Academic Curator – Department 2. Zoologie

We are looking for a motivated Academic Curator (37,5 hours per week) for the Lepidoptera Collection in the Entomological Department (m/f/d)

The Natural History Museum preserves, researches and presents its extensive collections in a building designed as a total work of art. lt conveys the diversity of nature, the evolution of planet Earth and life, and the related cultural development of mankind, and offers an inspiring meeting place. The earliest collections are over 250 years old. Today, some 30 million objects are under scientific care.

In order to do justice to the significance of insects and the collections, which comprise around 11 million specimens, these are to be further developed for science and society. This requires, on the one hand, well-founded, methodologically broad-based taxonomic expertise and, on the other hand, access to social requirements such as digital transformation (handling databases, e-services) and the involvement of society (citizen science, media work). The collections are to be used for own research as well as to be made accessible to the national and international research community.

Entgeltliche Einschaltung

Tasks and areas of responsibility

Collection care and development
Curatorial care of a part of the Lepidoptera collection including loan transactions, scientific advice and guest relations
Development of the Lepidoptera collection in terms of quality and quantity
Expansion of the Lepidoptera specialist library
Implementation of digital transformation
Research
Independent research on Lepidoptera, especially in the fields of taxonomy and systematics
Planning and implementation of research projects
Acquisition of third-party funding
Publication of results in national and international journals
Interdisciplinary cooperation within the Natural History Museum as well as with national and international research institutions
Education and public outreach
Cooperation within the educational mission of the museum (national and international exhibitions, popular science publications) in coordination with the Departments of Science Communication and Exhibition
Guided tours and lectures to professional audiences as well as the general public
Collaboration in the museum’s citizen science activities
Cooperation with media and educational institutions (interviews, consulting, projects, etc.) in cooperation with the Department Press and Public Relations

Required qualifications and skills
Completed studies in biology or equivalent (PhD preferable)
Relevant scientific experience in taxonomy and systematics of Lepidoptera, preferably in different zoogeographical regions
Experience with entomological collections
Relevant methodological knowledge (e.g., imaging techniques, genetics, data processing)
Taxonomic and systematic publications in international journals
Experience in designing and implementing international research projects
Experience in communicating biological knowledge
Ability to work in a team
Very good language skills in German or English
Willingness to learn the German language, if this is not the applicant’s first language

We offer
A responsible, exciting and varied area of responsibility
Insights into one of the largest museums in Austria
Flat hierarchies, open communication and a good working atmosphere
Flexible working time
An office in the centre of Vienna with good public transport accessibility
The remuneration is dependent on qualification
Start of employment at the earliest possible date

Applications must include
Curriculum vitae (including list of publications, separated into publications in journals with impact factor and other work)
Application / motivation letter with appropriate presentation of the abovementioned requirements
Name and address of at least two (independent) persons who, upon request, can provide a reference

If we have aroused your interest, we look forward to receiving your detailed application by May 31st, 2026 via https://jobs.nhm.at/Academic-Curator-mwd-Department-2-Zoologie-de-f239.html

The monthly salary is Euro 2.740,00 paid 14 times a year (Euro 38.360,00), depending on qualifications and experience