The Leibniz-Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) invites applications for a PhD position in river ecology. IGB is the largest freshwater ecology research institute in Germany (www.igb-berlin.de). IGB offers excellent laboratory and field facilities for interdisciplinary research, large-scale experimental facilities, and long-term research programs and data sets. The successful candidate will participate in an international project on assessment and restoration of river hydromorphology (www.reformrivers.eu). The project is funded by the European Commission. He/she will study the interactions between hydromorphology and aquatic vegetation and the effects of aquatic plants on food web, nutrient retention and oxygen budget. The position is available from May 2012 and limited to 3 years.
Fields of work interactions between aquatic vegetation, flow conditions and river morphometry effects of macrophytes on nutrient retention and re-aeration interactions between macrophytes, zoobenthos and fish Requirements completed Master studies in the field of aquatic ecology interest and expertise in ecology of aquatic macrophytes and/or hydrodynamics good command in English Salary is paid according to the TVoeD (50% position). Female applicants are particularly encouraged. Disabled people with identical qualifications will be favoured. Please send your applications / further inquiries to Dr. Jan Köhler ([email protected]) until April 12, 2012. Applicants should submit CV, a cover letter indicating research interests and experience, and the name and contact details of two referees. Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries Müggelseedamm 301, 12587 Berlin, Germany
