Intern in The Field of Ecology of Running-waters - Bolzano - Bozen, Italia - Company: Eurac Research

Descrizione

Bozen/Bolzano
internship

Institute for Alpine Environment


Short description of the position:

The Institute for Alpine Environment performs problem-oriented research of mountain environments in the fields of landscape ecology, global change, biodiversity, ecosystem services and sustainable development.

The person we are looking for will support our team in the field of Ecology of running-waters within the "Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol" (BMS).

For the surveys of aquatic environments with a focus on running-waters, around 50 sites will be visited, collecting benthic macroinvertebrates, water samples, and measuring abiotic parameters in spring/summer 2023.

In addition to the fieldwork, the person we are looking for will process the collected samples in the lab, assist in the sorting and identification of the benthic macroinvertebrate samples, and analyze water samples for different chemical parameters through the use of a spectrophotometer.

Investigation area will be the whole region of South Tyrol (ITA), working location is Bozen/Bolzano.

BMS is an ongoing survey of biodiversity that serves as basic research, but it is also intended to provide a scientific base for political decisions concerning spatial planning, agriculture, and nature conservation.

BMS surveys animal and plant groups that react sensitively to climate and/or land-use changes, at habitat and landscape level.

These surveys occur in 320 terrestrial and more than 100 aquatic sites distributed over the entire province of South Tyrol (7400 km2), including a large share of the diversity of habitats in the region.

For details please consult our webpage


Tasks:

• Perform and support in limnological fieldwork campaign for the year 2023 (macrozoobenthos, set of abiotic water parameters);
• Sorting of macrozoobenthos samples;
• Perform and support chemical analyses of water samples following detailed protocols (using a spectrophotometer);
• Identification of aquatic macrozoobenthos down to family/genus level;
• Support in digitalization of field data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Biology or Environmental Science with at least one concluded course in limnology (or master degree obtained not more than one year ago);
• Willingness, availability and ability to work in Alpine areas;
• Knowledge of the aquatic macroinvertebrate fauna of the Alpine area;
• Previous experience of chemical analyses performed in a lab is advantageous;
• Good English skills, and good knowledge of Italian and/or German;
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team;

We offer:

• Paid internship for 36 months (spring autumn 2023);
• Opportunity to work in a young interdisciplinary team;
• Attractive living and working conditions (certified "Great Place to Work").

How to apply:

• Company: Eurac Research
• Location: Bozen/Bolzano
• Contact person: Magdalena Vanek