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, focus on mammals) 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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Expert knowledge of mammals, phylogeny, functional morphology, biological interactions, project management, third-party funding acquisition, 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 the 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