Applications are now open for various professorships and fully funded doctoral positions at the University of Bayreuth in Germany. These opportunities cover diverse fields including African Linguistics, Economics, Materials Science, Artificial Intelligence, Microbiology, Physics, Food Supply Chain Management, and more. Most doctoral positions offer competitive salaries according to TV-L E13 pay scale along with excellent research support. These positions are open to international applicants and provide an outstanding environment for research and academic career development. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
All Available Positions (Please click on specific project to view details)
Full Professor of Linguistics of African Languages in Context
Faculty: Languages & Literatures Application deadline: 15 July 2026 Start date: on or after 01 October 2027 Position: Full Professor (W3), permanent civil service position
The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Languages & Literatures is seeking to appoint a Full Professor of Linguistics of African Languages in Context.
Key Requirements:
- Clearly defined specialization in the linguistics of African languages (African studies)
- Links to sociolinguistics, anthropological linguistics and/or discourse analysis, including approaches from translation studies
- Focus on the cultural embedding of African languages, language contact, multilingualism, and communicative practices
- Regional specialization outside East Africa
- Proven track record in empirical and field research combining structural-linguistic analyses with sociolinguistic, ethnographic, interactional, translation studies or discourse analytical approaches
- Relevant experience in research and teaching in African linguistics
- Native or near-native proficiency in at least one African language
- Internationally recognized publications and successful acquisition of external funding
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, especially within the ‘African Studies’ Research Network, Institute of African Studies, “Africa Multiple” cluster, and BIGSAS
Teaching Duties:
- Primarily in BA and MA programmes in African Studies: Language, Arts, Philosophy and other programmes in the Faculty
- Courses in English and, in the medium term, also in German
Application Process:
Applications (CV including list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, and copies of certificates) must be submitted via the official portal: https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 15 July 2026.
Address applications to: Dean of the Faculty of Languages & Literatures, Prof. Dr. Gesine Schiewer.
For questions: [email protected]
Full Professor of Economics with a focus on Quantitative Economic History
Faculty: Law, Business & Economics Application deadline: 21 July 2026 Start date: as soon as possible Position: Full Professor (W3), permanent civil service position
Key Requirements:
- Strong track record in empirical economic history
- Publications in leading international journals
- Relevant teaching experience
- Experience in securing and managing third-party funded projects
- Use of modern microeconometric methods
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Core and elective courses in economics (Bachelor’s and Master’s)
- Contribution to programmes in Economics, History & Economics, interdisciplinary programmes, and teacher education
- Support for postgraduate training
- Ability to teach in English
Application Process:
Applications (CV including list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, and copies of certificates) must be submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 21 July 2026.
Address applications to: Dean of the Faculty of Law, Business & Economics, Prof. Dr. Claas Christian Germelmann.
For questions: [email protected]
Research & Doctoral Positions
Selected job advertisements for international applicants are published here in English. Find all job offers for academic staff and doctoral positions on the German website.
