The Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum) is looking for candidates in the Research Department to fill the position of
Curator and Researcher (m/f/d) for Marine Ichthyology
Job description
We are searching for a qualified, enthusiastic scientist and curator to lead and represent the museum’s research and collection activities on marine fishes and co-create current and future exhibitions. Another key responsibility will be to strengthen the diverse museum collections of marine fishes and represent these taxa 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, conservation, and ecology.
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
Deadline:
15.08.2026
Read more:
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Fotos
Anke Neumeister/Deutsches Meeresmuseum