Werkstudent/ Werkstudentin (m/w/d)
Core
Support field sampling and laboratory analysis for ecological investigations of federal waterways, including water, sediment, and algae sampling, nutrient analysis, and taxonomic evaluation.
Role type
Werkstudent (part-time student assistant) in aquatic ecology
Builds
Scientific data and reports for the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (Bav) to support waterway management and monitoring
Domain
Environmental science / Aquatic ecology / Hydrology
Required skills
Field sampling techniques, Laboratory analysis (algal and nutrient concentrations), Taxonomic identification of macrozoobenthos, Data database management, HPLC-based analysis support, Genetic analysis support
Preferred skills
Experience in aquatic ecological surveys, Driver's license (Class B), Willingness to travel for multi-day assignments
Technologies
HPLC, Genetic analysis tools, Database systems
Responsibilities
Conduct field sampling of water, sediment, and algae; Perform laboratory analyses for algal and nutrient concentrations; Support complex lab analyses (amino acids, genetic, HPLC); Assist in taxonomic evaluation of macrozoobenthos; Create and maintain databases; Support practical and organizational work in lab and field
Seniority
Student (Part-time, 9h/week)