Job vacancies of the Ocean Museum Germany
For many people, the ocean is a place of longing. For us, it is at the centre of our daily work. The Ocean Museum Germany is a nationally and internationally important natural science museum. In our exhibitions, aquariums, and collections, we focus on the diversity of marine life and ocean ecosystems. In our research projects, we investigate current topics of marine biology, coastal oceanography, and fisheries. We are actively involved in nature and species conservation. At our three museum sites, the MEERESMUSEUM, OZEANEUM, and NATUREUM, we inform about the marine environment, threats, and solutions. Our visitors are welcome to immerse in the fantastic underwater world of the tropical and northern seas – with full-size animal models, impressive exhibits, and fascinating aquaria.
Jobs at the Ocean Museum Germany
The Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum) is looking for candidates in the Research Department to fill the position of
Curator and Researcher (m/f/d) for Marine Ichthyology
- Start of contract: 01.12.2026
- Deadline: 15.08.2026
- Employment duration: permanent
- Weekly hours: 39
- Salary: EG 13 according to public tariff TVöD VKA, if personal requirements are met
Job description
Job description
We are searching for a qualified, enthusiastic scientist and curator to lead and represent the museum’s research and collection activities on marine fishes and co-create current and future exhibitions. Another key responsibility will be to strengthen the diverse museum collections of marine fishes and represent these taxa in the museum’s exhibitions and outreach activities. In this role, you will work closely with other research areas of the museum, such as marine invertebrates and mammals, conservation, and ecology.
Your tasks:
- research with collections and in the aquaria of the museum
- fieldwork in a specialized field of ichthyology or fish biology
- curation and extension of the scientific collection of marine fishes
- management, maintenance, and further development of collection databases and their web-based access
- research collaboration in the museum’s aquaria, fish nursery, or joint projects on ecology, conservation, or biodiversity
- scientific publications and presentations
- application for national and international third-party-funded projects and leadership of projects
- supervision of BSc and MSc students
- concepts for and realization of permanent and special exhibitions of the museum
- science communication
- collaboration in national and international panels
- work as an integrative member of our motivated multidisciplinary museum team and with external partners
Job qualifications:
- PhD in biology or related fields
- strong scientific expertise in zoology, biodiversity, physiology, behavior, and anatomy of fishes
- experience in project acquisition, coordination and administration of scientific projects
- strong publication record
- experience with museum collections and fieldwork
- excellent English language skills (written and oral)
- high degree of creativity and flexibility; ability to work under pressure
- good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- experience in the supervision of BSc and MSc students
- experience in science communication
Desirable qualifications:
- programming skills for databases and their maintenance
- experience with online databases
- engagement in institutional environmental or marine conservation activities
- strong scientific network
- international experience
- German language skills or willingness to learn German
- driver’s license for car and small vessels
We offer:
- employment in one of the most popular museums in Germany
- company pension scheme
- work-life-balance with flexible working hours, option of home office and part-time employment
- 30 days of annual vacation (31 days starting in 2027) per calendar year, if the working hours are distributed over five days per week
- various training and education opportunities
- company sport
- optional bike leasing
- work in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany Stralsund is a member of the Hanseatic League and a UNESCO World Heritage site
Your application:
Please send your application indicating the job offer code W/OZ/018 by email to bewerbung@meeresmuseum.de.
Closing date of the application is 15.08.2026.
Your questions:
will be answered by Director Prof. Dr. Burkard Baschek, burkard.baschek@meeresmuseum.de
Costs incurred during the application process will not be compensated.
Join our team and spark the inspiration for our unique oceans! We are looking forward to receiving your application!
The Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum) is looking for candidates in the Research Department to fill the position of
Curator (m/f/d) for Seals and Marine Conservation
- Start of contract: 01.12.2026
- Deadline: 15.08.2026
- Employment duration: permanent
- Weekly hours: 39
- Salary: EG 13 according to public tariff TVöD VKA, if personal requirements are met
Job description
We are searching for a qualified, enthusiastic scientist and curator to lead and represent the museum’s research and collection activities on seals and co-create current and future exhibitions. You will lead necropsies of marine mammals, including their scientific evaluation. In addition, you will manage the scientific collections on seals. The position includes the evaluation and public presentation of fisheries management activities and current topics related to marine conservation, in particular in the Baltic Sea. You will represent topics related to seals and marine conservation in the museum’s exhibitions and outreach activities. In this role, you will work closely with other research areas of the museum, such as marine invertebrates and mammals, fishes, marine conservation, and ecology.
