The cryosphere and mountain hydrosphere research group (cryohydro.ista.ac.at; ista.ac.at/en/research/pellicciotti-group/) is looking for a data scientist or postdoc to join a large interdisciplinary project (MountAInWater, funded by the VIEW program from Schmidt Sciences) reshaping how we understand mountain water resources and the mountain cryosphere.
You’ll work at the intersection of AI, remote sensing, and high-resolution land surface modelling — combining advanced cryosphere and hydrosphere observations with climate adaptation strategies. Your core mission: help build a next-generation, large-scale dataset of mountain water resources that will set a new standard in the field.
Your ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the data infrastructure of the project. This includes:
We are looking for candidates with strong skills in data science and/or geospatial data handling and an interest in Earth sciences applications.
Applicants must have:
In addition, the following is desirable:
Application documents: Motivation letter, CV, minimum 2 references.
To submit your application please email the documents to: francesca.pellicciotti@ista.ac.at and adria.fontrodona-bach@ista.ac.at
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 & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.
ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Your benefits Education & training Cafeteria Childcare Free shuttle bus Multiple health offers Pension insurance APPLY NOW SHARE JOB POSTING*This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.
× Share Your ContactsBoris Cesnik
Postdoctoral Office
+43 2243 9000 1068
postdoctoral.office@ista.ac.at
Glen Dalton
Postdoctoral Office
+43 2243 9000 1120
postdoctoral.office@ista.ac.at
Vollzeit
WebentwicklungAI & Machine LearningSonstige Stellen im IT-Bereich
€ 5.250The cryosphere and mountain hydrosphere research group (cryohydro.ista.ac.at; ista.ac.at/en/research/pellicciotti-group/) is looking for a data scientist or postdoc to join a large interdisciplinary project (MountAInWater, funded by the VIEW program from Schmidt Sciences) reshaping how we understand mountain water resources and the mountain cryosphere.
You’ll work at the intersection of AI, remote sensing, and high-resolution land surface modelling — combining advanced cryosphere and hydrosphere observations with climate adaptation strategies. Your core mission: help build a next-generation, large-scale dataset of mountain water resources that will set a new standard in the field.
Your ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the data infrastructure of the project. This includes:
We are looking for candidates with strong skills in data science and/or geospatial data handling and an interest in Earth sciences applications.
Applicants must have:
In addition, the following is desirable:
Application documents: Motivation letter, CV, minimum 2 references.
To submit your application please email the documents to: francesca.pellicciotti@ista.ac.at and adria.fontrodona-bach@ista.ac.at
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 & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.
ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Your benefits Education & training Cafeteria Childcare Free shuttle bus Multiple health offers Pension insurance APPLY NOW SHARE JOB POSTING*This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.
× Share Your ContactsBoris Cesnik
Postdoctoral Office
+43 2243 9000 1068
postdoctoral.office@ista.ac.at
Glen Dalton
Postdoctoral Office
+43 2243 9000 1120
postdoctoral.office@ista.ac.at
VollzeitWebentwicklungAI & Machine LearningSonstige Stellen im IT-Bereich € 5.250