For students
The Polar Ecology course is organized by the Centre for Polar Ecology of the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. The course consists of a theoretical part (KBE / 263), which is held in May 20-24 in CPE (one week of lessons) and Field Exercise (KBE / 265) in Svalbard. After completing the two parts, students prepare for the final seminar (mini-conference), where they must present the results of their project.
Before you apply please read this INFO or look at this PRESENTATION.
Please complete the attached ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE in order to apply. The questionnaire also includes sending an application consisting of your motivation letter (maximum 5000 characters): send it as pdf named Last_Firstname.pdf. In the motivation letter, explain why you want to attend the course, what you expect from it, if you have any experience with Arctic and similar research and why you think we should choose you. Deadline for application is January 15, 2024.
Topics of possible theses: Ecology of glacier microorganisms
Cryoconites are water filled cylindrical melt-holes on glacier ice surfaces that are inhabited by microorganisms and small grazing animals (rotifers and tardigrades). We want to know how do the cryoconites and communities within develop over the melting season, where do they get their energy from and how do the different trophic levels interact with each other.
Work on this topic will contain field work in Svalbard and laboratory work in Czechia. More info HERE.
Contact: Dr. Marie Sabacka This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
