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
University of Bonn
Scientific staff
Scientific Research Associate
Published on: 21.08.2026 The Rhineland Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, around 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is among the most significant universities in Germany and was designated as an excellence university. At the Institute for Entrepreneurship of the Faculty of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Engineering Sciences, a position is available on a limited-term basis for an initial period of three years according to § 2(1)…
Published on: 15.05.2026 The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, around 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation nationally and internationally: The University of Bonn is one of Germany's most significant universities and has been designated as an Excellence University. The AI Service Center WestAI is seeking a Scientific Employee as of July 1, 2026, for part-time work (50%) and currently for a limited period according to § 2 (1) WissZeitVG until December 31, 2027. The AI Service Center WestAI is one of four AI Service Centers in Germany funded by the BMFTR. WestAI pools the expertise of leading research institutions from North Rhine-Westphalia and supports companies, in particular SMEs and start-ups, as well as the scientific community in the practical application of Artificial Intelligence. The focus is on consulting, prototype development, access to AI computing resources, models and test platforms, as well as the transfer of excellent AI research into application. After successfully establishing the center, WestAI is now in its second funding phase, with a stronger focus on operations, quality assurance, sustainability and integration into the national and European AI ecosystem. For the strategic further development of WestAI, we are seeking a scientifically qualified, committed leadership personality to take over the operational management of the center. Application deadline: 14.06.2026 Reference number: 2026/202 Working hours: Part-time Start of activity: Duration: limited Salary grade: TV-L EG 13 You are responsible for the operational management of the AI Service Center WestAI and ensure smooth operations within the consortium, represent the center externally, and actively drive the further development of structures and services. This includes in particular: The University of Bonn promotes an open, appreciative and discrimination-free university culture and is committed to...
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.
FRFraunhofer ZV · ZV - Zentrale der Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Administrative / Other
Network Specialist (all genders)
We at Fraunhofer offer you an exciting position in the field of "Central IT-Services" starting immediately at our Birlinghoven location (near Cologne and Bonn). Your new task is located in the "Infrastructure" area of the headquarters of the Fraunhofer Society. The department "B36 IT for Central Administration" provides all employees of the headquarters at numerous locations throughout Germany (Munich, Bonn, Birlinghoven, etc.) with various IT services: e.g. client management, back office, network and IT service management. As part of IT-Services, network components and services...
FRFraunhofer ZV · ZV - Zentrale der Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Administrative / Other
Expert in Identity & Access Management - Focus on Keycloak (all genders)
Your new position is located in the Central IT Services Center department at the Bonn site. Here, central IT services are developed, operated, and continuously improved for the entire organization. You work in the Digital Identity Management area – a central pillar for the secure and efficient use of digital services within society. The team ensures the protection of all access and authentication and is responsible for, among other things, central directories, single sign-on systems, and role and rights management. The department…
FFFraunhofer FHR · FHR - Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik
Student / Thesis
Student Research Assistants (m/f/d) - Radar Signal Processing and Imaging
The Fraunhofer FHR in Wachtberg near Bonn is part of the large Fraunhofer Society and one of the leading and largest European research institutes in the field of radio frequency physics and radar technology. The institute conducts numerous multinational research projects with academic and industrial partners. The "Industrial Radio Frequency Systems" (IHS) department operates in several teams working with powerful sensors and radar systems for industrial measurement technology, security research, and medical technology. The focus is on the development of compact and cost-effective...
FFFraunhofer FHR · FHR - Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik
Student / Thesis
Student Research Assistants (all genders) - Industrialized High-Frequency Technology
Fraunhofer FHR in Wachtberg near Bonn is part of the large Fraunhofer Society and one of the leading and largest European research institutes in the field of high-frequency physics and radar technology. The institute works on numerous multinational research projects with academic and industrial partners. Recently, FHR joined the terahertz.NRW network, through which we want to network even better to conduct even more excellent research. The "Industrial High-Frequency Systems" (IHS) division develops powerful sensors and radar systems in four departments...
