Becoming a professor at one of the Berlin University Alliance institutions is a structured yet supportive process designed to welcome excellent researchers into the dynamic academic environment. Professorships play a key role in shaping research and teaching across the four partner universities, and each appointment is guided by clear procedures that emphasize quality, fairness, and long-term career development. Whether you're applying for a traditional professorship, a tenure-track position, or transitioning from a postdoctoral role, you'll find that the Alliance institutions offer transparent guidelines, institutional support, and opportunities to grow both academically and personally.

The path to a professorship typically includes demonstrating research achievements, teaching experience, and a commitment to academic collaboration. At various stages of the process, candidates receive guidance—from preparing teaching portfolios to navigating negotiations and settling into a new academic role. Early-career researchers can benefit from structured tenure-track models, while more senior scholars will find well-established support systems for relocation, dual careers, and integration into research networks. For more detailed information, each BUA university provides its own appointment pages, which outline the specific steps and resources available to help you succeed in your academic career in Berlin.

Appointment processes and contacts:

• Freie Universität Berlin
• Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
• Technische Universität Berlin
• Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin

 

BUA Job Portal

The Berlin University Alliance job portal is an excellent starting point for exploring academic career opportunities in Berlin, providing a clear and convenient overview of open calls across its universities and Charité all in one place.