Calls for Applications for Collaborative Assignments for 2014 (Nos. 600–707)

Year 2014

Notice no. 707 of 22 December 2014: Documentary research on the historical evolution of fishing techniques and their influence on the coastal marine environment of the Ligurian Sea. Deadline 08/01/15

Notice No. 706 of 22 December 2014: Ecotoxicological analyses aimed at studying the toxic effects on planktonic organisms, for the characterisation of port sediment quality. Deadline 07/01/15

Notice No. 705 of 22 December 2014: Analysis of heavy metals in biotic and abiotic matrices in the monitoring of dredging activities in port areas. Deadline 07/01/15

Notice No. 704 of 22 December 2014: Processing of data relating to environmental monitoring of port environments during dredging activities. Deadline 08/01/15

Notice No. 703 of 22 December 2014: Analysis of marine energy resources and conversion technologies in the areas covered by the BLUENE project. Deadline 08/01/15

Notice No. 702 of 22 December 2014: Collection of data on accidental catches of cetaceans; data return according to project database; pingere experimentation; data analysis; collaboration in the drafting of interim and final reports. Deadline 08/01/15

Notice No. 701 of 22 December 2014: Publication on the CoNISMa reference web portals of the results of activities relating to the Porto Catania project, which focuses on activities aimed at assessing the impact of organic and inorganic pollution on the marine environment. Deadline 08/01/15

Notice No. 699 of 12 December 2014: Technical and operational support for the project “Implementation of the environmental monitoring plan in the marine area affected by the construction of the 150 kV power line – new Capri-Torre Annunziata Centro power station”. In particular, the selected collaborator will be responsible for the documentation. Deadline 18/12/14

Notice No. 698 of 11 December 2014: Research Assistant 1 – Collaboration in project activities, monitoring and identification of jellyfish taxa, installation and monitoring of prevention tools. Study of the genetic characteristics of jellyfish populations. Deadline 18/12/14

Notice No. 697 of 11 December 2014: Simulation of the dynamics of structures subject to wave attack with particular interest in WEC devices. Deadline 18/12/1

Notice No. 696 of 5 December 2014: Entry of scientific data from research campaigns into databases for management and processing; support for the development and expansion of database management software; editing of scientific reports in English; finalisation of reports on posters. Deadline 12/12/14

Notice No. 695 of 26 November 2014: sampling of Sipunculus nudus in the CCMMs of MN, VE and CI, in accordance with MIPAAF guidelines. Deadline 5/12/14

Notice No. 694 of 26 November 2014: participation in sampling campaigns and collaboration in the return of historical data and the processing of estimates, evaluating the effectiveness of sampling strategies. Deadline 5/12/14

Notice No. 693 of 26 November 2014: participation in sampling campaigns and collaboration in the return of data and processing of estimates. Deadline 5/12/14

Notice No. 692 of 24 November 2014: Video analysis of underwater footage acquired in the marine environment and integration of the results with data from acoustic mapping, aimed at the creation of thematic maps and the systematic characterisation of coralligenous habitats. Deadline 1/12/14

Notice No. 691 of 19 November 2014: Support for the drafting of final reports on compliance checks for environmental monitoring conducted by ISPRA on Posidonia oceanica. Deadline 25/11/14

Notice No. 690 of 18 November 2014: Analysis of samples taken in Sicilian coastal waters and the Ionian Sea during 2014 (ADREX Project) with regard to phytoplankton and microzooplankton components. Deadline 25/11/14

Notice No. 689 of 12 November 2014: Graphic development of CoCoNet project material: graphic designs for wide-ranging explanatory material on the CoCoNet WP7 project. Deadline 20/11/14

Notice No. 688 of 12 November 2014: Artistic reworking of CoCoNet project material: conception and design aimed at the preparation of informative material explaining the CoCoNet WP7 project. Deadline 20/11/14

Notice No. 687 of 17 October 2014: Collaboration on the collection and analysis of low-altitude wave and wind data from altimeter and SAR data and comparison with ECWF and CNMCA data. Deadline 24/10/14

Notice No. 686 of 17 October 2014: Collaboration on the application of numerical wave models. Deadline 24/10/14

Notice No. 685 of 17 October 2014: Collaboration on processing wave motion data from large-scale models, in situ data and satellite altimeter data. Deadline 24/10/14

Notice No. 683 of 3 October 2014: Processing of results from the use of microarrays for monitoring toxic algae – WP5 DEVOTES. Participation in meetings or activities related to the presentation of results. Deadline 10/10/14

Notice No. 681 of 2 October 2014: Bibliographic research on trends in the development of marine technologies for the development of new tools for monitoring implementation. WP5 Devotes. Availability to participate in specific activities or meetings within the project is required. Deadline 10/10/14

