Scientific staff positions cover a broad range of research and research-support roles — research associates, senior researchers, project scientists and lab managers. These roles often sit between postdoc and professor, offering longer-term contracts and a mix of independent research, project coordination and student supervision. They're common in large collaborative projects and core facilities.
•Includes research associates, senior scientists and lab managers
•Often on multi-year or permanent contracts
•May involve project management alongside research
•Salary typically between postdoc and professor level
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...
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
