We are searching for an excited, motivated and hard-working individual to assist with field work in the project “MetacommuniTree - Land-use effects on patterns and processes in decomposer metacommunities in tree holes”. The project is part of the Biodiversity Exploratories (http://www.biodiversity-exploratories.de/1/home/) and the project is based at Freie Universität in Berlin. We will be mapping and collecting samples from water-filled tree holes in three different regions of Germany – Schorfheide-Chorin, Hainich and Schwäbische Alb. Working conditions will require an individual who will not mind or preferably enjoy working outdoors, in possibly inclement weather. The candidate should have an interest in ecological research.
This is a full-time unpaid internship position however travel for field work will be covered. Ideally work will begin on the final week of April and last approximately three months. You will gain knowledge in various sampling techniques, use of equipment and gain valuable research experience. Additionally you will have the opportunity to meet with other researchers. Preference will be given to candidates with field work/research experience in ecology or related fields. If you are enticed by working in the beautiful forests of Germany and gaining field experience please send a CV and a letter of motivation to Anastasia Roberts: [email protected] by April 20th - priority will be given to applications received on time. For further information please visit: http://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/en/biologie/arbeitsgruppen/zoologie/ag_petermann.
