The Hausdorff School of Mathematics (HSM) serves all mathematics early-career researchers in Bonn. We provide outstanding postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to join our mathematical community and to contribute to the research program of the HCM. Some HSM postdocs are funded by HCM via Hausdorff Postdocs positions.
HSM postdocs focus on their own research, but they are also provided with a diverse portfolio of further opportunities: special topic schools, initiatives to enhance their teaching skills, designated funds to organize their own events, travel to conferences or inviting scientific collaborators.
HSM offers support, resources and very practical help to postdocs.
If you are coming to Germany from outside the EU you will need a visa and, depending on your funding, a working permit. This has to be taken care of after you are accepted as a postdoc postion at Bonn Mathematics.
Once you arrive in Germany you will need to register at the city of Bonn and receive your tax ID number.
If you have a contract and have a five day work week, you get 30 days paid vacation time per year. If you get sick and need to stay away from work for more than three days, you need to hand in a doctor´s note.
A Hausdorff Postdoc Position are remunerated after TV-L , 100% E13.
Information in German: Gehaltsrechner Öffentlicher Dienst
At the bottom of this page, you'll find a table with three rows. Please check the column highlighted in green. The first row shows your base salary, the second column shows your gross salary, and the bottom column shows your net salary—that is, the money you'll have available each month. Please note that we have based our calculations on the minimum income possible. If, for example, you have children or are married, your salary can be adjusted accordingly.
Your salary includes the following:
- Health insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Pension insurance
- Unemployment insurance
Within Europe the pension insurance can be transferred to another country.
You're also welcome to use the salary calculator at the link below to calculate your potential salary yourself:
We can give you lists of private dorms. We can, in case of funding through the HCM, provide you with a statement of your expected salary which might be helpful when you try to secure a private rental. We can also explain the difference between furnished and unfurnished rooms, cold rent and warm rent, so you know exactly what you are looking at.
You should start looking for accommodations as soon as you know you are coming to Bonn.
All members of the math community are used to using English as a working language, so you do not need to know German to work in Bonn. Nevertheless, a bit of German can come in handy in your day to day life.
There are options to take German classes at the University of Bonn or other language schools aorund town. Please find the courses offered by the University of Bonn at the following link:
In-Semester German Language Courses
Unfortunately, the deadline for the next course has already passed. An update regarding the next deadline will be published once it is announced.
Depending on the individual situation there are several offices of the university that can get support persons with disabilities or other special needs. Please contact us if you have questions or needs in this regard.
The mathematical institutes are mostly located on the Campus Poppelsdorf. The campus is a for Bonn typical mix of old buildings like the mathematics center form 1916 and very modern ones that have just been finished or are even still being built, to accommodate the growing faculty of mathematics and natural sciences.
The canteen (Mensa) is in easy walking distance. This is where you can get cheap meals and where many working groups have lunches together.
The botanical gardens are close by and buses go from and to the main station about every five minutes during the day. This combines the advantages of excellent networking opportunities and mobility.
On Sundays and holidays banks, offices and most shops are closed. Keep this in mind especially when planning your arrival. Also, train schedules are different on Sundays and holidays.
Not all places accept credit cards – it is useful to always carry some cash with you.
In most cases it should be easy to find a person that speaks English, which will make the start much easier.
Some offers that could be of special interest are:
The International Office can help you with all things concerning coming to Bonn from abroad.
Postdocs, permanent academic staff and research managers at the University of Bonn can profit from the wide range of training provided within the scope of our Careers plus program. Develop your generic management skills and creativity and learn to convince a range of audiences at a number of formats. Take advantage of a large number of workshops, webcasts, e-learning and coaching provision to develop your professional profile and equip yourself to meet future challenges.
If you also want to do something for your physical fitness you can partake in a lot of different courses here.
Rabea Seidenberg
HSM Administrator and Event Coordinator
Johanna Knelsen
Selection process and employment