Hosted at NIOZ Texel, Netherlands, 5-9 November 2017
To better manage and understand the global impacts of human activities on the world’s oceans, it is necessary to have accurate observations of changes in dissolved nutrients in both the upper water column, as well as in the deep ocean.  This workshop at NIOZ is targeted at scientists and technicians from developing countries to give the opportunity of learning techniques and protocols, and sharing thoughts and ideas with other nutrient chemists.
NIOZ together with PML (Plymouth Marine Laboratory) offers this international training workshop that gives insight into nutrient analysis and also offers an opportunity to work in a world leading nutrient facility alongside some of the world’s most experienced nutrient chemists using gas-segmented continuous flow analysers (CFAs). The workshop is co-sponsored by POGO, SCOR and JAMSTEC for SCOR Working Group #147 (COMPONUT): towards comparability of global oceanic nutrient data. JAMSTEC will provide the certified nutrient reference materials.
Scope of course:
The course covers aspects such as sample handling, pipetting, CFA chemistry, calibrations, flow hydraulics, salinity, troubleshooting, GO-SHIP protocols, data handling and the use of CRM’s (certified reference materials), therefore offers practical experience in nutrient analysis. It is hosted at NIOZ Texel and uses the nutrient facility for the hands-on training.
Who can apply:
The course is open to scientists and technicians from developing countries who have some prior experience and currently carry out nutrient analysis. One of the main aims of the workshop is to improve the analytical skills of the attendees through an intense workshop. The course is limited to 10 participants.
Application deadline: 1 August 2017
For more details on eligibility, course content, funding, and how to apply, visit the course page on the NIOZ website, or click here to download the course flyer.