PhD in Biology

Fully-funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics/nThe Institute of Science and Technology Austria – ISTA is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for the PhD program./nWe offer fully-funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics, in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna./nAll students are offered 5-year contracts, they receive internationally competitive salaries, and full social security coverage. There is also financial support for students for attending scientific conferences and workshops./nThe application deadline is January 8, 2026 (2:59 PM, CET) for a PhD start date in September 2026.