Vegetation Ecology: Urban AgriCulture
University
Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences
Fields
Environmental Sciences
Landscape Architecture
Life Sciences
Duration
3-6 months
Deadline
October 1 for spring internship
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Kathrin Kiehl
Project description
The Faculty of Agriculture and Landscape of Osnabrück UAS has started the research network Urban AgriCulture (including topics like urban farming, urban planning, resource management, urban biodiversity).
In this subproject the effects of urban land use on natural and semi-natural vegetation will be studied.
Tasks
Literature research
Field work (vegetation, site characteristics)
Data analysis
Requirements
Students of Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Landscape Architecture (with ecological knowledge)
Graduate student or undergraduate student at the beginning of the third year or advanced
Basic skills in analysis of ecological data
Practical experience with field work
Languages
Good English language skills
German: Not necessary, but beneficial
Possible beginnings
Spring term (3-6 months between March and August)
Credits
According to agreement
Payment
none