Objective
Hyporheic zones (HZs) are key compartments for the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. As dynamic and complex transition regions between rivers and aquifers, they are characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of multiple physical, biological and chemical processes. Turnover and degradation of nutrients and pollutants figure among the prominent ecological services the HZ provides. We are facing a significant knowledge gap in the understanding of how hyporheic processes are linked and how they impact on each other. This can be attributed to a lack of truly supra-disciplinary research and harmonized and innovative investigation methods.
The concept of HypoTRAIN has been tailored to fill this gap. Collaborative research with state-of-the art technologies from multiple disciplines (hydrology, ecology, microbiology, engineering, environmental physics, contaminant science, modelling) will generate new mechanistic insights into the functioning of HZs. A group of ESRs will be educated using the multi-faceted nature of HZs as the central theme of the training programme. The supra-disciplinary expertise within the network and the high-level training program will generate scientific knowledge that will set the ground for a more holistic design of river management plans and restoration measures. Research excellence as well as scientific and technological innovation is ensured as all partners have world-leading reputations and work at the forefront of their respective discipline areas.
Participating in HypoTRAIN will make ESRs highly attractive for employers and open up doors for their successful careers in research, regulation, consulting, and industry. They will be experts for the better assessment of the ecological and chemical status of surface waters and for providing successful river restoration and management strategies. The strong involvement of the non-academic sector will provide the ESRs with a holistic perspective on career opportunities.
Fields of science
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologybacteriology
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencespollution
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystems
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrologylimnology
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesatmospheric sciencesclimatologyclimatic changes
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Funding Scheme
MSCA-ITN-ETN - European Training NetworksCoordinator
12489 Berlin
Germany
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Participants (8)
10691 Stockholm
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B15 2TT Birmingham
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100 44 Stockholm
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95447 Bayreuth
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45476 Mulheim An Der Ruhr
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SW15 5PJ London
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08211 Castellar Del Valles
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MK43 0AL Cranfield - Bedfordshire
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Partners (6)
Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
8600 Dubendorf
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5042 Adelaide
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84105 Beer Sheva
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WD6 3SN Elstree Hertfordshire
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
104 51 Stockholm
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
08007 Barcelona
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