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Master’s thesis in littoral macroinvertebrate biodiversity of Swiss lakes Eawag in Switzerland
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
The practical work is based at Eawag, Kastanienbaum, with possibilities for subsidized accommodation in shared flats. No stipend or tuition support is stated.
Country
Switzerland
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Eawag
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About this position
Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in freshwater biodiversity, community ecology, macroinvertebrates, and lake ecology within the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc), in collaboration with the Aquatic Ecology department.
The thesis contributes to the Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES), a project focused on improving the assessment of Swiss lake biodiversity and supporting biodiversity monitoring and lake management. The student will work with littoral macroinvertebrate samples collected from the littoral zones of 100+ Swiss lakes and help characterize community patterns across lakes.
Planned work includes processing and identifying macroinvertebrate samples, developing a quality-controlled community dataset, and analyzing differences in diversity, abundance, and composition among lakes. Depending on the available environmental data, the student may also examine how community composition relates to habitat characteristics, water properties, or other lake-level conditions. The precise research question, sample selection, and taxonomic resolution will be developed jointly with the supervisory team.
The ideal candidate is a motivated master’s student with interests in freshwater biodiversity, community ecology, and zooplankton. Good spoken and written English are essential. Careful microscopy work is expected, and an interest in developing taxonomic identification and quantitative analysis skills is important. Prior experience with macroinvertebrate taxonomy and statistical analysis in R would be beneficial but is not required.
The practical work will be based at Eawag, Kastanienbaum (near Luzern), Switzerland, and subsidized accommodation in shared flats may be available. The preferred starting date is spring 2027, though it is flexible. Students from outside Europe may be considered if appropriate permits for study in Switzerland can be obtained.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a short letter (max. one page) outlining their interests, preferred project duration and timing, and a CV through the official application webpage only. For further information, contact Dr Blake Matthews at [email protected].
Funding details
The practical work is based at Eawag, Kastanienbaum, with possibilities for subsidized accommodation in shared flats. No stipend or tuition support is stated.
What's required
Motivated master’s student with interests in freshwater biodiversity, community ecology, and zooplankton. Good spoken and written English are essential. Careful microscopy work is required, and interest in developing taxonomic identification and quantitative analysis skills is important. Previous experience with macroinvertebrate taxonomy and statistical analysis in R is an advantage but not required. Students outside Europe may be considered if appropriate permits for study in Switzerland can be obtained.
How to apply
Prepare a short letter of max one page describing your interests, preferred project duration and timing, and a CV. Submit the application through the webpage application form only; other application methods will not be considered. Contact Dr Blake Matthews for further information.
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