MSc and BSc Thesis projects (BSc and MSc Geography and MScn Climate Sciences) are possible in all of the ongoing research projects.
We offer in general two types of Theses:
- Original experimental work with lake sediments
- Analysis of existing paleoclimate data sets and regional synthesis’
Prerequisites:
Provided that prospective candidates have some laboratory skills (introductory level), analysis of sedimentological and biogeochemical proxies in lake sediments (including dating techniques) is possible. The themes may be oriented towards environmental reconstructions, pollution history, nutrient cycling, land-use and cover changes, among others. We also offer Thesis projects in the field of hyperspectral image analysis of lake sediments, which is a combination of lake sediment analysis and remote sensing/GIS techniques. The students learn to design their own research project, basic and advanced analytical techniques with practical laboratory work, (advanced) statistical techniques for data analysis (with R).
The prospective student has a strong interest in geo/environmental sciences; statistical and analytical (laboratory) skills are an advantage.
If you are interested in a Thesis in the Paleolimnology Group, please send a short statement of motivation and interest to Prof. Martin Grosjean or Prof. Aurea Chiaia-Hernández.