FFFraunhofer FHR · FHR - Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik
Scientific staff
Unsolicited Application for Scientific Staff & Technical Position
Fraunhofer FHR in Wachtberg near Bonn is part of the large Fraunhofer Society and one of the leading and largest European research institutes in the field of high-frequency physics and radar technology with one of the world's most powerful space observation radars. Areas of deployment arise depending on the respective field of application in our departments in both the scientific and technical sectors, in hardware as well as software, as well as at all hierarchical levels or in project management. We also regularly search in the areas of administration and corporate management…
FFFraunhofer FHR · FHR - Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik
Student / Thesis
Unsolicited Application Students (student activities, internships, final theses)
The Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Technology FHR in Wachtberg near Bonn is one of Europe's leading radar research institutes with one of the world's most powerful space observation radars. Our scientists investigate concepts, methods and systems for electromagnetic sensors, particularly in the field of radar technology and radiometry. The institute is excellently networked within the international research landscape and works on numerous multinational research projects with academic and industrial partners. Be part of it! What you...
FFFraunhofer FHR · FHR - Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik
Student / Thesis
Student Research Assistant/Thesis - Development of Microcontroller Firmware for Embedded Systems
The Fraunhofer FHR in Wachtberg near Bonn is part of the large Fraunhofer Society and one of Europe's leading and largest research institutes in the field of high-frequency physics and radar technology. The institute conducts numerous multinational research projects with academic and industrial partners. The "Industrial High-Frequency Systems" (IHS) department develops powerful sensors and radar systems in four divisions for industrial measurement technology, civil security, new mobility solutions and environmental monitoring, or medical applications. The…
Seconded Teacher with Qualification Goal Habilitation
Published on: 04.09.2026 The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation domestically and internationally: The University of Bonn ranks among Germany's most prestigious universities and has been designated as an Excellence University. The Department of Practical Theology with a focus on Religious Education of the Protestant Theological Faculty is seeking as of February 1, 2027 a seconded teacher with...
Published on: 18.09.2026 The Rhineland Friedrich-Wilhelm University Bonn is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation domestically and internationally: The University of Bonn ranks among Germany's most important universities and has been designated as an excellence university. In the Faculty of Philosophy at the Rhineland Friedrich-Wilhelm University Bonn, at the Institute for Oriental and Asian Studies, a W2 Professorship in... is to be filled at the earliest possible date.
Published on: September 17, 2026 The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a University of Excellence. The Research Institute for Discrete Mathematics is a central scientific unit of the University of Bonn and part of the Cluster of Excellence "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics". lt combines theoretical…
W1 Junior Professorship in Discrete Mathematics with tenure track to W3
Published on: September 17, 2026 The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a University of Excellence. The Research Institute for Discrete Mathematics is a central scientific unit of the University of Bonn and part of the Cluster of Excellence "Hausdorff Center for Mathematics". It combines theoretical…
FFFraunhofer FKIE · FKIE - Kommunikation, Informationsverarbeitung und Ergonomie
Administrative / Other
INSTITUTE CONTROLLER*
WE, THE FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION PROCESSING AND ERGONOMICS FKIE, ARE OFFERING YOU AN EXCITING POSITION AS INSTITUTE CONTROLLER* STARTING IMMEDIATELY IN BONN. The Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE with its approximately 630 employees researches the latest management and information systems and offers committed people challenging and varied tasks with responsibility and creative scope by developing technologies and processes with the goal of identifying, minimizing and...
