Returning)
- DFG Walter Benjamin Programme (Germany)
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (Canada)
- Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoc.Mobility (Switzerland)
- Leopoldina Postdoc Scholarship (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- Finland: the Foundations' Post Doc Pool
- Sweden: International Post Doc Grant
- Japan: JSPS Overseas Research Fellowship
PhD & Student Funding
- ISTA Graduate School (Austria, PhD Program)
- DAAD (Germany, International)
- Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (Germany, Doctoral Scholarships)
- Other grants: Database of the OeAD
Undergraduate & Research Internships
ISTA is an international research institute in Austria. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have questions about eligibility or funding, please reach out!