Staff Scientist (tenure track)
15.12.2025
The Thuringian State Observatory (TLS) is a research institution of the State of Thuringia dedicated to conducting long-term research programs in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and space research. The TLS operates the 2-meter Alfred Jensch optical telescope, an international station of the European LOFAR radio telescope, and a solar laboratory, and participates in software development projects and instrumentation projects for telescopes worldwide. The institute is located near the university town of Jena in the Tautenburg Forest.
The Thuringian State Observatory is seeking to fill a position as a staff scientist (tenure track) in the Extragalactic and Radio Astronomy Department, with a focus on observational radio astronomy, starting April 1, 2026.
The complete job posting can be viewed here.
Research Associate
15.12.2025
The Thuringian State Observatory (TLS) is a research institution of the State of Thuringia dedicated to conducting long-term research programs in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and space research. The TLS operates the 2-meter Alfred Jensch optical telescope, an international station of the European LOFAR radio telescope, and a solar laboratory, and participates in software development projects and instrumentation projects for telescopes worldwide. The institute is located near the university town of Jena in the Tautenburg Forest.
The Thuringian State Observatory is seeking to fill a position as a research associcate in the Extragalactic and Radio Astronomy Department, with a focus on observational radio astronomy, starting April 1, 2026.
The complete job posting can be viewed here.
Fremdsprachensekretär/in - Sachbearbeiter/in (m/w/d)
25.11.2025
Die Thüringer Landessternwarte (TLS) ist eine Forschungseinrichtung des Landes Thüringen zur Durchführung auf Dauer angelegter Forschungsprogramme in den Bereichen der Astronomie, Astrophysik und Weltraumforschung. Die TLS betreibt das optische 2m-Alfred Jensch-Teleskop, eine internationale Station des Europäischen Radioteleskops LOFAR sowie ein Sonnenlabor und beteiligt sich weltweit an Instrumentierungsprojekten an Teleskopen. Das Institut liegt nahe der Universitätsstadt Jena im Tautenburger Forst.
An der Thüringer Landessternwarte ist zum 01. Mai 2026 eine Stelle als Fremdsprachensekretär/in - Sachbearbeiter/in (m/w/d) zu besetzen.
Die vollständige Stellenausschreibung kann hier angesehen werden.
W3 or W2 with tenure track to W3 professorship for Astrophysics
10.07.2025
In a joint appointment with the Thuringian State Observatory (= Thüringer Landessternwarte, TLS) Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites applications for a W3 or W2 with tenure track to W3 professorship for Astrophysics at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy to be filled in accordance with the Berlin Model at the next possible date.
The person to be appointed (m/f/o) should have an outstanding international reputation in Astrophysics. An excellent research profile at the interfaces of astronomical observations with substantial experience in the use of large telescopes, advanced analysis of large datasets, or the modelling of astrophysical processes are expected. A proven record of successfull acquisition of competitive third-party funding and leadership skills is essential.
The work is to be carried out at the TLS, a research institute of the Free State of Thuringia. The professorship is associated with the establishment of a new research area at the TLS.
The complete job description can be found here.