Interns in Freshwater Ecology

Bozen/Bolzano

internship
- Institute for Alpine Environment- The Institute for Alpine Environment of Eurac Research performs problem-oriented research in mountain regions. We aim to contribute to an increase in environmental appreciation, wiser resource use, necessary protective measures and to promote sustainable development.
- We are seeking students or recent graduates (within one year of graduation) who will support our team in the field of Ecology of running-waters within several projects.
- The interns we are looking for will process the collected samples in the lab, assist in sorting and identification of the benthic macroinvertebrate samples, participate in the field surveys, and/or focus on the impacts of microplastics on aquatic biodiversity and sediment deposition in Alpine streams.
- Tasks:

- Support in limnological laboratory activities for the season 2026 (benthic macroinvertebrates or microplastic topics);
- Sorting and identification of macrozoobenthos to family and genus level;
- Extraction and analysis of microplastics from biological and abiotic matrices.
- Support in digitalization of field data;
- Optional field work activities.-
- Requirements:

- Bachelor/Master’s student in Biology or Environmental Science with at least one completed course in limnology (or degree obtained not more than one year ago);
- Willingness and ability to work in Alpine areas;
- Knowledge of the aquatic macroinvertebrate fauna of the Alpine area;
- Previous experience in fieldwork campaigns and/or in a laboratory are advantageous;
- Some experience in separating and visually sorting microplastics in sediment and biota are advantageous;
- Good English skills, additional skills in German and Italian are advantageous;
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team.-
- We offer:

- Paid internships of a minimum of 3 months (6 months if Extra-EU) and a maximum of 10 months.
- Opportunity to work in a young, interdisciplinary team.
- Attractive living and working conditions (Great Place to Work©).- How to apply:

- Company: Eurac Research- Location: Bozen/Bolzano

Contact person: Francesca Vallefuoco
Phone number: +39 0471 055 161