Curator and Researcher (m/f/d) for Marine Ichthyology

Curator and Researcher (m/f/d) for Marine Ichthyology

Stralsund Vollzeit 50000 - 65000 € / Jahr (geschätzt) Kein Homeoffice möglich
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Auf einen Blick

  • Aufgaben: Forschung und Kuratierung von marinen Fischsammlungen im Deutschen Meeresmuseum.
  • Unternehmen: Deutsches Meeresmuseum – ein beliebtes Museum in Deutschland.
  • Vorteile: Flexible Arbeitszeiten, Homeoffice-Option, 30 Tage Urlaub und betriebliche Altersvorsorge.
  • Weitere Informationen: Wachstumsmöglichkeiten in einem motivierten, interdisziplinären Team.
  • Warum dieser Job: Gestalte die Zukunft der Meeresforschung und arbeite in einem UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe.
  • Qualifikationen: PhD in Biologie oder verwandten Bereichen, Erfahrung in der Projektkoordination.

Das prognostizierte Gehalt liegt zwischen 50000 - 65000 € pro Jahr.

  • Position: Curator and Researcher (m/f/d) for Marine Ichthyology
  • Employer: Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum)

Responsibilities

  • research with collections and in the aquaria of the museum
  • fieldwork in a specialized field of ichthyology or fish biology
  • curation and extension of the scientific collection of marine fishes
  • management, maintenance, and further development of collection databases and their web-based access
  • research collaboration in the museum’s aquaria, fish nursery, or joint projects on ecology, conservation, or biodiversity
  • scientific publications and presentations
  • application for national and international third‑party‑funded projects and leadership of projects
  • supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • concepts for and realization of permanent and special exhibitions of the museum
  • science communication
  • collaboration in national and international panels
  • work as an integrative member of our motivated multidisciplinary museum team and with external partners

Qualifications

  • Ph D in biology or related fields
  • strong scientific expertise in zoology, biodiversity, physiology, behavior, and anatomy of fishes
  • experience in project acquisition, coordination and administration of scientific projects
  • strong publication record
  • experience with museum collections and fieldwork
  • excellent English language skills (written and oral)
  • high degree of creativity and flexibility; ability to work under pressure
  • good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
  • experience in the supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • experience in science communication

Desirable qualifications

  • programming skills for databases and their maintenance
  • experience with online databases
  • engagement in institutional environmental or marine conservation activities
  • strong scientific network
  • international experience
  • German language skills or willingness to learn German
  • driver’s license for car and small vessels
  • We Offer
  • employment in one of the most popular museums in Germany
  • company pension scheme
  • work‑life‑balance with flexible working hours, option of home office and part‑time employment
  • 30 days of annual vacation (31 days starting in 2027) per calendar year, if the working hours are distributed over five days per week
  • various training and education opportunities
  • company sport
  • optional bike leasing
  • work in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany – Stralsund is a member of the Hanseatic League and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Location
  • Stralsund, Germany
  • Job Details

Type: Full time
Level: Experienced
Salary: TvöD (VKA) EG 13
Required education: Ph D
Application deadline: 15 August 2026

How to apply

Please send your application indicating the above job offer code by email to bewerbung@meeresmuseum. de. Closing date of the application is 15.08.2026.

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Forschungskompetenz in Ichthyologie
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Datenbankverwaltung
Projektakquisition
Koordination wissenschaftlicher Projekte
Wissenschaftliche Publikationen
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