0Preparator for Invertebrate Fossils (m/f/d)
Naturkundemuseum Stuttgart | Germany | 70xxx Stuttgart | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 13.08.2026 on stepstone.de ♿️

Preparator for Invertebrate Fossils (m/f/d)

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The State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart is one of the largest and most popular natural museums in Germany. As a modern research museum, we understand ourselves as a bridge between science and society and offer a lively platform for dialogue and exchange. Innovation is created with us where top research meets our unique collection and creative mediation. With great passion we are committed to preserving biodiversity. Our goal is to preserve the foundations of life and thus to positively shape the future. Our motto “On behalf of diversity” marks the action of our 190 employees from all over the world. We value different talents and perspectives, promote team spirit and place great emphasis on a positive and value-adding working environment. At 01.12.2026 we occupy a position within the department of paleontology as Preparatorin (w/m/d) unlimited in full time (39.5 hours per week) | Tandem applications welcome | remunerated according to E 9B TV-L | applications possible until 27.09.2026 The paleontological collections and exhibitions are of worldwide and historical significance beyond a southwestern German focus; in particular the preparation of finds in the Nusplinger Plattekalk enjoys an excellent reputation. Become part of our team! With your preparative work, you contribute to the research and mediation of natural relationships. They are an experienced geological-paläontological preparation*in with the motivation and ability to provide high-quality preparation of fossil findings from the Känozoikum and the Trias. They enjoy the scientific development and preservation of existing and excavated finds and the co-design of paleontological exhibition projects of the Natural History Museum Stuttgart. .

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Preparation of collection material, mainly fossils of eddy-free sludges and preparation of sediment samples Ordinary work in the collections for Carnozoic and Triassic Vertebrates Documentation of collection material: photography and capture of simple data in Excel tables or databases Organisation and implementation of scientific excavations with the willingness to take over necessary driving services with a service car Practical technical cooperation in the implementation of exhibitions Care of visitors in the collection (especially access to material and supervision)

(m/w/d) or technical assistant*in (m/w/d) for natural museums and research institutes with appropriate specialization or a comparable training as well as several years of professional experience in rock preparation The ability to move safely in unavoidable terrain as well as in pits and slopes is expected and to find findings professionally. The activity requires the safe handling of tools and sample material even under conditions where technical aids or machines cannot be used. Detection of relevant excavation experience The activity includes safe lifting, carrying and moving collection and archive drawers weighing up to 15 kg. Due to the structural and collection-related circumstances, in particular in historical collection furniture, technical lifting or transport aids cannot be used in all cases. Handicraft skill and safe handling of partially heavy technical equipment in the laboratory and trenches (stone saws, hammer drills and comparable) High sense of responsibility in dealing with unique materials Experience in handling collection material is desirable Personal commitment and team capacity to cooperate with the relevant curator and the preparation team Reliability, organisational skills and flexibility Class B driving licence English knowledge is advantageous, but not required

The opportunity to contribute significantly to the collection and expansion of an internationally renowned research museum through your preparation work Compatibility of work and family Generous core time and sliding time controls as well as the possibility of mobile work Professional and personal development opportunities through targeted training A working environment characterised by appreciation, openness and commitment A large, very competent and collegial preparation team for further professional exchange A future-proof workplace in a central location and with excellent ÖPNV connection Other services such as special payment of the year, occupational pensions, payment of the pension fund, asset-effective benefits and offers of occupational health management We encourage women to apply. Diversity and integration are at the centre of our work: applications for people with severe disabilities are preferably taken into account with the same suitability. Since 2019, we have been awarded the “audit berufundfamilie” certificate and have proven to offer family- and life-phase-conscious working conditions. .

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ava Naturkundemuseum Stuttgart
70191  Stuttgart
Germany

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