Curator (m/f/d) for Seals and Marine Conservation
Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum)
Job qualifications:
* PhD in biology or related fields
* strong scientific and applied expertise in zoology, biodiversity, and behavior of seals
* solid scientific knowledge of interdisciplinary aspects of marine conservation, including ecology and oceanography
* experience in project acquisition, coordination and administration of scientific projects
* strong publication record
* experience with museum collections and fieldwork
* excellent German and English language skills (written and oral)
* high degree of creativity and flexibility; ability to work under pressure
* good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
* experience in the supervision of BSc and MSc students
* experience in science communication
Desirable qualifications:
* programming skills for databases and their maintenance
* engagement in institutional environmental or marine conservation activities
* knowledge in fisheries, fisheries policy, and marine conservation policy
* strong scientific network
* international experience
* driver’s license for car and small vessels
* diver certificate
Your tasks:
* leading of necropsies of marine mammals and their scientific analysis
* fieldwork in specialized fields of seal biology
* curation and extension of the scientific collection of seals and maintenance of collection databases
* research collaboration in joint projects on ecology, marine 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
* scientific evaluation of current topics related to marine conservation, in particular in the Baltic Sea
* concepts for and realization of permanent and special exhibitions of the museum
* science communication and preparation of up-to-date information for the public
* collaboration in national and international panels
* work as an integrative member of our motivated multidisciplinary museum team and with external partners
We offer:
* employment in one of the most popular museums in Germany
* company pension scheme
* work-life-balance with flexible working hours, option of home office and part-time employment
* 30 days of annual vacation (31 days from 2027) per calendar year, if the working hours are distributed over five days per week
* various training and education opportunities
* company sport
* optional bike leasing
* work in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany Stralsund is a member of the Hanseatic League and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Your questions:
will be answered by Director Prof. Dr. Burkard Baschek, burkard.baschek@meeresmuseum.de
Job description
We are searching for a qualified, enthusiastic scientist and curator to lead and represent the museum’s research and collection activities on seals and co-create current and future exhibitions. You will lead necropsies of marine mammals, including their scientific evaluation. In addition, you will manage the scientific collections on seals. The position includes the evaluation and public presentation of fisheries management activities and current topics related to marine conservation, in particular in the Baltic Sea. You will represent topics related to seals and marine conservation 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, fishes, marine conservation, and ecology.
Your application:
Please send your application indicating the above job offer code by email to bewerbung@meeresmuseum.de.
Closing date of the application is 15.08.2026.