Research Associate with management responsibilities (100% or 80%)
Published on: 04.05.2026
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
The Argelander Institute for Astronomy is looking to fill the following position as soon as possible, in full-time or part-time:
Research Associate with management responsibilities
(100% or 80%)
Argelander Institute for Astronomy
The Argelander Institute for Astronomy is part of the Physics/Astronomy Department and is engaged in observational and theoretical basic research in astronomy and astrophysics. Particular areas of focus are radio astronomy
and cosmology. The institute is also part of the “Dynaverse” Cluster of Excellence. A central goal is the promotion of early-career researchers in an international environment. In this context, the institute offers its own master’s program (“M.Sc. Astrophysics”) and coordinates the related activities.
Deadline:
May 24, 2026
Reference number:
2025/262
Working time model:
full-time/ part-time
Starting date:
as soon as possible
Duration:
permanent
Pay grade:
TV-L EG 13
Applications to:
Argelander-Institut für
Astronomie, z.Hd. Fr. Derdau, Auf dem Hügel 71, 53121 Bonn, Germany or via email to sderdau@uni-bonn.de
Your tasks
- Performing management duties for the Argelander Institute for Astronomy and coordinating day-to-day operations in close consultation with the Executive Director
- Providing scientific, technical, and conceptual support to the institute’s leadership, in particular by developing decision-making frameworks and contributing to structural issues in research and teaching,
- Participating in the planning and management of the institute’s resources (budget, personnel, infrastructure),
- Coordinating central internal processes and the course offerings,
- Participation in scientific collaborations, public relations, and the further development of the institute,
- Teaching the courses and/or laboratory sessions contributed by our institute for the Bachelor’s and Teacher Training programs in Physics and/or courses in the “M.Sc. Astrophysics” program, depending on prior knowledge and qualifications, amounting to 8 semester hours per week (or 6.4 hours for an 80% position).
We offer
- A varied, challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region, job security and loyalty to the location,
- Flexible working hours,
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development,
- Occupational pension (VBL),
- A wide range of university sports activities,
- Excellent access by public transport thanks to Bonn’s central location as well as the pportunity to take advantage of low-cost parking,
- Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13.
Your profile
- A completed university degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field, a Ph.D., and ideally several years of experience in the academic research community,
- Familiarity with the processes, structures, and teaching operations of a research institute,
- Ideally, initial experience in teaching,
- Interest in and ability to take on management and coordination tasks in a scientific environment,
- An independent, structured, and goal-oriented approach to work,
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills,
- Excellent written and spoken German and English,
- Excellent computer skills, ideally including experience with SAP.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.
