IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "IASON+"

The Karadeniz Technical University is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “IASON+ - Invasive Alien Species Observatory and Network Development for the Assessment of Climate Change Impacts and Contextual Ecosystem Services Evaluation in Black Sea Deltaic Protected Areas", under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin programme.

The objective of the Interreg project "IASON+" addresses the growing impact of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) on ecosystem services in deltaic protected areas of the Black Sea Basin. The project focuses on five major delta regions across Romania, Ukraine, Greece, Türkiye and Georgia. Through transnational cooperation, the project develops joint monitoring systems, ICT tools, management strategies, and capacity-building actions to enhance ecosystem resilience and climate change adaptation. The project actively involves public authorities, research institutions, local communities and NGOs to ensure sustainable management of deltaic ecosystems.

The volunteer will support the following activities:

• During the IASON+ project studies, take notes during the field studies and tabulate the collected data in the computer media.

• List of the catching species in Excel sheets.

• To support communication and dissemination activities related to the IASON+ project, information materials, photos, and other visibility materials. Basic data collection related to communication and stakeholder engagement activities, under the supervision of the mentor.

• Support the organization and implementation of project events, workshops, training sessions, and awareness-raising activities.

• Engage with local public, beneficiaries, and partner organizations to promote the project’s objectives and Interreg’s role.

Other information:

Financial support of: 28.08 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Trabzon, Türkiye

Start and duration: Starting in August, for 5 months. Experience will end on 27 December 2026.

Deadline for application: 12 July

Languages*: Turkish (C1-C2) and English (C1).

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

Website of the Interreg Project: https://iasonplus-bsb.eu/

Website of the host: https://ktu.edu.tr/marinetechnology/iason