Notice No. 680 of 2 October 2014: Support for the deployment of sensors to record the effects of noise pollution on marine organisms as part of WP5 DEVOTES. Participation in field activities. Deadline 10/10/14

Notice No. 679 of 1 October 2014: Sampling and estimation of the density of freshwater fish species of Community interest, habitat census. Deadline 08/10/14

Notice No. 678 of 30 September 2014: Optimisation of the feed substrate for the anaerobic digestion phase in the biogas production demonstration plant of the FP7 Biowalk4Biofuels project. Deadline 07/10/14

Notice No. 677 of 30 September 2014: Technical and operational support under the CNR-CoNISMa agreement for the implementation of the “Bandiera” project called Ritmare. Deliverable Sp1_WP6_AZ1_UO05: definition of the equipment to be provided by the CoNISMa implementer. Deadline 07/10/14

Notice No. 676 of 29 September 2014: Setting up two exhibition modules on ichthyosaurs and fossil fish. Construction of marine invertebrate models. Deadline 29/09/14

Notice No. 675 of 25 September 2014: DNA barcoding of Antarctic and Mediterranean organisms. Deadline 02/10/14

Notice No. 674 of 25 September 2014: Entry and analysis of visual census data, support for report drafting. Deadline 02/10/14

Notice No. 673 of 25 September 2014: Uni- and multivariate statistical analysis of data from fishing campaigns and visual census, support for reporting. Deadline 02/10/14

Notice No. 671 of 8 September 2014: Storage of fisheries data on the Oracle platform using specialised fishware software and database maintenance in order to inventory the “fish” component along the coast of Puglia. Extraction of reports for the Marine Strategy. Deadline 11/09/14

Notice No. 670 of 4 September 2014: Experience in the sector covered by the service; documented experience in research in the field of marine biology, in particular with benthic invertebrates. IT skills. Deadline 11/09/14

Notice No. 669 of 4 September 2014: Experience in the field covered by the service; IT skills. Deadline 11/09/14

Notice No. 668 of 29 July 2014: At least 3 years’ experience in project communication and participatory process design, group management in national and international contexts. Knowledge of the most widely used computer software; fluent knowledge of Italian and English; previous experience in CAMP projects and ICZM issues. Deadline 04/09/14
N.B.: candidates for the call for applications can attend the interview on 8/9 and not, as incorrectly stated, on 8/10 from 4.30 p.m.

Notice No. 667 of 29 July 2014: At least 3 years’ experience in coordinating projects on coastal zone planning and management; fluent knowledge of Italian and English; previous experience in CAMP projects and ICZM issues. Deadline 04/09/14
N.B.: candidates for the call for applications can attend the interview on 8/9 and not, as incorrectly stated, on 8/10 from 4.30 p.m.

Notice No. 666 of 29 July 2014: Management and updating of tissue bank and DNA bank of invasive species and drafting of scientific articles. Deadline 05/08/14

Notice No. 665 of 29 July 2014: Statistical processing of Jellywatch data, processing of socio-economic interview data and drafting of scientific articles. Deadline 05/08/14

Notice No. 664 of 28 July 2014: Mapping of marine energy resources and technologies available for conversion in the areas covered by the BLUENE project. Deadline 04/08/14

Avviso n° 663 del 28 luglio 2014: Raccolta dati di visual census della fauna ittica in immersione presso l’AMP Torre Guaceto, inserimento dati in matrice, analisi statistiche uni- e multivariate, supporto al reporting. Scadenza 04/08/14

Notice No. 662 of 24 July 2014: Support for sampling and sorting of benthic biological material. Deadline 31/07/14

Notice No. 661 of 24 July 2014: Analysis of video recordings and graphic reproductions of benthic organisms of the Calabrian coralligenous. Deadline 31/07/14

Notice No. 660 of 23 July 2014: Assessment of spatial and temporal variations in the density and population parameters of deep-sea organisms. Deadline 30/07/14

Notice No. 659 of 23 July 2014: Data analysis within the scope of WP4 of the related project. Deadline 30/07/14

Notice No. 658 of 23 July 2014: Translation of scientific documentation from English into Italian or vice versa. Experience in translating technical-scientific reports relating to marine research is required. Deadline 30/07/14

Notice No. 658 of 23 July 2014: Translation of scientific documentation from English into Italian or vice versa. Experience in translating technical-scientific reports relating to marine research is required. Deadline 30/07/14

Notice No. 657 of July 23, 2014: Acquisition, processing, and cartographic presentation of Ecometric and SSS data collected in selected areas of the Apulian margin. Deadline: July 30, 2014

Notice No. 656 of July 17, 2014: GIS mapping of impacts in the macro-Adriatic region; research, organization, and analysis of data on pressures on the marine environment. Deadline: July 24, 2014

