Internship in Fish Ecology and Evolution
EAWAG Dübendorf, Eidg. Anstalt für Wasser-, Abwasserreinigung & Gewässerschutz
Publication date:
30 May 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Kastanienbaum
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Job summary
Join Eawag, a leading aquatic research institute in Switzerland. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore fish ecology and evolution.
Tasks
- Assist with fieldwork including electrofishing and fish tagging.
- Conduct laboratory analyses focusing on genetic and stable isotope studies.
- Engage in projects studying fish migration and biodiversity impacts.
Skills
- Enrolled in a relevant university program, preferably Biology or Environmental Sciences.
- Strong interest in aquatic ecosystems and research methodologies.
- Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.
Internship in Fish Ecology and Evolution
The Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution ( FishEc ) located in Kastanienbaum (Lucerne) has a vacancy for an
In the research group ‘River Fish Ecology’, we study the ecology and evolution of fish in riverine ecosystems. We work mainly at the interface between ecology and evolution and realize again and again that these two traditionally separate disciplines are interdependent. More specifically, we are working on adaptation, fish migration and river fish biodiversity at the genetic, phenotypic and community level. The overall objective of our work is to understand the interactions and potential feedbacks between ecology and evolution.
We are looking for an intern to work on multiple projects, including the project Climate change and fish movement patterns , which investigates movement patterns and genetic population structure in the Rhine-Aare Drainage. Here, we try to understand how different populations of multiple fish species migrate within the drainage and how they utilize different habitats throughout the year. Additionally, the project aims to answer how restriction in movement may influence genetic population structure across the network.
Prerequisite for the application is the enrollment at a university or college, ideally degree program Biology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering etc. (bachelor or master's degree).
Your responsibilities
Support during fieldwork and laboratory analyses. The fieldwork includes participation in electrofishing, tagging of fish and additional monitoring of fish migration. Laboratory work will primarily focus on genetic analyses, but may also include stable isotope analyses, stomach content analyses and morphological analyses.
Time period: Preferred start date is September 2025. Start and end date of the internship is flexible and duration of internship is between 4 and 6 months.
The main work place is at Eawag’s Center for Ecology, Evolution and Biogeochemistry (CEEB) which besides the Fish Ecology and Evolution Department hosts research group from the Department Surface Waters – Research & Management. Both departments within CEEB share a common interest in understanding the principles of the functioning of aquatic ecosystems and their susceptibility and adaptability to changing environments, and a common concern for sustainable management of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment .
Applications must be submitted by 23 June 2025, and should include an application letter describing your interests and their relevance to this position, a CV and the names and contact information for two references.
For further information, please contact Dr Jakob Brodersen .
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the button below will take you directly to the application form.
We are looking for an intern to work on multiple projects, including the project Climate change and fish movement patterns , which investigates movement patterns and genetic population structure in the Rhine-Aare Drainage. Here, we try to understand how different populations of multiple fish species migrate within the drainage and how they utilize different habitats throughout the year. Additionally, the project aims to answer how restriction in movement may influence genetic population structure across the network.
Prerequisite for the application is the enrollment at a university or college, ideally degree program Biology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering etc. (bachelor or master's degree).
Your responsibilities
Support during fieldwork and laboratory analyses. The fieldwork includes participation in electrofishing, tagging of fish and additional monitoring of fish migration. Laboratory work will primarily focus on genetic analyses, but may also include stable isotope analyses, stomach content analyses and morphological analyses.
Time period: Preferred start date is September 2025. Start and end date of the internship is flexible and duration of internship is between 4 and 6 months.
The main work place is at Eawag’s Center for Ecology, Evolution and Biogeochemistry (CEEB) which besides the Fish Ecology and Evolution Department hosts research group from the Department Surface Waters – Research & Management. Both departments within CEEB share a common interest in understanding the principles of the functioning of aquatic ecosystems and their susceptibility and adaptability to changing environments, and a common concern for sustainable management of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment .
Applications must be submitted by 23 June 2025, and should include an application letter describing your interests and their relevance to this position, a CV and the names and contact information for two references.
For further information, please contact Dr Jakob Brodersen .
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the button below will take you directly to the application form.
Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
