Postdocs & Young Faculty

The primary goal of postdoc positions within MECS is to prepare them for independent careers within as well as outside academia. Junior faculty shall be supported to gain scientific independence and leadership. To this end, we provide a tailored portfolio of support and training, such as

• Introduction to the scientific communities by senior mentors to develop networks

• Activities by the Young Scientist Unit encouraging scientific independence and autonomy

• Small research grants

• Budget for conference participation

• CoE Best Paper award

• (Co)supervision of undergrads and PhD students

• Soft skill training: project management, leadership and supervisor training, presentation skills, funding acquisition

• Seed grants and proof-of-concept grants

• Personal mentors

Joining as Postdoc. Please see relevant calls at the top of the page. Beyond positions directly in MECS, the participating institutions offer competitive postdoctoral fellowships such as the Moritz Schlick early-career programme or ISTbridge fellowships.

Joining as Junior PI. Please contact a member of the board of directors or the pillar heads.

Contact

André Vogel

andre.vogel@tuwien.ac.at