Hydrobiologie

Programme limnology provides students with education in the issues and methods of contemporary limnology and hydrobiology, focusing primarily on research in lakes, ponds and reservoirs, chemical processes and the conversion of nutrients in production and microbial processes taking place in surface waters. Unlike other Czech universities, we offer full-time postgraduate education thanks to the scientific background, research infrastructure and close cooperation with the Institutes of Hydrobiology or Entomology (Biology Centre CAS) and the Algatech Center in Třeboň (Institute of Microbiology CAS). The assigned dissertations focus on specific sub-issues of basic research of components of aquatic ecosystems, as well as a holistic approach to entire ecosystems, including their river basins, as well as applications applicable in the practical field of water quality management in water management. We solve specific issues by culturing organisms under controlled conditions in simplified model systems or by participating in long-term research on aquatic ecosystems. We place great emphasis on monitoring and experimental approaches, on the ability of graduates to properly plan the organization of sampling and experiments and to evaluate them statistically. The research is based on the application of modern methods and top instrumentation in close cooperation with the institutes of the CAS. The acquired qualification enables our graduates to have a good job in science and research, as well as in the public and private sectors of water companies and organizations.

Graduates of five-year university programmes from faculties of natural sciences or related fields are eligible to apply for the doctoral (PhD) programme. Prior to applying, candidates must identify a potential supervisor who has proposed a dissertation topic of interest. Additionally, applicants are required to pay the application fee (700 CZK), which can be done via IS STAG when completing the application form.

Application Requirements
Before the admission procedure, the applicant must submit the following documents:
- Completed application form (Application).
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Copy of university diploma(s) obtained through an authorized document conversion and details of completed studies (e.g., photocopy of the Statement of Studies or Diploma Supplement).
- Dissertation project proposal, including information about the planned dissertation project, submitted on the prescribed form (Dissertation project). This proposal should be prepared in collaboration with the intended supervisor and will be discussed during the entrance examination.
- Letters of recommendation from academic staff members (other than the intended supervisor), a certified copy of the university diploma(s) (or equivalent documents from a foreign university), and a diploma supplement (or proof of the recognition of the previous master's degree by the Czech authorities).
- A list of published and unpublished papers, including any professional evaluations of these works, as well as other relevant documents such as certificates of completed professional courses, internships, language exam certificates, etc. (optional).

The complete application, including all required documents and payment of the fee, must be submitted by the following deadlines:
- Winter semester: January 20
- Summer semester: May 20
Applications are open in IS STAG from November 1 to January 20, and from February 1 to May 20.

Admission Procedure
The winter term of the admission procedure will take place at the end of January or in the first half of February. The summer term will occur in June (applicants will be informed of the exact date).
Applicants may submit certified copies of their diploma(s) (or corresponding foreign documents, or recognition of the Master's degree by Czech authorities) via postal service to the Department of Student Affairs at the designated address.
In case of deficiencies in the application, applicants must respond promptly and appropriately to any comments within the specified timeframe; failure to do so will result in the termination of the admission process, and the application fee will not be refunded.
The admission committee, appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Science at USB, evaluates applicants' qualifications for scientific or managerial work based on their academic record, diploma thesis, publications, and proposed doctoral study plan. The interview may also include an assessment of English language proficiency. International applicants may conduct their interview via Zoom/Teams on the same date as other applicants.

Final Decision on Admission
Based on available capacity, the Dean will make a decision regarding the applicant?s admission within 30 days of the admission interview.

prof. Ing. MgA. David Boukal Ph.D.

Phone number: 389032327

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