The main objective of this study is to evaluate the transfer of key toxicants and effects caused by this transfer along simplified food chains (e.g. sediment to fish via sediment dwelling organisms) by assessing the internal concentrations and effects on fish using, for example, biomarkers as endpoints. Therefore, a model fish species is exposed to a selected key toxicant via different exposure scenarios whereby transfer (dietary uptake) and effects of the toxicant on growth of the fish is assessed. In a first step, using specific bioaccumulation data of a key toxicant in a freshwater oligochaete, contaminated oligochaetes are produced with a known toxicant burden. In a second step the contaminated oligochaetes are used as a food source in a specific effect study using the selected fish species. Results of these studies can be used for modelling the flux of compounds through trophic levels by applying the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory.
Formation requirements:
Candidates should have a master or an equivalent degree in a relevant natural science, preferentially in biology or in environmental engineering. Experiences in ecotoxicology, particularly in aquatic ecotoxicology are advantageous. Highly motivated candidates should be capable to communicate in English and have some interest in learning German.
Nationality requirements: Non-German nationality filling the conditions for appointment on RTN funding (Handbook of Marie Curie Research Training Networks (RTN)
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/training_en.html
Cause-Effect Relationships of Key Pollutants on the European Rivers Biodiversity - KEYBIOEFFECTS RTN
Organisation - ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH
Street - Boettgerstrasse 2-14
City - Floersheim/Main
Postal Code - D-65439
State/Province - Floersheim/Main
Country - GERMANY
Phone +49-6145-95 64 75
Fax +49 - 6145 - 95 64 99
E-Mail - m-liebig@ect.de
Website - http://www.ect.de
Job Starting Date - 01/04/2007
Application Deadline - 28/02/2007
Candidates should have a master or an equivalent degree in a relevant natural science, preferentially in biology or in environmental engineering
ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH provides ecotoxicological services for industry and governmental authorities, but also participates and co-ordinates national and international research projects. We offer an attractive opportunity for your professional career within a creative working atmosphere together with some 22 scientists and technicians. The place of work is Flörsheim, a town located between Mainz and Frankfurt/Main in Germany. The position is scheduled for three years. During this time, several training courses each lasting 3-4 months are planned abroad at other partner institutions in KEYBIOEFFECTS.
Women are explicitly encouraged to apply to increase their share in science and research.
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