since 2009	Postdoc; EU 7th framework program HYPOX “Oxygen monitoring in aquatic ecosystems”, biogeochemistry and in situ technology; Max-Planck-Institute for marine Microbiology, Bremen
2005 - 2009	PhD; MUMM2 “Methane in the GeoBio-system - turnover, metabolism and microorganisms”, Max-Planck-Institute for marine Microbiology and University of Bremen (FB5 Geology).
2004	Diplom in Geology ; Friedrich - Alexander - University Erlangen-Nuremberg.