- Conduct innovative collection-based research on the taxonomy, systematics and biology of marine invertebrates - Supporting the Senckenberg Collectomics concept: research using new approaches for low-invasive mass digitisation and/or the use of extended specimens for modelling - Develop the collections and associated resources at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt - Foster our collections as important international research tool through international networking, and development and growth of the specimen collections - Secure external research funds - Actively publish results of your research in international scientific journals - Participate in collaborative marine research and expeditions - Supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels - Promote collections-based research on marine invertebrates through national and international initiatives and partnerships (e.g. IUCN Red List, UN Decade of Ocean Science) Type of contract: initially limited for a period of 3 years, an extension with the option of permanent position is dependent on positive evaluation (tenure track)