GMOS-Train and MCHgMAP Workshop: Registration OPEN
Join Us at the Joint GMOS-Train and MCHgMAP Workshop in Portorož, Slovenia – October 9-11, 2024
We are excited to announce that the AGENDA for the Joint GMOS-Train and MCHgMAP Workshop, taking place from October 9-11, 2024, in the beautiful coastal town of Portorož, Slovenia, has been finalized.
Registration Now Open!
We invite you to register for the workshop officially.
Travel Information
To assist with your planning, we have provided detailed travel information to ensure you can easily reach the event location.
We look forward to your active participation and valuable contributions. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and peers in the field.
Final In-Person Meeting of GMOS-Train Project in Portorož, Slovenia
We are thrilled to announce the final in-person meeting of the GMOS-Train project, organized in collaboration with the Multicompartment Hg Modelling and Analysis Project (MCHgMAP). This significant event will be hosted by the Meteorological Synthesizing Centre – East (MSC-E) and the Jožef Stefan Institute in Portorož, Slovenia, from October 9-11, 2024.
- Meeting Objectives:
- Engage young scientists from the GMOS-Train project: Foster the development of emerging researchers through discussions and integrate fresh perspectives.
- Facilitate interaction among the MCHgMAP modeling groups: Review initial findings, identify discrepancies, and plan the final stage of simulations and analysis.
- Improve collaboration among different communities: Promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge integration between modeling, emissions, monitoring, and measurement communities.
- Facilitate effective exchange of current methodologies: Ensure participants know the latest advancements in Hg modeling, emissions data collection, and environmental measurements.
A draft meeting program and list of speakers will be uploaded on the GMOS-Train webpage by August 15, 2024. At this stage, we are gathering information on the interest of GMOS-Train ESRs and their supervisors to attend this meeting for logistical planning.
This meeting coincides with the conclusion of the GMOS-Train project, presenting an excellent opportunity for collaboration and co-funding. Unlike previous GMOS-Train meetings focused on presenting results, this event will emphasize active participation in discussions with leading experts. Participants are welcome to prepare posters on relevant work, although this is optional. Active participation during discussion slots is expected, and some attendees will be invited to give short oral presentations on selected topics.
The meeting will be held at the Grand Hotel Bernardin, Portorož.
We look forward to advancing our understanding of environmental Hg dynamics and fostering global research collaboration through this gathering!
Join Us for the Final GMOS-Train Project Consortium Meeting
We are pleased to invite you to the final GMOS-Train project consortium meeting, scheduled to take place during the ICMGP 2024 conference on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Given the international nature of our collaboration, we understand that not all participants will be able to attend in person. Therefore, we have arranged for this to be a hybrid meeting, accessible both at the conference venue and via Zoom.
This meeting will provide an opportunity to present an overview of our collective achievements and discuss the significant milestones reached throughout the project.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
- Venue: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, in the new Science and Engineering building, 2nd floor
- Zoom link: Join via Zoom
- Meeting ID: 873 8090 2745
- Passcode: 410465
We look forward to your participation and are eager to share the outcomes of our work with you.
Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.
Allwin Mabes Raj Receives Prestigious FEMS Travel Grant Award
We are proud to announce that Allwin, an Early Stage Researcher (ESR 11), has been honored with the prestigious Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) Travel Grant Award. This award recognizes Allwin's significant contributions to the field of microbiology and supports their continued professional development.
Invited Lecturer at the XIII Congress of Microbiologists of Serbia - Mikromed Regio 5
In addition to this accolade, Allwin has been invited as a lecturer at the XIII Congress of Microbiologists of Serbia - Mikromed Regio 5, themed "From Biotechnology to Human and Planetary Health". The congress was be held from 4th to 6th April 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia. This event gathers leading scientists and experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in microbiology and biotechnology.
JOB OFFER: PhD position in atmospheric mercury speciation and/or modeling (4 years, 1 FTE)
We seek a motivated and enthusiastic candidate for a PhD position in atmospheric mercury speciation and/or modeling. The successful candidate will join a research team dedicated to advancing our understanding of mercury cycling in the atmosphere.
Job Information
Organization/Company Jožef Stefan Institute
Department Environmental Sciences
Research Field
- Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
- Physics » Computational physics
- Environmental science
- Computer science » Modelling tools
Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country Slovenia
Application Deadline 7 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Ljubljana)
Type of Contract Temporary
Job Status Full-time
Hours Per Week 40
Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to a staff position within Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
We seek a motivated and enthusiastic candidate for a PhD position in atmospheric mercury speciation and/or modeling. The successful candidate will join a research team dedicated to advancing our understanding of mercury cycling in the atmosphere.
