Hilbert was a member of staff at Königsberg from 1886 to 1895, being a Privatdozent until 1892, then as Extraordinary Professor for one year before being appointed a full professor in 1893.
Hilbert ay isang miyembro ng kawani at Königsberg 1886-1895, ay isang Privatdozent hanggang 1892, at pagkatapos, bilang katangi-tangi Professor para sa isang taon bago ay hihirangin ng isang buong propesor sa 1893.