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Academic Curator - Department 2. Zoologie(m/w/x)
Curatorial care for Lepidoptera collection with loan management and scientific advice. PhD in biology with Lepidoptera taxonomy and systematics experience required. Flexible working hours, insights into large museum.
Requirements
- Completed studies in biology or equivalent (PhD preferable)
- Scientific experience in taxonomy and systematics of Lepidoptera, preferably in different zoogeographical regions
- Experience with entomological collections
- Methodological knowledge (imaging techniques, genetics, data processing)
- Taxonomic and systematic publications in international journals
- Experience designing and implementing international research projects
- Experience communicating biological knowledge
- Teamwork skills
- Very good German or English language skills
- Willingness to learn German language
Tasks
- Provide curatorial care for Lepidoptera collection
- Manage loan transactions
- Offer scientific advice
- Engage in guest relations
- Develop Lepidoptera collection quality
- Develop Lepidoptera collection quantity
- Expand Lepidoptera specialist library
- Implement digital transformation
- Conduct independent Lepidoptera research
- Focus research on taxonomy
- Focus research on systematics
- Plan research projects
- Implement research projects
- Acquire third-party funding
- Publish research results
- Cooperate with research institutions
- Contribute to museum's educational mission
- Participate in exhibitions
- Create popular science publications
- Lead guided tours
- Deliver lectures to professional audiences
- Deliver lectures to the general public
- Collaborate on citizen science activities
- Work with media institutions
- Consult with educational institutions
- Participate in educational projects
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working time
Diverse Work
- Responsible, exciting, varied responsibilities
- Insights into large museum
Informal Culture
- Flat hierarchies
- Open communication
- Good working atmosphere
Modern Office
- Office in Vienna center
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Good public transport accessibility
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Academic Curator - Department 2. Zoologie(m/w/x)
Curatorial care for Lepidoptera collection with loan management and scientific advice. PhD in biology with Lepidoptera taxonomy and systematics experience required. Flexible working hours, insights into large museum.
Requirements
- Completed studies in biology or equivalent (PhD preferable)
- Scientific experience in taxonomy and systematics of Lepidoptera, preferably in different zoogeographical regions
- Experience with entomological collections
- Methodological knowledge (imaging techniques, genetics, data processing)
- Taxonomic and systematic publications in international journals
- Experience designing and implementing international research projects
- Experience communicating biological knowledge
- Teamwork skills
- Very good German or English language skills
- Willingness to learn German language
Tasks
- Provide curatorial care for Lepidoptera collection
- Manage loan transactions
- Offer scientific advice
- Engage in guest relations
- Develop Lepidoptera collection quality
- Develop Lepidoptera collection quantity
- Expand Lepidoptera specialist library
- Implement digital transformation
- Conduct independent Lepidoptera research
- Focus research on taxonomy
- Focus research on systematics
- Plan research projects
- Implement research projects
- Acquire third-party funding
- Publish research results
- Cooperate with research institutions
- Contribute to museum's educational mission
- Participate in exhibitions
- Create popular science publications
- Lead guided tours
- Deliver lectures to professional audiences
- Deliver lectures to the general public
- Collaborate on citizen science activities
- Work with media institutions
- Consult with educational institutions
- Participate in educational projects
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working time
Diverse Work
- Responsible, exciting, varied responsibilities
- Insights into large museum
Informal Culture
- Flat hierarchies
- Open communication
- Good working atmosphere
Modern Office
- Office in Vienna center
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Good public transport accessibility
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About the Company
Natural History Museum
Industry
Research
Description
The Natural History Museum preserves, researches and presents its extensive collections in a building designed as a total work of art. It 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.
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