Curator​/Researcher; m​/f​/d in Ichthyology

Job Offer

Position:
Curator of the fish collection – permanent, full‑time (80–100%). Remuneration according to TV‑L E13. Applications accepted until 17/05/2026.

• Curate the fish collection in accordance with international standards.
• Lead an outstanding collection‑based research programme on fish.
• Develop collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects (e.g., comparative morphology, genomics, biogeography, landscape genetics, ecological interactions).
• Acquire competitive third‑party funding for research.
• Publish regularly in internationally renowned journals.
• Communicate with the public and media.
• Conceive scientific exhibitions.

• A PhD in biology or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fish biology and curation of fish collections.
• Expertise and research experience in taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny, evolution, biogeography, and ecology.
• Track record in securing external research funding.
• Track record of successful international scientific collaborations.
• Experience in science communication.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Basic knowledge of German or willingness to learn German.

• Research programme with opportunities for cross‑departmental collaboration with existing SMNS projects, ideally including freshwater ecosystems.
• State‑of‑the‑art morphological methods for identification and description of fish taxa.
• Molecular genetic methods, including bioinformatic analyses.
• University teaching and student supervision.

• Generous core hours, flexitime, and possibility to work remotely.
• Technical assistance related to the curator position.
• Well‑equipped laboratory infrastructure (molecular, histology, digital morphology).
• Extensive modern collections as research resources.
• Core funding for research and conference travel.
• Participation in established research projects at the SMNS.
• Active network with the University of Hohenheim via Kom Bio Ta .
• Supervision of PhD students and graduate candidates.
• Family‑friendly working conditions.
• Support with acquiring German language skills, if required.

We strongly encourage women to apply. Diversity and inclusion are central to our values; applications from people with severe disabilities will be given priority where candidates are equally qualified.