The Changing Water Cycle
Advisory Group Invitation
(Closing date: 13 February 2009)
Summary
This announcement defines the recruitment process and the role of the Programme Advisory Group (PAG) of The Changing Water Cycle Programme. The initial role will be as a writing group for the programme Science Plan and the group will evolve into a full advisory panel, reporting to the Programme Executive Board. The PAG can be added to throughout the lifetime of the programme in order to maintain representation of all relevant stakeholder groups. Applications expressing interest in joining the PAG are being invited (deadline Friday 13 February 2009) in the format outlined in the full Announcement of Opportunity document and the first meeting of the writing group will be 25/26 March 2009.
Full Announcement of Opportunity for the joining the Programme Advisory Group (51KB)
Changing Water Cycle Programme specification (57KB)
Guidance for applicants
Eligibility
This consultancy activity may be provided by any research organisation or company with a good knowledge of NERC science and UK stakeholders in this research area.
We welcome UK-based applicants from all research backgrounds who are ready to make the necessary commitment to the Changing Water Cycle Programme. We are looking for members from both the public and private sectors who have experience of a range of activities that have given them a good understanding of how NERC science. We wish to avoid over-representation from any single department or establishment.
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;
- track record.
The Programme Executive Board will reserve the right to appoint members to the PAG to achieve the balance of representation required.
Assessment Timetable
The timetable is as follows:
- An open announcement of opportunity calling for (self-)nominations published 21 January 2009 defining the role of the PAG and writing group, requirements and eligibility.
- Closing date (13 February 2009) following the programme launch meeting (5 February 2009)
- PAG members will be invited by 27 February 2009 and list of membership published by 13 March 2009.
Application Format
The application includes sections on expertise, relevance and relationship to the Changing Waters Cycle Programme aims, current and past membership of professional bodies, experience of NERC operations, recent publications and qualities and value nominee would bring to the PAG.
To apply, please complete the application form using 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font.
Applicants may attach a brief CV (no more than 2 sides A4) in support of their application.
How to Submit
Applications must be submitted as email attachments to Sasha Leigh by 4pm on Friday 13 February 2009.
Contact details
Initial queries should be directed to:
Sasha Leigh
Tel: 01793 442634