Red List Assessor (f/m/d) in the project Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance

Red List Assessor (f/m/d)

Project: Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance

Senckenberg – Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research (SGN) , headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking a Red List Assessor in the Department of Marine Zoology at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt, starting as soon as possible.

Employment : Full‑time / Part‑time (options available). Location : Frankfurt. Contract Type : Initially limited to 2 years, extension until 2031 possible. Remuneration : Collective agreement of the state Hesse (TV‑H) E10‑E12.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species™ is the authoritative source of information on the global extinction risk of species. This role supports Red List assessments of marine invertebrate species. We seek a candidate with a passion for marine invertebrate conservation and diligent attention to detail.

By working in the SOSA project – a multidisciplinary effort with pillars Discover, Protect, and Inspire – the assessor will contribute to marine biodiversity research, species conservation, and science communication.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input and update data within the IUCN Species Information Service (SIS) system, ensuring all information is current, comprehensive, and adheres to established guidelines.
• Gather data on target species to complete Red List assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of species that have been listed and identify those that still need to be listed, ensuring the database is up‑to‑date and complete.
• Interact with expert researchers from around the world to support species assessments.
• Support volunteers, interns, and students contributing to assessments.

Your Profile

• Interest in the biology and conservation of marine invertebrate species, with a keen interest in understanding the IUCN Red List process.
• Passion for orderly and complete documentation and attention to detail; editorial experience ensuring consistency in spelling and formatting.
• Experience in organising and managing documentation and data, e.g. spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with scientific terminology and the ability to efficiently search for, interpret, and compile relevant information from scientific literature.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience or training in marine biology, conservation biology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the German language.
• Familiarity with the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, and experience with Red List assessment processes.

What We Offer

• Access to an international network of scientists, policymakers and research organizations.
• An attractive job within the inspired and dynamic working environment of an internationally recognized research institution.
• Flexible working hours – mobile working options – employee ID card with free admission to Senckenberg museums – annual special payment – collectively agreed vacation entitlement – company pension plan.

Diversity and Inclusion

Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We value the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome applications from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Applicants with a severe disability will be given special consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture.