The Past Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics (PAIS) Geoscience SCAR Research Programme, in cooperation with the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), would like to appoint an early career researcher to the PAIS steering committee on a rotating 2 year time frame, to contribute to the leadership and implementation of PAIS activities in general, but specifically to help improve the reach of PAIS science outcomes through outreach and communication by:
- helping develop an informative and engaging website
- increasing the use of social media to profile PAIS publications, events and activities
- helping attract early career researchers and students to be involved in PAIS workshops, symposia and activities (e.g. videos, blogs, exhibitions, training schools)
Applicants should be early career researcher with a PhD, and a passion for Antarctic and Southern Ocean paleoclimate research and communication of its societal relevance. The position is a volunteer position without any funding attached to it.
If you are interested in applying, please send us the following by no later than 12 October 2016 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- CV
- Statement of Interest including:
- Your research background and how it relates to the foci of PAIS
- Why you would be interested in joining PAIS and how this position would be beneficial for your research career
- Clear statement that you can commit to this position for the next two years
If you have questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.