Avviso n° 655 del 15 luglio 2014: mapping the impact of human activities across the Adriatic-Ionian macro region to inform the maritime spatial planning of this area. Scadenza 22/07/14

Notice No. 653 of July 15, 2014: Reorganization and documentation of museum collections and implementation of the RITMARE exhibition on paleobiodiversity; collaboration on the development of RITMARE questionnaires. Deadline: July 22, 2014

Notice No. 652 of July 3, 2014: Collaboration in determining the marine climate and circulation currents in the stretch of sea affected by the discharge of treated wastewater from the Bari West wastewater treatment plant. Deadline: July 9, 2014

Notice No. 651 of July 3, 2014: Collaboration in the assessment of the marine climate and circulation currents in the section of sea affected by the discharge of treated wastewater

Notice No. 650 of July 2, 2014: Creation and publication on the portal of press releases, bulletins, newsletters, and videos regarding the research activities of the RITMARE project. Creation and management of a blog for the exchange of comments between researchers and citizens. Management of project communications on dedicated pages on major social networks: Facebook, Twitter, and any others. Collection of the most significant videos from the research phases and uploading to dedicated websites and the YouTube portal. Deadline: July 9, 2014

Notice No. 649 of June 26, 2014: Ecological characterization of the coastal section affected by the presence of the Port of Fiumicino, through instrumental surveys and laboratory analysis. Deadline: July 7, 2014

Notice No. 648 of June 11, 2014: Analysis of environmental and landscape constraints in coastal areas and development of a monitoring plan for seagrasses. Deadline: June 17, 2014

Notice No. 647 of June 10, 2014: Analysis of size distribution using specialized software; analysis of stomatopods of deep-sea fish species; analysis of the gonads of vertebrates and invertebrates from the deep-sea environment. Deadline: June 17, 2014

Notice No. 646 of June 10, 2014: Entry and analysis of fish stock data; reporting. Deadline: June 17, 2014

Notice No. 645 of June 10, 2014: Support for the organization and processing of data and the production of descriptive and interpretive reports in the context of socioeconomic analysis. Deadline: June 17, 2014. Deadline: June 17, 2014

Notice No. 644 of May 28, 2014: Analysis of chemical and ecotoxicological data and graphical representation of the quality class of port sediments in Trapani. Deadline: June 5, 2014

Notice No. 643 of May 21, 2014: Study of the role of copepods in the vertical distribution of the mesozooplankton community and in daily migrations from the surface down to 2,000 m, in relation to environmental parameters. Deadline: May 28, 2014

Notice No. 642 of May 21, 2014: Analysis of questionnaires completed by the CoNISMa units participating in the RITMARE project; acquisition and management of software developed under SP7; data organization; data management and reporting. Deadline: May 28, 2014

Notice No. 641 of May 13, 2014: Analysis of metal data in sediments at the Port of Trapani for the purpose of conducting a risk assessment. Deadline: May 20, 2014; Deadline: May 28, 2014

Notice No. 640 of April 28, 2014: Sampling of fish fauna in the Bergeggi Marine Protected Area, data entry and analysis, reporting. Deadline: May 5, 2014

Notice No. 639 of April 28, 2014: Coordination of the working group responsible for sediment analysis; contribution to the final scientific report. Deadline: May 5, 2014

Notice No. 638 of April 16, 2014: Collection, identification, and maintenance under controlled conditions of satellite polyachen species for the purpose of utilizing their biomass. Deadline: April 24, 2014

Notice No. 637 of April 16, 2014: Sampling, sorting, identification, and reproduction of marine organisms. Deadline: April 24, 2014

Notice No. 635 of April 8, 2014: Research support and logistical-organizational assistance for surveys coordinated by the CoNISMa Trieste Operational Unit as part of the Ritmare Project, specifically for topographic-bathymetric, coastal, and oceanographic surveys. Deadline: April 15, 2014

Notice No. 634 of April 3, 2014: Research on maritime taxation, with specific reference to the taxation of maritime activities and the use of fiscal policy—through existing or new tax instruments—to protect marine and coastal areas and promote the sustainable development of maritime traffic. Deadline: April 10, 2014

Notice No. 633 of March 26, 2014: Biochemical characterization of jellyfish extracts with known biological activity. Drafting of scientific articles in English based on data from the VECTORS project. Familiarity with and use of the VECTORS database for the purpose of reviewing and updating it. Deadline: April 2, 2014

Notice No. 632 of March 26, 2014: Meteomedusa: Statistical analysis of jellyfish distribution data in the Mediterranean Sea; drafting of scientific articles. Deadline: April 2, 2014

