Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN), Frankfurt am Main

The Senckenberg – Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research (SGN), headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking to fill at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt in the Department of Marine Zoology the following position, starting as of 01 March 2026:

(Full time or Part time)

• Location: Frankfurt
• Employment scope: Full time / Part time options available
• Type of contract: Initially limited to 2 years; a permanent contract is intended
• Remuneration: E8 / Collective agreement of the state Hesse (TV-H)

Founded in 1817, Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) is one of the world’s leading research institutions in the field of biodiversity. At our twelve sites in Germany, scientists from over 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research on an international scale. Our headquarters is located in the thriving commercial metropolis of Frankfurt (often referred to as Mainhatten) in the heart of Germany, which also hosts one of our most famous facilities, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum.

In line with its mission to analyze and document biodiversity in the dynamics of the Earth system for the benefit of science and society, Senckenberg promotes curiosity-driven and application-oriented collection-based research. The Marine Zoology Department in Frankfurt hosts a team of over 80 international researchers, technicians, and students, conducting cutting edge research in marine biology and related projects.

Your tasks

• Administration and organization of the secretariat of the Department of Marine Zoology at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum in Frankfurt, as well as a professorship that is based jointly at both Senckenberg and Goethe University Frankfurt.
• Coordination of the schedule for the head of department.
• Serving as the interface and contact person between Senckenberg and University central administrations and the scientific staff of the Marine Zoology department
• Administrative support for international scientists
• Processing invoices, assisting with and supporting budget management
• Providing services for the department, including procurement, travel documents, etc.
• Processing incoming/outgoing mail
• Maintaining databases
• Preparing and following up on meetings, conferences, and scientific conferences, creating work and meeting documents
• Oversight of annual department budget and project budgets, preparing financial reports.
• Confident correspondence in German and English

Your profile

• Successfully completed training as a foreign language secretary or comparable qualification with several years of professional experience as a professional office assistant
• Confident use of MS Office applications and good skills with SAP or equivalent
• Very good verbal and written communication skills in German and English
• A friendly and confident manner as well as good communication skills
• Good organizational skills, social competence, discretion, and a high degree of trustworthiness

We Offer

• Access to an international network of scientists, policymakers, and research organizations.
• An attractive position in a dynamic working environment in Frankfurt at a globally recognized research institution, located in a diverse and vibrant city offering a high quality of life.
• Flexible working hours – mobile working options – Support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by the "audit berufundfamilie") – employee ID card with free admission to municipal museums – annual special payment – collectively agreed vacation entitlement – company pension plan (ZVK).

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 a severe disability will be given special 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 your application (letter of motivation, detailed CV, certificates of education and work references) electronically (as a single PDF) to recruiting(at)senckenberg.de stating the reference #01-26006 by 20 February 2026.

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung Senckenberganlage 25

60325 Frankfurt a.M.

If you have any specific questions about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Julia Sigwart at julia.sigwart(at)senckenberg.de.

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Please visit our website at www.senckenberg.de for further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.