Careers
Working at the museum
Shaping the future together – for science, the collection and society
The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin is continuing to develop as part of the wider evolution of museums. We are renovating and expanding our listed building, making our research collection accessible and creating new forms of engagement with society.
Around 424 people work at the museum in research, collections, education and administration (as of 2024). Together, we are shaping this transformation – in an interdisciplinary manner, whether in the laboratory, in the exhibition, in the digital infrastructure or in visitor management.
Information for applicants
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds – regardless of gender, social or cultural background, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.
Application process
Search our job vacancies for a suitable position and submit your application via the B-ITE portal. Please note the application deadline specified for each vacancy. Please refer to the vacancy notice for details of the required documents. Once the deadline has passed, we will review all applications and inform you of the next steps.
Contact persons
Technical questions will be answered by the contact person named in the job advertisement. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at recruiting@mfn.berlin.
How we work
Our collaboration is based on respect, transparency and curiosity. We take an evidence-based approach, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and are committed to continuous learning. In this way, we ensure that research, collections, exhibitions and services work together seamlessly.
Our approach to work
- Science and impact: We connect research, collections and society.
- Accessibility and participation: We make knowledge accessible – barrier-free, multilingual and inclusive.
- Collaboration & responsibility: We work with clear roles, open communication and an active feedback culture.
- Innovation and digital: We continuously develop our processes and systems.
- Sustainability: We act in a resource-conscious manner – ecologically, socially and economically.
- Learning and development: We encourage exchange, professional development and a constructive culture of learning from mistakes.
What sets us apart
Our benefits
Reliable working conditions
TV-L remuneration including annual bonus
Company pension scheme
Additional cover through the Federal and State Pension Fund (VBL)
Flexible working arrangements
Flexitime, part-time options and remote working within the scope of duties
Health & Wellbeing
Company health management with preventive care, back health courses and company runs
Mobility
Subsidy towards the Deutschlandticket and covered bicycle parking spaces on site
Family, care & further training
Support during parental leave and caregiving, family rooms, and internal and external learning opportunities
Diversity and inclusion
Recognising diversity, fostering inclusion, breaking down barriers
We are committed to equal opportunities and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from those who are under-represented in the cultural sector.
Diversity strengthens our research and makes the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin an open place for everyone. We promote a working environment in which people work together respectfully and free from discrimination. We view diversity and inclusion as a cross-cutting priority – from HR processes through to research, exhibitions and outreach.
We design our working conditions and application processes to be as accessible and transparent as possible. At the same time, we are continuously expanding access to jobs, information and opportunities. Various committees and contact points are available for questions or support, including the Staff Council, the Women’s Representative and the Representative for People with Severe Disabilities.
