Lausanne
Curator of Mineralogical and Petrographic Collections at the Naturéum
- 19 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
About the job
Job Description
As Curator of the mineralogical and petrographic collections, you are responsible for the management, conservation and enhancement of the collections as well as the laboratory of the geology department. You lead scientific projects related to the collections under your charge and actively participate in the life, development and outreach of the museum.
Responsibilities
Ensure the management and conservation of the mineralogy and magmatic and metamorphic petrography collections.
Be responsible for the geology department laboratory and the management of toxic and radioactive materials.
Conduct scientific studies and research projects related to the mineralogy collections.
Design permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Participate in the general management of the geology department, events and mediation activities.
For further information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact Mr Nicolas Kramar, Chief Curator, geology department, by phone at 021 692 44 74.
Qualifications
Master's degree in geology or equivalent title/experience.
PhD in geology or equivalent title/experience, preferred.
Minimum of 5 years prior experience in a similar position of responsibility.
Good knowledge of English (C1) and a second national language (Italian or German, B2).
Management skills, team leadership and public relations.
Adaptability, listening and communication skills, writing skills, organisation and time management, oral expression, global vision and sense of perspective.
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- Publication Date19/10/2026 05:00
- LocationLausanne, Switzerland
- Apply by08/11/2026 22:55
- Start Date01.02.2027 or to be agreed
- Salary Grade12
- Contract TypePermanent Public Law
- Work Rate80%
- AddressDirectorate General of Culture,
Human Resources,
Avenue de l'Elysée 18,
1014 Lausanne