We are conducting research on the biodiversity of communities in water- filled tree holes in three regions of Germany Schorfheide-Chorin, Hainlich and Schwäbische Alb. The project is connected with the Biodiversity Exploratories (http://www.biodiversity- exploratories.de/1/home/) investigating the influence of land-use on biodiversity. Work will focus on testing methodology and investigation of terrestrial predators. Lab and field work will be required and the individual will need to be hard-working, physically fit, independent and outdoorsy. Tree climbing experience is beneficial but not required. Furthermore the candidate should also have an interest in observational work and data analysis. The MSc student will work on his/her own project in cooperation with the PhD student. In order to investigate the use of water-filled tree holes by terrestrial organisms the student will set up motion sensor cameras and review recordings. Within the project there will be room for development with your own ideas. If you are enticed by a summer full of field work in some beautiful regions of Germany while gaining research experience, please contact Anastasia Roberts: [email protected]. Further information can be found here: http://www.bcp.fu- berlin.de/en/biologie/arbeitsgruppen/zoologie/ag_petermann
** Participant must already be part of an MSc program!
