Museum Graduate Trainee (Scientific-Pedagogical Focus) – Ecology and Botany | Volontär*in (wissenschaftlich-pädagogischer Schwerpunkt) – Ökologie und Botanik (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This 24-month graduate traineeship at the Natural History Museum Ulm offers a comprehensive introduction to museum operations with a specialized focus on ecology and botany. As a trainee, you will play a pivotal role in redesigning permanent exhibitions and developing the 'Talking-Trees' project. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve a mix of scientific collection management, including the digitization of biological specimens, and educational outreach. You will design and lead pedagogical programs for diverse groups such as schools and kindergartens, while also supporting public relations efforts. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in biology or geosciences who is passionate about making nature and science accessible to the public. The role is unique for its blend of academic research, digital collection management, and hands-on environmental education within a supportive municipal team environment.