2010/2

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Welcome to the February issue of EVISA's Speciation Newsletter.

Hexavalent chromium is one of those relatively rare elemental species for which species-related legislation is existing that is meant to limit human exposure. Speciation analysis has to prove compliance with rules. Unfortunately, sample preparation often cannot be avoided, since analysis of solid matrices such as dust, soil, waste, cement or leather is requested. Conversion of hexavalent chromium to trivalent chromium and vice versa may happen during analysis depending on pH and redox conditions. Species-specific isotope dilution analysis, that often is applied in cases of expected species conversion, might fail for solid samples were species equilibration cannot be guaranteed. There is still a lot of work ahead...


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NEWS

EVISA is keeping you updated  with what is going on in speciation analysis. In this section you will find news about the most current research results, about trends, legal issues and informations from manufacturers in the field of speciation analysis.

With all the links to further information and publications the News archive is a valuable collection of "hot topics" in speciation analysis. We continuously update even former news with new links and information so that all news are actual all the time.


Chromium speciation in solid matrices
Speciation analysis for hexavalent chromium in solid matrices is still a great challenge due to the often necessary sample preparation that is prone to induce species conversion.
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Agilent Technologies' Acquisition of Varian, Inc. Cleared by European Commission
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) and Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI) announced thursday January 21 that they have been granted conditional antitrust clearance from the European Commission for Agilent's proposed acquisition of Varian.
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EVENTS

With a list of about 50 current entries EVISA is informing you about interesting events and keeps you updated with their deadlines. By consulting our list of deadlines you won't miss the opportunity for early registration at reduced fee or the chance to submit your contribution in time.
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Please do not hesitate to inform us in case that your conference related to speciation analysis is missing in our Agenda.



Pittcon 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Date: 28.02.2010 - 05.03.2010
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analytica Conference
Location: Munich, Germany
Date: 23.03.2010 - 26.03.2010
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Fourth Forensic Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (FIRMS) Conference
Location: Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington, D.C., USA
Date: 12.04.2010 - 14.04.2010
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Graduate Course on Speciation and Bioavailability
Location: Wageningen/The Netherlands
Date: 12.04.2010 - 16.04.2010
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EGU2010 session IG5 - Isotope Geoforensics: Principles, Techniques & Applications
Location: Vienna, Austria
Date: 02.05.2010 - 07.05.2010
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EnviroAnalysis 2010: The 8th Biennial Conference on Monitoring and Measurement of the Environment
Location: Toronto, Canada
Date: 10.05.2010 - 13.05.2010
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VACANCIES

EVISA provides information about open positions for Ph.D. students, PostDocs and permanent staff in the field of speciation. Looking to fill a vacancy or needing a new career challenge? Either way this service is FREE. Many laboratories and research facilities (from Greenland to Crete) have already found their highly educated stuff through this service by EVISA. If you would like to post an open position here, please contact us at info@speciation.net !


Doctorates

University of Liverpool: Iron speciation and humic substances in seawater
It is proposed that the student in this project makes a detailed study of the chemical speciation of iron and the concentration of iron-binding HS. Previous work has demonstrated the presence these ligands in Liverpool Bay and the Irish Sea. We will now concentrate on the estuary of the Mersey as a source of these ligands. The work may be extended to the Irish Sea. Samples will be collected during cruises with the University research vessel or the Environment Agency.
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Wageningen University: Biosensor nanoarrays for environmental monitoring (BIOMONAR)

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Postdoctoral

Umea University: Mercury Biogeochemistry
The Trace Element Speciation Analysis Research group at the University of Umea (Sweden) seeks a postdoctoral researcher to conduct fundamental studies on mercury-sulfide chemistry in controlled model systems. The project includes design and measurement on model systems in a controlled laboratory environment, and chemical modelling of the results. The aim is to increase the knowledge about mercury-sulfide speciation, and thereby decrease uncertainties regarding the concentrations of bioavailable Hg species under different chemical conditions.
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Midi-Pyrenees Observatory (Toulouse, France): Global mercury cycle
A full-time (2yr) Post-Doctoral position is open at the Midi-Pyrenees Observatory (Toulouse, France). We are looking for a candidate in environmental isotope geochemistry to join a recently funded ANR project on the global mercury cycle.
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Trent University: Interaction between selenium and reduced sulfur species
The Metalloid Speciation & Geochemistry research group at Trent University is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to study the interaction between selenium species and reduced sulfur species in industrial process streams and ambient waters.
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Wageningen University: Biosensor nanoarrays for environmental monitoring (BIOMONAR)

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Other

LGC Teddington, UK: Researcher, Inorganic & Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry
The Chemical Measurement & Calibration Team develops reference methodology and delivers high accuracy calibration and measurement services in support of LGC’s role as the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bio analytical measurements. The team is equipped with a vast array of mass spectrometric techniques including ICP-MS (quadrupole, magnetic sector and multi-collector) coupled to LC, GC and laser ablation and IRMS for C, N and O isotope ratio measurements. The team also has expertise in LC-QqQ, Q-ToF, GC-ToF, ion traps, FT-ICRMS and MALDI-ToF-ToF. The job holder will work alongside other researchers delivering project work in the area of isotope ratio and trace inorganic analysis.
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LGC Teddington, UK: Researcher, Speciation Analysis
The Chemical Measurement & Calibration Team delivers high quality trace R&D and analysis with a focus on high accuracy chemical and biological measurements as part of LGC’s international role as the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute. The team is equipped with a vast array of mass spectrometric techniques including ICP-MS (quadrupole, magnetic sector and multi-collector) coupled to LC, GC and laser ablation as well as LC-QqQ, Q-ToF, GC-ToF, ion traps, FT-ICRMS, MALDI-ToF-ToF and IRMS). The job purpose is to lead delivery of project work in the area of speciation analysis.
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The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology: Research Chemists
The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has a job vacancy for a research chemist with expertise on trace element analysis and ICP-MS applications.
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LGC Ltd, Teddington, Middlesex, UK: Science Leader, Speciation Analysis
This is an excellent development opportunity for a candidate looking to build their career in analytical science, working with recognised experts. The role requires an able scientist who will contribute to the successful delivery of R&D analysis projects. You will be expected to promote your achievements with appropriate scientific publications, reports and presentations
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DIRECTORY

EVISA's directory of scientist is a versatile tool to facilitate contact with scientists in the field of speciation and related sciences. The directory is fully searchable for names, addresses, research topics etc.  You should bookmark this directory as an always up-to-date address book. (In order to hinder SPAM robots for collecting the E-mail accounts, we hide them in a special format).

More than 265 active scientists in the field of speciation analysis already joined the directory. Join this great directory that is extensively linked to all type of other information on this site, such as homepages, conferences and literature.

If your entry is still missing in this directory, please contact us at info@speciation.net.

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LINKS

EVISA provides an easy access to external information. Our database contains more than 2100 links to relevant information from numerous top scientific resources spread over the whole Web. The database is searchable both via full-text and categories such as elements, type of species and type of information. We are permanently updating our links section.

If your web site is missing here, please e-mail your link information to info@speciation.net.

 
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