Lichen or Bryophyte Taxonomist

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 and is committed to study the causes and effects of biodiversity loss in the Anthropocene. As part of our strategic development, we launched an ambitious long-term research effort in “Anthropocene Biodiversity Loss” encompassing the modules “Collectomics”, “Biodiversity Genomics”, and “Solution Labs”. Objectives include the transformation of natural history collections into the digital era, studying biodiversity from the genome to the ecosystem levels and offering exploratory spaces for science and society to develop common solutions to Anthropocene challenges.Within this research effort, Senckenberg takes innovative steps in collection-based research and data science. The objective of “Collectomics” is to make current and future natural history collections digitally accessible and to improve integration and collaboration across regions, collections, and disciplines. This will enable broader, more holistic biodiversity research, for the benefit of people and nature.The Department of Botany and Molecular Evolution in Frankfurt, starting as soon as possible, is looking for aLichen or Bryophyte Taxonomist (m/f/d)(part-time 50%)Your tasksIdentification of potential type-specimens in the lichen and bryophyte collectionsVerification of type status based on literature researchAnnotating and preparing type collections for digital scanningUpdating our collection data base in consultation with herbarium techniciansYour ProfileM.Sc. degree in biosciences or a similar fieldStrong background in lichen taxonomy and fungal nomenclatureExperience in collection-based research and familiarity with general herbarium etiquetteAbility to work in a team, but also independently drive projects forwardWhat is awaiting you? A workplace in a central location with good transport connections in the heart of Frankfurt – flexible working hours – opportunities for mobile working – support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by the „audit berufundfamilie“) – Senckenberg badge for free entry in museums, the Zoo and Palmengarten in Frankfurt – a leave of 30 days per year – special annual payment – company pension scheme.Place of employment: Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWorking hours: Part-time (20 hours/week)Type of contract: Limited to 1 yearSalary: according to the German 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. 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.How to apply? Please send us your application documents containinga letter of motivationa CV with publication lista summary of previous experience related to herbarium worka copy of your MSc certificatein electronic form (as a single PDF file) by May 05th to recruiting(at)senckenberg.de referring to the reference number ref. #01-24008.Senckenberg Gesellschaft für NaturforschungSenckenberganlage 2560325 Frankfurt a.M.E-Mail: recruiting(at)senckenberg.deFor more information please contact Dr. Christian Printzen christian.printzen(at)senckenberg.deFurther information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung can be found at