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Professor in Germany Aiming for a German professorship

How to become a professor in Germany? What possibilities are there and what has to be considered along the way? Tips and information about junior professorships, professorships and salaries here in the guide 'Professor in Germany' on academics.com.

Juniorprofessor

Becoming an professor is not always that easy, but what about a junior professorship? Read here in which subjects a junior professorship has become an alternative to habilitation.

Research funding for professors

The higher up the career ladder a researcher is, the greater is the financial support they can apply for.

Career goal professorship: self-presentation in assessment lectures

Career goal professorship: a successful assessment lecture can be the crucial factor in clinching a professorship. What do´s and don´ts should be observed?

Salary professor – what does a professor earn in Germany?

Professors and junior professors receive their salary on the basis of the W salary scale. Their basic salary varies in each federal state. They may also be eligible for performance bonuses, which must be negotiated skillfully.

Professorship in Germany: Current jobs and vacancies
  • University Professorship (W3) for Global Health

    2022-05-02 Universität Augsburg / Augsburg University Augsburg
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  • Professorship in "Nutritional Medicine"

    2022-04-27 FH Münster Münster
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  • Full, Associate or Assistant Professor (tenure track) of “Political Institutions and Public Administration”

    2022-03-29 IDHEAP Chavannes-Près-Renens
    Full, Associate or Assistant Professor (tenure track) of “Political Institutions and Public Administration” - IDHEAP - Logo
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