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STFC advisory body and peer review panel vacancies 2024

Closing date
20 May 2024
Length of term
Three years, unless otherwise stated

The advisory bodies and peer review panels of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) provide advice and guidance to aid our strategic direction and support our decision-making processes.

Advisory members have the opportunity to:

  • influence STFC’s strategy, policies, and funding decisions
  • guide STFC to develop the societal impact of our investments and support our research and innovation communities
  • expand their professional networks
  • explore a wide range of challenges related to investment in UK science and engineering
  • influence research culture in the UK and abroad

Peer review members have the opportunity to:

  • gain an understanding of the peer review process
  • assess and make recommendations to the STFC executive on all research grant applications
  • provide clear concise feedback to applicants
  • advise the Science Board (PPAN) and the STFC executive as required on all issues relating to research grants

NERC Science Committee: member vacancies

Closing date
6 June 2024
Number of positions
Five
Length of term
Three years
Time commitment
17 days each year, which includes three Science Committee meetings (up to two days per meeting)
Remuneration
£200 per day attendance allowance (for meetings)
Interview date
21 October 2024 (afternoon), 23 October 2024 (afternoon) and 24 October 2024
Outcomes communicated
Two to three weeks after the interview

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) invites applications from across the NERC science remit to join its Science Committee. This is a great opportunity to support an excellent and sustainable UK environmental science community.

You will work collegiately to offer advice and recommendations to Council and NERC Head Office on current and future funding priorities and new NERC investment.

You will be supported in this role by the Chair and current members in developing your expertise and experience as a committee member.


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Last updated: 16 April 2024

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