FFFraunhofer FHR · FHR - Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik
Lab / Technical staff
Apprenticeship as Electronics Technician for Devices and Systems (2027)
Fraunhofer FHR in Wachtberg near Bonn is part of the large Fraunhofer Society and one of the leading and largest European research institutes in the field of high-frequency physics and radar technology with one of the world's most powerful space observation radars. During your 3.5-year apprenticeship at Europe's leading organization for applied research, you will be involved in the diverse and exciting practical work of the institute and learn the theoretical and practical fundamentals at the institute and in vocational school. You will assemble machines, devices, systems…
FFFraunhofer FHR · FHR - Hochfrequenzphysik und Radartechnik
Student / Thesis
Student Research Assistants/Thesis - Development of a Universal Firmware Architecture
The Fraunhofer FHR in Wachtberg near Bonn is part of the large Fraunhofer Society and one of the leading and largest European research institutes in the field of high-frequency physics and radar technology. The institute conducts numerous multinational research projects with academic and industrial partners. The "Industrial High-Frequency Systems" (IHS) department develops powerful sensors and radar systems in four divisions for the areas of industrial measurement technology, civil security, new mobility solutions and environmental monitoring, as well as medical applications. The…
W3 Professorship for Medieval and Modern Church History
Published on: 24.09.2026 The Rhinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university with a broad range of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation nationally and internationally: The University of Bonn is among the most prestigious universities in Germany and has been designated as an excellence university. At the Faculty of Catholic Theology of the University of Bonn, a W3 professorship for Medieval and Modern Church History is to be filled as of October 1, 2027. Application deadline: 30.11.2026…
W1 Professorship for Historical Violence Research / Trauma Studies (without Tenure Track)
Published on: 24.09.2026 The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an international research university with a broad range of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation domestically and internationally: The University of Bonn is among Germany's most important universities and has been designated as an excellence university. At the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Bonn, a W1 Professorship for Historical Violence Research / Trauma Studies (without tenure track) is to be filled at the earliest possible date...
Published on: 28.09.2026 The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation nationally and internationally: The University of Bonn is among the most prestigious universities in Germany and was designated as a university of excellence. At the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn, a W3 professorship in Dental Prosthodontics is to be filled on a permanent basis at the earliest possible date.…
Referent in the field of Rectorate Management (80%)
Published on: 16.10.2026 The Rhineland Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn ranks among the most prestigious universities in Germany and has been designated as an excellence university. The Rectorate is seeking, for the earliest possible time, initially on a fixed-term basis for the duration of maternity leave and the subsequent parental leave, expected until 31.12.2027, a...
Published on: 07.10.2026 The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation nationally and internationally: The University of Bonn is one of Germany's most important universities and has been designated as an Excellence University. The University Archives is seeking for the earliest possible date according to § 14 (1) TzBfG for the duration of maternity protection and the subsequent parental leave, initially limited until...
Published on: 13.10.2026 The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an international research university with a broad range of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation both domestically and internationally: The University of Bonn is counted among Germany's most prestigious universities and has been recognized as an excellence university. The Institute for Geosciences (Department of Geology and Geochemistry/Petrology) is seeking, at the earliest possible date, an indefinite and full-time/part-time (80-100%) IT System Administrator...
Published on: 30.09.2026 The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence. The Cluster of Excellence PhenoRob – Robotics and Phenotyping for Sustainable Crop Production seeks for 3 Junior Research Group Leaders (100%) from 2027 onwards, limited until December 31, 2032 in accordance with §…
🇩🇪 Bonn100%limited until December 31, 2032, EG 14, Reference number: 2026/397
Team Assistant for the Department of South Asian Studies at the Institute for Oriental and Asian Sciences
Published on: 06.10.2026 Rhine Friedrich Wilhelm University Bonn is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation domestically and internationally: University of Bonn is among Germany's most significant universities and has been designated as an excellence university. The Department of South Asian Studies at the Institute for Oriental and Asian Sciences is seeking, at the earliest possible date, a permanent and part-time (50%) Team Assistant. Application deadline:…
Finance Controller* with Focus on Economic Activities and Separation Accounting
Published on: 08.10.2026 The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an international research university with a broad spectrum of disciplines. 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation domestically and internationally: The University of Bonn ranks among Germany's most prestigious universities and has been designated as an excellence university. The Department of Finance, Personnel and Academic Controlling is seeking for the earliest possible date, limited to a duration of two years according to §14 (Section 2) TzBfG and on a full-time basis a*n...
