Job vacancies of the Ocean Museum Germany
Vacancies in science and research
Positions (m/f/d) in the CUMBIAH research project
Subject to the approval of funding for a research project, Germany the Ocean Museum Germany is seeking a
Scientist (m/f/d)
to be based in Stralsund, 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.
Project and job description
We are searching for a marine mammal life history scientist (m/f/d) for the project “Union for the Conservation-Management of Harbour Porpoise Populations in the Baltic Sea and their Habitats (CUMBIAH)”.
CUMBIAH is a research project financed by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation of Germany and carried out by a consortium of 15 international project partners from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Poland, and Germany. The CUMBIAH consortium generates and provides updated information on the conservation status of Baltic harbour porpoise populations and rates important conservation measures to prevent a further population decline.
Your tasks:
- Coordination of international project partners for CUMBIAH activity 3.1. ‘Life History’
- Coordinating and performing autopsies on marine mammals, maintaining a sample database
- Scientific data collection, evaluation and publication of results
- Preparation of scientific project reports and publications
- Organisation of project workshops and meetings
- Support of the stranding network of the Ocean Museum Germany
- Project-related Media and Public Relations
Job qualifications:
- University degree (MSc.) in veterinary medicine, pathology or biology with a focus on animal ecology or animal physiology
- Experience in the autopsy of mammals and/or wild animals
- Experience and confidence in using MS Office
- Knowledge of the English language
- Availability for national and international business trips
Desirable qualifications:
- Knowledge of the German language
- Class B driving licence
We offer:
- Employment in one of the most popular museums in Germany
- Company pension scheme
- Work-life balance through flexible working hours and the option of mobile working and part-time employment
- 30 days of annual vacation (at full-time employment)
- A wide range of training and development opportunities
- Company sport
- A working position 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 job offer code W/OZ/009 by e-mail to bewerbung{at}meeresmuseum.de. The closing date of the application is the 30th of October 2025.
Your questions:
Please contact Prof. Dr. Judith Denkinger (judith.denkinger{at}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 Science Department of the Ocean Museum Germany (Deutsches Meeresmuseum) is looking for candidates to fill the position of
Data scientist (m/f/d)
to be based in Stralsund, 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.
Project and job description
We are searching for a data scientist (m/f/d) for the project ”Union for the Conservation-Management of Harbour Porpoise Populations in the Baltic Sea and their Habitats (CUMBIAH)”.
CUMBIAH is a research project financed by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation of Germany and carried out by a consortium of 15 international project partners from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Poland, and Germany. The CUMBIAH consortium generates and provides updated information on the conservation status of Baltic harbour porpoise populations and rates important conservation measures to prevent a further population decline.
Your tasks:
- Development of standards for a web-based database for all acoustic CUMBIAH data in cooperation with international project partners
- Harmonisation of monitoring data in the Baltic Sea region
- Development of methods for data reporting and provision
- Analysis and modelling of the collected data in conjunction with environmental data
- Supporting project partners in data processing, analysis and modelling
- Data maintenance
- Consolidation and scientific evaluation of data sets and methods
- Creation of scientific map material
- Preparation and presentation of scientific publications and presentations
- Related Media and Public Relations
Job qualifications:
- University degree (MSc., engineer) in computer science, bioinformatics, geoinformatics, mathematics, data science, or physics
- Extensive experience in managing large amounts of data
- Experience in processing and analysing bioacoustics data
- Extensive knowledge of data modelling and statistics
- Knowledge of the English language
- Availability for national and international business travel
Desirable qualifications:
- Knowledge of the German language
- Class B driving licence
We offer:
- Employment in one of the most popular museums in Germany
- Company pension scheme
- Work-life balance through flexible working hours and the option of mobile working and part-time employment
- 30 days of annual vacation (at full-time employment)
- A wide range of training and development opportunities
- Company sport
- A working position 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 job offer code W/OZ/009 by e-mail to bewerbung{at}meeresmuseum.de. The closing date of the application is the 30th of October 2025.
Your questions:
Please contact Prof. Dr. Judith Denkinger (judith.denkinger{at}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!