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Overview

Overview. Where / what is IST Austria? PhD program Internships Application deadlines. Building a New Institution. Nov. 27, 2008. Bertalanffy Foundation Building. First president appointed. Campus opening. IST Austria founded by law. First call for PhD students. 2009. 2010. 2006.

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Overview

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  1. Overview • Where / what is IST Austria? • PhD program • Internships • Application deadlines

  2. Building a New Institution Nov. 27, 2008 Bertalanffy Foundation Building First president appointed Campus opening IST Austria founded by law First call for PhD students 2009 2010 2006 2008

  3. Lab & Office Building West Lab Building East 40 professors577 employees First PhD degree awarded 2012 2015 2016

  4. 2026 2019 2018 2017 > 1000 employees ~ 90 professors 700+ scientists in total 150+ scientific support staff 150+ administrative staff

  5. Starting From Scratch:Trying to Build the Best of All Worlds

  6. The Eight Principles behind IST Austria Basic ResearchCuriosity-Driven INDEPENDENTBoard of Scientists InternationalEnglish Language INTERDISCIPLINARYNo Boundaries PhD GrantingGraduate School Supporting CareersTenure Track Diverse FundingPublic and Private EXPLOITING RESULTSIntellectual Property (authors: Haim Harari, Olaf Kuebler, Hubert Markl)

  7. International Connections:Mapping the World Our employees come from over 50 different countries. Professors Employees International collaboration with over 200 institutions and universities in30 different countries International

  8. International Scientific Careers:Graduate School and Tenure Track Change of Institution Tenure Evaluation Change of Institution PhD Qualifying Exam Professorunlimited Admission by Graduate School Assistant Professor5-7 years Postdoc2-5 years 4-5 years unaffiliated PhD Student PhD Student Undergraduate Student4-5 years Career Steps at IST Austria Supporting Careers “Average” research group at IST: 1 prof + 2-4 postdocs + 4-6 students

  9. Research Portfolio 2016/17 2026 PHYSICAL SCIENCES Physics 7 Comp Science 8 FORMAL SCIENCES Chemistry 0 person before area ~30 quality before speed Neuro Science8 Math7 ~30 ~30 Biology 15 LIFE SCIENCES Basic Research, Interdisciplinary 45 research groups 90 research groups

  10. Five Interacting Research Clusters Biology Comp Sci Math Basic Research, Interdisciplinary Neuro Sci Physics

  11. Research Culture and Campus Life Scientific Events • Weekly Institute Colloquium: external speakers for a broad audience • Weekly Think & Drink Seminar: students and postdocs talk about their work • Annual Young Scientist Symposium: organized by students and postdocs Campus Apartments • Priority given to first-year students Specialized Administrative Support Career Development Office(workshops, events, advice) Dual Career Officer(networks/support for spouses) International Officer (housing, visas, authorities) Gender and Diversity Officer (equal treatment on campus) Family Officer(childcare) International

  12. The Core Missions of IST Austria Performing world-class research Training world-class scientists Role model for science management Science education

  13. join IST Austria as Intern as PhD student as Postdoc ISTernship initiative ISTScholar PhD program ISTFELLOW postdocs http://www.ist.ac.at

  14. as PhD student ISTScholar PhD program

  15. ▪ Biology ▪ Computer Science ▪ Data Science ▪ Mathematics ▪ Neuroscience ▪ Physics You?

  16. ISTScholar PhD Program ▪US-style graduate school in the heart of Europe ▪ Students with a bachelor’s degree are welcome to apply ▪ Duration of PhD: 4-5 years ▪ English as language of instruction and communication ▪ Competitive salary with full social security benefits ▪ Housing options on campus Your background: ▪ Bachelor’s or master’s in biology, mathematics, physics, computer science or related areas ▪ Interested in curiosity-driven scientific research ▪ Fluent in English

  17. What you’ll need ▪Personal statement (1 page) ▪ CV ▪ 3 referees How to submit your application ▪ Online ▪ www.ist.ac.at/graduate-school Application Deadline ▪ 8th Jan, 2017 ▪ Referees have until 15th January, 2017 to submit references

  18. as Intern ISTernship initiative

  19. ISTernship Program ▪Summer internship ▪ Bachelor’s/master’s students are welcome to apply (should’ve finished at least 4 semesters of BSc degree) ▪ Duration: 8-12 weeks between 15th May – 15th Sep ▪ English as language of instruction and communication ▪ Salary with health insurance ▪ Housing options on campus ▪ ISTernship program: - research symposium - ISTernship lectures ▪ Application deadline: Feb 15th, 2017

  20. What you’ll need ▪Statement of purpose (1 page) ▪ CV ▪ 1-2 referees How to submit your application ▪ Online ▪ https://interns.app.ist.ac.at Application Deadline ▪ 15th Feb, 2017 ▪ Referees have until 15th Feb, 2017 to submit references

  21. Independent internships ▪ Bachelor’s or master’s in biology, mathematics, physics, computer science or related areas ▪ Apply directly to group leader (send her/him an email) ▪ Explore research groups: http://ist.ac.at/en/research/research-groups

  22. ISTernship2016

  23. We look forward to welcoming you at IST Austria!

  24. Friday November 25th, 2017 Visit us on Open Day!

  25. Application Deadlines PhD Program: Jan 8th, 2017 ISTernship summer program: Feb 15th, 2017

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