Student Assistant - Mountainaire, AZ, United States - ZephyrTech

ZephyrTech

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Mountainaire, AZ, United States

3 weeks ago

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James Miller

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Description

We are currently seeking a student assistant for the Department of Ecology of Communities and Ecosystems at the IGB in Berlin-Friedrichshagen, located at Lake Müggelsee.

Are you interested in actively shaping science and gaining insights into the work of an ecology institute during your studies? Welcome to the IGB The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is the largest research center for inland waters in Germany and, together with six other Leibniz institutes, part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.

With over 300 employees and guests from all over the world, we investigate the fundamental processes in aquatic systems and their communities.

You would be working on a project that examines the growth and toxin production of the alga Prymnesium parvum. This alga caused a massive fish kill in the Oder River last summer. We want to understand under which environmental conditions this alga grows and what controls its toxin synthesis. This knowledge will help with targeted and sustainable water management.

Your tasks:

Working with algal cultures in the laboratory
Preparation of nutrient media with varying salt concentrations and nutrient levels
Measurement of algal biomass and photosynthesis
Data processing

Your profile:

You are enrolled as a student, ideally with a focus on biology, life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field.
You have ideally gained some experience in a biological laboratory (