Job Title: Wissenschaftlicher Volontärin (m/w/d)
Institution: Museum Ludwig
Location: Innenstadt, Cologne (Köln), Germany
Contract: Fixed-term (2 years), full-time (39 hours/week)
Salary: approx. 75% EG 13 TVöD (currently €3,575.72/month)
Deadline: 3 May 2026
The Museum Ludwig Köln is offering a two-year wissenschaftliches Volontariat (curatorial/scientific traineeship) aimed at supporting early-career art historians and museum professionals in gaining practical experience in an internationally recognised museum.
The role involves supervised work on collection-based and exhibition-related tasks, with a focus on developing professional curatorial and museological skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of collection displays and exhibitions
- Conduct research on artworks from the museum collection
- Assist with educational and public engagement projects
- Support fundraising activities
Profile Requirements
- Completed academic degree (Master, Magister or equivalent) in art history, art studies, museum education, cultural studies, curatorial studies or related field
- Good knowledge of 20th and 21st century art
- Very good English language skills
- Experience or interest in migration studies, postcolonial studies and gender studies
- Experience in youth work is an asset
- Structured, goal-oriented and proactive working style
- Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
- Commitment to diversity, gender competence and inclusive practice
Conditions
- Fixed-term contract for 2 years
- Full-time position (39 hours/week, part-time possible)
- Salary according to public service tariff (TVöD EG13, 75%)
- Employment under City of Cologne regulations
This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.
