Thesis / Student Internship Ecotoxicology / Ecology

Ufz - via Umantis - Leipzig - 10-07-2019 zur Vakanz  

Subject: Ecotoxicology / Ecology

Start: 01. 09. 2019

Your tasks:

In this project you will get the opportunity to sample and analyze freshwater shrimps (
Gammarus pulex
) from various German locations in September - October in collaboration with a PhD student.
  • Kick-sampling of macroinvertebrates in streams
  • Taxa identification to calculate a bioindicator for pesticide pollution (SPEAR) based on the species composition
  • Acute sensitivity tests of
G. pulex
with pesticides. Comparison of dose-response curves for different populations
  • Acute sensitivity tests with a different environmental stressor (e.g. temperature)
  • Participation in the analysis of genetic diversity using AFLP

Your profile:

  • Studies in Biology, Geoecology, Environmental Sciences or similar
  • Willingness to work both in the field and in the laboratory
  • Very good English language skills
  • Driving license (car will be provided)

We offer:

  • Individual supervision with the possibility to contribute your own ideas
  • Great insights into the work in a leading research institute
mehr...

zur Vakanz

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