AMETEC Journal

Dear Friends:

The preparation for the AMETEC October workshop has begun. The tentative theme of the workshop will be "Oil spill: Chemistry and Biochemical responses".

The course will consist of lectures and practical laboratory work. Space is available for up to 10 participants from APEC economies. Participants should hold (at a minimum) a B.Sc. in biology, biochemistry or chemistry; they should be prepared to undertake practical laboratory work, and should be able to work comfortably in English. Each participant will also be expected to present and lead an informal evening discussion of his/her economy’s assessment of its marine pollution concerns.

KORDI alumni who has participated in previous year's workshops need not apply. However, you are encouraged to recommend applicant from your economy.

The course will be held at KORDI (Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute) South Sea Institute, Geoje Island, South Korea, in October-November 2009. Selected participants will be supported financially by AMETEC. Expressions of interest, including the candidate’s brief curriculum vitae and a short description of his/her job responsibilities, should be sent to:

Dr. N. Kannan
Chair, AMETEC Steering Committee
KORDI South Sea Institute
391 Jangmok-Ri, Jangmok-Myon
GEOJE 656-830
South Korea

e-mail : nkannan@kordi.re.kr
Phone : +82 55 639 8675 (day)
Mobile : +82 10 4266 4447
Fax : +82 55 639 8689