Research Scientist and Curator (m/f/d) of the section Vertebrata (Tenure Track)
Core
Scientific curation and development of the vertebrate collection (approx. 70,000 specimens) and conducting collection-based research in mammalogy and other vertebrate groups.
Role type
Research Scientist and Curator (Tenure Track)
Builds
International research infrastructure for vertebrate collections and a visible portfolio of basic and applied research.
Domain
Natural History / Zoology / Mammalogy
Required skills
Expert knowledge of mammals, phylogeny, functional morphology, third-party funding acquisition, project management, supervising staff, international networking
Preferred skills
Genomics, morphometrics, AI, imaging, 3D methods, pollutant analysis, research data management
Technologies
Genomics, morphometrics, AI, imaging, 3D methods
Responsibilities
Scientific curation and development of the vertebrate collection, developing a portfolio of collection-based research, relocating collection items to a new campus, securing external research funds, publishing results, establishing collaborations, communicating with external stakeholders, participating in teaching
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities