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Security of Supply of Mineral Resources

Announcement of Opportunity:
Expert Writing Group

NERC Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Theme

Closing date: 16:00 on 30 September 2011

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) invites applications from individuals interested in joining the Expert Writing Group for the Mineral Resources programme.

Full details of the recruitment process are outlined in the Announcement of Opportunity document below.

Announcement of Opportunity (141KB)

Applications must be received by NERC by 16:00 on 30 September 2011.

Guidance for applicants

Eligibility

Applications from any UK-based or international individuals with relevant research or related backgrounds or interests who are able to make the necessary commitment to the research programme are welcome to apply.

The programme will cover all reasonable travel and subsistence costs occurred through Expert Group membership responsibilities. The programme will not pay Mineral Resources Expert Group members for their contributions.

Assessment criteria

The final choice of Expert Group membership will be made by the Programme Executive Board (PEB) and will be based on the following criteria (not in priority order):

• the Group's balance of representation across academic, stakeholder, international and co-funder communities;
• relevant expertise;
• cross-community knowledge;
• contacts and links;
• with attention to the mix of gender and ethnicity; and
• the applicant's track record.

The PEB reserves the right to appoint members to the Expert Group to achieve the balance of representation required.

Key dates

The timetable is as follows:

• Open announcement issued for Expressions of Interest: August 2011
• Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 30 September 2011
• Expert Group members invited by: 14 October 2011
• First Expert Group meeting to be held: from November 2011

Application format

The application will consist of completion of the application form below in Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point. Applicants may attach an up-to-date CV (no more than 2 sides A4) in support of their application.

Expert Group Expression of Interest Form (243KB)

How to submit

Application forms must be submitted as email attachments to Blanche Coleman by 16:00 on Friday 30 September 2011.

Contact details

Queries should be directed to:

Blanche Coleman
Tel: 01793 442635