Current opportunities
Current opportunities to join an advisory committee, panel, forum or network.
NERC Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) Community Advisory Group: open call for members
- Closing date
- 14 November 2024
- Number of positions
- Up to seven
- Length of term
- Two years for the first term
- Time commitment
- Up to four meetings per year, plus reading time. This includes reviews of project’s updates and milestones, along with documentation relating to the project that can vary in frequency and volume
- Remuneration
- Please note this is not a salaried position and the meetings will be held virtually
There might be a scope for one meeting per year to be held in-person
For in-person meetings an attendance fee with reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in accordance with the UKRI travel, subsistence and expenses policy
- Outcomes communicated
- Week commencing 9 December 2024
An opportunity has arisen to join the Flood and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) Community Advisory Group to expand the existing membership in specific areas of expertise.
We need expert advice and guidance from the community to ensure FDRI delivers the anticipated scientific benefit and improves the UK’s resilience to hydrological extremes.
Find out more: NERC Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) Community Advisory Group: open call for members
Apply to join the Mathematical Sciences Early Career Forum
- Closing date
- 20 November 2024
- Number of positions
- Around eight
- Length of term
- Two years plus possible extension for two years
- Time commitment
- Two or three days per year with occasional contact in between for specific topics or issues
- Outcomes communicated date
- Early January 2025
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is seeking applications from early career researchers to join the Mathematical Sciences Early Career Forum (ECF) for a two-year term.
The Mathematical Sciences ECF acts as an informal advisory stream to EPSRC. Members are advocates for EPSRC within the community and provide a broad perspective of the needs and views of the mathematical sciences early career community.
We are looking to recruit about eight new members in this exercise.
Find out more: Apply to join the Mathematical Sciences Early Career Forum
NERC Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) Lead Scientist
- Closing date
- 28 November 2024
- Number of positions
- One
- Length of term
- Three years with potential for extension
- Time commitment
- 0.5 to one full-time equivalent (FTE)
- Remuneration
- Paid position
NERC will compensate host institution for the Lead Scientist’s time commitment of 0.5 to one FTE
- Interview date
- Week commencing 13 January 2025
- Outcomes communicated
- 21 January 2025
The Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) FMRI programme is seeking a new lead scientist to shape the UK’s next major investment in its national marine research infrastructure.
You will ensure FMRI supports the ambitions of the UK science community into the next decade. This includes leading the FMRI Science Requirements Framework (SRF) for science-led decisions throughout the FMRI programme.
This can be a part-time role to allow individuals to continue research activities or management responsibilities with a minimum of 0.5 FTE in the Lead Scientist role.
For further queries about remuneration for the position email capitalrequirements@nerc.ukri.org
Find out more: NERC FMRI Lead Scientist
BBSRC EDI Expert Advisory Group: member vacancies
- Closing date
- 3 December 2024
- Number of positions
- Five
- Length of term
- Three years
- Time commitment
- Approximately four days per year
- Remuneration
- £170 per meeting plus travel and subsistence cover where required
Caring costs incurred due to attending subgroup meetings can be reimbursed
- Outcomes communicated
- To be confirmed
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) would like to invite members of the bioscience community with EDI expertise to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Expert Advisory Group (EDI EAG).
The purpose of the EDI EAG is to provide expert external advice and guidance to BBSRC on its approach to improving EDI in the bioscience research and innovation community.
Find out more: BBSRC EDI Expert Advisory Group: member vacancies
Join ESRC’s advisory group for data infrastructure and methods
- Closing date
- 3 December 2024, 4:00pm UK time
- Number of positions
- Up to four
- Length of term
- Two years (opportunity to extend)
- Time commitment
- Four two-hour meetings per year, plus preparation and reading time
- Remuneration
- None
- Outcomes communicated
- Early 2025
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) invites applications to join our Expert Advisory Group (EAG) for Data Infrastructure, Skills and Methods.
Membership of the group provides an opportunity to help shape ESRC’s future investment in data infrastructure, by providing advice which underpins new investment decisions or strategic programmes.
We welcome applications from anyone who feels they could contribute effectively to the group.
ESRC is keen to ensure there is a diversity of experience and expertise represented on the EAG.
UKRI Talent Peer Review College: member vacancies
- Closing date
- Open ended
- Length of term
- Ongoing
- Time commitment
- Up to eight reviews per year
- Outcomes communicated
- Periodically
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Talent Peer Review College (PRC) will support the Future Leaders Fellowships, Innovation Scholars and future UKRI collective talent initiatives.
You will carry out PRC training and undertake reviews, providing you with in-depth knowledge of UKRI’s peer review processes and principles. This will help you to further increase your knowledge of reviewing funding applications and proposal writing.
We welcome applications from those with both academic and non-academic backgrounds. We also welcome applications based internationally, as well as the specific areas outlined in this advert.
Find out more: UKRI Talent Peer Review College: member vacancies
MRC expert reviewer selector vacancies
- Closing date
- Open-ended
- Number of positions
- Multiple
- Length of term
- Ongoing
- Time commitment
- Varies based on your availability and expertise
- Remuneration
- £110 for a standard application
£145 for a more complex application
- Outcomes communicated
- Every four to six months
We are looking for people who have experience of research and interests relevant to health research funding to become Medical Research Council (MRC) expert reviewer selectors.
MRC expert reviewer selectors are responsible for identifying the most relevant experts that could review applications for funding submitted through MRC funding opportunities.
This is a flexible role and you can choose which MRC funding opportunities you work on and how many applications you are sent at any time. Expert reviewer selectors usually work with us remotely.
Applications from individuals currently on a career break or parental leave are welcome.
You should not apply to be an MRC expert reviewer selector if you are a current UKRI employee or an active researcher.
Find out more: MRC expert reviewer selector vacancies
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ESRC Research Talent Advisory Group: member vacancies
UKRI Infrastructure and Digital Infrastructure Advisory Committees vacancies
MRC board and panel member recruitment
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Call for MRC Molecular and Cellular Medicine Board Chair
BBSRC Responsive Mode Committee chair and deputy chair vacancies
NERC Science Committee: member vacancies
Last updated: 22 November 2024