The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS, http://www.soos.aq) are looking for an early career scientist to join the leadership team of the newly formed SOOS/GOA-ON Ocean Acidification Regional Hub for the Southern Ocean (SO-OA).
The successful applicant will have working knowledge of observational research of the Southern Ocean with a particular interest in Ocean Acidification.
The ECR representative will attend working group meetings, and will be involved in setting up the hub by assisting with communications and management of events. They will be an important link in liaising between APECS and SOOS. The group is interested in receiving applications from any countries, including those not yet represented by the Leadership Group.
The position will be for 2 years (2025-2026) and non-salaried, but there will be travel reimbursement for attending one meeting if the working group holds a meeting during your term, and potential for co-authorship of publications.
To apply, you need to meet the following criteria:
- early career researcher (up to 5 years past PhD)
- have a research background that fits the focus of the group
For specific questions on this position, please contact the SOOS Executive Officer, Alyce Hancock (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
How to apply?
Please send the following two documents as PDFs to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 5th of February 2025, 23:59 GMT:
- your CV
- Statement of interest (max one page), including:
- your research background
- your motivation in joining the working group
- your thoughts on how you can contribute to the group and how this would benefit your career
