PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

Applications are now open for various fully funded PhD, Postdoc, and Professor (Tenure-Track / W3) positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany. These are excellent research and academic career opportunities across multiple disciplines in one of Germany’s leading research universities. Most positions are fully funded

They are open to international applicants (all nationalities), with no application fee. Deadlines range from mid-July to late September 2026, depending on the specific role. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD l, Postdoctoral & Professorial appointments
• Host Country: Germany
• Host Institution: University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg)
• Application Deadline: Varies by position
• Open for: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Funding Type: Fully funded

What These Positions Offer:

Possibility of contract extension / long-term career path

Competitive Salary:

• PhD: TV-L E13 (75% or full) — approx. €3,000–€4,000+ gross/month (depending on experience)
• Postdoc: TV-L E13 full-time
• Professor: W1 (Tenure-Track) or W3 scale with attractive allowances

Full Social Benefits:

• Health insurance, pension contributions, unemployment insurance, and family benefits included (standard German public service package)

Research Funding & Resources:

• Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, computing facilities, and equipment
• Funding for conferences, workshops, and research travels
• Possibility of international research stays (e.g., Canada for DynCAM PhDs)

Career Development:

• Opportunity for Habilitation (postdocs)
• Structured support for tenure (Tenure-Track Professorships)
• Teaching and supervision experience
• Mentorship and career counseling

Work Environment:

• International, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research setting
• Excellent work-life balance with flexible working hours
• Family-friendly policies and Dual Career Service

Additional Perks:

• Beautiful location in Freiburg (Black Forest region)
• No application fee
• Strong support for international applicants

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Eligibility Criteria:

• PhD Positions: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Economics); strong academic record, research motivation, and relevant skills.
• Postdoc Positions: Completed PhD in a related discipline, proven research track record (publications), and specific expertise matching the project.
• Professor Positions: Outstanding research profile, relevant publications, teaching experience, and (for W3) habilitation or equivalent qualifications. International experience and third-party funding success are highly valued.
• General: Excellent English (and often German) skills; commitment to research and teaching; diversity is encouraged (women and underrepresented groups particularly welcome).

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Positions Available:

PhD Positions:

• 4 PhD positions (m/f/d)
  DFG-funded Research Training Group (GRK 2717) „Dynamics of Controlled Atomic and Molecular Systems (DynCAM)“ at the University of Freiburg (Institute of Physics / various groups).
  Deadline: 19 July 2026 .
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Research Associate (PhD student) or Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
  (PhD or Postdoc possible) in Public Economics / Finanzwissenschaft (taxation, tax enforcement, economics of education) at the Institute for Economics.
  Deadline: 10 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE

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Postdoc Positions:

• Postdoctoral Fellow – Academic Advisor (f/m/d)
  Experimental Particle Physics (Prof. M. Schumacher group, ATLAS experiment at LHC, Physikalisches Institut).
  Deadline: 14 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoc (m/f/d) in Wearable and Ubiquitous Computing
  Intelligent Embedded Systems (IES) Lab.
  Deadline: 30 September 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral position in Environmental/Forest Governance focusing on Innovation and Experiments (GovInEx)
  Excellence Cluster Future Forests.
  Deadline: 2 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Researcher (m/f/d, pre/postdoc)
  Digital Humanities / Methods Lab (Premodern Slavic as a Testing Ground for Digital Narrative Methodology).
  Deadline: 20 July 2026.
  APPLY HERE

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Professor Positions:

• Tenure-Track Professorship in Silviculture and Climate Change Adaption
  (W1, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Institute of Forest Sciences).
  Deadline: 31 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Full Professorship (W 3) in Canon Law
  (Faculty of Theology, Department of Practical Theology).
  Deadline: 31 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• W 3 Professorship for Bioinformatics and Molecular Genetics
  (Faculty of Biology).
  Deadline: 15 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE

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How to Apply

1. Visit the specific position page via the APPLY HERE links provided in the previous list.
2. Prepare required documents (CV, motivation letter, certificates/transcripts, publications list, research statement, references, etc.).
3. Submit via the official online portal or email as instructed for each position before the deadline

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