Current opportunities
Current opportunities to join an advisory committee, panel, forum or network.
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 dates (via Zoom)
- 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.
Find out more: NERC Science Committee: member vacancies.
BBSRC Responsive Mode Committee chair and deputy chair vacancies
- Closing date
- 4 July 2024
- Number of positions
- One chair
- Three deputy chairs
- Length of term
- Three years
- Committee A deputy chair role starting on 1 February 2026
Committee B deputy chair role starting on 1 April 2025
Committee D chair role starting on 1 April 2025
Committee D deputy chair role starting on 1 April 2025
- Time commitment
- Approximately 20 days per calendar year, including responsive mode meetings, assessment preparation plus Committee Chairs and other ad hoc activities
- Remuneration
- Attendance fee per meeting, for both in-person and virtual meetings.
Travel and subsistence for in-person meetings. - Interview date
- To be confirmed 2024
- Outcomes communicated
- August 2024
We are inviting expressions of interest to join the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Responsive Mode Committees A, B and D as:
- chair
- deputy chair
Find out more: BBSRC Responsive Mode Committee chair and deputy chair vacancies.
MRC Molecular and Cellular Medicine Board Chair
- Closing date
- 5 July 2024
- Number of positions
- One
- Length of term
- Four years
- Time commitment
- Up to two days per week
- Interview dates
- September 2024
- Outcomes communicated
- November 2024
The Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC) Molecular and Cellular Medicine Board (MCMB) will:
- ensure the delivery of MRC’s scientific strategy through funding decisions
- work with MRC staff to develop MCMB’s strategy and maximise opportunities for the UK research community
- join MRC’s strategy and major investments boards to contribute to the development of MRC’s overarching strategy
- provide scientific oversight and direction to MRC’s units and initiatives
Board chairs are normally appointed for four-year terms, and the new chair’s appointment will start on 1 April 2025.
Find out more: call for MRC Molecular and Cellular Medicine Board Chair.
NERC Cruise Programme Review Group: member vacancies
- Closing date
- 7 August 2024
- Number of positions
- Up to eight
- Length of term
- Three years (with opportunity to extend)
- Time commitment
- One two-day meeting per year, plus preparation and reading time
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Cruise Programme Review Group (CPRG) exists to:
- provide objective advice to NERC on all delivery aspects of the operations that make up the NERC Marine Facilities Programme
- monitor and review the outputs from these marine services and facilities
NERC is looking for people with experience and expertise in the use of marine facilities to:
- represent the views of the marine science community
- facilitate a productive dialogue between the community and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Find out more: NERC Cruise Programme Review Group: member vacancies.
UKRI Infrastructure and Digital Research Infrastructure advisory committees vacancies
- Closing date
- 9 August 2024, 5:00pm UK time
- Number of positions
- Six member vacancies:
Five for the Advisory Group for Digital Research Infrastructure
One for the Infrastructure Advisory Committee
- Length of term
- Three years with the possibility of an extension, beginning October 2024.
- Time commitment
- Advisory Group for Digital Research Infrastructure:
Attendance of at least two in-person meetings per year, plus a time commitment of one to two days to prepare for each meeting.
Infrastructure Advisory Committee:
Attendance of two in-person meetings per year, plus a time commitment of three to five days per year to complete and review supporting paperwork between each meeting.
- Remuneration
- Please note this is not a salaried position, although reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in accordance with the UKRI travel, subsistence and expenses policy.
- Interview date
- 16 and 23 September 2024
- Outcomes communicated
- 27 September 2024
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invites applications to join its:
- Advisory Group for Digital Research Infrastructure (AGD)
- Infrastructure Advisory Committee (IAC)
The AGD advises UKRI’s Executive Committee and UKRI Board on the delivery of UKRI’s Digital Research Infrastructure strategy and on prioritising projects for the pan-UKRI DRI programme portfolio, developed by UKRI’s Digital Research Infrastructure Committee.
The IAC advises UKRI’s Executive Committee and UKRI Board on prioritising projects for the pan-UKRI research and innovation infrastructure portfolio, funded through the Infrastructure Fund.
The remit and role of the IAC and AGD are distinct but complementary. Both are chaired by the UKRI Champion for Infrastructure Professor Mark Thomson.
Apply to join the Engineering Early Career Forum
- Closing date
- 16 August 2024
- Number of positions
- Around 10
- Length of term
- Two years plus possible extension
- Time commitment
- Three days per year with occasional contact in between for specific topics or issues
- Outcomes communicated date
- Early autumn
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is seeking applications from early career researchers to join the Engineering Early Career Forum (ECF) for a two-year term.
We are looking to recruit about 10 new members in this exercise. Apply by submitting an expression of interest through the Engagement Hub.
A brief institutional statement of support is required.
Find out more: apply to join the Engineering Early Career Forum.
NERC FMRI Science Advisory Group: member vacancies
- Closing date
- 20 August 2024
- Number of positions
- Up to four
- Length of term
- Five years for the first term
- Time commitment
- Four meetings per year, plus reading time including reviews of programme’s monthly updates and documentation relating to the programme that can vary in frequency and volume
- Remuneration
- None. For in-person meetings an attendance fee with reimbursement of costs
- Interview date
- No interview
- Outcomes communicated
- Week commencing 1 October 2024
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is looking for new members to join its Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) Science Advisory Group (SAG).
We need expert advice from the community to:
- understand the capability required for future marine research
- develop a compelling case for the infrastructure needed
The FMRI programme aims to develop the NERC strategic investment to deliver that capability.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the next generation of large-scale research infrastructure for UK marine science.
You will provide valuable expertise and time to advise on how to achieve the best possible outcome.
Find out more: NERC FMRI Science Advisory Group: member vacancies
AHRC Advisory Board: member vacancies
- Closing date
- 12 September 2024
- Number of positions
- 11
- Length of term
- Three years
- Time commitment
- Up to 20 days per year, including two Advisory Board meetings each year (one day per meeting)
- Remuneration
- £200 per day attendance allowance (for meetings)
Travel and subsistence costs for in-person meetings
- Interview dates
- 16 January 2025
- 17 January 2025
- 22 January 2025
- 24 January 2025
- Outcomes communicated
- By the end of February 2025
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) invites applications from across the arts and humanities communities, disciplines and sectors to join its Advisory Board.
You will:
- work collaboratively to offer advice and recommendations to AHRC
- inform AHRC’s vision and strategic priorities
- champion arts and humanities research and innovation
- foster a diverse arts and humanities research culture
Find out more: AHRC Advisory Board: member vacancies
Academic Research Computing High End Resource (ARCHER2) User Advisory Group vacancies
- Closing date
- 17 September 2024
- Number of positions
- Seven
- Length of term
- Two years with possibility of extension
- Time commitment
- Up to three days a year
- Remuneration
- Travel and subsistence will be paid along with an attendance fee per meeting
- Applicable for both in-person and virtual meetings
- Outcomes communicated
- End of September 2024
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) welcomes applicants to join the ARCHER2 User Advisory Group, which represents the current and prospective user base of ARCHER2, the UK national supercomputing service.
The group provides recommendations and feedback to UKRI with the aim of improving the user experience of the service.
We are seeking applications from individuals with experience in the use of ARCHER2 and other High Performance Computing (HPC) services.
Find out more: Academic Research Computing High End Resource (ARCHER2) User Advisory Group vacancies
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
Recent vacancy opportunities
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BBSRC strategy advisory panels: member vacancies
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Last updated: 16 July 2024