Ocean Acidification
Programme Advisory Group Invitation
(Closing date: 8 May 2009)
Summary
This announcement defines the recruitment process for members of the Programme Advisory Group (PAG) of the Ocean Acidification Research Programme - a collaborative programme funded by NERC, the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC). The programme is part of the Living With Environmental Change (LWEC) initiative. The PAG's main role is to advise the Programme Executive Board on the delivery of the Research Programme. Applications expressing interest in joining the PAG are being invited (deadline Friday 8 May 2009) in the format outlined the full Announcement of Opportunity.
Full Announcement of Opportunity for joining the Programme Advisory Group (30KB)
Ocean Acidification Programme specification (45KB)
Guidance for applicants
Eligibility
Applications from UK-based individuals - in both the public and private sectors - with relevant research backgrounds and who are able to make the necessary commitment to the Ocean Acidification Research Programme are welcome.
Finances
NERC will cover all reasonable travel and subsistence costs incurred through advisory group membership responsibilities.
Governance & Performance Management
Management, reporting and monitoring procedures will be in line with NERC policy. The advisory group will report to the Programme Executive Board.
Assessment criteria
The final choice of PAG membership will be made by the Programme Executive Board and will be based on the following criteria (not in priority order):
- balance of representation across academic, stakeholder, international and co-funder communities;
- relevant expertise;
- cross-community knowledge;
- contacts and links;
- track record.
The Programme Executive Board will reserve the right to appoint members to the PAG to achieve the balance of representation required and to avoid over-representation from any single department or establishment.
Assessment Timetable
The timetable is as follows:
- An open announcement of opportunity calling for (self-)nominations published in early mid April 2009 defining the role of the PAG, requirements and eligibility.
- Closing date (16:00 on Friday 8 May 2009)
- PAG members will be invited May 2009 and the list of PAG members will be published on the Research Programme's website in early June 2009.
Application Format
The application will consist of completion of the application form in 12 point Times New Roman or Arial.
Applicants may attach a brief CV (no more than 2 sides A4) in support of their application.
How to Submit
Application forms must be submitted as email attachments to Jessica Batchelor by 16:00 on Friday 8 May 2009.
Contact details
Initial queries should be directed to:
Jessica Batchelor
Tel: 01793 442831