Thesis/Student assistant

Start summer 2022. Duration 6 months, also extendable.
Deadline for applications: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate has been found.

Your tasks:

Ecosystems are exposed to multiple chemical and non-chemical stressors such as pesticide mixtures, ecological competition, and environmental stress. In contrast, exposed organisms may adapt to some stressors. However, these stressors generally interact in ways that are not well understood and may contribute to unexpectedly high sensitivity of field populations. These complex ecological relationships will be quantified in laboratory systems supporting a detailed analysis of population dynamics under multiple stressors. For this purpose, lab experiments will be conducted using model test organisms. The experiments will focus on how multiple stressors shape the response of populations. The resulting knowledge can then be used for an appropriate risk assessment of pesticides. You will be responsible for planning, conducting, and evaluating the relevant experiments together with us. The elucidation of the relevant ecological processes will feed into the Federal Environment Agency's risk assessment.

Your profile:

• Study background in biology, environmental sciences, or related disciplines
• Strong interest in applied, ecological questions.
• Motivation to work independently and develop own ideas.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and R.

We offer:

• You will work in a friendly, dynamic, and supportive team.
• Individual supervision allows you to contribute your ideas in a meaningful way.
• The great experience of the department enables successful work.

mehr...

zur Vakanz