Crustaceen, Marine Zoology, Frankfurt am Main
Volunteering in Japan collection at Senckenberg
Senckenberg needs help to preserve the Japanese crustacean collection
The Department of Marine Zoology brings together all working groups (sections) that primarily conduct research on marine animal groups and maintain the corresponding research collections. The Crustacean Section deals with armored crustaceans, including crabs, lobsters and isopods.
The Senckenberg Research Institute and Nature Museum Frankfurt is home to the world’s largestcollection of Japanese crustaceans outside Japan – including historically significant material from Sagami Bay, some of which was collected by Emperor Hirohito himself. The Crustacea Section is looking for two volunteers to help preserve this unique cultural asset. Tasks include viewing and prioritising specimens, replenishing preservation fluid, carefully re-housing the specimens, translating Japanese labels and cataloguing them in an online database. e are looking for conscientious people with a sure instinct who are willing to work one day a week for at least a year. On offer are exclusive insights behind the scenes of the museum, collaboration with an internationally renowned research team and networking with a committed volunteer community.
The tasks include:
- Inspection of sample material to prioritize measures
- Replenishment of preservation medium
- Transferring crustaceans to more suitable containers
- Reading and translating of Japanese instruction sheets
- Cataloging and entering into an online database
Requirements:
- Conscientious work
- Dexterity in dealing with fragile material
- Willingness to invest 1 day per week on a voluntary basis
- Prospective project duration of more than one year
- Preferably knowledge of Japanese (written)
We offer:
- Exclusive insights behind the scenes of the Senckenberg Research Museum
- Membership of an international research team of the highest calibre
- Networking with a large number of volunteers
