Decomposition of organic matter is a critical function in streams and is important for their food webs. Because of this, organic matter decomposition is the subject of many studies. In this blog post, Verena Schreiner talks about a recently published paper in which decomposition was analysed using different substrates.
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In this blog post, Carsten Brühl is explaining the background and findings of a review produced together with colleagues of the Central American Institute for Studies on Toxic Substances (IRET) at Universidad Nacional (UNA), in Costa Rica that focusses on pesticide use in banana plantations and addresses exposure and effects in environment and human health. The review is the result of a DFG – Conare collaboration funding.
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ETH Zürich is accepting applications for the position of a PhD candidate for a project involving environmental chemistry and toxicology. The PhD project is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023.
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The Department of Aquatic Ecology in Landscape Planning at University of Kassel is accepting applications for the position of a research assistant with the possibility of a doctorate.
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The Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences at RPTU (Campus Landau) is offering a position as a doctoral student in the DFG project “Pesticides, Plants and Arthropods – Using a Land-use and Climate Gradient Approach to Investigate the Possible Influence of Agrochemicals.”
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The Department of Biometry & Environmental Systems Analysis is seeking a
PostDoc/Associate Professor for 3 years, starting in September 2023.
Ghent University is accepting applications for a PhD Fellowship (4 years) on a project related to bioavailability of silver for freshwater organisms. The position starts ideally on 1st October, 2023.
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In this blogpost, Lukas Reinhard shares his internship experience at the Central American Institute of Studies on Toxic Substances (IRET) of Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica. Students of the Environmental Pollution Management (Ecotoxicology) Program complete an 8-week internship each year, the so-called “AMEO”. The AMEO is performed either at an external university, governmental or industrial research institute where students learn to apply the competences achieved during their study. Students also use this opportunity to travel and explore not only Germany, but also other countries.
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The Department of Chemical Safety at UBA is looking to hire a Head of Department (HOD) for Ecotoxicology Laboratory as soon as possible with an intial probation period of 6 months.
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The Department of Aquatic Ecology in Landscape Planning at University of Kassel is accepting applications for the positions of research assistants with the possibility of a doctorate.
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