PhD Student (m/f/d) – Collaborative Research Center “Iron upgraded”
Chair: Operando-Analytics for Electrochemical Energy Storage Application deadline: 28 June 2026 Duration: 3 years Location: Mainly at Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion in Mülheim a.d.Ruhr
Responsibilities:
- Providing in-depth structural insights into iron-based oxides for selective oxidation catalysts
- Performing multi-modal analytics (high-resolution TEM, EELS, EDX, PALS, PDF, operando SEM)
- Participating in beamtimes for near ambient pressure X-ray spectroscopy at synchrotron facilities
Profile:
- Excellent Master’s degree in inorganic solid state chemistry, physics or material science
- Proficient in structural characterization of functional materials
- Hands-on experience with aberration-corrected TEM and/or SEM
- Expertise in synthesis of solid-state materials and heterogeneous catalysis is an advantage
- Ability to learn new techniques quickly
- Highly motivated, team-oriented, and solution-oriented
- Excellent English communication skills
Application: Submit online via University of Bayreuth portal with password “Iron Upgraded” by 28 June 2026. Contact: Prof. Dr. Thomas Lunkenbein ([email protected])
Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) on Life Cycle Assessment and Resource Efficiency of Lignin-Based Materials
Chair: Ecological Resource Technology Application deadline: 30 June 2026 Start date: 1 October 2026 Duration: 3 years (TV-L E13)
Responsibilities:
- Design, execution, and analysis of life cycle assessments (LCA)
- Analysis of business and environmental policy frameworks
- Integration of results with technical work fields
- Publication of articles and presentation at conferences
- Project coordination and reporting
Profile:
- Very good Master’s degree in engineering, natural sciences, or related field
- Specialization in LCA, material flow analysis, bio-based materials, or circular economy preferred
- Experience with LCA software and Python is an advantage
- Independent, systematic, and team-oriented working style
- C1 English and A2 German (with motivation to improve)
Application: Submit via University of Bayreuth portal with keyword “ÖRT LignUp”. Contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Helbig ([email protected])
PhD position (f/m/d) – Artificial Intelligence in Protein Science
Chair: Artificial Intelligence in Protein Science Application deadline: 30 June 2026 Start date: July 2026 Remuneration: 65% TV-L E13 (3 years)
Responsibilities:
- Investigate protein science questions using machine learning and computational methods
- Develop algorithms, models, and software tools
- Publish papers and present at conferences
- Contribute to teaching and student mentoring
Profile:
- Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong programming skills (especially Python)
- Interest in molecular biosciences and machine learning
- Excellent English skills and collaborative mindset
Application: Submit CV, certificates, motivation letter, and two recommendation letters via portal with password “Protein Science”. Contact: Prof. Dr. Hadeer Elhabashy ([email protected])
Doctoral student (m/f/d) Microbiology: Morphogenesis and Synthetic Biology of Bacterial Magnetic Organelles
Chair: Microbiology Application deadline: 31 July 2026 Start date: September 2026 or later Remuneration: 65% TV-L E13 (3 years)
Profile:
- MSc in Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline
- Strong interest in molecular microbiology and microbial cell biology
- Laboratory experience in molecular biology or biochemistry is ideal
- Very good command of English and/or German
Application: Submit online with keyword “MagMorphogen”. Contact: Prof. Dr. Dirk Schüler ([email protected])
PhD position (f/m/d) – Physics of Living Matter (Two identical positions listed)
Department: Experimental Physics I Application deadline: 1 August 2026 Start date: Summer/Fall 2026 (preferred 1 June 2026) Duration: Initially 4 years (TV-L E13, 67%)
Responsibilities:
- Experiment planning, execution, and quantitative analysis
- Support teaching in tutorials and practical courses
- Present results at conferences and publish papers
Qualifications:
- MSc or Diploma in Physics, Biophysics, Physical Chemistry, or related field
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary research on cell migration and intracellular transport
- Independent and structured working style
Application: Send CV, motivation letter, and references to [email protected] (applications evaluated continuously).
Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Food Supply Chain Management
Chair: Food Supply Chain Management (Prof. Christian Fikar) Start date: 01 October 2026 Duration: 4 years (50%, TV-L E13)
Responsibilities:
- Quantitative research in resilient food supply chains, food security, and cold chain management
- Development of simulation and optimization models
- Teaching and supervision of theses
- Acquisition of third-party funding
Profile:
- Master’s degree in business administration, food science, industrial engineering, or computer science
- Interest in operations research and analytics
- Coding experience (Python, Java, simulation tools) is an asset
Application: Submit motivation letter, one-page research proposal, CV, and transcripts with keyword “FSCM”. Contact: Prof. Christian Fikar ([email protected])
Graduate Researcher / PhD Candidate in Materials Informatics
Group: Kuenneth Group (Computational Materials Sciences) Duration: Up to 3.5 years (TV-L E13, 100%)
Responsibilities:
- Data extraction, curation, and structuring for machine learning
- Building ML models, LLMs, and AI agents for polymer research
- Bridging computational and experimental workflows
Profile:
- Above-average Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Natural Sciences
- Strong Python programming skills
- Knowledge in polymer/materials science
- Curiosity and independence
Application: Submit via portal with password “MI2026”. Contact: Prof. Christopher Künneth ([email protected])
