The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is searching for a post-doc in aquatic ecotoxicology contributing to the science in the IMPROVE-project that aims for an improved ecological risk assessment of pesticide mixtures in water. Continue reading
Tag Archives: environmental risk assessment
Amphibians and pesticides – what research do we need?
Carsten Brühl informs about their recent paper “Amphibians and Plant-Protection Products – What Research and Action Is Needed?”
Palladium nanoparticles – a risk to for aquatic ecosystems?
In this post, Simon Lüderwald talks about their recently published paper “Palladium nanoparticles: is there a risk for aquatic ecosystems?” Continue reading
You are what you eat – continued
In this post, we talk about our recently published paper “Waterborne toxicity and diet-related effects of fungicides in the key leaf shredder Gammarus fossarum (Crustacea; Amphipoda)”. Continue reading
pH triggers the fate of some pesticides – but which pH is relevant for Europe?
In this post, Mirco Bundschuh talks about a recent paper that uncovers the pH-range relevant for surface waters that receive pesticide input in Europe.
Summer Academy 2015 is over – a review
On the last weekend, the Summer Academy ended. In this post, we want to share some experiences and insights.
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Two Master/Diploma theses in the team “Ecosystem Resilience”
In this post, the team “Ecosystem Resilience” announces two Master/Diploma theses. Continue reading
EU – European Union or Environment Unprotected?
In this post, Sebastian Stehle informs about their recent paper on shortcomings and failures of the regulatory EU pesticide risk assessment procedures. 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
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