Curator (m/f/d) for Seals and Marine Conservation

European Geosciences Union (EGU)Stralsund

Stellenbeschreibung:

Curator (m/f/d) for Seals and Marine Conservation

Employer: Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum)

Job Qualifications

PhD in biology or related fields
Strong scientific and applied expertise in zoology, biodiversity, and behavior of seals
Solid scientific knowledge of interdisciplinary aspects of marine conservation, including ecology and oceanography
Experience in project acquisition, coordination and administration of scientific projects
Strong publication record
Experience with museum collections and fieldwork
Excellent German and 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
Engagement in institutional environmental or marine conservation activities
Knowledge in fisheries, fisheries policy, and marine conservation policy
Strong scientific network
International experience
Driver’s license for car and small vessels
Diver certificate

Your Tasks

Leading of necropsies of marine mammals and their scientific analysis
Fieldwork in specialized fields of seal biology
Curation and extension of the scientific collection of seals and maintenance of collection databases
Research collaboration in joint projects on ecology, marine 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
Scientific evaluation of current topics related to marine conservation, in particular in the Baltic Sea
Concepts for and realization of permanent and special exhibitions of the museum
Science communication and preparation of up-to-date information for the public
Collaboration in national and international panels
Work as an integrative member of our motivated multidisciplinary museum team and with external partners

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 from 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, a member of the Hanseatic League and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Job Description

We are searching for a qualified, enthusiastic scientist and curator to lead and represent the museum’s research and collection activities on seals and co‑create current and future exhibitions. You will lead necropsies of marine mammals, including their scientific evaluation. In addition, you will manage the scientific collections on seals. The position includes the evaluation and public presentation of fisheries management activities and current topics related to marine conservation, in particular in the Baltic Sea. You will represent topics related to seals and marine conservation in the museum’s exhibitions and outreach activities. In this role, you will work closely with other research areas of the museum, such as marine invertebrates and mammals, fishes, marine conservation, and ecology.