Where to apply
Website https://mr.ijs.si/en/tender/
Requirements
Research Field Chemistry
Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Physics
Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Environmental science
Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in atmospheric science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, or a related field.
- Background in atmospheric chemistry or physics, environmental modeling, or a related discipline is a benefit.
- Experience with analytical techniques for mercury analysis (e.g., CV-AFS, CV-AAS, ICP-MS) and/or atmospheric modeling tools (e.g., GEOS-Chem,GLEMOS) is a benefit.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Languages ENGLISH
Level Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- PhD title
- Regular employment
- Work in an innovative environment
- Working with top experts
- Opportunity to work in a vibrant research environment with state-of-the-art facilities
- Access to professional development opportunities and networking events
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility Criteria for Young Researcher Candidates:
- has an education attained under a second-cycle study programme of an appropriate level, adopted in the Republic of Slovenia after 11 June 2004, and an average grade of all examinations and exercises in the first-level study programme and the second-cycle study programme, as a rule, of at least 8.00 (out of 10) (also taking into account the grade of the thesis and master's thesis; in exceptional cases where the candidate or candidate has a lower grade than 8, the programme group leader may decide on the suitability (additional explanation) or
- has, according to the first indent, a comparable education attained at universities abroad, and
- no more than 4 years have elapsed since the year of completion of the last study programme of the second cycle or the last study programme qualifying for enrolment in the doctoral study programme. If a candidate or candidate for a young researcher or a young researcher has taken or has taken, parental care insurance leave of at least six months for an individual child during the period from the completion of the second-cycle study program or the study programme with which she meets the conditions for enrolment in the doctoral study programme, this period shall be extended accordingly by one year. The same shall apply in the case of absence due to a long-term illness of a total duration of at least six months;
- age up to and including 28 years (year of birth to be taken into account); the age limit shall be raised to above 28 years if the young researcher has already completed one two or three years of post-graduate third cycle studies without financial support, adding one year for each year completed.
Selection process
The criteria for evaluating and selecting candidates for young researchers are:
- the average grade of all examinations and exercises (without diploma) in the first-cycle study programme and the second-cycle study programme;
- enrolment in a third-cycle study programme;
- awards or recognitions;
- published articles;
- participation in research;
- assessment of the interview with the candidate for a young researcher.
Additional comments
Salary is determined by the Public Sector Salary System of the Republic of Slovenia (36th pay grade).
Website for additional job details
https://mr.ijs.si/en/dr-igor-zivkovic-2/
Work Location
Company/Institute Jožef Stefan Institute
Country Slovenia
City Dol pri Ljubljani
Postal Code 1262
Street Brinje 40
Contact
City Ljubljana
Website https://ijs.si/ijsw/V001/JSI
Street Jamova cesta 39
Postal Code 1000
E-Mail igor.zivkovic@ijs.si
Exciting Postdoctoral Opportunities at Meteorological Synthesizing Centre – East (MSC-E)
The Meteorological Synthesizing Centre – East (MSC-E), a prominent research hub within the Jožef Stefan Institute's Department of Environmental Sciences, is currently seeking applications for two postdoctoral research positions. These positions are based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, at the forefront of innovative environmental research under the UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution.
1. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Atmospheric Modeling of Mercury and Other Toxic Metals
Key Responsibilities:
- Update and further develop the modeling approaches of the GLEMOS chemical transport model for simulating atmospheric pollution with toxic metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium;
- Conduct model assessments of toxic metal dispersion in the atmosphere and their deposition to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across the European region and globally;
- Analyze modeling data and disseminate results through annual reports, journal publications and presentations at conferences.
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2. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multi-Media Modeling of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Key responsibilities:
- Update and further develop the multi-media modeling approach in the GLEMOS chemical transport model for selected POPs such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzo(p)dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs), and hexachlorobenzene (HCB);
- Conduct model assessment of POP dispersion and cycling in the environment over the European region and on a global scale;
- Analyze modeling data and disseminate results through annual reports, journal publications and presentations at conferences.
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About MSC-E:
The MSC-E, hosted by the Jožef Stefan Institute's Department of Environmental Sciences, is part of the EMEP scientific program. The Centre excels in conducting cutting-edge research and operational simulations on the dispersion of toxic substances, with a particular emphasis on atmospheric and multi-media modeling. MSC-E's work supports policymakers by providing detailed assessments of pollution trends and transboundary pollution dynamics.
