Technical Assistant (m/f/d) for the Hemimetabola Section

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) with headquarters in Frankfurt am Main is looking for the earliest possible date for the Department of Systematics and Biogeography at the Müncheberg location for a

Technical Assistant (m/f/d) for the Hemimetabola Section

(Part-time)

Location: Müncheberg (Brandenburg)

Scope of employment: Part-time

Contract type: fixed-term for 2 years

Remuneration: Tarifvertrag der Länder (TV-L) E7

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung is part of the Leibniz Association and has been researching the "Earth System" worldwide for over 200 years – in the past, the present, and with forecasts for the future. We conduct integrative "geobiodiversity research" with the aim of understanding nature with its infinite diversity in order to preserve it as a basis of life for future generations and to use it sustainably. At eight institutes and five research stations nationwide, scientists from over 40 countries conduct world-class research. Our headquarters is located in the dynamic economic metropolis of Frankfurt am Main in the heart of Germany.

Located east of Berlin, the Senckenberg Deutsche Entomologische Institut (SDEI) is situated on a modern science campus. Here, an international team conducts insect research, complemented by an information center with an archive and library.

The Hemimetabola collection of the SDEI includes, among other things, an extensive, relatively type-rich scale insect collection (Coccoidea), specimens prepared on slides and on pins and preserved in alcohol, as well as an extensive herbarium. Various sub-collections must be set up as new main collections, nomenclatorially updated, and subsequently digitized through photography.

Your Tasks

• Technical support of scientific insect collections (especially Hemimetabola) using databases and spreadsheets in cooperation with the section leader
• Scientifically and custodianially correct inventorying and reorganization of the extensive scale insect collection (Coccoidea);
• Digitization of collection specimens (photography of insects and inclusion preparations in scientifically suitable views under the microscope, photography of collection boxes, image processing with the help of various programs);
• Identification of type specimens with the help of multilingual original literature;
• Preparation of insects (especially scale insects) as inclusion preparations and for herbarium, dry, and alcohol collections;
• Restoration of defective inclusion preparations of type material and historically significant specimens;
• Preliminary determination of hemimetabolous insects at the order and, if possible, family level;
• Assumption of general, institute-internal tasks.

Your Profile

• Completed vocational training as a Technical Assistant for natural history museums and research institutes or a comparable qualification;
• Very good knowledge in handling, setting up, and using extensive entomological collections;
• Mastery of microscopic preparation methods (especially for scale insects);
• Skills in handling optical devices and imaging technology (stereo and light microscope, digital photography), image processing systems, databases, and MS Office;
• Knowledge of zoological nomenclature; taxonomic knowledge of the major groups (orders) of Hemimetabola, preferably also of the common families;
• Good English skills, ability to access further foreign languages in scientific publications;
• Willingness to constantly expand personal knowledge; ability to work in a team and cooperate, confident communication when dealing with employees and guests;

We Offer

• Access to an international network of scientists, political decision-makers, and research organizations
• An attractive activity in the dynamic working environment of a globally recognized research institution
• Flexible working hours – mobile working – an ID card in connection with free admission to Senckenberg museums – a collective agreement annual special payment – collective agreement holiday entitlement – company pension scheme

Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives, and personalities of our employees and welcome applications from qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender or gender identity, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and belief, sexual orientation and identity, or disability. Applicants with a severe disability will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great importance on an equitable and inclusive culture of cooperation.

Would you like to apply?

Then send us your complete and meaningful application documents (cover letter, detailed CV, training and work certificates / motivation letter) in electronic form as a single PDF file by 02.10.2026, stating the reference number #09-26004 to recruiting@senckenberg.de

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Senckenberganlage 25

60325 Frankfurt a.M.

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