Tenured Staff Scientist Position in Solar and Stellar Physics
13.04.2026
The Thüringer Landessternwarte (TLS – Thuringian State Observatory) is an astronomical research institute located near the university city Jena. TLS performs research in solar and stellar physics, extrasolar planets, and extragalactic physics. TLS operates the 2-metre Alfred Jensch telescope, an international station of the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), and a new solar laboratory for developing instrumentation for synoptic multi-line observations of the Sun. Furthermore, the institute participates in many instrumentation projects, including the ANDES spectrograph for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), and contributes with the PLATOSpec instrument to the ground-based follow-up observations for the ESA PLATO mission. Moreover, TLS researchers carry out observations at other solar and astronomical telescopes worldwide.
The Thüringer Landessternwarte (TLS) in Tautenburg, Germany invites applications for a staff scientist position in solar and stellar physics.
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.
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.
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.