W2 Professorship within the Cluster of Excellence PhenoRob

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Published on: July 14, 2026

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a University of Excellence.

The Faculty of Agricultural, Nutritional and Engineering Sciences at the University of Bonn, Germany, invites applications for a permanent full

W2 Professorship within the Cluster of Excellence PhenoRob

to be filled at the earliest possible date.

Faculty of Agricultural, Nutritional and Engineering Sciences at the University of Bonn

Deadline:

September 30, 2026

Starting Date:

as soon as possible

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Job Posting (pdf)

The DFG Cluster of Excellence PhenoRob - Robotics and Phenotyping for Sustainable Crop Production ( takes a technology-driven approach towards sustainable crop production using techniques from robotics, machine learning, plant phenotyping, and modeling. These technologies lead to new opportunities for field management, plant breeding, or sustainable crop production. The professorship will be newly established and strengthen the Cluster of Excellence PhenoRob with a focus on crop or plant sciences. Applications are welcome within this broad spectrum. In the selection process, preference may be given to the following topics:

Crop Genome Engineering

Robot-assisted Horticulture

Pest Forecast

Disease Forecast

Sustainable Pest Control

Sustainable Disease Control

We seek an internationally visible individual who has achieved recognition in one of the above-mentioned research areas and will strengthen the Cluster. Researchers capable of building bridges between these fields are also encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated success in acquiring relevant extramural funding is required. The coordination of collaborative research projects and networks is expected for the future.

Teaching activities are expected in agricultural study programs of the Faculty of Agricultural, Nutritional and Engineering Sciences that relate to the above-mentioned topics.

The recruitment requirements are based on § 36 Hochschulgesetz NRW.

For further information on this professorship, please contact the chair of the appointment committee, Dean Prof. Dr. Schoof, by email (). Applications submitted by September 30th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.

Please apply via our application web portal:

Diversity and equal opportunity

The University of Bonn promotes an open, respectful, and non-discriminatory academic culture and is actively committed to equal opportunity and family friendliness. We aim to eliminate structural disadvantages and to strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social background, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Applications from women and people with a documented severe disability (or equivalent status) will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act (LGG) NRW and Social Code (SGB) IX.

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