Job Details
Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum)
Your Tasks
- 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
Requirements
- PhD 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
Contact Information
European Geosciences Union (EGU)Application deadline 15 August 2026
Your Questions will be answered by Director Prof. Dr. Burkard Baschek, burkard.baschek@meeresmuseum.de
Your Application
Please send your application indicating the above job offer code by email to bewerbung@meeresmuseum.de.
Homepage: https://www.deutsches-meeresmuseum.de/karriere
Post Date: 7/4/2026 11:36:50 AM
Closing Date: 8/15/2026 12:00:00 AM
