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Friedrich Stricker
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Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in Photoswitches, Liquid Crystal Elastomers, and Soft Matter at ISTA Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 8, 2026
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University
Institute of Science and Technology Austria

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ISTA is advertising the 2026 ISTA-Fellow postdoctoral fellowship for a project hosted by Friedrich Stricker at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria. The new lab, CNIT Lab, works at the interface of chemistry and materials science, connecting molecular photoswitch design to macroscale function in liquid crystal elastomers, soft matter, and responsive materials.
This is a fully funded 2-year postdoctoral position with a minimum salary of €73,500 gross and full social security coverage. Fellows gain access to ISTA’s world-class shared facilities, including scientific computing, imaging and optics, cryo-electron microscopy, nanofabrication, pre-clinical studies, a machine shop, and an NMR facility. On-campus accommodation may be available subject to availability, and ISTA also offers an onsite daycare and German-language courses.
Eligibility is for highly qualified candidates who have completed or will soon complete a PhD or equivalent in the natural sciences, computer sciences, mathematics, or a related discipline. The post specifically welcomes applicants with a background in organic synthesis or polymer synthesis who are interested in building a proposal together with the host. The institute language is English.
The closing date for the 2026 call is 2026-09-08 at 14:00 CEST. Applicants should read the Guide for Applicants, create an account at apply.ista.ac.at, verify the account by email, and submit the application through the ISTA-Fellow portal. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Friedrich Stricker directly to discuss the project and proposal.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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