We invite applications for fully-funded PhD studies at ISTA
(Institute of Science and Technology Austria) in all natural
sciences, computer science and mathematics, in particular
* Machine Learning
* Computer Vision
* Data Science and Scientific Computing
* Optimization (discrete or continuous)
* Computational Biology
* Computational Material Sciences
* many other disciplines (see https://ista.ac.at/research/)
To apply, go to https://phd.pages.ista.ac.at/apply/
Incoming applications are considered continuously until 2023/02/28.
The PhD program starts on September 15th 2023.
Successful candidates must have an excellent BSc or MSc degree from
one of the leading institutions for undergraduate education of their
respective countries, or be expected to obtain one by the time the
program starts. Furthermore, fluency in English (spoken and written)
is required, as ISTA is an fully English-speaking institution.
More information about the ISTA PhD program can be found at
https://phd.pages.ista.ac.at/phd-program-overview/
https://phd.pages.ista.ac.at/computer-science/
https://phd.pages.ista.ac.at/data-science-scientific-computing/
https://phd.pages.ista.ac.at/how-to-apply-faq/
and in the Q&A at the end of this email.
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Information about ISTA:
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a
young international institute dedicated to basic curiosity-driven
research and graduate education in the natural and mathematical
sciences, located on the outskirts of Vienna. Established jointly
by the federal government of Austria and the provincial government
of Lower Austria, the Institute was inaugurated in 2009 and will
grow to about 90 research groups by 2026. For more information,
visithttp://www.ist.ac.at
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Q&A about the ISTA PhD Program:
* What is the format of the PhD program at ISTA?
The PhD program at ISTA is unique within Europe. From day one as
a PhD student, you will be immersed in an interdisciplinary
training environment, where bridges are built across disciplines
in courses and rotations. We have research groups in computer
science, mathematics, biology (including evolutionary and
computational biology), neuroscience, physics and chemistry.
At the time of application you do not have to commit to a particular
research topic or research group, but this assignment can be made
after an initial phase of exploration. This ensures that the
research group and PhD project you will end up in is the right
fit for you.
* Will I need to know/learn German?
No, ISTA is a fully English-speaking institution. This
includes not only the PhD program, but also all administrative
matters, etc. In case that you would like to learn German, though,
courses are available for different levels.
* Will I get paid to do my PhD?
Yes. All our PhD students receive a full position with competitive
salary and social security benefits.
* Can I apply as a bachelor’s student?
Yes, you can apply if you have a bachelor’s degree in a science
subject by the time you start your PhD. If you plan to apply to
join ISTA in September 2023, you will need to have obtained
your bachelor’s certificate by then.
* How is the PhD program structured?
The PhD program has two phases. Phase I takes 1 to 1.5 years. It consists
of courses and research projects with at least three different research
groups. At the end of Phase 1, students affiliate with a research group
of their choice, and pass a Qualifying Exam to enter the second Phase
of the program. Phase II consists of 3 to 4 years of research under
close supervision of the group leader. At the end of Phase 2 students
pass a public defense and are awarded their PhD degrees.
* Where can I find further information?
Visit https://phd.pages.ist.ac.at/ or contact any of our faculty\