Obiettivo This proposal aims to support the collaboration of world-class researchers to study endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), with the broad aim of supporting the development of dynamic world-class human resources in the European research system. The proposal consists of a scientific project and scientific and complimentary training. The scientific project aims to develop a polar organic pollutant integrative sampler (POPIS) for assessing the bioavailability of polar EDCs in fish. The specific objectives are: -To develop a novel POPIS device suitable for concentrating polar and most potent EDCs -To refine and apply sampling and analytical methods to target EDCs in water and sewage samples.-To perform laboratory experiments to determine the relationship between the levels of EDCs in POPIS and those in water, sediment and fish under controlled conditions.-To conduct site trials to assess the performance of POPIS in simulating bioaccumulation of EDCs in fish.-To develop and validate a multi-compartment model for simulating and predicting POPIS performance. The fellow will receive scientific training to acquire further practical skills in environmental investigations and data analysis; to design, conduct and report on cutting edge research on EDCs; and to strengthen collaboration with European scientists. Complementary training will involve the fellow learning and practising transferable skills. The proposal objectives will be achieved through careful planning and management of the fellowship.The proposed scientific project is timely and appropriate methodology has been established. Novel and state-of-the- art techniques will be used.The supervisors and the fellow have relevant expertises. Regular progress meetings will be held to ensure progress. The fellow will receive training in the operation and application of modern instruments, sampling design and pollution transport modelling. The fellow is expected to become an independent researcher by the end of this fellowship. Campo scientifico natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdata sciencenatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencespollution Programma(i) FP6-MOBILITY - Human resources and Mobility in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Argomento(i) MOBILITY-2.3 - Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowships (IIF) Invito a presentare proposte FP6-2002-MOBILITY-7 Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento IIF - Marie Curie actions-Incoming International Fellowships Coordinatore UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Sussex House FALMER, BRIGHTON Regno Unito Mostra sulla mappa Collegamenti Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato