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Academic positions in Berlin

32 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.

Germany is continental Europe's largest research system, with over 400 universities and major non-university research organisations including the Max Planck Society, Fraunhofer Society, Helmholtz Association and Leibniz Association. Most academic salaries follow the public-sector TV-L scale (E13 for PhD/postdoc, W2/W3 for professors). Positions are usually funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft), the BMBF, or institutional budgets.

•Salary scale: TV-L E13 (~€50,000–65,000 gross for postdocs)
•Working language: English common in STEM labs, German for admin
•EU Blue Card fast-tracks work permits for researchers
•DFG is the main competitive funding body

Fraunhofer ITMP · ITMP - Translationale Medizin und Pharmakologie

Administrative / Other

Initiative Application ITMP-IA

The Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP-IA at the Berlin/Steglitz location conducts research in the development of better solutions for patients with allergies and other mast cell-mediated diseases. As a newly founded Fraunhofer Institute, which is being established in cooperation with Charité at the Berlin/Steglitz location, we have exciting positions in the most diverse fields of activity to fill. Whether as a student, doctoral candidate, career starter, or experienced professional, at Fraunhofer ITMP-IA you will find diverse tasks and positions with...

🇩🇪 Berlin

No deadlineSource: Fraunhofer ITMP

Fraunhofer IPK · IPK - Produktionsanlagen und Konstruktionstechnik

Internship

Mandatory Internship in Manufacturing Technologies

With its focus on future-relevant key technologies and the application of results in business and industry, the Fraunhofer Society plays a central role in the innovation process. As a guide and catalyst for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it contributes to shaping our society and our future. The Fraunhofer IPK in Berlin, as one of the institutes of the Fraunhofer Society, conducts applied research and development for the entire range of industrial tasks – from product development through...

🇩🇪 Berlin

No deadlineSource: Fraunhofer IPK

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Frequently asked questions

What is the TV-L salary scale for academic positions in Germany?+

Most academic positions in Germany follow the TV-L (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder) salary scale. PhD students and postdocs are typically on E13, earning roughly €50,000–65,000 gross per year depending on experience level and state.

Do I need a Habilitation for a professorship in Germany?+

Traditionally yes, but Germany has been introducing tenure-track (Juniorprofessur) positions that serve as an alternative to the Habilitation. Many universities now offer W1 tenure-track positions leading to W2/W3 professorships without requiring a Habilitation.

Is English sufficient for academic work in Germany?+

In most STEM research groups, English is the everyday working language. However, teaching duties, administrative communication and some social science/humanities positions require German. Job postings typically specify the language requirement.

Academic positions in Berlin

Initiative Application ITMP-IA

Mandatory Internship in Manufacturing Technologies

Frequently asked questions

Final Thesis (BA/MA) in the Field of Cold Gas Spraying of Aluminum Materials

Student Research Assistant (m,w,d) in the Field of Sustainable Product Ecosystems (AMP-X and Working Groups)

Student Research Assistant (m,w,d) for UX Design in Science Marketing

Chief of Staff to the Executive Director

Student Worker for Event Management at Fraunhofer Forum Berlin (all genders)

Student Research Assistant (m,w,d) in Joining and Coating Technology

Student Employee (m,w,d) in Procurement and Accounting

Mandatory Internship in Systems Development

Scientific Researcher (Postdoc) (f/m/d)

Scientific Employee (w/m/d)

Employee (f/m/d) in Administration

Archivist (f/m/d) in the University Archive

2 Positions

Scientific Research Associate (Postdoc) (f/m/d)

PhD Student in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics

Head of Executive Office Institute Management

Unsolicited Application for Scientific Position at Fraunhofer AISEC (all genders)

Student Assistant (f,m,d) in the field of Virtual Product Development with Focus on AI Development

Postdoctoral Position (f/m/d) | Spectro-Microscopy Studies of Complex Processes in Thermal Catalysis and Electrochemistry

Scientific Research Associate (w/m/d)

Scientific Employee (f/m/d)

Multiple Positions

Postdoc Position in Preclinical Development of Bicyclic Peptides for Nuclear Medicine