Bachelor Thesis Ecology – Environmental Pesticide Reduction (m/f/d)

Themenbeschreibung

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz Association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
Bachelor / Master Thesis in the field of Ecology / Ecotoxicology
Topic: Green Deal for pesticide use in agriculture

The job
Our society must reorganise agriculture to make it more environmentally friendly. The EU is trying to achieve this with the “Green Deal”. Together with other institutes, we are working on possible implementations of this strategy. In doing so, we want to identify possible solutions in the current cultivation system that enable a reduction in the use of pesticides and a reduction in the burden on the environment. As a basis for an agro-ecological transformation in Germany, we are quantifying the ecological impact of pesticides in watercourses and identifying practical approaches to indicators of environmental damage and improvement. Your work will provide the basis for identifying indicators for environmental improvements.
You will also work with a postdoc to develop solutions.

Compile a literature review and further develop indicators for reducing the impact of pesticides on ecosystems
Analysing different scenarios for pesticide reduction such as pesticide-free areas along field margins and assessing the potential for improvement for aquatic communities
Realisation of own focal points desired

Degree in biology, geoecology, environmental sciences or related disciplines
Knowledge of literature research and analysis
German and English language skills

Excellent supervision that supports your personal and professional development
Exciting insights into the work of a leading research institute
The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
The opportunity to contribute and actively shape your own ideas and impulses
right from the start
Modern technical equipment and IT service to optimally support your work

The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or personal identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.

Place of work: Leipzig
Working time: Max. 100% (39h / week) The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.
Contract limitations: limited contract / 6 months, possibly contract as Student Assistant (f/m/x) before the start of Bachelor / Master Thesis contract
Application deadline: 30.04.2024