Staff at the Natural History Museum preserves, researches, and presents its extensive collections in a building designed as a comprehensive work of art. The Museum showcases the diversity of nature, evolution of planet Earth and life, and related cultural development of mankind and offers an inspiring meeting place for diverse interactions.
The earliest collections are over 250 years old. Today, approximately 30 million objects are curated to scientific standards.
Your responsibilities
- Collection
- Research
- Public Outreach
Our requirements
- Completed university degree (PhD) in Zoology
- Relevant scientific experience in ichthyology, with strong taxonomic expertise
- Experience in handling and managing scientific collections
- Excellent German language skills (C2 level), good English language skills (B2 level)
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work in a team and leadership skills
We offer
- An exciting and diverse range of tasks carrying responsibility
- Work experience in one of the largest museums in Austria
- Flat hierarchies, open communication, and a good work atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- An office in the center of Vienna with good access to public transport
- Salary dependent on professional qualifications and experience
- Benefits provided by the NHM as an employer are available at https://jobs.nhm.at/das-nhm-als-arbeitgeber.html.
If we have captured your interest, we look forward to receiving your concise application by 20th July 2025.
Please note that applications (including a cover letter referencing the points in requirements above, CV, and graduation certificate) will only be accepted online via https://jobs.nhm.at/
