Übersee-Museum Bremen sucht virtuelle Ausstellungsmacher*in

21.10.2020: Spannend für SamoanerInnen in Deutschland

Übersee-Museum Bremen - What we stand for: Diversity is THE theme of the Übersee-Museum: the diversity of life, of living together and of perspectives on our world. To do our part in preserving this diversity, we collect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage for the future. Our work in research, exhibition and communication is based on our collections. Hence, we focus on global topics relevant to the present day, questions about non-European natural areas and cultures, Bremen's economic connections and trade relations. We look into the future without losing sight of our past. For this reason, we take a critical look at the history and origin of our collections. Cooperation and exchange with people from the societies from which our collections originate is particularly important to us. Our work is characterised by interdisciplinarity, cooperation and curiosity about the world. We consider this to be an enrichment and would like to infect our visitors in the museum and on the internet with our curiosity and enthusiasm for the diversity of the world and make the Übersee-Museum an inspiring and fascinating place of encounter and social exchange and an integral part of Bremen's educational landscape. The world is our guest and we can be the hosts.

You would like to learn more about the Übersee-Museum? See www.uebersee-museum.de

Starting at March 1st, 2021, and for a period of 3 years, we are looking for a

Full time Research associate (co-curator) with roots in Samoa (Cultural anthropologist or similar specialised on Oceania)

Our project: The Übersee-Museum Bremen is planning an extensive virtual exhibition on Oceania in cooperation with the National University of Samoa. The focus will be on cultural and biological diversity, climate change, resource use, migration and identity, as well as colonialism and the history of collections. The virtual exhibition is intended to open up opportunities for participation and create a multimedia, contemporary and lively access to current topics of the region on the WWW.

We offer / benefits: • to co-curate a highly innovative virtual exhibition on Oceania with a special focus on Samoa • to co-develop the exhibition with a participatory approach to engage people in Samoa and other parts of Oceania • to work in an interdisciplinary, highly motivated team • a salary which is sufficient to make a living as a family in Bremen • employees of the Übersee-Museum are applicable for a German Public Health Insurance, which will be financially supported by the museum • 30 vacation days per year • flight ticket to Bremen and one stay in Samoa during the time of the project • assistance in finding accommodation • Bremen has an international school • reduced tickets for public transport and gym

What is required? • roots in Samoa • a university degree (master) in cultural anthropology, history, art history or similar (specialisation in Oceania, esp. Samoa) • practical experience in museum work is welcomed • interest in digital museum practice and ideally initial experience in the field of digital media • applicants should be able to engage in interdisciplinary and cross-regional work • we expect competent structured and well-organised work, the ability to perform goal-oriented teamwork, and a high level of motivation • candidates are not required to have or acquire German language skills

Additional information for applicants: Severely handicapped applicants will be given preference in case of basically equal academic and personal qualification. Applications by women are particularly welcome. Please send you application by email to Prof. Dr. Wiebke Ahrndt, director of the Übersee-Museum Bremen: w.ahrndt@uebersee-museum.de.

Deadline for applications is Nov 15, 2020.