The Umweltbundesamt is looking for an Ecotoxicologist for an unlimited employment relationship for the field IV 2.4 “Ecotoxicological laboratory”.
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The Umweltbundesamt is looking for an Ecotoxicologist for an unlimited employment relationship for the field IV 2.4 “Ecotoxicological laboratory”.
Continue readingAre 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!
Continue readingSurface waters are polluted with a variety of contaminants, including synthetic pesticides. A study by Franziska Fiolka and colleagues from the RTG SystemLink in Landau, recently published in the journal “Chemosphere”, is the first to examine if repeated flood events lead to an increase in pesticide concentration in the riparian zone, including plant-feeding insects. It shows that pesticide concentrations in soil and nettle increase with an increase in flooding frequency, and further, that aphids feeding on contaminated riparian plants are able to take up these pesticides.
Continue readingThe Institute of Environmental Sciences Landau of the RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau is looking for a dedicated researcher (m/f/d) in the field of chemical analysis of pesticides and the ecology of insects to start 1. August 2025 (limited until 31. July 2028).
Continue readingThe yearly call for internships at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, Italy is now open for in all units and departments.
Are you a dynamic and proactive young professional looking for an enriching experience in a truly international working environment? Are you curious to explore a career path within a European Agency? Would you like to contribute to protecting human life and health, animal health and welfare, and plant health and the environment? Then look no further and apply for a 12 month-internship at EFSA!
The EFSA Traineeship Programme offers a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals from all over the world working together in an international and multicultural environment on Science, Safe Food and Sustainability projects at the heart of European Food Safety activities.
The EFSA looks forward to welcoming motivated young talents from different backgrounds (scientists, communication and legal professionals, IT experts, etc.). Apply now and embark on a journey where your potential meets purpose.
You will be accompanied by an advisor who will guide and coach you throughout your internship at EFSA. There is also a Trainee Community where you can exchange experiences with your peers and build social networks. Within your assigned unit, you will have the opportunity to:
The EFSA Internship programme lasts for up to 12 months and offers you:
You will play an active role in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of 445 million EU citizens. You will also be part of a great network. Every year, they select around 120 trainees to join EFSA. You will work with full-time EFSA staff, as well as independent scientific experts engaged in scientific committees, panels, and working groups. Ethics and integrity drive EFSA’s standards and values. All staff should act consistently with its principles of fairness, transparency and impartiality in work.
EFSA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, disability, religion, or beliefs. You will be joining EFSA at an exciting time, as we are implementing the EFSA Strategy 2027, aligned with the Transparency Regulation, which increased EFSA’s responsibilities towards EU citizens.
The following are the objectives of the Strategy 2027:
Parma is a lively city of around 200.000 inhabitants located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in Italy. Its centre is rich in art and architecture from different periods and plenty of parks. Parma is famous for its food, picturesque countryside and medieval castles. It is conveniently located between major cities like Milan and Bologna and is within reachable distance of ski resorts, seaside and mountains.
As an EFSA trainee, you will be part of a lively and energetic team of young people organising many different social and cultural activities.
The Traineeship call is open to all EU citizens, and a limited number of places are open to non-EU nationals. Should they be selected, non-EU candidates will have to obtain a relevant VISA prior to the start of their traineeship at EFSA. EFSA plans to welcome around 120 trainees from October to December 2025, according to availability and business needs. The selection process is based on the candidates’ competencies, relative to the eligibility criteria, also with due regard to a balance of nationality and gender.
A Trainee position is offered based on EFSA’s business needs and budget availability. EFSA units can contact trainees placed in a reserve list at any time during the traineeship period. If you have any questions regarding this call, please contact them at recruitment@efsa.europa.eu.
At EFSA we believe in equality and diversity. EFSA is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Without distinction on grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, impairment and disability, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief.
You must satisfy the following requirements on the closing date for your application submission:
I. Eligibility criteria
II. Selection criteria
Experience and Knowledge:
Competencies:
Please submit your application by 2 April 2025 at 23:59 (local Italian time) on the application portal.
The Network for Cross-disciplinary assessment of Endocrine Disrupting compounds (NeXED) is offering 15 PhD positions in human and environmental toxicology across Europe.
Continue reading“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.
Continue readingLandau, 12.03.2025 – A new study by the RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, published in Communications Earth & Environment, shows extensive pesticide contamination in the landscape of the Upper Rhine Region. Pesticides disperse across the entire landscape, contaminating soil, vegetation, and water far beyond agricultural zones. The findings shed new light on the potential environmental impacts of conventional agriculture. According to the researchers, pesticide use must be reduced urgently in order to protect non-target areas around fields, orchards and vineyards.
Continue readingThe PC2A group at the Université de Lille (France) has a PhD offer assessing the fate of emerging contaminants in the environment. Starting in October 2025 and lasting for 3-years.
Continue readingThe RIFCON Wildlife team located in Hirschberg and Ludwigshafen is looking for an Ecologist in full-time to work as a risk assessor for wild birds and mammals exposed to plant protection products in the agrarian landscape.
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