Notice No. 631 of March 26, 2014: Acquisition, processing, and cartographic representation of ecometric data collected in selected areas of the Apulian margin. Deadline: April 2, 2014

Notice No. 630 of March 19, 2014: Collaboration on the risk assessment of the coastal zone of the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area. Deadline: March 26, 2014

Notice No. 629 of March 17, 2014: Translation of scientific documents from English into Italian or vice versa. Experience in translating technical and scientific reports related to marine research is required. Deadline: March 24, 2014

Notice No. 628 of March 17, 2014: Storage of fisheries data on an Oracle platform using specialized Fishware software and database maintenance for the purpose of inventorying fish stocks along the coast of Apulia. Generation of reports for the Marine Strategy. Deadline: March 24, 2014

Notice No. 627 of March 13, 2014: Wave simulations, hydrodynamics, and sediment transport using Mike21. Deadline: March 20, 2014

Notice No. 626 of February 26, 2014: Characterization of the mesophotic zone and guidelines for its management. Deadline: March 5, 2014. Sediment transport using Mike21. Deadline: March 20, 2014

Notice No. 625 of February 21, 2014: Analysis of the distribution of sessile taxa on hard substrates of conservation importance. Deadline: February 27, 2014

Notice No. 624 of February 19, 2014: Communications Manager for the M3—HABs project. Development of communication and dissemination strategies, preparation of the Communication Plan, and related actions. Deadline: February 26, 2014

Notice No. 623 of February 19, 2014: Geo-environmental mapping in a GIS environment, underwater geological surveys and in-situ bathymetric surveys, monitoring and recovery of geological specimens. Deadline: February 26, 2014

Avviso n° 622 del 19 febbraio 2014: Prospezioni subacquee ai fini di verifica, acquisizione dati tramite side scan sonar, restituzione cartografica delle biocenosi. Scadenza 26/02/14

Notice No. 621 of February 14, 2014: Project Manager and Coordinator. Submission of the monthly project report to the Coordinator. Deadline: February 21, 2014

Notice No. 620 of February 13, 2014: GIS mapping of impacts in Apulia, analysis of coralligenous benthos samples. Deadline: February 20, 2014

Notice No. 619 of February 13, 2014: Creation of databases, processing of data on the ecology of marine species and related descriptors, and development of models. Deadline: February 20, 2014

Notice No. 618 of February 12, 2014: Bibliographic research, critical evaluation of taxonomic lists, and data entry regarding benthic marine invertebrates in Apulia. Deadline: February 19, 2014

Notice No. 618 of February 12, 2014: Bibliographic research, critical evaluation of taxonomic lists, and data entry regarding benthic marine invertebrates in Apulia. Deadline: February 19, 2014

Notice No. 617 of February 12, 2014: Specialized underwater sampling along the Apulian coast. Deadline: February 19, 2014

Notice No. 616 of February 12, 2014: Production of maps for the Puglia Marine Strategy project. Deadline: February 19, 2014

Notice No. 615 of February 12, 2014: Support for sampling activities along the Apulian coast. Deadline: February 19, 2014

Notice No. 611 of February 4, 2014: Support for the implementation of cross-cutting coordination regarding reporting on “RITMARE” project activities. Deadline: February 11, 2014

Notice No. 610 of January 30, 2014: Sampling of cold-water corals and associated fish species from the fishing fleet of Porto Cesareo, as well as from other landing sites along the adjacent Ionian coast. Deadline: February 6, 2014

Notice No. 608 of January 28, 2014: Acquisition, processing, and cartographic representation of ecometer data collected in selected areas of the Apulian margin. Deadline: February 4, 2014

Notice No. 607 of January 24, 2014: Collection of data on fish fauna in the Tremiti Islands, selection of Aspim species and completion of data sheets, assistance with the preparation of the final report. Deadline: January 31, 2014

Notice No. 606 of January 24, 2014: Assistance with the preparation of the project report; data entry and analysis. Deadline: January 31, 2014

Notice No. 605 of January 22, 2014: Coordination of the working group on data analysis and the Final Scientific Report. Deadline: January 29, 2014

Notice No. 604 of January 15, 2014: Independent field sampling in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, with particular focus on transitional aquatic ecosystems. Analysis of biodiversity response based on the properties of the sampled aquatic ecosystems. Deadline: January 22, 2014; January 29, 2014

Notice No. 602 of January 14, 2014: Design and installation of exhibition displays on biodiversity and paleobiodiversity for the exhibition scheduled for the first half of 2014. Deadline: January 21, 2014

Notice No. 601 of January 14, 2014: Activities related to “Marine environment monitoring techniques in coastal areas.” Deadline: January 21, 2014

Notice No. 600 of January 9, 2014: Processing of VMS data for spatial models of fishing effort. Deadline: January 16, 2014