OpenFieldHumboldt University Salaried Doctoral Research (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in - TV-L HU)
Three to four-year salaried university employment contracts at Humboldt University research chairs, combining cutting-edge scientific investigation with teaching assistance and structured doctoral training.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science degree (120 ECTS) in Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics with high marks.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent technical English proficiency for scientific publishing and team collaboration.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis or peer-reviewed conference publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Employment application, academic CV, and supervisor endorsement.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Salaried employment contract under TV-L HU E13 tariff (€52,000 to €60,000 gross per year) with comprehensive German social insurance, health coverage, and state pension
- Application fee
- Free application directly to advertised vacancy
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Appointed doctoral candidates are salaried academic staff.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027 (Rolling departmental intakes across Adlershof research institutes)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Humboldt University of Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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