Senckenberg – Leibniz-Institution für Biodiversitäts- und Erdsystemforschung (SGN) mit Hauptsitz in Frankfurt am Main sucht für das Senckenberg Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum Frankfurt zum 01.08.2026 für das Büro der Generaldirektion eine*n
Sekretär*in (w/m/d) in der Generaldirektion
(Vollzeit / Teilzeit ist möglich)
Ort: Frankfurt
Beschäftigungsumfang: Vollzeit / Teilzeit ist möglich
Vertragsart: Befristet auf 2 Jahre, eine Entfristung ist vorgesehen
Vergütung: Tarifvertrag des Landes Hessens (TV-H) / E8
Senckenberg zählt zu den weltweit führenden Forschungseinrichtungen im Bereich der Biodiversitäts- und Erdsystemforschung. Mit acht Forschungsinstituten, drei Naturmuseen in ganz Deutschland und Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern aus über 40 Nationen ist Senckenberg international hervorragend vernetzt. Der Hauptsitz befindet sich in der dynamischen Wirtschaftsmetropole Frankfurt am Main im Herzen Deutschlands. Dort ist auch eine der bekanntesten Einrichtungen, das Senckenberg Naturmuseum, angesiedelt.
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\n\nKontakt\nSenckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt am Main
recruiting@senckenberg.de
Ansprechpartnerin für Rückfragen ist Frau Dr. Sybille Roller, Email sybille.roller@senckenberg.de
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Senckenberg – Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research (SGN), headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking to fill the following position at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (SBiK-F), starting as soon as possible:
Postdoc in vegetation and ecosystem modelling (m/f/d)
(Full time / part time options available)
Location: Frankfurt am Main
Employment scope: Full-time; part time options are available
Type of contract: contract for 3+3 years, to be started as soon as possible
Remuneration: Collective agreement of the state Hesse (TV-H) / E13
Senckenberg is one of the world’s leading research institutions in the field of Biodiversity and Earth System Research, with eight research institutes and three natural history museums across Germany and scientists from over 40 nations. Our headquarter is located in the thriving commercial metropolis of Frankfurt in the heart of Germany, which also hosts one of our most famous facilities, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum. The mission of the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre is to study the complex interactions between biodiversity and climate change.
The postdoc will be part of the East African Mountain social ecological dynamics ERC Synergy project (AFRI-CAN; ERC-Portal). We aim to fundamentally advance our understanding of social-ecological systems in East-African mountains. To achieve this, we combine disciplines ranging from ecology and geography to economy and archeology, represented by large team of researchers and stakeholders from the EU and Eastern Africa. The postdoc here has the central role for adapting and developing vegetation and biodiversity models for the project, building upon the framework of the LPJ-GUESS Dynamic Global Vegetation Model. The models should be tested against data from the present and past, going back to 6000 years before today, and they should be enhanced to predict indicators of Nature’s Contributions to People (NCPs). Together with social scientists in the team and local stakeholders, we will also develop potential future scenarios that should support adaptation to climate change and sustainable development.
\n\nYour tasks\n• Adapt the LPJ-GUESS Model to the study region (testing, parameter adjustments, implementing main land uses)
• Combine the model with data on past dynamics (e.g. pollen and charcoal data, climate change proxies and climate models, archeology) to improve our understanding of these dynamics (e.g. ecosystem resilience to climate change and anthropogenic use)
• Derive indicators for the supply of NCPs and biodiversity from the model results
• Develop further modelling approaches to simulate the dynamics of particular species and ecosystem services (e.g. empirical models for crop yields)
• Closely collaborate with social scientists and stakeholders to develop novel ways to simulate social ecological systems from the past to the future, with a focus on the supply and demand of NCPs.
• Publish results in scientific journals of high standards
• Contribute to outreach activities and activities at the science-policy interface
\n\nYour profile\n• PhD degree in Ecology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Physics or a related field
• Strong interest in vegetation and ecosystems dynamics, biodiversity and climate change and human-nature interactions, and in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Very good skills in data analysis and programming, ideally also in C or C++ (the language of the LPJ-GUESS model)
• Documented ability to publish in high/quality scientific journals
• Very good communication skills in English
\n\nWe offer\nSenckenberg 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.
\n\nHow to apply?\nPlease upload your application (a statement of interest outlining relevant expertise and motivation, a CV including a complete publication list and details about your programming and modelling experience, Scan copy of academic certificates and credentials, contact details for two potential references) electronically (as a single PDF) on our website stating the reference #11-26012 by 15th of May 2026.
\n\nContact\nSenckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt am Main
For specific questions about this role, please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Hickler at thomas.hickler@senckenberg.de
For data protection information on the processing of personal data as part of the application and selection process, please refer to the privacy policy on our homepage at https://www.senckenberg.de/en/imprint/
Please visit our website at www.senckenberg.de for further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.
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Red List Assessor (m/f/d)
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(Full-Time /Part-Time)
Location: Frankfurt
Employment scope: Full-Time /Part-Time options are available
Type of contract: Initially limited to 2 years, an extension until 2031 is possible
Remuneration: Collective agreement of the state Hesse (TV-H) / E10-E12
Senckenberg is one of the world’s leading research institutions in the field of Biodiversity and Earth System Research, with eight research institutes and three natural history museums across Germany and scientists from over 40 nations. Our headquarter is located in the thriving commercial metropolis of Frankfurt in the heart of Germany, which also hosts one of our most famous facilities, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum.
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ (hereafter IUCN Red List) is the most authoritative source of information on the global extinction risk of species. This role will support Red List assessments of marine invertebrate species. We seek a candidate with a passion for marine invertebrate conservation and diligent attention to detail.
The Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA) project combines marine biodiversity research, species conservation, and science communication within one project. This interdisciplinary project is composed of three pillars, Discover, Protect, and Inspire, whose tasks are tightly interlinked. This position will be part of the SOSA Red List team.
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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.
\n\nHot to apply?\nPlease upload your application ((1) a cover letter addressing your fit to the advertised position as described above, (2) detailed CV including details of any Red List assessment experience, and (3) work references) electronically as a single PDF by 15.May 2026 mentioning reference #01-26020.
As part of the recruitment process, your application documents may be shared with a designated representative of the University of Oxford for the purpose of evaluating your application. The data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to this data sharing.
\n\nContact\nSenckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt am Main
For specific questions about this role, please contact Prof. Dr. Julia Beneti at julia.beneti@senckenberg.de
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