Determination of spatial distributions of trace metal concentrations in the Krka River, and the parameters which influence this distribution.

For the first time, spatial and temporal distributions of Hg, Cd, Pb, Cu and Zn trace metals in seawater, sediment and biota of the Mljet National Park were investigated

This project concluded the first systematic research on spatial and temporal distribution of ecotoxic trace metals (Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb and Zn) in aquatic anchialine ecosystems

We studied metal pollution in the sediments of Rijeka harbor, including anthropogenic influence during recent decades and at the present time.

2008, client The Port of Rijeka Authority (http://www.portauthority.hr/, head of the project Ph.D. Neven Cukrov

Comparison of paleoenvironmental data from tufa precipitate in Croatia, Slovenia and Spain.

Project - Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (2010-2012). Croatian head of project dr.sc. Neven Cukrov

Continuous monitoring of trace metal concentrations in the Port of Rijeka using passive samplers („Diffusive Gradients in Thin films – DGT“).

2011.-2012., client The Port of Rijeka Authority (http://www.portauthority.hr/,) head of the project Ph.D. Neven Cukrov

Trace metals analysis in subterranean waters of Petruševec water well’s, as attempt to achieve real concentrations.Client City of Zagreb

The aim of the study was to compare for the first time environmental records (stable isotope ratios, metal concentrations and radionuclide activities) obtained from the recent tufa with those from ambient water where tufa precipitated for the first time.

The aim of the study was to compare for the first time environmental records (stable isotope ratios, metal concentrations and radionuclide activities) obtained from the recent tufa with those from ambient water where tufa precipitated for the first time.

The distribution pattern of ecotoxic trace metals Cd, Co, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn in marine lakes (Malo jezero and Veliko jezero), which could be harmful for the water ecosystem biodiversity of the Mljet National Park, will be established

The distribution pattern of ecotoxic trace metals Cd, Co, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn in marine lakes (Malo jezero and Veliko jezero), which could be harmful for the water ecosystem biodiversity of the Mljet National Park, will be established

Rudjer Boskovic Institute is the largest multidisciplinary research institution in Croatia. The biggest IRB unit with more than 100 employees is the Division for Marine and Environmental Research (DMER). DMER is focused on biogeochemical processes in the aquatic environment with a special emphasis on the assessment of anthropogenic impact. DMER offers longstanding expertise in the development of analytical and bioanalytical tools for the study of organic contaminants in the environment, including recently adopted EDA approach. Laboratory facilities include state-of-the-art equipment for sample preparation and subsequent chemical analyses, including LC-QTOF Premier MS-MS, triple quadrupole LC/MS and GC-MS systems, while the ecotoxicology laboratory has all necessary facilities and equipment for miniaturized high-throughput in vitro bioassays.

 Within the EU project EDA-EMERGE the Division of Marine and Environmental Chemistry seeks a

 PhD in the field of ANALYTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

Please submit your application byJanuary 31st 2012to

Prof. dr. Marijan Ahel,

Division for Marine and Environmental Research

Rudjer Boskovic Institute

Bijenicka c. 54

10000Zagreb,Croatia

Phone: +385-1-4560940

E-mail: ahel@irb.hr