2 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.
Refine with filtersProfessorships in Europe range from tenure-track assistant professor positions to full chairs (ordinarius). Requirements typically include a strong publication record, evidence of successful funding acquisition, teaching experience and often a completed Habilitation (in German-speaking countries). Many European countries have introduced tenure-track systems alongside traditional chair models in recent years.
Tenure-track is a time-limited appointment (typically 5–6 years) that leads to a permanent professorship upon successful evaluation. The Habilitation is a traditional German-speaking qualification involving a second major research work beyond the PhD. Many European universities now offer tenure-track as an alternative, though the Habilitation remains valued in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Professor salaries vary enormously across Europe. In Switzerland, full professors earn CHF 150,000–250,000+. In Germany, W3 professors earn €70,000–100,000+ depending on the state and negotiated supplements. In Southern Europe, salaries are lower (€40,000–70,000) but so is the cost of living.
The ASN (Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale) is Italy's national scientific qualification. It is required to apply for associate or full professor positions at Italian universities. Candidates must demonstrate a sufficient publication record and academic credentials as assessed by a national committee.
Assegni di ricerca are postdoctoral research fellowships, the standard contract for early-career researchers in Italy. They typically last 1–3 years and pay around €20,000–28,000 net per year. They are the main stepping stone between a PhD and a faculty position.
