Lichen or Bryophyte Taxonomist (m/f/d)

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) is a member of the Leibniz Association and is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. SGN conducts natural history research with more than 800 employees and research institutions in seven federal states and is committed to study the causes and effects of biodiversity loss in the Anthropocene. As part of our strategic development, we launched an ambitious long-term research effort in “Anthropocene Biodiversity Loss” encompassing the modules “Collectomics”, “Biodiversity Genomics”, and “Solution Labs”. Objectives include the transformation of natural history collections into the digital era, studying biodiversity from the genome to the ecosystem levels and offering exploratory spaces for science and society to develop common solutions to Anthropocene challenges.

Within this research effort, Senckenberg takes innovative steps in collection-based research and data science. The objective of “Collectomics” is to make current and future natural history collections digitally accessible and to improve integration and collaboration across regions, collections, and disciplines. This will enable broader, more holistic biodiversity research, for the benefit of people and nature.

The Department of Botany and Molecular Evolution in Frankfurt, starting as soon as possible, is looking for a

(part-time 50%)

Your tasks

• Identification of potential type-specimens in the lichen and bryophyte collections
• Verification of type status based on literature research
• Annotating and preparing type collections for digital scanning
• Updating our collection data base in consultation with herbarium technicians

Your Profile

• M.Sc. degree in biosciences or a similar field
• Strong background in lichen taxonomy and fungal nomenclature
• Experience in collection-based research and familiarity with general herbarium etiquette
• Ability to work in a team, but also independently drive projects forward

What is awaiting you?

A workplace in a central location with good transport connections in the heart of Frankfurt – flexible working hours – opportunities for mobile working – support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by the „audit berufundfamilie“) – Senckenberg badge for free entry in museums, the Zoo and Palmengarten in Frankfurt – a leave of 30 days per year – special annual payment – company pension scheme.

Place of employment: Frankfurt am Main, Germany, working hours: Part-time (20 hours/week), type of contract: Limited to 1 year, salary: according to the German collective agreement of the State of Hesse (pay grade E 13, TV-H)

Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Applicants with disabilities (“Schwerbehinderung”) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture.

How to apply?

Please send us your application documents containing

• a letter of motivation
• a CV with publication list
• a summary of previous experience related to herbarium work
• a copy of your MSc certificate

in electronic form (as a single PDF file) by May 05th to recruiting(at)senckenberg.de referring to the reference number ref. #01-24008.

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Senckenberganlage 25

60325 Frankfurt a.M.

E-Mail: recruiting(at)senckenberg.de

For more information please contact Dr. Christian Printzen christian.printzen(at)senckenberg.de

Further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung can be found at www.senckenberg.de .