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On this page you find all open job positions at Senckenberg for scientists.
You may apply via mail or by filling out the form at the bottom of the page.
On this page you find all open job positions at Senckenberg for scientists.
You may apply via mail or by filling out the form at the bottom of the page.
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) was founded in 1817 and is one of the most important research institutions in the field of biodiversity. At its eleven locations throughout Germany, scientists from over 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research at an international level. This also includes the unique fossil site and UNESCO World Heritage Site “Grube Messel”.
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, based in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking to fill the following position for its Messel Site
The paleoentomological working group at the Senckenberg Forschungsstation Grube Messel is seeking a highly motivated PhD student (m/f/d) to conduct research on a DFG-funded project on the paleodiversity of Paleogene hymenopteran insects and their interactions with flowers.
The PhD student (m/f/d) will investigate the evolution of insect-flower interactions and the paleoecology of selected groups of hymenopteran insects from the UNESCO world heritage site “Grube Messel” (“Messel Pit”), which has an Eocene age, and from the Oligocene fossil site “Enspel”. The paleobiodiversity of selected hymenopterans will be investigated in close comparison to extant taxa, providing a timeline for analysis. By investigating in-situ pollen grains preserved on or in the bodies of the hymenopterans, the project aims to infer on their ecology, e.g. concerning foraging behavior, feeding behavior, and potential pollination biology. The project will be conducted within an interdisciplinary collaboration framework.
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Place of employment: Messel (Hesse)
Working hours: Part time (65%)
Type of contract: Limited for 3 years, starting ideally March 2024
Salary: According to the German collective agreement TV-H (pay grade E 13)
Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different skills, perspectives and personalities of our employees and welcome every application from qualified applicants, regardless of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are underrepresented in the field of this position; in the case of equal qualifications and suitability they will be given preference. Applicants with a severe disability will be given special consideration if equally qualified. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family life and attaches great importance to an equal and inclusive work culture.
You would like to apply?
Then please send us your complete and informative application documents (letter of motivation, detailed CV, academic certification, transcripts and grades, contact details of two references) in electronic form (as a single pdf document), mentioning the reference of this job announcement (ref.#05-23002), by 31.01.2024 to recruiting@senckenberg.de or apply directly on our homepage using the online application form.
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt a.M.
E-Mail: recruiting@senckenberg.de
For information regarding the scientific aspects of the project please contact the project leader Dr. Sonja Wedmann (Sonja.wedmann@senckenberg.de).
Further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung can be found at www.senckenberg.de.
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) was founded in 1817 and is one of the most important research institutions in the field of biodiversity. At its eleven locations throughout Germany, scientists from almost 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research on an international scale. The Society’s headquarter is in the Main metropolis of Frankfurt in the heart of Germany. This is also where one of the best-known Senckenberg facilities, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, is located.
The Senckenberg Nature Research Society – Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research at the location in Frankfurt am Main is seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible
Laboratory Manager (m/f/d) in the field of Computed Tomography and SEM
(full time or part time)
Location: Department of Messel Research and Mammalogy, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum, Frankfurt, Germany
Scope of employment: Full-time (40 hours/week), part-time is possible
Contract type: permanent
Remuneration: Collective agreement of the State of Hesse (TV-H) E 11
Application deadline: January 5th, 2024
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with proven expertise in high-resolution computed tomography, including generation and processing of scans, and desirably experience with other imaging techniques (e.g. 2D X-ray, scanning electron microscopy) to take care of the institute’s X-ray infrastructure and SEM as a central laboratory facility. The job requirements include the supervision and organisation of the ongoing laboratory operation with computed tomography and scanning electron microscopy, the quality control of the generated digital data, the adaptation of common methods to biological, paleontological and geological objects and the instruction of new users and cooperation partners. This position is officially located in the Messel Research and Mammalogy Division; however, experience with all biological or geological specimens will be equally considered.
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We encourage anyone who meets the above requirements to apply.
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Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the diverse expertise, perspectives and personalities of our employees and welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, gender or gender identity, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and belief, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Applicants with a severe disability will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and attaches great importance to an equal and inclusive culture of cooperation.
You would like to apply?
Please send your application documents (CV, training and work references, letter of motivation) in electronic form (compiled into a single PDF file), mentioning the reference of this job offer (ref.#01-23028-1) before January 5th by e-mail to: recruiting@senckenberg.de or apply directly on our homepage via the online application form.
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt am Main
E-Mail: recruiting@senckenberg.de
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Irina Ruf or Mónica M. Solórzano-Kraemer by e-mail: irina.ruf@senckenberg.de or monica.solorzano-kraemer@senckenberg.de
Further information about the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research can be found at www.senckenberg.de
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. The Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) explores the interactions between biodiversity, climate, and society.
The Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre invites applications for a
Postdoc Researcher (m/f/d) in Evolutionary Genomics of Mammals
There is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated applicant to join the working group of Prof. Dr. Axel Janke. The applicant will be closely involved in gene flow, evolutionary-, population or phylo-genetics to study speciation in mammals (bears, giraffe, kangaroos or allies) at the genomic level. Strong own and proven research interests including other vertebrate groups will be considered.
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What is awaiting you?
Place of employment: Frankfurt am Main
Working hours: full time, part-time optional (at least 80%)
Type of contract: The contract should start preferably on February 1st, 2024 and is limited to two years
Salary: according to the 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. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are underrepresented in the field of this position and will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications. 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.
You would like to apply?
Then please send us your complete and informative application documents (CV, letter of motivation, academic transcripts and certification / credentials, two relevant publications, and contact details of two potential references to) in electronic form (as a single PDF file) by 07.01.2024 to recruiting@senckenberg.de, quoting the reference number #11-23015-1, or apply directly on our homepage using the online application form.
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt a.M.
E-Mail: recruiting@senckenberg.de
For scientific enquiries please contact Prof. Dr. Axel Janke axel.janke@senckenberg.de .
For more information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, please visit www.senckenberg.de.