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Library / Documentation positions in Germany

2 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 Tübingen · Universitätsbibliothek

Library / Documentation

Ausbildung zum/zur Fachangestellte/r für Medien- und Informationsdienste - Fachrichtung Bibliothek – (m/w/d)

Innovativ. Interdisziplinär. International - Die Eberhard Karls Universität zählt zu den Spitzenuniversitäten Deutschlands und will durch exzellente Forschung und Lehre Lösungen für die Herausforderungen der Zukunft in einer globalisierten Gesellschaft finden. Die Universitätsbibliothek Tübingen ist für die Informationsversorgung der rund 500 Professorinnen und Professoren sowie über 28.000 Studierenden verantwortlich und legt ihren Fokus auf den Ausbau forschungsnaher Dienstleistungen. Ausbildung an der Universitätsbibliothek Tübingen 2027 Wir bieten zum 1. September 2027 zwei…

🇩🇪 Tübingen

No deadlineSource: University of Tübingen

Free University of Berlin · Universitätsbibliothek - Drittmittelprojekt, angesiedelt im Universitätsarchiv in Kooperation mit Arbeitsstelle Universitätsgeschichte

Library / Documentation

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

We create knowledge spaces. At 14 locations, the University Library of the Free University of Berlin provides reliable access to knowledge, media, and services for research, teaching, and studies. We are more than places for books – we create knowledge spaces where ideas flourish, theories mature, and insights can emerge. The advertised position is located at the University Archive on the Lankwitz campus. We are seeking to strengthen our archive team, which currently consists of six colleagues, two assistants, and one trainee. With its approximately 7,500 linear…

🇩🇪 Berlin

Closes todaySource: Free University of Berlin

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.