Thesis Marine plankton ecology
In the division "Biosciences", section “Shelf Sea Systems Ecology” (Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung) we are looking for a Master student (Biology/Ecology/Physiology).
Marine plankton ecology:
Assessing the impact of algal growth and therefore food quality variation on the growth and biochemistry of microzooplankton.
Tasks
Performing 1-2 laboratory experiment(s) using chemostats with changes in biotic and/or abiotic parameters. Maintaining both phyto-, as microzooplankton cultures. Assessing their variation in growth and biochemistry using a trait-based approach and analyses based on their physical and chemical properties, such as flow cytometry, microscopy and spectroscopy.Requirements
- Enthusiasm and interest in marine plankton ecology and food web dynamics;
- Enrolment in a relevant Master’s degree programme
Further Information
- The place of employment will be Helgoland (Germany)
- Duration project: 5-9 months
- Start: Autumn 2020 / Winter 2021, as soon as possible
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