For more information and to apply, please contact oleg.travnikov@ijs.si
Mercury accumulation: Join a research expedition to the Arctic Ocean
Sonja Gindorf (PhD Student):
Mercury is a natural element and at the same time a global pollutant. Emissions from human activities can reach even remote regions such as the Arctic Ocean. In the Ocean, microbes can transform mercury into a highly toxic form that poses a threat to wildlife and humans: In this neurotoxic form, mercury accumulates in living organisms. Nonetheless, mercury is a trace element in the ocean and its low concentrations make studying its distribution and especially transformation processes in the water column very challenging. At Pint of Science, I would like to speak about mercury in the Arctic Ocean from an ecosystem perspective, exploring the interplay of the living and non-living parts of the mercury cycle in the Arctic Ocean and sharing impressions from an expedition to the Arctic Ocean last summer.
FESTIVAL
May 13-15 2024
https://pintofscience.se/event/butterflies-pollution-and-sexual-selection
ESR15 Charikleia Gournia Expands Knowledge with Training at JRC Ispra and Secondment at MIT
Charikleia Gournia (ESR 15) had the opportunity to visit the Joint Research Centre in Ispra and learn more about the EDGAR inventory as part of a very beneficial training organized by Dr. Marilena Muntean. She then visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for her major secondment. “Two months are short, but they were the most important of my PhD thanks to professor Noelle Selin. I feel the need to thank the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions for allowing me to benefit from a network-wide training", she said.
ESR14 Koketso's Dynamic Year: From GMOS-Train Events to Secondments and International Conferences
2023 was a busy year for Koketso (ESR14). The year kicked off with the month-long GMOS-Train Modeling Winter School & Hackathon organized by Dr. Johannes Bieser from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon. The event was hosted mostly in Hamburg, Germany, which she currently calls home. The fellow ESRs Alkuin (ESR1), Natalia (ESR4), Alina (ESR5), Isabel (ESR6), Sonja (ESR7), Charlotte (ESR8), and (fellow Hereon colleague) David (ESR13) attended the event as well.
Koketso got to meet some of her fellow ESRs again in September at the GMOS-Train meeting in Nantes, France, hosted by IFREMER.
In November, Koketso was back in France, this time in Grenoble, for her second secondment at L'Institut des Géosciences de l'Environnement (IGE), Université Grenoble Alpes. At the secondment, in addition to her co-supervisor Prof. Aurélien Dommergue, Koketso had the opportunity to engage with mercury researchers Dr. Hélène Angot from IGE as well as Prof. Jenny Fisher who was visiting IGE from the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Wollongong, Australia.
Conveniently, the secondment took place just before the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-5) in Geneva, Switzerland (only a 2-hour bus ride to Grenoble!). Koketso was part of the GMOS-Train team, together with Prof. Milena Horvat, Dr. Oleg Travnikov, and Dr. Johannes Bieser, and fellow ESRs Sreekanth (ESR2), Isabel (ESR6) and Sonja (ESR7), that presented the GMOS-Train project at the COP5. At the meeting, Koketso also got to once again meet fellow South African mercury researcher, Dr. Lynwill Martin, who is organising the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP). The ICMGP will be hosted in Cape Town (for the first time in Africa!) in July later this year, and Koketso’s abstract was recently accepted. Not only will this be a great opportunity to interact with fellow mercury researchers from across the globe, but she will also get to visit her home country after nearly two years away!
ESR13 David Amptmeijer: Summer Secondments, Scientific Collaboration, and Parental Leave Journey
David Amptmeijer (ESR 13) spent this summer on secondments. Initially, he collaborated with Sonja Gindorf (ESR 7) in Stockholm, working on the data they had collected jointly last year in the Southern Ocean aboard the S.A. Alghullas II. Following this, he traveled to CNR in Rende, Italy, where he engaged with Charikleia Gournia (ESR 15), focusing on optimizing models for their applicability in policymaking. In addition to this David spent time last year training the next generation of potential Hg scientists by supervising two master students from the University of Hamburg for a project where they worked on modelling uptake of Hg in macrobenthos. Upon the conclusion of summer, he embarked on his parental leave, which he continues to relish, devoting time to care for one of the GMOS train deliveries named Bo. David intends to remain on parental leave until Bo reaches one year of age and is ready for childcare, allowing David to concentrate on completing and submitting his thesis by October 2024.
