Curator Ichtyology

The following role as Curator of Phanerogams is available as of 1. March 2025
Staff at the Natural History Museum preserves, researches, and presents its extensive collections in a building designed as a comprehensive work of art. The Museum showcases the diversity of nature, evolution of planet Earth and life, and related cultural development of mankind and offers an inspiring meeting place for diverse interactions.
The earliest collections are over 250 years old. Today, approximately 30 million objects are curated to scientific standards.

Your responsibilities

Collection
Management of the Ichthyological Collection
Curatorial care, administration, and expansion of the scientific reference collection
Digitization and processing of collection material
Maintenance and development of the collection database
Research
Planning and implementation of research projects, including the acquisition of third-party funding
Research based on the scientific reference collection
Presentation of results at conferences
Publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals
Public Outreach
Participation in the redesign of the ichthyological exhibition halls
Writing popular science publications
Involvement in science communication formats (e.g., guided tours, lectures, etc.)
Collaboration with media and educational institutions

Entgeltliche Einschaltung

Our requirements

Completed university degree (PhD) in Zoology
Relevant scientific experience in ichthyology, with strong taxonomic expertise
Experience in handling and managing scientific collections
Excellent German language skills (C2 level), good English language skills (B2 level)
Good IT skills
Ability to work in a team and leadership skills

We offer
An exciting and diverse range of tasks carrying responsibility
Work experience in one of the largest museums in Austria
Flat hierarchies, open communication, and a good work atmosphere
Flexible working hours
An office in the center of Vienna with good access to public transport
Salary dependent on professional qualifications and experience
Benefits provided by the NHM as an employer are available at  https://jobs.nhm.at/das-nhm-als-arbeitgeber.html.
The salary we offer is, depending on your qualifications and experience, EUR 3,080.- (gross), 14 times per year, so EUR 43,120.- pa for 37.5 hours per week.

If we have captured your interest, we look forward to receiving your concise application by 31 January 2025.
Please note that applications (including a cover letter referencing the points in requirements above, CV, and graduation certificate) will only be accepted online via https://jobs.nhm.at/