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Three Postdoctoral positions (ecologists) (m/f/d) available at Senckenberg Research Institute

Three postdoctoral positions are available at the Department of River Ecology and Conservation at the Senckenberg Research Institute in Gelnhausen, starting as soon as possible.

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PhD Position in Theoretical and Computational Ecology: Forest Soil Ecosystem Stability, Carbon Cycling, and Reversibility

The University of Namur is seeking a PhD candidate to study how changes in forest tree species composition affect soil carbon storage, biodiversity, and ecosystem functioning in ancient forests of Wallonia.

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PIA: How exposed are insects in agricultural fields to pesticides?

A Master thesis opportunity to assess terrestrial insect exposure to currently used agricultural pesticides is being offered as part of the project PIA (Pesticide exposure of insects in agricultural landscapes) within the Community Ecology & Ecotoxicology research group.

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Two PhD positions in resilience of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning across landscapes

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Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in terrestrial ecology and biodiversity? Do you want to collaborate in an interdisciplinary setting on cutting-edge research projects aimed at understanding and mitigating the impacts of global change on Dutch ecosystems? The University of Wageningen is recruiting for two PhD positions in Resilience of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning across landscapes!

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A cocktail of pesticides eradicates biodiversity – PAN Europe Interview to Prof. Dr Carsten Brühl

“Insects and other arthropods are disappearing at an alarming rate all over Europe and pesticides play a major role.” Recently the European Pesticide Action Network (PAN) interviewed Professor Dr. Carsten Brühl, specialist in ecotoxicology.

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Not only during application times: pesticide mixtures are present in soil and plants all year round

Aerial photo. Pesticide application in vineyards. Photo: Carsten A. Brühl

Landau, 21.01.2025 – In conventional agriculture, synthetic chemical pesticides are used in various crops such as arable farming, vegetable growing and viticulture. A study by the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau, recently published in the journal “Scientific Reports”, is the first to examine pesticide contamination over the course of a year. It shows that substances can be detected not only during the spraying periods in the fields, but also throughout the year and in adjacent meadows. The impact of these chronically detected complex pesticide mixtures on the environment has not been sufficiently investigated and could be significant.

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