MSc program in "Forest Ecology Research" at the University Freiburg,
Germany

Forests are highly diverse ecosystems that provide habitat for a wide
range of organisms, recreation for people, timber and other resources,
and carbon sinks. At the same time, they are challenged by rapid
climate change, emerging pests and diseases, and other anthropogenic
impacts. While forests are under threat, there is a shortage
of scientists specifically trained to use modern methods to study
organismal interactions in these ecosystems.  They are currently being
sought in university and non-university research to help understand how
our forests can respond to these challenges. In the MSc Program "Forest
Ecology Research" at the University Freiburg, Germany, students will
learn state-of-the-art research techniques to address pressing questions
in forest ecosystems - from elucidating the interactions between trees
and their biotic and abiotic environment, to incorporating all scales
from the molecular to the landscape level.

What to expect 

-  Deep insights into the interactions between plants, micro- organisms
   and animals in forests

-  Applied research training experiences; regular in collaboration with
   other leading forest research institutes

-  Field and laboratory research, using modern microbiological, chemo-
   ecological, behavioral and molecular techniques, and data analyses

-  Acquire skills relevant for working as an internationally visible
   researcher

 

Target group of students & career opportunities 

Students with a BSc in Life or Natural Sciences (e.g. Biology, Forestry,
Environmental Sciences, Ecology) who are interested in learning research
approaches and methods specifically aimed at understanding organismal
interactions in forest ecosystems and developing methods to investigate
future challenges facing forests. Training for future research careers
in universities, non-university research institutes, national parks and
government departments.

 

For more details and application until May 15th see
https://www.msc-forst.uni-freiburg.de/de/forest-ecology-research   

 

peter.biedermann@forento.uni-freiburg.de

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