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Education support positions in Germany

1 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

University of Göttingen · Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften

Education support

Academic Advising (f/m/d)

At Georg-August-University Göttingen Public Law Foundation – Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, a position as Academic Advising (f/m/d) - Salary Group 13 TV-L - is to be filled from 09.01.2027 in part-time employment with 50% of the regular weekly working hours. The position is limited within the scope of maternity protection and subsequent parental leave replacement; expected to end on 15.02.2028. Your tasks include: Advising and support of students (B.Sc./transition to M.Sc.) as well as prospective students, including internship office management of promotional activities of the Dean of Studies…

🇩🇪 GöttingenTV-L E13im Rahmen einer Mutterschutz- und sich anschließenden Elternzeitvertretung befristet; voraussichtlich bis zum 15.02.2028 | Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L

Closes tomorrowSource: University of Göttingen

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.