- Since 10/2018: research assistant at the Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW). Currently on parental leave
- 05/2017-09/2018: scientific assistant at the Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW), Foundation University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover
Education
- 11/2020: PhD at the Institute for Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife Research (ITAW)
- Title: “Comparative evaluation of the impacts of anthropogenic pollutants on the health status of key species in the Gulf of Bothnia (Halichoerus grypus and Pusa hispida botnica).”
- 10/2015-09/2017: M.Sc. Marine Biology University of Rostock
- Title of the thesis: “Investigations of the reproduction biology of Seals from the North andBaltic Seas”
- 10/2012-09/2015: B.Sc. Biology Philip-University of Marburg
- Title of the thesis: “Does land-use have an impact of insectivorous birds in Marburg and the surrounding area?”
Practical experience
- 25.02.2020 Marine Mammal Observer Training Course (MMO) certified by JNCC
- 26.02.2020 Protected Species Observer Training Course (PSO) certified by BOEM/BSEE
- 10.-12.8.2018: Whalfish Professional Development Course. Theme “Marine Research Techniques and Conservation” Isle of Cumbrae in Scotland
- 04/2016-05/2016: Field trip, Helgoland
- 07/2014: Field trip, Poland
- 03/2014-04/2014: Student apprentice, NABU-Münsterland, Münster
Research focus
- Variation of bone mineral density (BMD) in marine mammals
- Reproduction biology of marine mammals and their population dynamics
- Post mortem investigations and health monitoring of stranded marine mammals
Publications
A list of publications
