The State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart (SMNS) is one of the largest and most popular natural history museums in Germany. As a modern research museum, we see ourselves as a bridge between science and society, offering a vibrant platform for dialogue and exchange. Innovation arises where cutting-edge research meets our unique collection and creative outreach. We are passionately committed to the conservation of biodiversity. Our aim is to preserve the foundations of life and thus help shape a positive future.

Our motto, ‘On A Mission For Diversity’, shapes the work of our 190 staff members from all over the world. We value diverse talents and perspectives, foster team spirit and place great importance on a positive and supportive working environment.

The SMNS is participating in the EU-joint-project TETTRIX (TETTRIs next level for the taxonomy of tomorrow) and will lead initiatives such as Taxonomists4Future and the Taxonomy Ambassadors Programme. We are closely collaborating with the University of Hohenheim and the Center for Biodiversity and Integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa) as well as the European project partners in CETAF (Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities). CETAF represents 71 European natural history museums, botanical gardens, and research centres and contains internationally significant research collections.

We are seeking to fill a position as soon as possible:

Scientific Project manager (m/f/d) for the EU-joint-project TETTRIX

fixed term, part-time (70%)

Remuneration in accordance with TV-L E13

Applications accepted until August 30th, 2026

Join our team!

You are a solution-oriented team player who communicates in an appreciative and cooperative manner. With your commitment and ideas, you will help shape the future of our museum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• As responsible scientific project manager of TETTRIX, you will ensure that all deliverables are met within the project timeline, act as SMNS’ main contact person, represent our institution at workshops, meetings, and conferences and also organize these events
• Project coordination/management and reporting
• Taxonomy Ambassador Programme: You will design and establish a Taxonomy Ambassador Programme to connect with researchers, NGOs, politicians and companies.
• Taxonomist in residence: You will network with industrial partners and pilot a programme to place Taxonomists in companies to support their biodiversity strategy.
• You will support the Science-Policy-Society Interface for Taxonomy, identify opportunities for capacity building and organize science-policy training for the taxonomic community.

You have the following skills and knowledge:

• PhD in natural sciences (preferably with a background in taxonomy), or equal qualifications/ skills in project management
• Excellent command of English and communication skills to negotiate in international panels and committees
• Relation to academic education and/or collection-based biodiversity research
• You are open for new tasks, quick to familiarising yourself with new topics and ready to present them to expert panels
• Capacity for teamwork, high resilience and commitment

Here are the benefits we offer:

• Generous core hours and flexitime arrangements, as well as the option to work remotely
• An interesting, diverse and ambitious range of duties with good opportunities for project design and development
• An attractive workplace in the centre of Stuttgart
• Family-friendly working conditions
• A subsidized ticket for local public transport (JobTicket BW)
• Participation in the company health programme
• Professional and personal advancement with further advanced training

Remuneration will be according to the German civil salary scale E 13 TV-L. The position is tied to the project period of TETTRIX and therefore limited until 31.08.2030.

Please submit your electronic application containing:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation
• CV
• Relevant training and work certificates
• Letters of reference

Interviews will be conducted in calendar week 38.

We strongly encourage women to apply. Diversity and inclusion are central to our values: applications from people with severe disabilities will be given priority where candidates are equally qualified. Since 2019, we hold the ‘audit berufundfamilie’ certificate and offer working conditions that are demonstrably family- and life-stage-friendly.

Would you like more information? We will be happy to answer!

Amelie Höcherl: 0049-(0)711-8936-243 / amelie.hoecherl@smns-bw.de or

Dr. Peter Warth: 0049-(0)711-8936-2810 / peter.warth@smns-bw.de or

Dr. Joachim Holstein: 0049-(0)711-8936-234 / joachim.holstein@smns-bw.de

Ihr Ansprechpartner:

Susanne Treu

Tel.: +49 711 8936-2941