Onboarding Support for Research Interns and Visiting Students Full Time (40 h/w) Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible EUR 45,000* gross/year 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. Get an insight! Your responsibilities The Graduate School Office is a core administrative unit at ISTA, dedicated to supporting all aspects of student life and promoting excellence in graduate education. The position is based in the Marketing, Recruitment, and Admissions team of the Graduate School Office (GSO) and involves close coordination with colleagues across the GSO and other administrative units on predoc-related processes. At ISTA, Predoctoral Researchers (Predocs) are pre-PhD researchers, such as scientific interns and visiting students, who join the institute for short-term research stays. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and service-focused professional to support the predocs onboarding process. You will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of predocs onboarding cases, ensuring that processes run smoothly, consistently, and in line with institutional rules. * Coordinate the onboarding of predocs across different categories * Serve as an administrative contact point for predocs, supervisors, and internal stakeholders during the onboarding process * Process predocs onboarding cases in internal systems and ensure accurate documentation * Coordinate with colleagues within the GSO and other key stakeholders (Faculty, HR, Grant Office, etc.) to support compliant and efficient onboarding workflows * Contribute to the development and application of standardized onboarding procedures, guidelines, and documentation * Support international and local recruitment events, with occasional international travel required to represent ISTA * Offer general administrative support to the team's day-to-day operations Your profile * A higher education degree (BA/BSc or equivalent) in any relevant field * Relevant administrative experience, ideally in an academic environment, or in a comparable role involving structured workflows and case-by-case coordination * Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to quickly learn new systems * Proficiency in written and spoken English * High attention to detail, and a well-organized, reliable way of working * Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks * Confidence in handling individual cases, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment * A collaborative attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Apply now Your benefits * Education & training * Cafeteria * Childcare * Free shuttle bus * Multiple health offers * Pension insurance This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. ISTA processes your personal data in accordance with the law. For more information, please refer to ww www.ista.ac.at/data-protection. Am Campus 1, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria Tel.: 43 (0) 2243 9000-0 www.ista.ac.at