Internship in Alpine Lake Ecology
vor 1 Tag
The position will be based in the group of Blake Matthews, whose group focuses on the patterns of aquatic biodiversity and evolutionary ecology. Information about ongoing projects can be found .You will support members of the group in an extensive fieldwork campaign to sample hundreds of lakes in Switzerland. This will involve hiking to lakes in mountainous terrain, carrying a backpack with field gear (e.g. inflatable boats, sampling gear, water samples, etc.), and working safely with a team of researchers doing classic limnological sampling. We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious and conscientious worker who enjoys field work that involves collections of aquatic organisms (e.g. plankton, macroinvertebrates, and macrophytes). Prerequisite for the application is the enrollment at a university or college, ideally a degree program in Biology or Environmental Sciences (bachelor’s or master’s degree, but not yet completed). A good level of English is required, as is the ability to swim. A driving license is also helpful but not required. If you are excited about the topic, and eligible for an internship, you are invited to apply. We offer a collaborative research environment at our dynamic research environment at the shores of beautiful Lake Lucerne. If necessary, accommodation is available in one of our furnished guest apartments. At Eawag, we have a working environment in which people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can fully contribute and further develop. Here, you can help us advance We promote genuine participation, exchange, and mutual understanding. We create structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life, such as care work, and continuously make efforts to reduce barriers. Do you have specific requirements regarding the application process or the position, or do you need additional information? Talk to us about it-we will be happy to support you with possible flexible workplace, working hours, and job design solutions. For further information about Eawag and its conditions of employment, please visit and . Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the closing date is 5 January 2025. Please include a short cover letter expressing your interest, and a CV. The desired start date is 1 March 2026.
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Internship in Alpine Lake Ecology
Vor 3 Tagen
Überlandstrasse Dübendorf, ZH, Switzerland Eawag VollzeitEawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity...
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Internship in Alpine Lake Ecology
Vor 7 Tagen
Überlandstrasse Dübendorf, ZH, Switzerland Eawag Vollzeit CHF 30'000 - CHF 60'000 pro JahrEawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity...
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Internship in Alpine Lake Ecology
vor 2 Wochen
Dübendorf, Schweiz eawag VollzeitThe position will be based in the group of Blake Matthews, whose group focuses on the patterns of aquatic biodiversity and evolutionary ecology. Information about ongoing projects can be found .You will support members of the group in an extensive fieldwork campaign to sample hundreds of lakes in Switzerland. This will involve hiking to lakes in mountainous...
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Postdoc: Alpine Lake Ecology
vor 2 Wochen
Dübendorf, Schweiz eawag VollzeitA leading aquatic research institute in Switzerland is seeking a PhD-qualified researcher for a role focused on assessing lake biodiversity and ecosystem services. The position involves conducting extensive fieldwork, developing standard protocols, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aquatic ecology, extensive field...
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Postdoctoral position in Aquatic Ecology
Vor 4 Tagen
Dübendorf, Schweiz eawag VollzeitThis 2 (to 3) year position is funded by a Swiss National Science Foundation National Research Program 82 (SNSF NRP82), and will support the first “Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services”. Currently Switzerland does not have standard lake biodiversity sampling guidelines or methods, and no federal overview of the status of...
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Postdoctoral position in Aquatic Ecology
vor 2 Wochen
Dübendorf, Schweiz eawag VollzeitThis 2 (to 3) year position is funded by a Swiss National Science Foundation National Research Program 82 (SNSF NRP82), and will support the first “Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services”.Currently Switzerland does not have standard lake biodiversity sampling guidelines or methods, and no federal overview of the status of...
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Postdoctoral position in Aquatic Ecology
vor 2 Wochen
Überlandstrasse Dübendorf, ZH, Switzerland Eawag Vollzeit CHF 60'000 - CHF 90'000 pro JahrEawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity...
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Dübendorf, Schweiz eawag VollzeitThe thesis project will be based in the research group of Dr Anita Narwani. The group focuses on understanding the causes and consequences of phytoplankton biodiversity. Information about ongoing projects can be found . We are currently offering multiple potential master’s thesis projects with different foci: Investigation of phytoplankton as...
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Research Assistant
vor 2 Wochen
Dübendorf, Schweiz eawag VollzeitA key component of an effective biodiversity strategy is rapid and scalable monitoring. At the institutional level, Eawag and WSL have extensive expertise and experience in novel biodiversity monitoring approaches. In a coordinated development, the novel Biodiversity Monitoring (BiMo) initiative aims to strengthen this research portfolio and generate...
