Postdoc Research Group Haiman

Klosterneuburg (Wien), Österreich

EUR 73,500 gross/year

Application Deadline: 10 November 2025

Our Group

The newly established research group of Zoltan Haiman is looking for outstanding, highly motivated postdoctoral researchers with demonstrated research experience in any of the following topics: gravitational wave astronomy with massive and stellar-mass black hole binaries, the formation and growth of massive black holes, or weak lensing cosmology.

Your Responsibilities

Prior experience with radiation hydrodynamical or MHD simulations or with time-domain data analysis and cosmological simulations or weak lensing inference is especially desirable. The initial appointments will be for one year, with renewal possible for up to four years. The successful candidates will conduct independent and collaborative research on the topics above, and will be encouraged to interact with other members in ISTA's growing Astrophysics group. Successful candidates will have access to ISTA's high-performance computational facilities and will be provided with travel and research funds. The expected start date is on or around September 1, 2026.

Your Profile

• PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics or Physics within the last five years.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, with a track record of publications in one of the areas listed above.
• Excellent command of English as working language.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

Application documents: Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and a research statement, and arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly by the referees.

To submit your application: All application materials, as well as the references should be emailed directly to haiman-postdoc@ista.ac.at by November 10, 2025. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled.

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences and physical sciences. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, ISTA offers multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.

Your benefits

• Education and training
• Cafeteria
• Childcare
• Free shuttle bus
• Multiple health offers
• Pension insurance