Urban Restoration - Vegetation Ecology
University
Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences
Fields
Environmental Sciences
Landscape Architecture
Life Sciences
Duration
3-4 months
Deadline
October 1 for spring internship
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Kathrin Kiehl
Project description
Urban green infrastructure serves multiple ecosystem functions including habitat provision for native plants and animals, water retention, temperature regulation and recreation. In various projects, the working group Vegetation Ecology studies the effects of different restoration methods on the vegetation and soil conditions of urban green space and extensive green roofs restored by introduction of native grassland species.
Tasks
Literature research
Field work (vegetation, environmental conditions)
Data analysis
Requirements
Students of Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Landscape Architecture (with ecological knowledge)
Graduate student or advanced undergraduate student (with at least two years of study)
Basic skills in analysis of ecological data
Practical experience with field work
Languages
Good English language skills
German: basic knowledge useful, but not required
Possible beginnings
3-4 months within the summer semester (May to July/August)
Specific dates and duration to be agreed upon
Credits
According to agreement
Payment
none