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The University of Bonn has officially cemented its status as the most successful university in Germany. In March 2026, its "University of Excellence" status was confirmed for another seven years, supported by a record-breaking eight Clusters of Excellence. For PhD candidates and Postdoctoral researchers, Bonn offers a research density and funding level that is currently unmatched in the German academic landscape.
Why Choose Bonn for Your Research?
- Record-Breaking Funding: With eight active Clusters of Excellence, Bonn receives over €40 million annually in additional research funding, creating hundreds of new salaried positions.
- Elite Salary Structure: Researchers are employed under the TV-L E13 scale. Following the 2026 adjustments, full-time researchers earn between €4,800 and €5,700 gross, providing a high standard of living in the former German capital.
- Global Hub for Mathematics & Economics: Home to the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics (where Gerd Faltings recently received the 2026 Abel Prize) and the ECONtribute cluster, Bonn is a world-leading center for quantitative sciences.
Below is the latest list of verified academic vacancies at the University of Bonn. These include roles within the newly launched "Color meets Flavor" (Particle Physics) and "Our Dynamic Universe" (Astrophysics) clusters.
Ultimate University of Bonn Vacancies
Research Group Leader for the Research Area C: Power – Violence – Traumafull-time, temporary, EG 14, Reference number: 2026/387
12 Research Associates (65%)part-time, temporary, EG 13, application code: 2026/333
Earth System Modelerfull-time, permanent, EG 13, Reference number: 2026/212
Bundesfreiwilligendienst (m/w/d) in den Botanischen Gärten Bonn, Bewerbungsfrist: offen
W2 Professorship in Economic Anthropology with Tenure Track W3W2 Professorship
W2 Professorship in Cultural Heritage with a focus on German Colonialism with Tenure Track W3W2 Professorship
W3 Professorship for Clinical PharmacyW3 Professorship
up to two Full Professorships (W3) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningW3 Professorships
W3 Professorship for Accelerator PhysicsW3 Professorship
W2 Professorship within the Cluster of Excellence PhenoRobW2 Professorship
up to four W2 Professorships (Bonn Junior Fellows)W2 Professorships
W3 Professorships in EconomicsW3 Professorships
W2 Professorship for Image Data Analysis and Neurodegenerative AtaxiaW2 Professorship