IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "REWMA"

University of South Bohemia is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “REWMA - Odolné vody: Řízení akvatických invazí pro udržitelné ekosystémy / Widerstandsfähige Gewässer: Management von aquatischen Invasionen für nachhaltige Ökosysteme" , under the Programme "Interreg Germany/Bavaria-Czechia".

The Interreg project "REWMA" focuses on the spread of invasive aquatic species, causing economic losses, habitat damage and the disappearance of native species, in the cross-border area of the Czech Republic and Bavaria. These invasive species are mainly fish, crayfish and large bivalves.

The aim of the project is to provide up-to-date data on the occurrence and spread of invasive species and the level of threat to native fish, crayfish and large bivalves.

The volunteer will be carrying out the following tasks and activities:

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report on the activities and other information connected with the project on social media, at workshops, etc;

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communicate with local media and stakeholders;

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assist the organisation with field activities to gain a better understanding of the research work and gain more practical experience.

Other information

Financial support of: 29.08 euros per day (week-end and holidays included) .

Location: České Budějovice , Czech Republic .

Start and duration: July, for 6 months.

Languages*: Czech (C1), English (B1).

*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.

Deadline for applications: 18 June.

Website of the host: Fakulta rybářství a ochrany vod JU - FFPW