We are currently recruiting Master’s (Bachelor’s) students to conduct the following project(s) at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries in Berlin:
- *Effect of nanoplastic pollution on key aquatic species * - *Effect of nanoplastic pollution on the spread of disease in aquatic environments* A growing body of literature reports an increasing abundance of plastic debris in aquatic ecosystems worldwide. Among plastic pollutants, nanoplastics (size below 100 nm) are the least understood, but also potentially the most hazardous component. We welcome students to *design, conduct and analyze innovative experimental laboratory assays*, to study the effects of nanoplastic particles on key phytoplankton and/or zooplankton species (including toxic cyanobacteria posing a hazard to water quality). Alternatively, the student could study how nanoplastics affect the spread of disease in aquatic environments; exposure to nanoplastics may influence the susceptibility of aquatic hosts to pathogens. We also welcome applications of proactive students who are willing to formulate their own novel research questions under our guidance, and to develop their own project in other research areas. These might include, for example, *experimental evolution*, biodiversity studies (using *modern DNA-sequencing methods*), or the effects of *climate change* on the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. If you are interested, please get in touch to discuss your ideas with us. What do we offer? An inspiring atmosphere in an international research group (our group currently has nine members of seven different nationalities). We will provide you with a proper level of guidance and supervision during your project, as well as space for autonomous work. We offer a real research experience which will help you in your future career inside or outside of academia For more information visit ( http://www.igb-berlin.de/en/wolinska-lab-career-opportunities-former-group-members ) or contact Prof. Justyna Wolinska (wolin...@igb-berlin.de) -- Ramsy Agha Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) Department II (Ecosystem Research) Mueggelseedamm 301 12587 Berlin, Germany Personal Profile: http://bit.ly/2hj3xeK <http://bit.ly/2hj3xeK> Current research: http://bit.ly/2whmz82 <http://bit.ly/2whmz82>