Your tasks:
- leading of necropsies of marine mammals and their scientific analysis
- fieldwork in specialized fields of seal biology
- curation and extension of the scientific collection of seals and maintenance of collection databases
- research collaboration in joint projects on ecology, marine conservation, or biodiversity
- scientific publications and presentations
- application for national and international third-party-funded projects and leadership of projects
- supervision of BSc and MSc students
- scientific evaluation of current topics related to marine conservation, in particular in the Baltic Sea
- concepts for and realization of permanent and special exhibitions of the museum
- science communication and preparation of up-to-date information for the public
- collaboration in national and international panels
- work as an integrative member of our motivated multidisciplinary museum team and with external partners
Job qualifications:
- PhD in biology or related fields
- strong scientific and applied expertise in zoology, biodiversity, and behavior of seals
- solid scientific knowledge of interdisciplinary aspects of marine conservation, including ecology and oceanography
- experience in project acquisition, coordination and administration of scientific projects
- strong publication record
- experience with museum collections and fieldwork
- excellent German and English language skills (written and oral)
- high degree of creativity and flexibility; ability to work under pressure
- good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- experience in the supervision of BSc and MSc students
- experience in science communication
Desirable qualifications:
- programming skills for databases and their maintenance
- engagement in institutional environmental or marine conservation activities
- knowledge in fisheries, fisheries policy, and marine conservation policy
- strong scientific network
- international experience
- driver’s license for car and small vessels
- diver certificate
We offer:
- employment in one of the most popular museums in Germany
- company pension scheme
- work-life-balance with flexible working hours, option of home office and part-time employment
- 30 days of annual vacation (31 days from 2027) per calendar year, if the working hours are distributed over five days per week
- various training and education opportunities
- company sport
- optional bike leasing
- work in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany Stralsund is a member of the Hanseatic League and a UNESCO World Heritage site
Your application:
Please send your application indicating the W/OZ/019 job offer code by email to bewerbung@meeresmuseum.de.
Closing date of the application is 15.08.2026.
Your questions:
will be answered by Director Prof. Dr. Burkard Baschek, burkard.baschek@meeresmuseum.de
Costs incurred during the application process will not be compensated.
Join our team and spark the inspiration for our unique oceans! We are looking forward to receiving your application!
The Research Department of the Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum) is looking for candidates to fill the position of
Scientist (m/f/d) data management and fishery data
to be based in Stralsund, Germany.
- Start of contract: 01.09.2026
- Deadline: 11.08.2026
- Employment duration: 31.12.2027
- Weekly hours: 32
- Salary: EG 13 according to public tariff TVöD VKA, if personal requirements are met
Project and job description
We are searching for a data scientist (m/f/d) for the project ”Conservation Union for Management of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise Populations and Their Habitat (CUMBIAH)”.
CUMBIAH is a research project financed by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation of Germany and carried out by a consortium of 17 international project partners from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, and Germany. The CUMBIAH consortium generates and provides updated information on the conservation status of Baltic harbor porpoise populations and rates important conservation measures to prevent a further population decline.
Your tasks:
- acquisition of fishery-related data, focusing on fishing effort
- harmonization of acoustic monitoring and fishery data in the Baltic Sea region
- development of methods for data reporting and provision
- analysis and modeling of fishery and environmental data, including the risk of bycatch
- support of international project partners in data processing, analysis, and modeling
- support of international project partners in data processing, analysis, and modeling
- data maintenance
- creation of scientific map material
- preparation and presentation of scientific publications and presentations
- project-related media and public relations
- availability for national and international business travel
Job qualifications:
- university degree (M.Sc.) in computer science, biology, bioinformatics, geoinformatics, environmental science, mathematics, data science, or physics
- extensive experience in managing large amounts of data
- experience in processing and analyzing bioacoustics data
- extensive knowledge of data modeling and statistics
- experience in GIS and spatial analysis
- excellent English language skills (written and oral)
Desirable qualifications:
- German language skills
- driver‘s license class B
We offer:
- employment in one of the most popular museums in Germany
- company pension scheme
- work-life balance with flexible working hours, option of home office, and part-time employment
- 30 days of annual vacation (31 days starting in 2027), if the working hours are distributed over five days per week
- various training and education opportunities
- company sport
- work in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany Stralsund is a member of the Hanseatic League and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Your application:
Please send your application (motivation letter, CV, and references) indicating the above job offer code by e-mail to bewerbung@meeresmuseum.de. The closing date of the application is August 11, 2026.
For your questions:
Tim Taugnitz via +49 3831 2650-308, tim.taugnitz@meeresmuseum.de
Costs incurred during the application process will not be compensated.
Join our team and spark the inspiration for our unique oceans! We are looking forward to receiving your application!
