The Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München is looking for a research trainee in the field of conservation of paintings and sculptures, or works on paper and photographs, to start on the 1st of March 2026.
Application deadline: 31 January 2026
The research traineeship
serves to promote young professionals in the field of conservation and restoration. It offers the opportunity to gain solid, museum-specific professional experience immediately after completion of studies and serves to further consolidate your specialist expertise. The traineeship is designed for a duration of 24 months on a full-time basis, including a three-month probationary period.
What motivates you:
You would like to contribute to the conservation team with a high level of commitment and organisational competence. Your aim is to develop the care of the collection in all its diverse facets and to contribute to research projects while at the same time expanding your knowledge.
What we expect from you:
A completed academic degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of conservation / restoration (of paintings and sculptures, or works on paper and photographs), is required. We are looking for a responsible and team-oriented person with initial practical experience in museum and exhibition work, and in the conservation of artworks.
What we offer:
• Comprehensive insights into the various areas which comprise a dynamic museum whose collection focuses on works of the Blue Rider, 19th-century art, classical modernism, post-war modernism, and contemporary art.
• Continued training through the conservation and restoration of works from the collection, the development of conservation concepts, as well as their practical implementation and documentation. Participation in the care of works in exhibitions and in the loan program-me, as well as in conducting scientific and art-technological examinations.
• Access to all museum-relevant areas of the institution.
• A work load which is varied with a high level of personal responsibility.
• Remuneration amounting to half of remuneration group 13, level 1 TVöD (Collective Agreement for the Public Service) in the first year and half of remuneration group 13, level 2 of the TVöD in the second year.
• Partial tax-free travel allowance for the IsarCardJob / DB Jobticket or the Deutschlandti-cketJob.
• Flexible working hours and the option for partial remote work.
• The opportunity to apply for accommodations in the municipal residential facilities.
Do you have questions?
Mr Daniel Oggenfuss, Deputy Head of the Conservation and Exhibition Organisation Department, tel. +49 (0)89-233 56671 or daniel.oggenfuss@muenchen.de, will be happy to provide you with further information.
Please send your application (as a single PDF-document, max. 10 MB) with relevant supporting documents (cover letter, CV, qualifications, etc.) by 31 January 2026 to: bewerbung-lenbachhaus@muenchen.de
The Lenbachhaus is committed to equality, equal opportunities and anti-discrimination, including in hiring practices. We therefore expect all applicants to demonstrate respect and competence with regards to equality and diversity.