Author Archives: WPChef2014

Anthropogenic modifications in aquatic ecosystems may impact terrestrial food webs – a joint review article by the Institute for Environmental Sciences

In this post, Mirco Bundschuh talks about their recent review paper addressing the propagation of alterations in the aquatic to the terrestrial ecosystem. Continue reading →

Two tenure track positions

Stockholm University and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG) each offer a tenure track position. Continue reading →

Pesticide runoff from energy crops: a threat to aquatic invertebrates?

In this post, Katja Bunzel informs about their recent paper on the ecological risk for aquatic invertebrates from pesticide runoff from energy crops. Continue reading →

Joint PhD position at Wageningen and Namur University

Wageningen University and the Université de Namur offer a joint PhD position dealing with the development of ecological scenarios and models for use in chemical risk assessment. Continue reading →

Support student environmental research in Africa – SETAC fundraiser campaign

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) is currently running a fundraiser campaign to support students residing in Africa. Continue reading →

New DFG-Project granted: Chemical landscape fragmentation

In this post, Kathrin Theissinger presents her recently granted project on the development of landscape ecological models for the effects of chemicals on amphibians in which a 3-year PhD position is available.

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Two positions at the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA)

The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) offers two positions dealing inter alia with the fate of and exposure towards biocides. Continue reading →

Looking back #3

In this series of posts, alumni share their experiences gathered during their time in Landau. Today: Denise Kötter. Continue reading →

Environmental impact of Bti used in mosquito control on food webs

In this post, Anna Kästel and Stefanie Allgeier talk about our recently finished outdoor mesocosm study dealing with the potential effects of Bacillus thurinigiensis israelensis (Bti) application on an exemplary wetland ecosystem. Continue reading →

Looking back #2

In this series of posts, alumni share their experiences gathered during their time in Landau. Today: Bogdan Dehelean. Continue reading →