University of Cologne, Germany PhD and Postdoc Positions 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for multiple fully funded PhD and Postdoc positions at the University of Cologne in Germany. These academic staff roles offer competitive salaries under the German public sector pay scale (TV-L). Positions are available across various fields in sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Deadlines range from late June to September 2026. International applicants are welcome to apply. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD and Postdoctoral positions
• Host Country: Germany
• Host Institution: University of Cologne
• Application Deadline: Varies by position (from 28 June 2026 to 14 September 2026)
• Open For: All nationalities
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: None

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What This Opportunity Offers:

• Teaching or project coordination experience in many roles
• Regular salary with benefits under the German TV-L pay scale
• Health insurance and social benefits as academic staff members
• Valuable research experience with leading professors and international teams
• Access to excellent university facilities and resources
• Opportunity for PhD candidates to complete their doctorate while working
• Chance for Postdocs to advance their research career
• Support to publish papers, attend conferences, and build professional networks

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Eligibility Criteria:

• For PhD positions: You need a relevant Masters degree or equivalent.
• For Postdoc positions: You need a completed PhD.
• Strong academic record and research interest in the specific field are required.
• Good English language skills are usually needed. Some positions may require German.
• International applicants are welcome but must meet visa and work permit rules for Germany.

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Postdoc Positions:

• Post-Doc Position – History of Computing (f/m/x) Wiss2605-08
  Department of Iberian and Latin American History, University of Cologne. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 27.06.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoc position (f/m/x) Wiss2605-10
  CONCEPT, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 05.07.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral student / postdoc in biological physics & systems biology (f/m/x) Wiss2606-05
  Institute for Biological Physics. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 10.07.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Research fellow in combinatorial optimization and algorithms Wiss2606-06
  Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 13.07.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher / ML Scientist for the KPA IMfESS (f/m/x) Wiss2606-13
  Computer Science. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 20.07.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher Position – Computational Astrophysics within the Cluster of Excellence ‘Our Dynamic Universe’ (f/m/x) Wiss2606-12
  Institute of Physics I. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 30.07.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral position in mesoscopic physics of topological insulator hybrid devices (f/m/x) Wiss2606-11
  Physics Institute II. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 30.07.2026
  APPLY HERE

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Doctoral / PhD Positions

• Doctoral position (f/m/x) Institute of Biochemistry Wiss2606-07
  Institute of Biochemistry. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 28.06.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• 10 Doctoral Researchers / Doctoral positions (f/m/d) – TRR 341 ‘Plant Ecological Genetics’ Wiss2605-14
  Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences | TRR 341 ‘Plant Ecological Genetics’. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 10.07.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral position – Plant immunity (f/m/x) Wiss2605-16
  CEPLAS | Institute for Plant Sciences / Saur Lab. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 22.07.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Up to 13 funded doctoral positions (f/m/x) Wiss2605-03
  Research Training Group (RTG) “Template-Designed Organic Electronics – TIDE”, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Academic staff.
  Deadline: 01.09.2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral position (f/m/x) for scientists with disabilities Wiss2605-13
  All faculties (except Medical Faculty). Academic staff. Deadline: 14.09.2026
  APPLY HERE

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How to Apply

1. Visit the University of Cologne job portal.
2. Choose the position you want and click on the apply button.
3. Prepare your documents.
4. Submit your application online before the deadline.

Important: Always check the individual job page for the latest deadline and full requirements.

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