Career Services
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Scientists
There are many ways to a meaningful career, in and outside of academia, and Career Services is dedicated to informing, advising, and supporting students and postdocs on career matters. We encourage our young scientists to think about their careers and the necessary skills and experience they need to acquire to reach their career goals.
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) Career Services provides support at every stage of the career development process. We inform PhD students and postdocs about job opportunities in all relevant sectors, organize regular events to enable them to learn more about these opportunities, and help them figure out which career step to take next. We also support students and postdocs when applying for a post.
Students and postdocs can participate in regularly organized soft skills workshops to broaden their skill sets. They can book one-on-one career meetings to discuss individual questions and they have access to a comprehensive online portal.
It is never too early to prepare for one’s next move. That is how rushed career decisions are avoided. We recommend that students and postdocs start planning at least one year before their graduation or contract expiration.
Administration and Scientific Services
At ISTA, we believe that the growth and development of our employees are integral to achieving our mission. We are dedicated to supporting everyone in acquiring the knowledge and skills they need to thrive, offering a dynamic blend of on-the-job learning and tailored internal and external training opportunities.
Technical skills
To deliver high-quality services, access to state-of-the-art technical knowledge is essential. ISTA provides employees with opportunities to participate in external training, workshops, and exchange visits to other research institutions across Europe, supported through the Erasmus+ program. These experiences help our team members broaden their expertise and stay up-to-date.
Social skills
How we work together is as important as what we accomplish. Building strong connections and fostering collaboration are essential to a thriving organization. ISTA offers a wide variety of on-campus training programs in social skills, as well as access to external workshops, to empower employees to create a supportive and productive workplace.
Language skills
With colleagues from over 80 nations, ISTA is a global community where English is the primary working language. To ensure smooth communication for everyone, we provide regular language courses in English and German, enabling all employees to feel confident with communication and connected.
Leadership skills
Effective leadership is key to a supportive and inspiring work environment. ISTA offers training programs for supervisors at all levels, helping them to grow as responsible leaders, while equipping them to handle daily challenges with confidence and care.
Erasmus+ for scientists and employees of Administration and Scientific Services
Find out more about Erasmus+ here.
