The Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig (ZFMK), Bonn (http://www.zfmk.de) seeks to fill a research position in the ornithological collection.

Curator of Ornithology

The position is available from October 2012. Potential candidates will hold a PhD in zoology, have their research focus in the fields of taxonomy, systematics, molecular population genetics and evolution of birds, and present a substantial publication record in these or other aspects of avian biodiversity research. The candidate is expected to work in these fields from a sound theoretical basis and be able to apply an array of appropriate modern methods. He/she should be able to combine collection-based work with modern phylogenetic, evolutionary and/or ecological approaches. The candidate is also expected to integrate into ongoing research projects at the ZFMK and teaching programs at the University of Bonn, and to obtain competitive grant funds.
 
As a curator, the successful candidate will be responsible for caring, managing and further increasing and developing the bird collections (incl. databases) at the ZFMK and contribute to the German GBIF node. He/she will also be involved in the self-administration of the institute and is expected to demonstrate commitment to community engagement in his/her field of research. We expect that the candidate has a basic knowledge of German.
 
The successful candidate will be employed for an initial period of up to five years - determined on his/her experience – according to the German legislation, after which he/she will obtain tenure depending on his/her performance. Salary is according provisionally to grade TV-L/13 in the German Public Service scheme.
 
The Leibniz Association observes both the directive on the employment of severely disabled persons and the legal regulations on parttime employment. We promote gender equality in the workplace.
 
The ZFMK is a fellow institute of the "Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz" (WGL Science Community) and works in close cooperation with the University of Bonn. It comprises internationally important scientific collections, libraries, electron microscopy unit, and bioacoustic, histological and molecular laboratories. Interested applicants should submit a CV, complete publication list, a statement of teaching experience and research funding, certificates of university degrees, and selected publications in hard copies by April 15, 2012 to the following address (please note that application documents will not be returned):