Last Updated on April 19, 2026 by Scholar Idea
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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
Postdoctoral Researcher / Curator (100%) (f/m/d)full-time, temporary, EG 13, Reference number: 2026/194
W2 Professorship for Specialized Surgical and Conservative Gynecological OncologyW2-Professorship
W2 Professorship for PeriodontologyW2 Professorship
W3 Professorship for the History of ChristianityW2-Professorship
W3 Professorship for Theoretical Physics of the Strong InteractionW3 Professorship
3 Junior Research Group Leaders (f/m/d)full-time, temporary, EG 14, Reference number: 2026/146
W3 Professorship for Animal BiodiversityW3-Professorship
W2 Professorship (tenure-track or tenure) for RadioastronomyW2 Professorship
W3 Professorship of Surgical Intensive Care MedicineW3 Professorship
W3 Professorship for PharmacoepidemiologyW3 Professorship
W2 Endowed Professorship in Digital Medicine and Artificial Intelligence in OphthalmologyW2-Professorship
Bundesfreiwilligendienst in den Botanischen Gärten Bonn, Bewerbungsfrist: offen
Studentische Hilfskraft (SHK) (m/w/d), für den EDV-Bereich an der BGSE (8-10 Std./Wo), Bewerbungsfrist: offen / Student assistant (f/m/d), for IT administration at the BGSE (8-10 hours/week), application deadline: open